[MonicaBH]

My golden retriever had to wear a spiked collar when Clyde was a puppy. He relentlessly went after Zellie's neck (she is VERY submissive to the point that she won't defend herself), and the spiked collar stopped it quickly. She didn't wear it all the time; it was mostly in the house or out in the yard. She wore it for a month, maybe?

I guess I am also of the opinion that the dog's behavior means more to me than what it's wearing. A person can be driving a $300,000 Bentley convertible but still be a piece of s*it. I mean, look at Paris Hilton. She oozes money, but she is trash. I guess it might be somewhat comparable with dogs? I don't know. Looks aren't always everything, but they are subjective.

On the other hand, I understand why it's a problem, especially since our breed is on the "vicious" and "dangerous dogs" list. That is why I just bought Clyde a floofy "party collar" that is very bright blue to wear on his therapy visits. :) (I am bound & determined to have him in a doggie clown suit before it's all said and done! LOL)

And that's my $0.02.