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Shock collars are not intended as a punishment, but more as a deterrent to negative or unsafe behavior.

The shock administered by an approved shock collar is safe, so while it is certainly enough to get your dog's attention and deter certain behaviors, it won't do any lasting physical harm.

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Shock collars are often misused and can create fear, anxiety and aggression in your dog toward you or other animals. While they may suppress unwanted behavior, they do not teach a dog what you would like them to do instead and therefore should not be used.

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