You love your dog, but he’s not always the easiest to live with. He barks at night, runs off when you let him out, and sometimes doesn’t listen to commands.
Dog owners have a lot of choices when it comes to training their dogs. However, many people don’t know how shock collars work or what they can do for your pet.
If you want an effective way to stop your dog from engaging in bad habits that could negatively affect his health and safety, then a dog shock collar could be the answer.
There are different types of shock collars you can buy for your dog and depending on the dog’s temperament, some may work better than others.
E-Collars
E-collars have a small amount of electricity in them that produce a small static shock. Many of the cheaper ones only have one level and it is not adjustable. It shocks the pet when the owner presses a handheld device that controls the collar.
In recent years, these collars have undergone good advancements, and you can now purchase ones with a remote control that beep, vibrate, and emit a small static shock to your dog to control unwanted behavior.
These devices do not harm dogs, but signal to them that their trainer or owner is communicating with them, so they should pay attention. A professional trainer may use the static shock to train as they know exactly how to use these collars. A dog owner who is training should only use beeps and vibrations. Trainers and owners will then reward the dogs when they pay attention to them.
Remote E-Collar
This collar has been designed by professional dog trainers and can be used to communicate with the dog over 3/4 of a mile away. Collars like these are not recommended for puppies under six months old, but it is wise to teach them to wear them before starting training.
These come with two sets of metal contacts, one for short-haired dogs and one for long-haired dogs. With this system, a training package is included along with instructions for using the collar. Some of them have up to 100 settings. Many of these collars can be used to locate your dog thanks to GPS and mapping capabilities.
Are Shock Collars Safe For Your Dog?
Yes, but only if it is used correctly. The static shock collar is not designed to harm your dog in any way. That’s not their purpose. As with any tool, it must be used responsibly.
In essence, it is not about shocking your dog into submission, but about safely sending him a perfectly-timed, gentle tapping sensation (pulse), from a distance.
It would be better described as flicking your finger along your dog’s side neck. It may be unpleasant but it is not painful. When the desired behavior is achieved, the tapping stops.
After considering these factors, you can make an informed decision about whether a shock collar will be beneficial for both you and your dog. Make sure that you use a setting that is low and will not cause any pain to your dog.
A lot of dog owners are hesitant to use the shock collar because they think it will hurt their dog. They don’t want to hurt their beloved pet, so they choose not to use one at all.
This is a common misconception about electronic training collars. These devices are designed specifically for dogs that need extra help with behavior modification and obedience training. They aren’t meant to be used as punishment or torture devices on your pet.
The purpose of a dog shock collar is simply to provide you with an effective way to communicate with your dog in order for him or her to learn good behaviors more quickly and effectively than traditional methods allow.
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