Shock collars for dogs are counter-productive and dangerous

To stop their dogs from barking incessantly, some pet owners resort to using the shock collar. — 123rf.com

There are different types of shock collars: those with a button you have to press, which hurts your pet, and those that react automatically to any noise.

Setting aside the question of what kind of person would intentionally hurt a pet and believe it to be OK, it is important to note that vets and animal behaviourists point out that shock collars are actually dangerous.