EPISODE · Jul 29, 2021 · 19 MIN
Episode 16: Why dog collars cause disease and shorten dogs' lives
from Not Just About Dogs with Dr. Peter Dobias · host Dr. Peter Dobias
Some people believe that the brain and head are the centre of the body, but that’s not exactly true. In this episode, Dr. Dobias discusses the mysterious link between our dogs’ necks and their internal organ health, and how the autonomous nervous system, or ANS, regulates the most essential functions and organs in the body.Learn how dog collars, including common dog training tools such as prong and shock collars, can cause irreversible damage to your dog’s entire body, and what healthy alternatives you can use to protect your dog’s neck, spine, thyroid gland, trachea, and internal organs.Resources that you shouldn’t miss: The mysterious connection between your dog’s neck and internal organ health: https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/why-women-rule-and-how-this-connects-with-your-dog-s-health Are collars dangerous for dogs? https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/why-i-continue-to-fight-for-your-dogs-safetyThyroid gland disease may be related to collar injuries: https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/15103717-thyroid-gland-disease-may-be-related-to-collar-injuriesChoke, prong and shock collars can irreversibly damage your dog: https://peterdobias.com/blogs/blog/11015137-choke-prong-and-shock-collars-can-irreversibly-damage-your-dogGentle Leash: https://peterdobias.com/products/gentle-leashPerfect Fit Harness: https://peterdobias.com/products/perfect-fit-harness-builder Visit Pax and I on our website: www.peterdobias.com Be Social!FacebookInstagramPinterestYouTubeAwesome to see you here! I gather it’s because you care a little more.
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Some people believe that the brain and head are the centre of the body, but that’s not exactly true. In this episode, Dr. Dobias discusses the mysterious link between our dogs’ necks and their internal organ health, and how the autonomous nervous system, or ANS, regulates the most essential functions and organs in the body. Learn how dog collars, including common dog training tools such as prong and shock collars, can cause irreversible damage to your dog’s entire body, and what h...
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