What is an e-collar?
E-collar, Elizabethan collar or commonly called “cone” is named after the “ruffs” worn during the Elizabethan time. It is usually made of flexible plastic formed into a truncated cone worn on the neck of the animal. The purpose is to protect any part of the body from being licked, nibbled, bitten or scratched. An E-collar is recommended after surgery is performed to allow for the wound to heal.
An e-collar is a remote collar training device for communicating with your dog. It produces a weak electrical current between two contact points located on the collar. In the old days this type of collar was used as “shock collar” to scare a dog into submission. In the training method I teach, the e-collar is used in a totally different way and your dog is never “shocked” or abused. Rather than as shocking device, the e-collar is used to get the dog’s attention and keep it focused on listening to you. It is kind of like someone tapping you on the shoulder to get your attention. We teach the dog to listen to the “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “I am talking to you, please listen.
An e-collar is a veterinary medical device which has a number of uses in the treatment of animals, particularly after surgery. It consists of a cone of stiff material which is worn around the neck, preventing an animal from biting or licking at the rest of its body. Animals in e-collars tend to look rather woeful, but the device is often medically necessary. If your animal is wearing an e-collar, resist soulful looks and leave the collar on until the veterinarian says it is OK to take it off. The “E” in e-collar stands for “Elizabethan.” The collars are named for the very stiff starched ruffs which were worn by high ranking members of Elizabethan society. Often, these ruffs were so large and stiff that the wearer had difficulty turning his or her head, and visibility could be severely infringed as well. At some point, veterinarians apparently realized that the ornamental ruffs also had a potential practical use. One of the most common reasons for a pet to wear an e-collar is because he
Help Your Dog Adjust to the E-Collar Living with the E-collar is an experience that will obviously require some lifestyle rearranging. It could be no big deal or it can be difficult. Don’t panic, and remember that you are not alone. You have your vet to help you and others that have gone through this with their dogs. Don’t hesitate to join our forum and ask members for advice. One of our members has prepared a brochure to help you adjust your dog to the E-collar. We hope that you find this invaluable, and please share this with your vet for his or her input.
