subject: Information On Using A Shock Collar For Dogs [print this page] A shock collar for dogs is an extremely safe, and effective tool when you need to train your dog. You can solve most any behavior problem, and teach your dog basic obedience commands by using one of these collars. The hardest part might be deciding which collar to get.
A remote shock collar comes in two pieces, the collar with a receiver on it, and a hand held transmitter that you would carry. When your dog is doing something that he or she should not be you press a button and it sends a small shock through the dog.
A shock collar for dogs come in different ranges for the distance they will work. You will be holding a remote transmitter and your dog has on the receiver, some models have a range of one-half mile, so your dog can be up to one-half mile away, and they can still be corrected with a shock from the transmitter. Other models will go up to one mile and the long range model has a range of up to two miles.
A couple of the behavior problems that can be helped with a shock collar for dogs are, chewing, digging, jumping on furniture or people, chasing cars. The collars can also be used for barking problems but there are bark collars sold just for this specific problem.
The shock collar for dogs are also used for basic training commands, and can be found in dog training for dummies. These commands include sit, stay, come, heel and others. Trainers recommend getting a shock collar that has a choice of stimulant levels that can be adjusted at the transmitter. When your dog does not respond to the lowest level, you can turn it up until you do a reaction.
When looking features on shock collar for dogs having a choice of stimulant levels is just as important as the range. A small dog cannot handle a stimulant meant for a large dog.
When you are looking at a shock collar for dogs look for the levels of stimulant based on the size of your dog, and the distance that the transmitter will reach. Trainers agree that using a shock collar will not harm a dog when used properly, and it only release a small static feeling.
