Shall I Test With an Electric Shock Dog Collar
If you are interested in getting an electric shock dog collar for your dog, there are a few things that you are going to want to be aware of first. Mainly you are going to want to learn more about the argument on whether the electronic shock dog collar is cruel or humane.
What The Electric Shock Dog Collar Are
In order to make your own conclusion on whether the electric shock dog collar is cruel or not, you are first going to need to learn more about this type of dog collar in general and how they work. One thing only, you must know what you are doing. If you are a beginners, get the Swedish Silent Nylon Training Collar from trainingcollar.com and start in a dog training club to get the basic knowledge.
These dog collars make dog training easy for you, so that you can teach your dog how to stop barking. You only need to keep the collar on them for a certain period of time, after which they will have been permanently trained and you can take the collar off and should never have to put it back on them again.
They work by lightly shocking your dog when they bark, not enough to harm them but just enough to make them realize that what they are doing wrong. You should start by putting the electric shock dog collar on at times throughout the day or night when your dog may bark but should not be, for instance when you have guests over or when you are leaving to go to work in the morning.
Where to Buy Electric Shock Dog Collar
If you have decided that the dog collar is safe to try on your dog, which it is, and you would like to try one on your own dog, you can generally just head to your local pet supply store and find what you need.
These dog collars are so popular that there is almost no pet store that you can find that will not offer a electric shock dog collar selection for you to choose from.
These are really great dog training devices, well worth a try at least, if your dog has a problem with barking. Every good pet owner will make sure that their dog is trained properly and not being rude or upsetting to you and your guests.
You want your dog to be polite and welcoming, and make sure that they do not annoy or frighten you or people in your home. This is certainly not the only device out there that you can use to get your dog to stop barking, but this is definitely one of the best options out there today.
December 13, 2008
Is A Magnum Leather Dog Collar Right For Your Dog?
All dogs need a dog collar because it’s usually required by law. You might like the look of wide leather dog collars. But is this the right kind of collar for your dog? You need to take in mind your dog’s physique, temperament and any training issues he or she might have. You might discover that the best dog collar isn’t a wide leather dog collar at all.
If Your Dog Pulls
Some dog trainers will recommend a wide leather dog collar to help discourage dogs from pulling strongly on the lead. This is better than using a choke chain (which can often cause spinal damage in dogs) and far better than a dog shock collar (which should be banned). Stay far away from any trainer who advises the use of shock collars.
But, in the end, no gadget will help your dog stop pulling, not even a wide leather dog collar. For example Labradors need patient and persistent training to get them to stop. When they pull, you stop and do not go any further. You only walk when the dog is behaving. It’s hard to do, but it’s the only sure cure.
This writer has a strong pulling dog. I just got used to it. I did teach her to stop and look back at me on command. The pulling actually makes her seem a little wild and kept undesirable people away. In order to keep her from choking, I attach her lead to a chest harness instead of her collar (which is nylon and not a wide leather dog collar).
How Big Is Your Dog?
Wide leather dog collars need to be on dogs with necks big enough to wear them comfortably. Your dog might not be the biggest in the world, but if he has a massive neck, then perhaps it will take a wide leather dog collar. Breeds that can take wide leather dog collars include Mastiffs, Bullmastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs, any of the bulldog breeds and some Great Danes.
Special Occasion
Genuine leather is beautiful and durable, but is also very expensive and can be difficult and time-consuming to clean. You might also have a dog that can’t resist the smell of genuine wide leather dog collars and decides to eat it. Not all dogs will eat leather, but quite a lot will. Also, if any animal-rights activists are nearby, you will get the evil eye from them for using genuine leather.
You might want to save the wide leather dog collar for special occasions such as going to the dog photographer and have a nylon collar for everyday wear.
December 12, 2008
Seven Choices For A Puppy Training Collar
A puppy training collar, in my opinion, is a necessity for anyone getting a dog, just as a regular dog collar is a necessity. The regular dog collar is a simple cloth collar to the elaborate leather dog collar, it’s all about choice with this one. There are several types of the puppy training collar available, from the choke chain, pronged collars, bark collars and electronic collars. We will discuss the possibilities in these categories, but be advised, that if you don’t train your puppy his bad habits will cause you unhappiness. Eventually some people have their animals put down when the bad habits become more then they want to deal with. If you bother to take the time to train your dog, all of this can be avoided.
What the Different Puppy Training Collars Are About
While the choke chain sounds like a return on the Inquisition, its not like it sounds, but the name is long standing and isn’t probably going to go away. You can call it a puppy training collar and avoid the nasty image of the choke chain. What it actually is, is a simple collar with an ability to tighten as the dog pulls. The best one is the Swedish Training Collar. The collar tightens the more he pulls away. Most dogs take very little time to get the association, so this puppy training collar is most often quick, painless and the puppy training collar can be quite inexpensive. This help with teach a dog to walk with you, not walk you. It can also teach him to sit, heel, etc.
The pronged collar serves the exact same purpose as the choke chain, but there are prongs inside the collar, which pinch the dog if he pulls to hard. While most people with small animals don’t feel the need to use this, people with larger animals often find it a necessity. Puppies get excited, they jump, lunge, try to run and do all sorts of things that can injure yourself or others. This type of puppy training collar is very effective and often only takes a couple of tries before the dog learns what he is supposed to do.
Electronic collars are just the same as the prong collar, and choke chain in purpose, but it uses a small electronic zap to convince your dog he is making the wrong choice. They also have these collars with virtual fences.
Bark collars are a puppy training collar, but are designed to address the specific problem. The choices are myriad to a small electronic shock when they bark, to a spray of water or other smell dogs don’t like.
While ongoing training and reminder training never stops, most dog really do learn quickly and the puppy training collar is your most helpful tool.
December 11, 2008
Invisible Fence: Necessary Or Not?
Don’t you want to keep your dog safe? This is why many responsible dog lovers buy an Invisible Fence system.
Invisible Fence is an electronic dog containment system. An electrical wire is laid underground along the outside of an area. A special electronic collar is placed on the dog. When the dog approaches the boundary, a warning beep sounds. This gives the dog the opportunity to back away from the perimeter. If the dog ignores the beeping, a mild electric shock is delivered via the electronic collar to the dog’s neck.
Some people feel this containment technique is cruel, but it’s not. The shock is very mild, as the power comes from batteries in the dog’s collar, not from the buried wire. It’s the surprise that gets a reaction. And the shock level is adjusted according to the size of the dog — smaller dogs get a much smaller shock.
Note that Invisible Fence, like all pet fences, doesn’t work its magic by itself. The dog must be conditioned to run away from the perimeter when the warning beep occurs. Flags are placed along the perimeter to act as visual cues during the training, which initially occurs with a leashed dog. The collar is also placed into training (no shock) mode.
Conditioning is done quite simply. The owner approaches the boundary with the dog. As soon as the dog passes the flags that mark the boundary, the collar will start beeping. The owner immediately tugs on the leash and walks quickly away from the boundary, calling the dog’s name. With lots of praise and encouragement, the owner makes it a fun game for the dog.
When done over several training sessions, the dog learns to immediately leave the perimeter area as soon as the beeping occurs. Eventually the training is done without a leash and with the collar in its normal mode. If the dog ignores the beeping, the first shock it receives is usually enough to cause it to heed the collar’s warning the next time it approaches the perimeter.
Not every dog needs containment with an Invisible Fence system. But it works surprisingly well for those that do.
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