Episode 113: A Fresh Take on the Debate About Shock Collars with Andrew Hale
Victoria is joined by dog behavior expert and a driving force behind the UK Dog Behaviour & Training Charter, Andrew Hale, to discuss important considerations about electronic shock collars for dogs.
Topics include:
- A recent study from the University of Lincoln, which was published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science about electronic collars, also known as shock collars.
- Assumptions that inform this study, confirmation bias, and our general focus on behavior. Does this type of research get to the heart of behavior change?
- How do we decide between training options?
- The difference between suppression and oppression in punishment, and why relief is the most important word to use when talking about dogs.
- Starting a puppy off for the best outcome as they grow older.
- What is the emotional experience of a dog trained with an electronic collar (e-collar)?
Links:
Study on electronic collars compared to positive reinforcement
