Petco Bans Shock Collars To Encourage Humane Training Methods

Petco is known for having everything you could ever imagine for your dog and your other animals. They have it all from food to toys, to grooming supplies. But now, there’s one product you’ll no longer be able to purchase at Petco stores: shock collars. Shock collars have long been a controversial training method for dogs. As Petco enters 2021, they strive to focus more on the health and wellbeing of their canine customers. So, they decided that shock collars had to go, leaving customers with very mixed responses. Image: @Petco/Facebook Why Did Petco Remove Shock Collars? Petco’s actions against shock collars are part of their rebranding plan. By early 2021, their goal is to move to “Petco the Health + Wellness Co.” as opposed to just Petco. However, this means that they will need to reconsider some of their popular products. So, they decided to start with shock collars, which are one of the biggest debates in the pet industry. Many new dog parents purchase shock collars without knowing better. It might seem easy to redirect bad behaviors by sending a shock to your dog, but it actually causes added stress and fear. Many professional dog trainers have spoken out against shock collars...