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An Electronic Dog Training Collar ? Gets Results


An electronic dog training collar is a great tool to have, when you want to train your dog to listen to all your commands such as hunting, obedience, and behavior commands. For those of you who don''t know how these collars work, basically the electronic collars work by passing an electronic stimulus that mechanically vibrates the mobile collar, provided the dog is within a range of about one mile. The electronic dog training collar allows the trainer to decide the intensity of the stimulus and also how frequently he wants the dog to feel it. Most of today''s collars allow you to adjust the transmitter to fit your needs and so that you don''t injury your dog.

They say a dog is man''s best friend and he will love and support you no matter what. Despite all those good qualities, dogs must still be trained to develop their attributes and skills, obedient nature, and of course to make sure they don''t pee in the house. Most dogs respond well to training. For such purposes it is very common for non-professional trainers or owners themselves to use an electronic dog training collar to train their pets.

Are These Collars Harmful to the Dogs?

Most will admit electronic dog training collar are effective, there however is a raging debate going on as to whether it is right to use an electronic dog training collar or not. Some people feel that it is cruel and worry that the dog may be feeling a large amount of pain from the shock. The shocks that is produced by these types of training collars basically runs from the collar to the skin of the dog, and can be painful as well as harmful to the dog if you incorrectly set-up the collar.

The facts as far as we can tell support the theory that as long as you use the electronic dog training collar appropriately, they are not harmful to the dog and are really effective in correcting undesirable behavior as well as training your dog. Many studies have proved that the collars are safe and effective when the trainer is knowledgeable and follows the instruction provided with the collars.

How Do You Pick Out an Electronic Dog Training Collar?

There are many options on the market today, really the best way to pick out a collar is based on what you are trying to accomplish with your dog. The best collar for teaching a dog basic obedience and behavior commands may be different then the best collar to teach your dog how to hunt. It is best to read each collars package and find out if that collar is designed to help train the dog how to do what you want to teach the dog to do. You also need to make sure you look at the size of the collar. You may not want to get an extra small collar if you dog''s a Golden Retriever. The cost of the various collars range from about $99.00 - $299.00 and up. The price will vary depending on the features of the collar, range of the remote etc.

Is an Electronic Dog Training Collar Right For Me and My Dog?

The best way to answer that question is to ask yourself what are your goals for training your dog. Are you comfortable with giving the dog a small shock? Remember the basic function of the collar is to shock the dog so he will act appropriately. The electronic dog training collar is a great tool as long as you use it appropriately and lovingly. As to the question is it right for you, well that is a question only you and your dog can answer.

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Author:Shaun Buck
Publication:Pets and Animals community
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Dec 13, 2007
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