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Melanie Martinez is catching serious heat online after fans noticed her dogs wearing prong collars, a controversial training tool many animal experts say can be painful and even dangerous—especially ...

Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez is facing criticism for reportedly using prong collars on her pet dogs, which animal experts warn can cause serious pain and injury. Fans and animal welfare ...

Why are prong collars cruel, and what alternatives exist for managing a strong-pulling dog? Prong collars cause discomfort and pain when a dog pulls. It's an aversive method to stop a dog from pulling ...