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Shock collars are safe to use with dogs that have a microchip implant in their skin. Shock collars only administer a small shock meant to startle the pet rather than to harm them. They pose no harm or deleterious effect on the actual microchip, which is underneath the loose skin of a dog's shoulder.
About Microchips
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Implanted through a veterinarian's office or your local animal shelter, microchips have a lifespan up to 25 years. Some animal shelters mandate a compulsory microchip program for all lost pets that come through the lost and found animal services. Register with the manufacturer of the microchip so that its lost animal registry has up-to-date information on your pet.
Issues With Microchips
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Earlier chip models used various frequencies and scanners to pick up the passive radio frequency from the microchip. Not all animal shelters use the most up-to-date technology, meaning that some chips may not be able to scan properly with older scanner models.
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Do Shock Collars Affect Microchips in Dogs?
When applied to pets, microchip technology can aid the efficient return of a lost dog to its owners.