Tag: dog shock collar

Remote dog training collars: Tools of torture or communication devices?

There are many ways to use a remote dog training collar. Unfortunately the first idea that comes to mind for many people is the thought that it is the *biggest hammer* in the tool box and should only be used after all other possibilities have been exhausted. I believe this philosophy

Dog owners in Berkeley area finding great results with electronic dog collar training

Another happy customer of Steve Bettcher and The Dog Squad. Another dog lover pleased with the training results and *shocked* at how gentle that remote collar actually can be. Like we say here at The Truth: “Careful, what you don’t know might shock you!”  😀 

UK dog owner amazed by results of using an electronic dog collar

The UK is an area known for legislative upheaval in the dog training world, particularly in regard to electronic dog training equipment.  The following testimonial is from a dog owner who used a remote collar after exhausting a myriad of other training advice and now has peace of mind that he can control his Border Collie’s dangerous habit of chasing cars.

Should I use the vibration rather than the stim on my remote training collar?

The following question was sent to me over the weekend by Josh, a member of the TMD online training community. “Robin, I have been watching the videos and reading the articles in your online training program.  Many current e collars have a vibrating function.  I was wondering what your thoughts were to use the vibrating function for all the taps as opposed to the stimulation.” This is a great question so I thought we should explore the topic a bit.

Reliability of your dog’s training can be greatly increased by learning to use an electronic remote training collar

Testimonials from dog lovers all over the world keep pouring in and here at The Truth About Shock Collars we are going to keep posting them. I am an advocate for dog training, regardless of training methodology, the important thing is

Learning how to train with a remote dog collar works wonders

This past August I taught a workshop on how to use a remote training collar (or unfortunately as some people call them: shock collar) to teach basic obedience and manners to pet dogs. Over the course of two days we worked on exercises like how to find the right level to gain the dog’s attention, how to teach loose lead walking, stay in one place and come when called. The training helps

Remote Collar Dog Training Workshop in Columbus great success

Congratulations go out to another great group of pet owners and professional dog trainers who took the time to learn more about the possibilities of remote collar dog training. We had a wonderful weekend together and all the dogs were delightful!

Remote Collar Training – What level is right for your dog?

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 […]

Citronella No Bark Collars are more Humane than Static Shock Collars?

One of the common complaints I hear from pet owners is about nuisance barking. Fido barks at every jogger, dog, bicycle or passerby that dares to venture past his domain. His protest is loud and clear if a squirrel crosses the yard or if the neighbor kids are playing in the adjacent lot. Even a family member returning home creates a ruckus that hasn’t been matched since we found out Milli Vanilli were lip syncing. This is certainly an unnerving […]

Remote Electronic Collar Education Helps Dog Owners in Fresno

Instructing workshops to pet owners on how to train their dogs with remote collars is one of my favorite activities. Many thank you’s go out to Tara from K9 Action for inviting me to conduct a dog training workshop this past weekend in Reedly, CA. We had a wonderful group of people gathered who were all interested in learning more about the possibilities of remote collar training for their dogs. Below is an e-mail I just received from one of […]