It's sort of like a spanking, a short-lived physical punishment for unwanted behavior. But like spanking, people can't seem to agree if it's an acceptable form of discipline, in this case, for dogs.

An animal welfare charity has called for the use of electric shock collars on dogs and cats to be banned on the Isle of Man. The devices are used to train pets by delivering electric shocks to the ...

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 ...

Petco announced yesterday that it will stop selling shock collars both online and in stores in a move being hailed by animal welfare advocates. The company operates more than 1,500 retail locations ...