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 ...

Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal, D-New York City, is pictured at far right during a news conference urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation banning puppy mills in New York state. Rosenthal has also ...

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?

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 ...

Hard to believe that a dog training organization that seeks to set licensing standards for dog trainers is willing to accept the use of shock collars. Dog trainer Zak George explains why that is ...

In the past few decades, dog trainers have overwhelmingly switched to practicing and recommending reward-based training for dogs rather than aversive training. Rewarding your pooch with treats, toys, ...