USE of cruel shock collars which could be used to abuse our four-legged friends is on the rise among Aussie dog owners, with an alarmed RSPCA demanding a nationwide ban on the ‘inhumane’ devices.

Cruel collars used to shock dogs into submission during training are to be banned after Michael Gove unveiled new Animal welfare laws. CRUEL electric shock collars used to train pets will be banned ...

Almost any dog can benefit from a training collar. Gwenyn Nave-Powers of Powers Dog Training explains that while a regular flat dog collar works for walks and pet identification, you'll need something ...

Electric shock collars used to train animals are set to be banned in England under new Government proposals. Animal charities and the Kennel Club have long-campaigned for a ban on the "cruel" devices, ...

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 ...