The results of a recent study have revealed that the immediate effects of training pet dogs with an electronic collar cause behavioural signs of distress, particularly when used at high settings. The ...

Almost any dog can benefit from a training collar. Gwenyn Nave-Powers of Powers Dog Training explains that while a regular flat dog collar works for walks and pet identification, you'll need something ...

A boxer dog with an electric shock training collar, an example of an aversive animal training device (Photo: Getty Images) SINGAPORE — The National Parks Board (NParks) will release guidelines that ...

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?

And credible trainers will say that electronic collars may actually add work to dog training. Trainers still must teach the dog basic commands by the traditional methods with check cords, choke ...

If your dog's listening skills are more selective than stellar, you've probably been tempted to rein in her bad habits with an electric collar. Here's why you might want to rethink that. New research ...

Petco is no longer selling electronic "shock" collars and is calling on the pet industry and consumers to "create real change." The San-Diego-based pet store chain announced Tuesday that it ended ...

Dog owners take note: electronic collars will be prohibited as a form of physical restraint in Alexandria, Va. The devices can still be used in dog parks, during obedience training and on private ...