Should shocking dog collars be considered animal abuse?
I think if anything is hurting a dog or made to hurt a dog, it would be abuse. Animals shouldn’t have to deal with pain in order to be trained. Edit – Yes, I have used one. Turned it up high, and it gave me a jolt that hurt. Also, I’ve seen my neighbor use it on her dog, pretty sure it didn’t enjoy the experience. Dogs are supposed to be man’s best friend. They shouldn’t be hurt. They make mistakes, just like people. Imagine going to work and getting shocked by your boss for doing something wrong. Not fun. Same with babies, people don’t zap them for flinging food at the wall or crying. However, I admit, sometimes they are necessary, as with the rattlesnakes mentioned. It all just depends on how it’s being used and who’s using it.
