Q: I was planning on getting a shock collar for my dog to help with training, and was wondering if you think shock collars are humane. My opinion on whether or not shock collars are humane depends on the type of collar you are thinking about. read more
The least humane and most controversial use of the shock collar is as a training device. The trainer can administer a shock to a dog at a distance through a remote control. There is a greater chance for abuse (delivery of shocks as punishment) or misuse (poor timing of shocks). read more
Posted by Byron Pappageorge | Mar 31, 2017 | Training Collar Guide | 0 | When people hear the term “shock collar” I think they get this gruesome picture in their head of a dog lying on the ground, twitching, with its fur on fire and smoke coming out of its ears. read more