In what is believed to be the first program of its kind in the country, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley is offering free dog harnesses in exchange for collars that choke, pinch or shock animals.

What do these collars do? Choke: These collars are usually made of metal links and are designed to allow owners to control their dogs’ movements by having the collar tightening around the dogs’ necks.

Question: Our pit bull puppy is 6 months old now and we’re having trouble with leash walking. He pulls, balks, and is just generally unmanageable. I’ve had several people suggest a prong collar, and ...

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Anyone can bring in a choke, prong or shock collar to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s retail store at 2323 55th St. in Boulder and exchange it for a free no-pull harness. Anyone who exchanges a ...

"Collars are a vital part of dog ownership. They allow pet parents to walk their pup on a leash and they provide a place to hang ID and vaccination tags. However, if used in the wrong way, collars can ...

At first glance, your dog’s collar may look like a benign piece of equipment that encircles the neck. What harm can it really do? After all, a collar—plus a leash—is one of the first accessories that ...