Certified Animal Behavior Consultant’s take on shock collars

About this episode

Mikkel Becker discusses the use of shock collars in dog training and offers alternatives for dog parents.

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 […]

People in this episode

Guest: Mikkel Becker

Topics covered

• shock collars
• dog training
• animal behavior
• psychological treatment
• pet care

Keywords

• shock collars
• dog training
• animal behavior consultant
• Mikkel Becker
• pet care alternatives

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