It is now over thirty years since the first commercial electronic collar or ‘shock’ collar as it was popularly called hit the market.

This was a true ‘shock collar’ with only one intensity - “Wow!” Because of this its use was very limited to making behavioral changes that had to be dramatic such as car and livestock chasing, and dogs that could take or be conditioned to take this intensity of stimulation, such as hunting dogs.

It was, because of the technology, a very crude form of tool by today’s standards. One button and one level – hot, and it deserved the name – ‘shock’ collar. However other tools in their early days are equally as crude and difficult to apply. I can remember the first chain saws with engines that cut out, saw blades that easily came off, and machines that kicked back with no safety feature designed to stop the motor in the event of this occurring. Surgery at one time was done with knives but today we have micros surgery, lasers and non-invasive operations.

Cataracts can be rectified and sight deficiencies corrected in minutes using modern virtually painless technology and any pain or discomfort that is present is acceptable because the wonderful results are worth it. Over the years technology has brought about many revolutions, electronics and its improvements has been the catalyst in many of them. Cars are easier to drive and safer because of it. No matter what we see in everyday life, developments have created tools and equipment that make our jobs easier and safer. The Remote training (electric) collar has also taken advantage of modern technology.

No longer is it the ‘shock’ collar of old but provides us as owners and trainers with the precision of an easily understood electronic piece of equipment. Its development and design…

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DOG FIGHTING LAWS

Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the interstate transportation of dogs for fighting purposes is prohibited by the federal Animal Welfare Act. 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands have made dog fighting a felony offense; 47 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit the possession of dogs for fighting; and 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands prohibit being a spectator at a dogfight.
Indiana considers promoting or staging an animal fight, using an animal in a fight, or attending an animal fight having an animal in the person’s possession to be a class D felony subject to 1 and a half years imprisonment and a fine up to $10,000. It is also a class D felony to possess animal fighting paraphernalia and possess, harbor, or train an animal that has scars, wounds or injuries consistent with an animal fight knowingly or intentionally purchasing or possessing an animal for the purpose of fighting or being a spectator at an animal fight a Class A misdemeanor and can carry a punishment of up to 1 year imprisonment and a fine up to $5,000. Possession of animal fighting paraphernalia is a Class B misdemeanor and can carry a punishment of up to 180 days imprisonment and a fine up to$1,000.
Since 1976, federal law has prohibited transporting animals for fighting purposes across state lines or national borders. But federal authorities have pursued no more than a handful of dog fighting and cock-fighting cases, despite repeated violations of the law across the country, frequent tips from informants, and requests to assist with state and local prosecutions. That’s largely because the crime of animal fighting carries only misdemeanor penalties under federal law….

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