Author: Shaun Buck
An electronic dog training collar is a great tool to have, when
you want to train your dog to listen to all your commands such
as hunting, obedience, and behavior commands. For those of you
who don't know how these collars work, basically the electronic
collars work by passing an electronic stimulus that mechanically
vibrates the mobile collar, provided the dog is within a range
of about one mile. The electronic dog training collar allows
the trainer to decide the intensity of the stimulus and also
how frequently he wants the dog to feel it. Most of today's
collars allow you to adjust the transmitter to fit your needs
and so that you don't injury your dog.
They say a dog is man's best friend and he will love and
support you no matter what. Despite all those good qualities,
dogs must still be trained to develop their attributes and
skills, obedient nature, and of course to make sure they don't
pee in the house. Most dogs respond well to training. For such
purposes it is very common for non-professional trainers or
owners themselves to use an electronic dog training collar to
train their pets.
Are These Collars Harmful to the Dogs?
Most will admit electronic dog training collar are effective,
there however is a raging debate going on as to whether it is
right to use an electronic dog training collar or not. Some
people feel that it is cruel and worry that the dog may be
feeling a large amount of pain from the shock. The shocks that
is produced by these types of training collars basically runs
from the collar to the skin of the dog, and can be painful as
well as harmful to the dog if you incorrectly set-up the
collar.
The facts as far as we can tell support the theory that as long
as you use the electronic dog training collar appropriately,
they are not harmful to the dog and are really effective in
correcting undesirable behavior as well as training your dog.
Many studies have proved that the collars are safe and
effective when the trainer is knowledgeable and follows the
instruction provided with the collars.
How Do You Pick Out an Electronic Dog Training Collar?
There are many options on the market today, really the best way
to pick out a collar is based on what you are trying to
accomplish with your dog. The best collar for teaching a dog
basic obedience and behavior commands may be different then the
best collar to teach your dog how to hunt. It is best to read
each collars package and find out if that collar is designed to
help train the dog how to do what you want to teach the dog to
do. You also need to make sure you look at the size of the
collar. You may not want to get an extra small collar if you
dog's a Golden Retriever. The cost of the various collars range
from about $99.00 - $299.00 and up. The price will vary
depending on the features of the collar, range of the remote
etc.
Is an Electronic Dog Training Collar Right For Me and My Dog?
The best way to answer that question is to ask yourself what
are your goals for training your dog. Are you comfortable with
giving the dog a small shock? Remember the basic function of
the collar is to shock the dog so he will act appropriately.
The electronic dog training collar is a great tool as long as
you use it appropriately and lovingly. As to the question is it
right for you, well that is a question only you and your dog can
answer.
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