Shock Collars…Good Idea For Your Dog

Excessive barking, jumping and other behaviors we humans view as unacceptable has led to the manufacturing of a “quick fix” collar for dogs: the shock collar. Shock collars were originally designed in the 1960s to train hunting dogs to halt on command. Today these collars have found many other uses, such as stopping incessant barking, controlling aggressive tendencies, or keeping “explorers” within the boundaries of their yards.

Some view this “training tool” as an acceptable way to curb an unwanted action by your dog; others will argue it’s a horrible act of violence against our canine companions, and was designed only for those who don’t want to spend the time with alternate, less invasive means of training. In this article we will look at the science behind the shock, the pros and cons of the collar, steps to follow when using a shock collar and an alternate reward-based training method.
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