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In what the Kennel Club calls a “historic moment for animal welfare,” the use of electric shock collars on dogs will be banned in England starting February 1, 2024. What is an electronic shock collar?

There are a variety of collars, leashes and training tools out there for your dog. How to know what’s best? The answer mostly depends on your dog. But first, a few definite no-nos. Never use shock ...

This post is in response to What and Who Dogs Want and Need: Love, Not Shocks By Marc Bekoff Ph.D. Members of ESVCE [European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology] strongly oppose the use of ...

Are electronic shock collars painful or just annoying to dogs? Some trainers say electronic shock collars are unethical and painful for dogs. Some say electronic shock collars are great training ...

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