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?

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The use of electronic collars in dog training, whether for obedience, to control barking or as invisible fencing, is a controversial subject.Some controversy results from a lack of understanding of ...

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 ...

A petition launched by the ManxSPCA calling for a ban on electric shock collars for pets on the Isle of Man has passed 1,000 signatures. The petition, which was launched in October last year, urges ...