Category: Just For Fun
A while back I wrote about the level of stimulation that should be used when training a dog with an electronic, remote collar. That article addressed the concept of adjusting the intensity to fit the situation. As a general rule, less stimulation is needed during the regular daily routine and more is needed when things get exciting and the dog’s adrenaline level goes up. Adjusting the intensity is similar to turning up the volume on a radio or television when […]
Many people understand that an e-collar can be used as a punishment to stop unwanted behavior in a dog. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to that conclusion. Of course that limited way of thinking is what continues to promote use of the term Shock Collar. This is unfortunate. 🙁 Because the tool can be used in a way that is quite gentle. There is so much finesse with today’s electronics and the sensation can be associated with […]
Training a Toy Breed Dog with a Remote Collar Remote collar training a toy breed dog? Can it be done? The short version answer is: Yes, of course. I do understand there is a fairly common perception that little dogs somehow need less training and so a collar “wouldn’t be necessary”. Plus, I believe there is a certain amount of worry that somehow the electricity is *scary* or could hurt a smaller dog. But none of that is true. First […]