The Different Types of Electric Dog Training Collars
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electronic dog training collars are the innovative means of saying goodbye to the hussles involved in training your pets. These collars allow dog owners to train their dogs at home, and often save them money and time by not requiring them to take their dogs to training classes anymore.
Types
Depending on how they correct dogs, electric dog training collars are classified in three different types. These are electric collars, sonic collars, and citronella spray collars.
Electric Collars
These collars operate by offering a harmless, mild static electric shock when the collar senses the vibrations of the vocal chord of the pet. Some models work by having the owner activate the collar with a remote control with the press of a button.
The main advantage of this type of training collar is that it’s very effective in training the pet and making it understand that barking is not allowed in some situations. The collar is also very easy to use. The challenge that is associated with this type of collar however, is the ambiguity regarding the usage of static electric shock to train dogs.
Sound Collars
The other type of electronic training collars involve the use of sound. These sonic collars emit a high pitched sound that only dogs can detect and that makes them stop barking. These collars are very innovative and they are prefered by those who think that the static delivering ones are cruel.
Citronella Spray Collars
This third type of collars offer a different approach. This collar literally sprays the dog’s muzzle with an annoying scent of citronella whenever the dog tries to bark while the collar is active. This is considered by some the best type of electronic collar available, although it requires some extra work, such as constantly refilling the spray canisters to keep the collar working, and taking the canister off at night so the dog can rest.
