Angelique de Kock and Chantal Karyta dive into the heated ethics of using e-collars to stop dogs from chasing. This episode unpacks a controversial 2024 study that claimed shock collars were more effective than treat-based methods and the fierce critique it triggered.You’ll Learn:
Why critics say the study wasn’t a fair comparison
What actually counts as “positive reinforcement”
How welfare needs to be meaningfully measured and not assumed
What better recall training looks like in real life
Why your values and long-term goals matter more than speed
Topics:00:00 – Introduction to the E-Collar Debate
02:36 – Understanding the Study's Findings
05:32 – Critiques of the Study's Methodology
08:29 – Welfare Considerations in Dog Training
11:00 – How the Training Could’ve Been Done Better
14:03 – Long-Term Goals and Ethical ReflectionsResources & Mentions:
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