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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 mind, operant ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As pet owners spend more time with their furry friends during the pandemic, they’re looking for ways to better train their pets. Petco decided to remove shock collars from ...

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 ...

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 ...

No more zaps for Fido. Petco, North America’s second-largest pet-store retail chain, announced on Tuesday that it will no longer be selling shock collars. “Electricity may be critical to powering your ...