In a victory for dog lovers everywhere, England has banned shock collars! We are so excited about this development, and we hope this serves as an example for other countries. They are already banned in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Slovenia, Switzerland, Wales, the province of Quebec in Canada, and some states in Australia. Those of us who understand the hazards of electronic shock collars hope that legislators in the United States take note of the example other countries have led. If you are curious about the effects of shock collars for training dogs, read this article, but be careful—you might find yourself going down a dog training research rabbit hole!
Telani Lasoleille is the owner of The Cooperative Canine. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, she has dedicated her career to mastering the techniques of force-free, fear-free dog training. Telani also holds a graduate certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington, and is always learning more through conferences and seminars to bring the best, most effective methods to her clients.