Tag: how to use a shock collar
A: Lots of ways. I hope that is what participants of our workshop discovered last weekend. A remote dog training collar is so much more than just a tool used to correct bad behavior. In fact that really is one of the last options we recommend you use the e-collar for.
“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 […]
How Do You Use a Shock Collar? Is it Abusive? I’ve witnessed conversations by professional trainers regarding the average pet owner, that they don’t understand how do you use a shock collar for training a dog and therefore they should not be allowed to purchase one. There is concern that without a high level of expertise and perfect timing JQ Public will use the tool abusively and thus harm dogs through application of *pain and fear*. Some trainers and behaviorists […]
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 […]
Thought you might enjoy seeing a small clip from our class today. Everyone is using a remote collar as part of their training protocol. Happy Training!
Thought I’d share a little video I made over the weekend of my pup, Diva. Just a few of the tricks she knows and how I pair motivational use of the remote collar with her favorite rewards of food and the green orb! Just for some fun viewing today! Happy Training oh….and maybe you can do me a favor and forward to someone who believe remote collars can only be used in a punitive fashion. 🙂
Today I thought I would share a question from a fellow dog lover about e-collar training and the concept of a dog becoming collar wise. This is always an interesting topic and helps lead all of us to better training habits. My answer is below, but please share your thoughts as well.
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
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
Remote training collars are a valuable tool in helping provide dogs with the delight of off leash freedom. Here is another testimonial from a happy dog lover who found the joy she was looking for in training her dog. PJ Stull is one of the many professional trainers that attended Robin’s E-cademy program! PJ came into our lives a little over a year ago. When she came to the house she spent about 20 minutes with our one-year old Labrador […]