Certified Animal Behavior Consultant’s take on shock collars
Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and dog trainer Mikkel Becker has a fascinating take on shock collar use in dogs compared to how people with psychiatric issues were once routinely treated similarly with shock therapy. She offers personal anecdotes and also the best solution for desperate dog parents as an alternative to using shock. Becker, who is also […]
April 5, 2026
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Certified Animal Behavior Consultant and dog trainer Mikkel Becker has a fascinating take on shock collar use in dogs compared to how people with psychiatric issues were once routinely treated similarly with shock therapy. She offers personal anecdotes and also the best solution for desperate dog parents as an alternative to using shock. Becker, who is also a co-founder of Fear Free, discusses a new initiative to lower the costs of veterinary medicine, called Help A Pet.
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