This article originally appeared in the September 2016 issue of The Whole Dog Journal and is regularly re-released because its message is so important. It discusses underground fence systems that use an electric shock to your dog’s neck to hopefully keep them in the yard without the common side effects of aggression and anxiety. Learn why you never want to use one of these systems. < Click to Read >
Recommended Resources
Articles on Don’s Blog
( http://www.words-woofs-meows.com )
The Unintended Consequences of Shock Collars – http://bit.ly/ShockCollars
Is Your Dog Your Best Friend or a Family Member? – WWM-OCT2017 – http://bit.ly/BestFriendsAndShock
Shock-Free Maine Coalition Ad in November 2017 Downeast Dog News – http://bit.ly/Shock-FreeME-Ad-NOV18DEDN
Podcasts from The Woof Meow Show
( http://www.woofmeowshow.com )
Podcast – The Unintended Consequences of Shock Collars – http://bit.ly/ShockPodcast
Podcast – The Woof Meow Show: The Pet Professional Guild and the Shock-Free Coalition with Niki Tudge – http://bit.ly/PodCastShockFree-NikiTudge-2017
Web Sites & Facebook Pages
The Shock-Free Coalition – https://www.shockfree.org/
The Shock-Free Coalition on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/shockfreecoalition/
The Shock-Free Coalition/Maine Chapter – https://www.shockfree.org/Chapters/Maine
The Shock-Free Coalition/Maine Chapter on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ShockFreeCoalitionMaine/
Articles on the Shock-Free Coalition Website
What Is Shock Training? Is It Really Just A Tap? Shock Collar Training Explained by Eileen Anderson of eileenanddogs– https://www.shockfree.org/Education/What-is-Shock-Training
Electronic Fences – What You need to Know – by Eileen Anderson of eileenanddogs– https://www.shockfree.org/Education/Electronic-Fences
Are Electronic Shock Collars Painful – A New Study Reveals Some Answers by Sophia Yin, DVM, MS – https://www.shockfree.org/Education/Electronic-Shock-Collars
Myths and Misconceptions – https://www.shockfree.org/Education/Myths-and-Misconceptions
Trade in Your Shock Collar – The Pet Professional Guild and Project Trade – https://www.shockfree.org/Education/Trade-Your-Shock
The Pet Professional Guild (PPG) Position on Shock Training – https://www.shockfree.org/About/Position-on-Shock-Training
What the Experts Say About Shock – https://www.shockfree.org/About/What-Experts-Say
Why Professionals Should Not Use Shock – https://www.shockfree.org/About/Professionals-Shock-Has-No-Place
Why Pet Owners Should Not Use Shock – https://www.shockfree.org/About/Pet-Owners-Shock-Has-No-Place