Which statement is the MOST clear, succinct, and arguable? Rewards and punishment can be used to train dogs, and both have positive and negative aspects. Training a dog is often necessary; after all, owners want dogs with which they can pleasantly share a house, a car, or a walk. Collars that deliver electrical shocks to the neck of a dog are a cruel and unnecessary form of training; therefore, they should be banned for use by the general public. Aversive training techniques can cause damage to dogs, and there are many alternatives to this type of training