Which statement is the MOST clear, suecinct, and arguable? 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 Rewards and punishment can be used to train dogs, and both have positive and negative aspects