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I know how Ellen DeGeneres feels: My adventures with private dog shelters convinced me that years of rescuing animals sometimes turns people into self-righteous tyrants.
  • oh tha humanitee!!

    A prong collar? That just shows me Cesar Milan is a charlitan. Why don't you use a human head leader such as one marketed under the brand name "gentle leader" or "halti"? Works on the same principle as a head lead or halter for a horse- prevents even the biggest dog from pulling.

    A prong collar doesn't hurt? How about we put one on Ms. Havrilesky's neck and drag her arround town for a delightfull three mile walk? I am sure it would control all her bad behaviors and she wouldn't mind it a bit!