Dog question

[barretcreek]

Time for Muttface to learn some manners. Anyone have current experience with training collars? Just a basic one dog model, doesn't need to be connected to NORAD although I understand there are models which tie into GPS in the control unit. Want to let him off leash but so he stays close and heels on command. Default setting is still PUPPY.

[Allen]

Sorry both of you are having to go through this.

You may find more info researching on-line reviews. Do's and don'ts.

[Merc]

Check out Petco or PetSmart. There are collars with remotes that deliver a tone followed by a mild electric stimulus to modify behavior. Dogs will soon respond to only the tone.

[togor]

Check out Garmin. Not sure what their current catalog shows but we have a unit from them that has worked well. Range not an issue. Both tone (good) and "other" (not good) with adjustable intensity and pulse/continuous options. They sell replacement lithium batteries too.

[k arga]

spend a lot of time with the pup and teach it what you want it to do, time and training, you wouldn't put a shock collar on your kids to teach them.

[Allen]

spend a lot of time with the pup and teach it what you want it to do, time and training, you wouldn't put a shock collar on your kids to teach them.

+1

Training/teaching varies a lot by breed and even male/female. Some breeds are like cats and so independent that forced training may be a waste of time and cruel for the pet. If so, they can't help it. Some breeds (and age) are simply high energy.

[togor]

I've had dogs that were naturally team players and dogs that get so lost in whatever they're doing, that reminding is necessary.

And used properly that's all it is.....a way of cutting through their distracted thinking. There's tones, and vibration too.

[barretcreek]

He needs to be safe off leash; a run of a few miles couple days a week. Friend had one of the same breed and would toss him out of the truck and go seven miles over a county road, slow enough to keep the dog just off his rear bumper. Water him and home.
Punishment for jumping up on people or counter surfing is the water spray bottle. I want him to get excited when he sees the collar.

[pcox]

A shock collar is a useful tool for training if used properly. Never let the dog know that the shock, no mater how slight, is initiated by you. The dog must associate the sensation with the bad behavior, not you.

[barretcreek]

A shock collar is a useful tool for training if used properly. Never let the dog know that the shock, no mater how slight, is initiated by you. The dog must associate the sensation with the bad behavior, not you.

Yes.