Jul 14 2010
Using An Electric Collar
It can be difficult to teach your dog new tricks, specially if it’s an old dog. Fortunately there are a lot of different training tools which are available today and which you can rely on when it comes to your own dog. Among these, the electric collar is one of the best products that there are to make your dog learn some discipline.
What Is It?
The electric collar is a type of collar that uses high technology. In appearance, it’s almost undistinguishable from a regular dog collar, however, if your dog starts to bark too much when the collar is active, the collar will give the dog a slight electric shock. The shock does not harm the dog, just scares them a bit and over time if they continue wearing the collar, they will know when they can bark and when they are not supposed to.
In most cases, dog owners will prefer to have quiet dogs during the day, specially if visitors come, so they leave the collar on until the night arrives. If you want your dog to keep guard at night, then you must always turn the dog’s collar off before you go to bed, so your dog will be able to make noise to scare off intruders or to alert you.
In order to get your dog used to a schedule when it can’t bark, you should always turn off and on the electric collar at the same hours each day.
The electric collar is a great collar that has consistently proven its worth on dogs of all breeds. It is also very affordable so it makes a great option for the average owner who is trying to train their dog. If you decide to get a electric collar, you can compare models or prices in your local pet store or on online pet stores. You’ll find several collars with different sizes and prices.
If you are not sure about the electric collar but like the idea, there are other forms of the collar you can find. You can get a citronella collar, which sprays your dog’s muzzle with a bit of citronella essence as a correction method. This collar is usually the option of dog owners who don’t want to make their dogs wear an electric collar, regardless of how mild the electric shock is.
