England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News #214 #podcast

England has banned using remote electric shock collars on dogs starting from February 2024. Why do I find this sad if shock collars aren’t tools I use or advocate? And why is the term “shock collar” offensive to some who use them? I’m covering both questions, why many people will be upset with me about my thoughts on the e-collar ban and alternate solutions for people and dogs. Timestamps: 00:00 England’s e-collar ban. 00:52 What shock collars do. 02:00 3 groups of people who use shock collars. 02:46 Shock collars and redirection. 04:27 Petco stopped selling shock collars. 05:32 Would legislating e-collar use work? 06:08 Where could bans stop? 07:10 Using common sense in dog training. 08:02 The main reason I think shock collar bans are sad. 09:11 Justifications given for e-collar use. 10:42 Do you believe dogs have emotions? 11:46 Do elite dog trainers really need e-collars? 12:21 Become aware of your dog’s reinforcers. 13:03 My invitation to try a new way of t