Ever noticed how a too-tight watch leaves marks on your wrist? The same thing happens to dogs wearing poorly fitted training collars—except the damage often hides under their fur until it becomes serious. This episode walks through veterinary-approved guidelines for selecting, fitting, and introducing training collars safely. Whether you're considering an e-collar for recall training or a prong collar for leash work, professional pet groomer Jasmine Caldwell shares the exact checklist she uses after seeing countless dogs come into her shop with hidden injuries from improper collar use.

• Training collars need to sit high on the neck, not where regular collars go. Think of it like wearing a necklace right under your chin versus down on your chest—the higher position protects your dog's windpipe and puts the collar where it works best a ...