Shock and Awe: The Hidden Dangers of Shock Collars

When faced with frustrating dog behaviors like pulling, barking, or jumping, many owners look for quick fixes. Shock collars often seem like an easy solution—but what’s the real cost to your dog’s well-being?

Why Shock Collars Are Dangerous

Shock collars work by delivering an electric pulse to your dog when they display an unwanted behavior. While this may stop the behavior in the moment, it doesn’t solve the underlying issue. Instead, it creates fear and anxiety, damaging the trust between you and your dog.

Veterinary experts agree: both the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have publicly opposed the use of shock collars, calling them inhumane and abusive.

The Impact on Your Dog

Using shock collars can lead to:

• Increased stress and anxiety

• Aggression or fear-based behaviors

• A weakened bond between dog and owner

• Short-term suppression of problems instead of long-term solutions

  
  

In other words, shock collars don’t teach your dog what to do—they only punish them for what not to do.

A Better Way Forward

At Always Faithful Dog Training, we believe there’s a better way. Instead of relying on fear-based tools, we teach owners how to provide calm, confident leadership. Dogs thrive on structure and guidance—not punishment.

Through leadership-based training, your dog will:

• Feel safe, secure, and understood

• Develop lasting good habits

• Build a stronger, more trusting bond with you

  
  

Say No to Shock Collars—Say Yes to Leadership

If you want a calmer, happier, better-behaved dog, it starts with you becoming the leader they need. Leave shock collars behind and embrace a training method built on trust, respect, and balance.

???? Contact a trainer today at (502) 829-7534 or visit Always Faithful Dog Training to learn more about our humane, leadership-based programs.

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