An
electronic dog collar offers a pet owner a way to immediately let
their dog know what behaviors are unacceptable. Effectively using
a dog collar will reinforce careful obedience training. There are
a few important things to note regarding the use of this device:
• Shocking a dog without proper training will not do any good.
If the dog doesn’t yet understand commands, pressing the shock
button will not teach him anything. Be sure to begin with proper training
by repeating a command, showing the desired action and praising the
dog when he obeys.
• Some dogs may run as far as they can until the shocking stops
once they are out of range, others will freeze. These behaviors avoid
the pain, but the dog is not learning from this procedure. A dog that
does this needs more training.
• Carefully gage your dog’s reaction to the collar. He
should not yelp or be in pain, but instead be mildly uncomfortable.
Adjust the levels appropriately.
An electronic dog collar can effectively support a training program.
It is imperative that this device is used with restraint on appropriate
levels with a dog that understands commands.