Category: Dog Stories & Testimonials
A remote collar is not magic. I say that just about every time I meet with someone for a dog training evaluation. And then I explain what it can do for enhancing the dog and owner relationship if used properly. The key being, it must be used with knowledge. Electronic collars are not one of those tools that someone can purchase and “do it yourself”. At least most people will not be successful because the commonly held perception is that […]
Linda C. of Lincoln Park, Michigan shares her story of how her dog Lexie (before training with Michael Burkey, a Michigan Professional Dog Trainer) use to jump up to greet people and cause injuries. Her sister had received bloody noses and she had her lip split by Lexie’s friendly but overly excited greetings. Previously, Linda had tried to teach Lexie to sit instead of jumping up by using only food treats (positive reinforcement). However, this was unsuccessful due to
….well, that is what the lady in this interview had to say when the idea of using an e-collar to train her dog was initially proposed. It is not an uncommon reaction to be a bit startled by the concept of what some refer to as a “shock collar” But I encourage you to tune in and watch this video to the end. You will not be disappointed.
I recently started a Facebook page called ” I love my e-collar and so does my dog” The purpose of the page is to offer a collective place for people who choose e-collar training to tell their success stories and feel supported in their choice of training. It is also about creating awareness that their are people campaigning to have e-collars banned for sale or use. Their campaigns would have you believe that using an e-collar means you walk around […]
Dog Training with Positive Reinforcement: Reconsidering the Methods The following letter was sent to me from Kaat (pictured above with her dogs, including Blooper) after we exchanged e-mails discussing dog training with positive reinforcement. The main focus of our discussions were some of the petitions to ban e-collars and a video clip I have on YouTube that demonstrates using a remote training collar to work with a dog that is having aggression issues. I’m posting the e-mail in it’s entirety because […]
Libby Davies, MP Vancouver East is supporting this ban shock collars petition and presenting to parliament. I have a question for you Ms. Davies and the 1400 who signed this petition…can you please explain your decision to Cindy who has MS and has already tried 3 other trainers and just about gave up on her dog before she found a humane and effective solution with a remote dog training collar. Granted, I understand
Those are the actual words MacKenzie spoke about 15 minutes into our first lesson with her Labrador Retriever pup, Jasper, early Friday morning. In the discussion that followed
“Just as with any product that sounds too good to be true, I was at first skeptical about remote collar training. When my dog began to
“I have had good results training multiple dogs using clicker training. However only one of these dogs had a recall that was reliable enough to allow her to accompany me off leash on our six acre property. I want all the dogs to be able to participate in off leash walks and activities outside the confines of our fenced backyard. This is where Summer from On The Ball K9 and remote training entered the picture. I learned how to use […]
When it comes to teaching a reliable recall their is little doubt that the electronic collar is the fastest and easiest way to do it. Unfortunately all too often people don’t learn of the e-collar option until they have exhausted all other tools and techniques first. Even more unfortunate is the fact that few trainers are knowledgeable about the use of electronic collar or worse, some shun their use and the unknowing owner never learns of the possibilities that exist […]