If you have a pet that you are having difficulty teaching and controlling, you might be considering a shock collar. You can find a lot of different ways to train your pet and guidelines on how to train your dog using training collars.
With such a selection of collars, it can be incredibly overwhelming on which collar is best for your pet. There are certain things you must know about collars before you give them a try.
Collar Type
There are three basic system models available. The best known is an e-receiver. This receiver sends a small electric shock to your dog while they perform a negative behavior. The next style is a spray collar. This collar will spray citronella or lemon based water towards your dog’s nose to get his interest. The third uses a high pitched noise that dogs are supposed to hear but should be inaudible to people.
Some systems merge two of these functions. For successful training, they should arrive with a remote control, so you can determine when to turn on the corrective function.
Size Matters
Each receiver is very dissimilar in many different ways. Therefore its crucial that you purchase one suitable to the weight of your dog. It is reasonable that a system for a Boxer isn’t safe for a Toy Poodle.
For any of these receivers to work, they have to fit snuggly and should not be combined with the dog’s ordinary collar. Electric based receivers can be purchased for pets down to three pounds, but should not be used with dogs under the age of six months regardless of size.
Popular Accessories
Training collars can also utilize other add ons or come with added accessories. For example, if you use the collar regularly, you can purchase a pad or transmitter that you place on a counter or sofa to discourage climbing. Make sure to check all the details on the training system. Some may not have this characteristic.
Other models are better for multiple animals allowing you to use a remote that connects to several animals. These can also be paired with gps tracking collars for those outdoor hunters. Do a little research and see what exists before you purchase.
Training Involves YOU
The only way your collar will show you the results your looking for, is if you train your dog to use the system properly. Dogs learn best from positive reinforcement, and you must be on hand to continuously praise their good conduct. These systems should not remove any communication among you and your pet. These systems can also cause sores, similar to bed sores, if your dog uses the receiver for more than a few hours in the day.
Pets should be capable to run and play freely for a significant part of their day. The dog training system should not replace your significant role in your pets life.
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