Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Negative, dominance or “alpha male” training, like verbal anger or physical force in response to unwanted behavior, often sends ...

Dog training tools get judged quickly. People talk about materials, brands, or whether a collar looks intimidating. Those conversations often skip the detail that actually affects training the most.

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 ...

When it comes to dog collars, there are countless options available in the market. From adjustable tactical training collars to personalized leather padding collars, it's essential to choose the right ...

The results of a recent study have revealed that the immediate effects of training pet dogs with an electronic collar cause behavioural signs of distress, particularly when used at high settings. The ...

Dog owners can have a lot of challenges to overcome with their furry friends. From excessive barking to jumping up on visitors, to digging in the yard, it can be frustrating and difficult to train ...

"I paid for trainers and had an ecollar for 3 years. This is the only thing that works when guests are over." ...

Hunting seasons last a couple of months, but our dogs live with us every day of the year. We need them to be well-behaved family pets as well as reliable hunting partners. That means training is about ...

No matter what you call them – shock collars, e-collars, or the more scientific-sounding “collar mounted electronic training aids” – are designed with the most basic form of learning in mind, operant ...

Petco is no longer selling electronic "shock" collars and is calling on the pet industry and consumers to "create real change." The San-Diego-based pet store chain announced Tuesday that it ended ...