Using An Electronic

Dog Collar For

Training Your Dog

A dog is a man’s best friend; dogs protect him

and his home. A dog owner has responsibilities

as well, like food, shelter, training, and even making

sure to provide a dog with the proper collar.

Electronic dog collars are one of the most commonly

used tools for training.

Electronic dog collars help to correct a dog’s

misbehavior, train it to obey a certain way (even

when off of a leash), and warn it of danger by

sending signals, electronic shocks essentially, from

the transmitter to the receiver. The degree of shock

can be set for various sizes of dogs and there are

collars of many different shapes and sizes.

Eventually, a dog will learn to avoid misbehavior and

an electronic collar will no longer be necessary. For

those who don’t like the idea of electronically

shocking their dog however, there are collars that

have send mere warning tones.

Studies show that misbehaviors in dogs are pretty

normal – barking at the mailman, jumping on a

visitor, digging a hole in the backyard and even

running after a jogger. But these behaviors can be

excessive and troublesome, causing accidental

energies, property damage, and harm to other

people and even the dog itself.

Electronic dog collars were developed to help dog

owners prevent these problems and they are

especially effective in young dogs. Even though

electric impulses may seem painful, they allow a dog

owner to educate the animal without yelling or

spanking it.

To use an electronic collar effectively, first let the

dog adjust to the feel of it around its neck and then

make sure to keep the transmitter with you at all

times, as it is a powerful device.

Use the lowest possible stimulation level – only if

your dog does not respond to shock level one should

you increase the degree. If a dog panics or starts

vocalizing, decrease the stimulation.

When a dog exhibits aggressive behavior, like biting,

do not use the electronic collar. This kind of behavior

is better suited for a professional trainer. And don’t

use the collar arbitrarily – only when you want to

deliver a command you plan on teaching the dog,

should you use it. Furthermore, training sessions

should be located in places your dog is familiar with

and should be short, lasting 10 to 15 minutes long,

and positive. A dog’s focus should be on the trainer

and any good behavior should be rewarded through

play or treats.

Don’t abuse or overuse the electronic collar, as that

is animal abuse, a crime that can land you in prison.

Remember, a dog is a man’s best friend.

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