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My dog doesn't react to his shock collar. Is it safe or effective?
Updated on September 23, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs
Why doesn’t my dog react after I shock him with a shock collar
1 Answer
Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on November 5, 2019
Shock collars are ineffective and often times just cause your dog to fear you, or in your case, not react at all. I recommend immediately stopping its use and contacting a trainer in person for help and proper positive reinforcement training to address the issue you are having.
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