subject: Utilizing Shock Collar Training for your Dog [print this page] Utilizing Shock Collar Training for your Dog
Cruel or Humane? You decide.
There are many different ways to train a dog. Sometimes it can depend on the breed, but when it comes to general training techniques owners have a variety of options. One option is to utilized modern technology and train you dog with a dog shock collar. There are many myths to dog shock collar training. The biggest myth being that it is a cruel and inhumane way to train a dog. Today's dog shock collars are created with the option of multiple levels of stimulation and are not designed to hurt the animal in anyway. Continue reading to find out more myths concerning dog shock collars.
The first thought that runs through the mind of an anti-shock collar person is that utilizing dog shock collars is a brutal training method for your dog. However, these collars are specifically designed to be worn by dogs, therefore do not give a shock that will be too much for your dog too handle. When combined with other methods of training such as whistles the stimulation provided by the dog shock collar increases the animal's ability to recognize commands and train faster.
Another popular myth is that dog shock collars can burn your dog. These collars are not designed to hurt the dog. Today's dog shock collars were created to only allow a certain amount of stimulation that does not exceed more than 7 seconds at the maximum.
Dog shock collars will not make your dog more aggressive, no matter what you have heard. Only mean humans create mean dogs. Dog shock collars should only be used for training and abused as a form of punishment. If owners use the shock collars only for training purposes and when necessary the dog should not be any more aggressive than it was before its training began.
They are very durable. Dog shock collars will break if they get wet.These collars work in all types of weather and during all types of activities to better aid owners in the canine training process.
Now that you are aware of the myths and facts concerning dog shock collars you will be able to make an educated decision concerning your dogs training.
