The Things To Consider Before Using A Dog Training Shock Collar
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed
If you want to use a Dog Training Shock Collar as part of dog training, there are some important things you need to know. Chances are, you have several misconceptions – let’s clear them up!.
A Rose By Any Other Name Is Still A Rose
Calling an effective tool for dog training as a “shock collar” can cause a real shock in some people. Although the term “shock” is an unpleasant word that may cause a misconception, like touching electric lines kind of experience, in reality the shock generated by the collar is pretty small. There really is no actual electric current in the collar, it only gives instant impulses, very likely to the ones that appear when you comb your hair. Since the word “shock” sounds scary, it is common to call this type of collar as “electric” or “remote”.
Is It Coming From The Collar?
Most dog owners understand that the stimulation sent to control dog’s misbehavior comes from the collar. However, the dog should believe that he gets shocked every time when he repeats the particular behavioral pattern. It is recommended to make the dog wear the collar for some time, while the owner is playing with him and petting him, so the animal will not develop any negative association with the collar. This way, as soon as you start using the electric signals for training, the dog will have no reason to link the little static pulse he receives with the collar he is wearing.
Go Easy On Him
A dog owner may believe that sending the stronger electric signal to the animal will result in a better reaction of the dog. However, it is not really true. It’s better to start with sending the lowest possible signals, and then, if your dog remains unresponsive, increase the intensity level gradually. What can be a sign that your dog is responding? Any movement or activity of the dog showing that he has noticed the stimulation. It could be a twitch of the ear, a scratch of the head, turning the head, or something else. It shouldn’t be barking or acting panicked. Those are the signs of using too high a degree of electric pulse on the Dog Training Shock Collar
