How Do You Train Your Dog The Right Way Using An Electronic (Shock)Training Collar?
Electric collar training for dogs is not what it once was. At one time it was often considered a brutal training technique where dogs were shocked repeatedly until they would finally comply with a command. Shock collars as they were and still are commonly referred to as were a negative way to train and considered for last resort training of dangerous dogs. Sometimes used incorrectly by uneducated or cruel owners they were akin to mid evil torture devices. Now, with advances in training techniques and advances in electronics, they have become a valuable training tool for distance work with your dog and teaching self control. Used correctly an electronic collar is similar in technique to clicker training. Find a training collar with at least a half mile range, multiple level settings, continuous and nick buttons and a tone or pager button. Expect to pay at least $200 or more for a quality collar. You want the collar portion to be waterproof and you want batteries to be rechargeable. It w
