Category: E-collar Training
Fear of Remote Collar Dog Training: Fear of the Unknown Guest post by Michael Burkey, Michigan Dog Trainer Its often said that people are afraid of the unknown, things they do not understand or things they cannot control. For one who has an inquisitive mind though, this concept can be hard to understand. Bear with me for comical side note, I loved to watch David Letterman’s skits where he played a character on the street of New York called “Mr. Curious.” […]
To our dog loving friends across the globe; Our wish for you is to enjoy a long and happy life with your dog. Our wish for your four-legged companion is to know the joy of running with abandon (while still returning safely when called). 🙂 To all of our working dogs handlers and partners, thank you and stay safe. As we approach the end of another year, keep training and always challenge yourself to learn more. My gratitude to those […]
Here is a recent video of some “place” training. This is a 5 month old Labradoodle who was in for a Board and Train program for basic off leash obedience and manners. We’re using a combination of tools including the remote training collar and treats to mark moments of behavior, just like a game of hot and cold. The meaning of the Place command is that 4 paws should remain on the bed. The dog has a choice of sitting, […]
Questions About Using Remote Collar Training There are often many questions about using remote collar training. Today I thought I’d share a Q&A e-mail exchange that I had with a dog owner who had questions about using a remote collar to help have more control of his dog reactive dog. I believe this is a fairly common situation. Plus, it is very important for others to understand that the remote collar not be used as a punishment for the lunging, […]
Shock Collar Trainers: The Truth! It is time, my pretties, for the truth. The TRUTH. That some have been dying to hear! My confession. The “Shock Jock” does exist!!!…the transformation occurs with each full moon….but the fullest revelation comes each Hallow’s Eve when the witch electrifies her beasties with the mighty wand. Beware, to go further reveals the terrifying truth… Behold the horror of pain, fear and intimidation…so much juice that the learned helplessness of my darlings’ is unmistakable! (please […]
I’ve been away from writing for some time…my apologies to those readers who check back here regularly. As many of you know I’ve been up to my eyeballs moving our business location to a new facility. Due to that, I’ve been working on updating the TMD website and in doing so I usually end up perusing other websites to see what is currently in fashion. One thing I found of interest is the number of sites who host a list […]
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
If you are interested in learning more about ways to use a remote collar for training your dog join us in Aldergrove, BC this coming July. Jill Henry of Life Without a Leash Dog Training Inc. is hosting this 3 day even July 8th, 9th & 10th. The first two days of the workshop will be a basic foundation workshop. We will be covering the basics of how to properly fit the e-collar, find a training level and teach basic […]