Collars & Training

Collars & Training answers from Collar Notes: troubleshooting fixes, step-by-step how-tos, comparisons and quick facts, each with the short answer first.

Collars & Training

Is a Bark Collar Cruel? What Vets and the ASPCA Say

Is a bark collar cruel? Vet behavior groups and the ASPCA call them punishment, warn against shock types, and say fixing why your dog barks works better.

Collars & Training

Is an E Collar a Shock Collar? What the Term Really Means

Is an e collar a shock collar? In dog training, usually yes: most deliver static stimulation, an electric pulse. At the vet, an E-collar means the plastic cone.

Collars & Training

Is an E Collar Considered a Leash? What Leash Laws Say

Is an e collar considered a leash? Usually not: leash laws call for a physical leash, national parks cap it at 6 feet, and some cities rule e-collars out.

Collars & Training

Shock Collar Not Working on Dog? Check These 6 Things First

Shock collar not working on dog? Check the charge, pairing, contact points, fit and level in that order, using the test light, before you turn it up any higher.