subject: Why you should not use e-collar training for your dog [print this page] Author: chris rockwell Author: chris rockwell
E-collars are nothing new. Hunters began using these electronic collars in the 1960's to train their hunting dogs. The early devices had, at most, 3 levels of stimulation. Because of the lack of control, these dogs ended up being hurt because the dangerously high levels of stimulation. Because of their history, the collars have received a bad reputation and this reputation has been compounded by unqualified and uneducated dog owners utilizing e-collar training on their dog.
If you have not done research, you probably should not own a dog anyway.
Dogs as pets require different levels of exercise, different diets and varying amounts of mental stimulation. Getting less than the proper amount of all three of these can easily lead to mental issues far more detrimental than training with an e-collar. If you have done your research, your dog gets plenty of exercise, a proper diet and you're ready to start mentally stimulating your dog through training, you should research ecollar training before deciding to do it.
Most electronic collars available today have more than 10 levels of stimulation (often referred to as 'stim'). Not understanding how to operate the ecollar can lead to a painful experience for the dog. You should always test the level of stimulation on yourself before using it on your pet. Not only could you injure your dog, you could make negative progress in training. You have to understand the process of training your dog with an ecollar in order to gain the full benefit - do your research! Being that you are here, you've made a good start.
E-collar training is extremely effective for the educated dog owner.
Using a collar for training can allow the educated dog owner to quickly train their dog in a way that will last for the dog's entire life. This will lead to your dog being more confident and healthy. You can rest easy knowing that your dog is under your control at all times and both you and your pet can enjoy your time together.About the Author:
