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.

Frank Sargeant Electronic collars allow "remote control" training of both hunting dogs and family pets. The Tri-Tronics unit shown here has a range of two miles.

Whether your training style uses rewards, stimulation, or a bit of both, you'll find the right collar here. These are the best dog training collars PEOPLE Tested.

Being introduced today are the BarkLimiter and Delta series of electronic dog collars, and they're aimed at helping owners train their dog with fewer headaches.

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 ...

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 ...

After the story ran, the Reader got more than 50 letters, many critical of electronic-collar training. One reason for the high interest in Moore’s case is the larger issue it speaks to.

(WSVN) - She hired a trainer who used an electronic collar on her small dog. Instead of teaching him, she says it left her with an enormous vet bill. Does the trainer have to pay it? Help Me ...

Some dog trainers and owners swear by electronic “shock” collars to bring bad habits to heel, despite the devices being banned in some countries. But are they really bad for your pooch? A new ...

(CNN) — Petco announced Tuesday that it will no longer sell electronic collars, aka “shock” collars, the first major pet products chain to pull the items from its stores and online. Animal ...