Using a Dog Training Shock Collar Is Not Cruel
I want to put to bed a couple of misconceptions about using a dog training shock collar for obedience training for dogs. A lot people immediately think of punishment when they hear someone talking about electric dog collars or shock collars and they’d be right however when they don’t have 100% of the information people tend to make their own judgments and spread rumors about how these devices really cause pain to a dog. And we all know rumors spread like ‘wild fire.’
Unfortunately some people can abuse a dog training shock collar and ignore general dog training advice on the correct way to use a dog training shock collar. They put the collar on too tightly, have the intensity turned up higher than what is needed and they activate the device more often than necessary. It’s so sad but these are the stories that we hear about and remember and this is what puts this device in such a bad light.
If people just followed the correct dog training information provided with the electric dog training shock collar then this effective dog training product would be more highly recommended. I acknowledge that people still have their opinions when it comes to dog training methods and that they will most probably be against using this device to train a dog but the fact of the matter is that a dog bark collar works.
The only circumstance I would advise and personally decide to use one is when all other dog training advice has been followed and all other dog training methods have been exhausted and that after repeated attempts you find nothing is working.
Here’s why I would personally use a dog training shock collar to train my dog;
Although called and referred to as a ‘Shock Collar’ they actually have three different types of correction, these are: Shock, Vibrate and Sound. You can use all these functions individually or you can administer a combination of two or more either automatically or by using one of the many remote dog training collars where you can carry around the remote control in your pocket. I would also advise that for dog training basics in using a dog bark collar you start off at the lowest available intensity and work upwards and that the shock function is used as a last resort. In some cases the sound these collars give off is more than enough to stop your dog barking or to get them to perform a certain command.
Search the internet and I’m sure you’ll find lots of videos showing you how people use these dog training shock collars, there’s even one out there where the guy puts the collar on himself and gives himself the highest possible correction the collar can offer. Also if you require a small dog training collar you should find that most of the shock devices can be attached to an alternative collar than the one provided. I find the adjustable strap collars are better than using the buckle style to attach the training device to your dog.
All in all I would recommend you use an electric dog training shock collar for dog training basics and obedience training for dogs however please ensure that you follow the advice given with the product and if you’re still unsure seek the advice of a professional dog trainer.
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