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The use of electronic training devices has become increasingly widespread. In 2006 pet owners worldwide purchased more than 500,000 remote training collars, over 1,000,000 containment systems, and almost 900,000 bark collars.
Why the popularity? These training systems have become much more affordable, and pet owners are finding them to be a safe, effective means for controlling the various behaviors that they find unacceptable.
As sales of these products increase, so do the not so favorable opinions about them — that they make dogs aggressive, that there is a greater chance of failure than success when using them, that the shock they deliver is painful, that they will result in significant injury to your pet.
These can all be classified as “myths”, since there is very little hard data available to prove or disprove them. However, recent studies are providing results that allow for a more reasoned analysis of this technology.
Last year, one of the major manufacturers of electronic training products retained an independent laboratory to compare the level of correction produced by a pet containment system receiver to the shock produced by other common circumstances and devices. The evaluation demonstrated that the “shock” produced by a containment system is nowhere near the intensity that some people believe.
The “shock” produced by the containment system is nearly 40% less that than that one would receive from walking on carpet. (Please note that static shock will vary greatly depending on the relative humidity: the lower the humidity, the higher the shock.)
Further, this study demonstrates that the training “shock” is one-fourth the level of a cattle fence and one-twentieth the level of a stun gun, two devices to which electronic training equipment is often unfairly compared.
But even this study tells only half the story. It compared the voltage put out by these devices…the intensity. You also need to consider the duration. Reputable brands of electronic training equipment correct for only a short period of time. The brand that has the UL mark of approval on its receiver features a correction that lasts only 1/40 of a second — less time than it takes the average person to snap their fingers.
But what this study does demonstrate is that not all “shock” is the same. And that the correction in question is not “painful,” “powerful” or even “uncomfortable.” “Surprising” maybe, but none of the above.
Still, every animal will react differently to the correction. So you should always approach a training situation with caution when using this kind of equipment. As is usually the case, education is the answer. When you are training a pet, you need to have as much information as possible…and a behavior management plan to support you, as you would with traditional training techniques. When looking at selecting a product select one that provides you with both instructional manuals and videos.
If you choose a product that supplies you with these necessary educational materials you will greatly increase your chances of success when attempting to improve your dog’s behavior. To help demonstrate this fact let’s look at a survey that was recently completed by a leading manufacturer of electronic training equipment.
This company surveyed 1,025 dog owners that had been using one of three types of electronic training equipment (remote training collar, bark control collar or containment system) for a period of not less than 90 days.
The most significant findings came as the result of asking the pet owner the following question, “Since using the electronic training product how would you describe your pet’s overall behavior?” The owner was asked to respond with one of the following: a) better behaved (and specifically how), b) no change in behavior or c) worse behaved (and specifically how).
The results are staggering. Slightly over 2/3 (860 of 1,025 dog owners) responded that their dogs overall behavior had in fact improved since using the electronic equipment.
Reasons that these dogs would show an overall improvement in their behavior would include that the owners used the equipment correctly. Correct use includes spending a significant amount of time working with and socializing with your dog. When a dog receives an increase in time and attention, his behavior will usually change for the better.
This survey also helps to dispel another myth about the use of electronic training equipment – that it causes dogs to act aggressive. None of the dog owners surveyed purchased the equipment for the purpose of eliminating aggressive behavior. However, approximately 12% stated that another positive side effect of using the equipment was that their dog no longer exhibited occasional aggressive behavior that had been seen in the past. Also, of those owners stating that their dogs behavior worsened in some way since using the equipment, none reported the worsening being in the form of aggressive behavior.
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Every dog owner loves their dog but training them can be a real nightmare for many people. There are many reasons for this including the dog testing the will of the owner and also the owner simply not being strict enough. If you have tried the traditional rewarding good behaviour method only to find you are making little or no progress, then looking at alternatives such as the electric shock collar might be worth it. These collars have been around for a few decades already but for smaller dogs these collars were simply too strong because there wasn’t an adjustment for shock levels. Professionals in the dog training industry used these collars to train hunting dogs however now there are electric shock collars that are much better designed for the domestic dog. When buying an electric dog training collar you will notice that there are two main types, there’s a bark collar and then there’s a beeper collar.
As you may have guessed, the bark collar is specifically designed to train your dog to stop barking. It does this by emitting an electric shock whenever your dog barks. Hopefully before long, your dog will learn to stop this bad behaviour. The great thing about this sort of collar is that training your dog can happen day or night and if you’re out at work then the collar will continue working when your dog is at home. Many dog owners find out that their dog has been barking during the day when no one is home and this can make your neighbors really angry. If you want to keep your neighbors happy then buying this sort of collar is very much advisable. The collar trains your dog when you can’t.
The problem with training a dog is that your dog cannot understand what you are saying. So you cannot simply go home and tell your dog that it’s been very naughty for barking all day and that the neighbors have been complaining. As intelligent dogs are, we cannot communicate with them that well. These electric shock collars are relatively cheap and there isn’t anything complex about them. There is a microphone which senses when your dog barks and this then causes the electric shock to be administered.
Beeper collars on the other hand are operated by you using a remote transmitter. These are much more costly to buy and are pretty complex in comparison. Instead of a simple unit there is a radio transmitter and a radio receiver attached to the dog’s collar. The benefit of this type of training collar is that it can deal with more than just barking. There may be other forms of bad behaviour that you want to get out of your dog such as digging holes in your lawn or jumping up on people. However with these situations, you would need to have the transmitter to hand so that you can operate it.
