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 ...

The way bark collars work is simple. They detect the sound of a dog’s bark and emit a negative stimulus to discourage it, such as a minor electric shock or a high-pitched sound. Some come with a ...

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?

The Kennel Club has called on the public to take action to help it ensure a ban on electric shock collars for dogs goes through. Whilst a ban on electric shock collars has been promised, no date has ...

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New York City, NY, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every dog has a natural tendency to bark because that’s basically how they react to sounds around them, communicate excitement, or warn us of ...

Which bark collars are best? With proper training and the right tools, you can train your dog to bark less or only when appropriate. One of the best ways to do this is with a bark collar. They make it ...