In the short term, zapping a dog with an electric shock to train it may work. Yet, it is no way to train a dog humanely for a lifetime. (Plain Dealer file) I also write about dogs for the local ...

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?

SAN DIEGO (CBSLA) — Don't be shocked when you can't find anymore shock collars for sale a Petco. The pet supply giant announced Tuesday it would stop selling shock collars, which pet owners use to ...

We're taking a closer look at shock collars, as they're a hot topic for dog owners. Some find them to be cruel, while others find it to be an easier way to let dogs roam. We posed the question on the ...

A slippery slope may sound like an icy patch where you slip and slide, but people use it to refer to situations in which deciding to do something can lead to further actions with undesirable ...

Petco announced Tuesday it will no longer sell remote-controlled, electronic shock collars for dogs. The pet retailer intends to act as an industry leader in pet health and wellness by encouraging ...

No more zaps for Fido. Petco, North America’s second-largest pet-store retail chain, announced on Tuesday that it will no longer be selling shock collars. “Electricity may be critical to powering your ...

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 ...

The use of handheld remote-controlled electronic shock collars on cats and dogs are to be banned according to minister for agriculture, food and marine, Charlie McConalogue. The move comes on the back ...

The government has announced that electric shock collars for cats and dogs will be outlawed in England, a move that has prompted critics to accuse Environment Secretary Michael Gove of a dramatic ...