Whatever types of electric shock collar you buy it’s important that you ensure that the setting levels aren’t too high. The purpose of the collar is simply to make your dog uncomfortable; you don’t actually want to inflict any real pain. Only use the minimum amount of shock that you can.
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Ron tries out Sully’s anti-bark collar
Where can I find a type of behavior shock collar? I don’t want a anti-bark collar. Is there one that is not very expensive that has a hand held control so I can press it when he is doing the bad behavior?
or something like that which will work?
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to get your dog to stop barking? How well do they work? Is there anything cruel or unusual about this type of collar?
Hi we are a family of a 7 month old beagle. We rescued him when he was 6 weeks old. He was only 2lbs when we got him, abused, under nourished and very sick. Well he is 18lbs now, very healthy and loves us and we love him to death. We have never had a dog before as I always knew the work would end up on me and as a mom of 4 children I knew it would be like having another child. Will it is……lol, but I LOVE him. My oldest son who is 16 has really bonded to him and he has become his primary owner. He is the one who baths him, brushes him, feeds, walks, trains etc. Our beagle loves my son so much and cries when he has to go to school out in the evenings. My son cannot even go to the bath room without the puppy sitting outside the door crying. He is “really” like a baby. If my son is sitting on the sofa with him, our puppy will climb up with a toy and then drop it on the floor so my son will pay him some attention and pick it up for him. Just like a baby right?
Anyway, I think because this puppy was taken away from his mother so young and being abused he has real separation anxiety issues. But we are dealing with this ok. He sleeps alone at night in a crate and is ok when we have to leave to go out, if we leave the TV on for noise. He is GREAT with our kids and kids in general, but BOY DOES HE BARK…………….
So this is my problem………. I know beagles are “barkers” and I am ok with this and having 4 children we are a noisy house anyway. He gets lots of exercise in the evenings when the kids are home and they take him for long walks and the kids LOVE to play with him. He is NOT an aggressive dog at all and loves people. So when we are out on a walk he will bark at EVERYTHING and EVERYBODY so very loud and you cannot get him to stop. Or if someone rings the door bell or knocks on the door, he is at it again with the barking. It is SO loud it actually hurts your ears.
I would like to learn how to train him to not bark so very much. I understand that he is a dog and a beagle and wants, actually needs to bark. But I was wondering if there was a way to control it so it does not go on so long. So if someone comes to the door he will bark for about a few seconds then stop.
I would LOVE to be able to send him to get “training” lessons from someone qualified, but unfortunately in this economy we cannot afford it. I was reading a lot about using an anti-bark or shock collar; has anyone ever used one? Any success with using them? Are they harmful to the dog? We will not use anything that will hurt our puppy and only want to be able to train him to be polite and well trained.
Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks…..
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- Safe, Humane and Effective
- Deters barking with a high frequency whistle
- Simple to use
Product Description
This collar makes pet training easy. The high pitched tones, inaudible to humans, reinforce commands and dramatically reduce training time by omitting gentle but irritating negative stimulus when the dog barks, thereby calming the action. The collar requires one 9v battery
Safe, Humane and Effective
Deters barking with a high frequency whistle
Simple to use
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Progressive Sound and Shock Bark Control Collar For Small and Medium Dog
I’m using the Guardian Anti-Bark collar and they work but each one I get is defective. It emits a static correction instead of a shock. Anyone know a brand that is more reliable?
I just said it doesn’t shock. He has Seperation Anxiety and I can’t crate train him like I need to if he keeps barking because I live in an apartment. So please don’t answer with obedience training. He is on medication and needs additional help, he’s already obedience trained.
4in1 remote control dog training shock collar. It’s multi-functional dog training collar with a combination of static shock, vibration, whistle sound and LED light. This video shows the features and functions of the shock collar and user’s video manual on how to set-up and use the collar. You can also order this collar at my website: www.dogwidgets4less.com We also carry other dog training shock collars and no-bark collars at our website: www.dogwidgets4less.com … “dog training collar” ” …
- Integration of static stimulation and tone command.
- Different levels of static stimulation to teach your pet to behave.
- Microprocessor controlled
- Led flash signal light and uses 1 6volts battery
- Collar lenght adjustable from 8″ to 24″
Product Description
You are looking at a New Electroinc No-Bark Dog Training Shock Collar for medium and large stubborn dogs. This unit will make your dog stop barking within days. When your dog barks, the collar applies a high pitch warning tones, if your dog still barks within 30 seconds, the collar applies another 2 high pitch warning tones followed by a shock as your dog’s barking persists. This No-Bark Shock Collar will shut-up your dog within days.
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No-bark Control Dog Training Shock Collar for medium and large dogs
- Adjustable collar from 8 to 20 inches
- Different levels of static stimulation to teach your pet to behave
- Microprocessor controlled
- Adjustable level of sensitivity to dog’s barking behavior
- Automatic shut-off after the highest level of shock to protect your dog
Product Description
You are looking at an Electronic No-Bark Dog Training Shock Collar for small and medium dogs. The newest intelligent no-bark shock collar will make your dog stop barking within days. If your dog barks, the collar will give a shock and progresses up to five time stronger if your dog’s barking persist. The collar will then shut-off automatically for up to 2 minutes to protect your dog and resets back to the mildest shock.
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Automatic No-Bark Dog Training Shock Collar for small and medium dogs
