This is the secret that almost all small dog owners share but refuse to discuss in mixed company: We use shock collars. We use them often. We use them to keep our yappy dogs from barking incessantly.

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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?

What is a shock collar? Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they also take a lot of time and energy. Well-trained and disciplined animals, especially dogs, lead consistently happier, healthier ...

New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional veterinary or animal behavior advice. Training methods ...

I’m not going to sugarcoat any of this. You should consider using a shock collar to train your dog only if you’ve reached the limits of positive reinforcement, and even then only after enlisting the ...

It's a dogs life at 'Biscuits & Bath' day care centres in Manhattan -- but the firm had to lay off most of its staff in March and business is only slowly creeping back AFP / Angela Weiss Petco has ...

Making the decision to adopt a dog from your local animal shelter is one of the best ways you can help solve the pet overpopulation crisis. Every day across the U.S., perfectly healthy animals are ...

Petco has stopped selling shock collars and it’s calling on others in the pet industry to follow its lead. The San Diego, California-based pet supply retailer announced on Tuesday that it had stopped ...