This is the secret that almost all small dog owners share but refuse to discuss in mixed company: We use shock collars. We use them often. We use them to keep our yappy dogs from barking incessantly.

Understanding the Context

CHICAGO -- A Chicago man says he was concerned to find an unauthorized electric shock, anti-bark collar around his dog's neck when he picked her up from pet daycare. Luke Mullaney, of the Mount ... 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.

Key Insights

Some come with a ... ABC30 Action News: Dog owner finds anti-bark collar on pet after daycare visit This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collar is an ... What is a shock collar?

Final Thoughts

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 ... SAN DIEGO (CBSLA) — Don't be shocked when you can't find anymore shock collars for sale a Petco. The pet supply giant announced Tuesday it would stop selling shock collars, which pet owners use to ... 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 ...