Its not abusive or cruel, first of all they aren't spikes. They are either flat or rounded (or like I said you can get the PLASTIC tips) second of all the dog doesn't feel it unless it tugs on the lead (you don't snap these collars). When it tugs there is very slight pressure, but not choking. Only pressure points. Choking IMO is waay worse..
And I would put it on a little dog but not if its known for neck problems. I wouldn't be confortable putting any training collar that would put stress or pressure on their necks.
Here's Mali happily wearing hers. She goes INSANE jumping around all happy knowing we are about to go somewhere when she sees it. There are two, in one pic though you cannot see it. |