When training pointers, Josh Miller isn’t opposed to using e-collars. He just uses them after all fundamental work has been done. Josh Miller Here’s a joke: What’s the only thing two dog trainers can ...

No matter how much you love them, a dog with bad manners is a disaster waiting to happen. Not only can they do extensive damage to objects in your home, but they can actually hurt people, and even ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shock collars at Petco are about to become a thing of the past. The company has chosen to pull them in store and online. A shock collar passes an electric current through metal ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The use of electronic collars, or "e-collars," to shock an animal to train them is currently being debated in the legislature. Some families blame those collars for harming and ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shock collars at Petco are about to become a thing of the past. The company has chosen to pull them in store and online. A shock collar passes an electric current through metal ...

New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional veterinary or animal behavior advice. Training methods ...