01/08/2026
SHOCK COLLARS!
Please use a qualified trainer who uses positive methods.
I can recommend some excellent people
The advice I hear some dog owners being given genuinely worries me.🥲
One owner told me their dog was sent away for training and came home wearing an electric collar. They were then told there was “nothing they could do” about the dog’s behaviour around visitors.
Another owner was advised to ask visitors to feed a frightened, highly aroused dog.
In my view, neither approach addresses the dog’s underlying emotions. If a dog is fearful, adding punishment or putting them in situations they are not emotionally ready for can increase stress and, in some cases, increase the risk of aggression.
My mission isn’t to criticise individuals. It’s to help owners understand their dogs, challenge outdated advice where necessary, and show that there is a kinder, safer and more effective way to help dogs who are struggling.
If this is the kind of advice owners are still receiving, then I know I have a lot of work to do—and I’m ready to start.
If you’ve been told that your dog is beyond help, that punishment is the answer, or you’ve been given advice that simply doesn’t feel right, I’d love to hear your story.
Together, we can change the conversation about dog behaviour—one dog, one family, and one success story at a time.💙
Share this post, tag someone who needs to see it, or get in touch if you want kind, science-led support for your dog. Your dog deserves to be understood, not just controlled.
