Yesterday, I was in a local pet store looking for some treats for my dog when I overheard the shop owner talking to a customer. The customer asked him about citronella dog collars to help curb barking problems and I listened in, since I'm having barking problems with my own dog as well. Well, the shop owner went on to say that citronella collars are basically a waste of money and he'd definitely try shock collars before - plus, citronella ones leave behind a residue on the dog's nose.
I couldn't help myself but to jump in after their conversation to say that shock collars are cruel, IMO. The shop owner said they are not "CRUEL," but the dogs get scared because they lose control of their own bodies and they don't like that.
I know there is a lot of controversy on this topic but I'd like to know what you guys think? Personally, I think it's inhumane because if it didn't cause any pain, dogs wouldn't be afraid of the collar. It has to cause a considerable amount of pain for them to get so scared whenever they see the shock collar coming.
Also, do citronella collars work?
Thanks.
I couldn't help myself but to jump in after their conversation to say that shock collars are cruel, IMO. The shop owner said they are not "CRUEL," but the dogs get scared because they lose control of their own bodies and they don't like that.
I know there is a lot of controversy on this topic but I'd like to know what you guys think? Personally, I think it's inhumane because if it didn't cause any pain, dogs wouldn't be afraid of the collar. It has to cause a considerable amount of pain for them to get so scared whenever they see the shock collar coming.
Also, do citronella collars work?
Thanks.