Sentences with phrase «use of shock collars»

Also, proper use of shock collars still causes distress in dogs.

The least humane and most controversial use of the shock collar is as a training device.

Veterinarians, behavior and training professionals worldwide are already dealing with the fallout caused by the unrestrained use of shock collars for basic training and behavior concerns.

In the absence of Canadian legislation to prevent the unrestricted use of shock collars on pet animals, what else can we do to keep our pets safe?

If your trainer advocates the use of shock collars or other punishment - based forms of training, speak to your veterinarian and get a referral to a kind, positive - reinforcement based instructor.

The study concluded that the use of shock collars is clearly inhumane.

a) information and science on the use of shock collars; b) most humane alternatives to these devices; c) best and safest training collars for dogs; d) advice on how to properly use these devices.

Dog trainers and other experts have also expressed their opinion on the use of shock collars for dog training.

It takes some time, but a well trained dog will stay on his own property with or without the use of a shock collar whether he is outside with his owner or alone.

Welsh Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, announced her intention to introduce legislation that will prohibit the use of shock collars in Wales in June 2008.

Key Takeaway: Several studies and experts point at the negative consequences from the use of shock collars.

Moreover, I was very curious to compare these devices to other dog training methods without the use of shock collars — are they more or less effective for correcting behavior in dogs?

Dog owners reported that humane dog training methods are more effective than those that call for the use of shock collars (7, 18, 19).

Experts highly discourage the use of a shock collar to try to stop your dog from barking.

Position Statement on the Use of Shock Collars by Kathy Sdao, Applied Animal Behaviorist, Author

Many respected veterinarians and dog organizations have denounced the use of shock collars, calling them inhumane and unnecessary.

Various studies have revealed that the use of shock collars can cause extreme stress, fear, and anxiety in dogs.

The use of shock collars in dog training has become the standard for snake aversion «training» despite the lack of evidence for its efficacy.

This puppy is being «taught» to stay inside the line with the use of a shock collar.

«This includes standards on the tail docking of dogs, the ban on the use of shock collars in Wales, and a raft of legislation the government is considering now on the breeding, boarding and selling of dogs, the licensing of horse riding establishments and the selling of all animals.

For example, use of a shock collar, hitting the dog, pinning the dog, using a choke or prong collar, bark collars, and sharp tugs on the leash («leash corrections») are all aversive techniques.

We do not condone the use of shock collars or punishment, but instead encourage owners to find positive ways to teach their dog the most rewarding reaction to a situation.

2004 A study investigating the use of shock collars during the initial training of 32 German Shepherd guard dogs demonstrated that all dogs showed signs of stress and pain, including lowered body posture, high pitched yelps, barks and squeals, avoidance, redirected aggression on other dogs, and tongue flicking (Schilder and van der Borg, 2004).

The use of shock collars and their impact on the welfare of dogs.

I would never use nor do I advocate the use of shock collars as an obedience training device.

NOTE: I will never use or recommend the use of shock collars as they are specifically designed to create, at a low level, discomfort and at a high level, pain.

Since 2000, the Navy has employed different management strategies: trapping and holding foxes during the shrike breeding season, the installation of an electric fence system around shrike habitats, and the use of shock collar systems.