subject: Getting The Right E-collar [print this page] Right-off the start, lets dispel a mythRight-off the start, lets dispel a myth. When e-collars were first deployed in the last century they were cruel, medieval devices that could have come out of the Spanish Inquisition. Its a wonder that more dogs didnt cry-out in doggy talk Dont taze me, man! Those days are gone.
In the current world, they are very humane, have all types of safety elements and, when used correctly, are great training devices for domestic and gun dogs alike.
Shock the Monkey
In some cases, a good e-collar can actually save the life of your canine. Imagine a situation where your best friend is gearing-up to chase a car racing by your house. A simple correction can save the animal from becoming a tasty meal for road kill eaters. Besides that, those who play the cruelty card when trying to talk you out of buying an e-collar is roughly equivalent to those who argue that to drive a Volkswagen supports Hitler because he had something to do with the German vehicle.
Size Matters
For those who have a mutt thats a tiny pup under 20 pounds the Tri-Tronics Sport Junior is perfect. Starting with the fact that its made in America, it has 7 levels of stimulation. Sure, it can fit any sized dog, its particularly recommended for the tinier breeds. Its waterproof and has a sweet range of distance. And you can use it with one hand. Other biggies include:
Works up to of a mile.
It comes with a light right on the collar.
The contact points are made of stainless steel.
Theres an indicator that tells you how much power the battery still has left.
It has a 2-year comprehensive warranty.
Big Dog
Then theres The Sport Combo G3. This can be used for up to 3 dogs and has 20 levels of stimulation (10 momentary and 10 continuous). Another great plus is that you can program the thing to transmit a tone if you dont want to give the mutt a light zap. It runs off a 9-volt battery for up to a mile range.
But wait, theres more:
The ability to pre-program the mode of choice:
Medium momentary, low continuous, and medium continuous.
Medium continuous, low momentary, and medium momentary.
A tone, medium continuous and medium momentary.
Theres a gray wheel in the upper right corner that lets you pick from 10 levels of stimulation or non-stimulating tone.
A small light that tells you when any button is are pressed.
Another 3-position gray wheel allows you to select which dog collar to activate and is color-coded to match the corresponding collar.
Its made in the good old U.S.A.
Last Words
Theres always a pup that doesnt respond to an e-collar. Like a kid, theyll ignore or disobey you. If its not working, stop zapping your pet. If you get some snarling, biting or growling, cease and desist immediately. Its rare, but it could happen. Get ye and the mutt to a dog trainer. Theyll help you train your furry buddy so they will act like the chunk of class you want them to become.
