A young waterfowling friend recently got a German shorthair and asked me what kind of upland shotgun he should buy so he could take his dog hunting. I said, “That’s the wrong question. You’ve already ...

I’m not going to sugarcoat any of this. You should consider using a shock collar to train your dog only if you’ve reached the limits of positive reinforcement, and even then only after enlisting the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is a shock collar? Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they also take a lot of time and energy. Well-trained and disciplined animals, especially dogs, lead consistently happier, healthier ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Petco announced on Oct. 6 it has stopped selling specific electronic “shock” collars, strengthening its commitment to positive reinforcement training methods and solidifying the ...