As she often does, Kim Brophey wants to get a conversation started. A well-respected dog trainer in Asheville and the author of the new book, "Meet Your Dog," Brophey bent my ear about a subject I ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shock collars at Petco are about to become a thing of the past. The company has chosen to pull them in store and online. A shock collar passes an electric current through metal ...

In what the Kennel Club calls a “historic moment for animal welfare,” the use of electric shock collars on dogs will be banned in England starting February 1, 2024. What is an electronic shock collar?

What is a shock collar? Pets bring a lot of joy to our lives, but they also take a lot of time and energy. Well-trained and disciplined animals, especially dogs, lead consistently happier, healthier ...