Thoughts on using shock collars to train your dog.
two metal prongs that are in contact with a dogs skin. The
device works by usually emitting a warning noise followed by an
electric shock to the dog. On some models the shock can be
increased in intensity. These collars are designed to shape
behavior, for example they can be set to go off when a dog
barks. Alternatively the handler can carry a remote control unit
that delivers a shock when the dog does undesirable behavior.
There really is no need to use such methods to train a dog,
there are more humane methods to shape a dogs behavior such as
clicker training that gives a reward for shaping behavior.



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