Shock collars are a form of cruelty to animals. Most owners don't understand how the collar works or the level of shock the animal endures. Further, animals typically do not know why the shock was administered or how to stop it. Sometimes, they simply repeat the behaviour (for example barking or yelping) that only causes the shock to repeat, which causes the animal to bark or yelp again (typically in pain) and this cycle just repeats itself again and again. Even police must endure being shocked with a taser and sprayed with pepper spray so they understand the effects when they use it on someone else. Owners of animals with shock collars are not required to undergo similiar experiences. As a result they use a device they don't understand, turn the strength level up to a level that is unnecessary and very painful and fail to properly train an animal for permanent resolve. Without proper laws, many animals are tortured (whether intentionally or not) daily. We must reevaluate how we treat our animals and stop this inhumane, cruel treatment of them. Many other countries have already outlawed these devices. The United States needs to stop being last to the table and be a leader when it comes to these moral issues. Starting in San Diego, let's treat our animals better.