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Prong Collar

Last Updated: February 28, 2011

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Prong collar - also called a pinch collar it is used for training and is designed for dogs that cannot be controlled on a buckle, slip or choke collar. Pressure on the neck is even which minimizes pressure on the trachea. Prong collars are composed of segmented metal pieces that have protruding metal "prongs" which contact a dog's neck.

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