The way bark collars work is simple. They detect the sound of a dog’s bark and emit a negative stimulus to discourage it, such as a minor electric shock or a high-pitched sound. Some come with a ...

New York, NY, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional veterinary or animal behavior advice. Training methods ...

CHICAGO -- A Chicago man says he was concerned to find an unauthorized electric shock, anti-bark collar around his dog's neck when he picked her up from pet daycare. Luke Mullaney, of the Mount ...

Dog owners can have a lot of challenges to overcome with their furry friends. From excessive barking to jumping up on visitors, to digging in the yard, it can be frustrating and difficult to train ...

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 ...

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.

A pet owner got zapped with thousands of volts of electricity after he tried on his dog's new anti-barking shock collar - set to maximum strength. Steve Yendle, 59, had bought a new shock collar for ...

Which bark collars are best? With proper training and the right tools, you can train your dog to bark less or only when appropriate. One of the best ways to do this is with a bark collar. They make it ...