Entries Tagged as 'Shock collar'

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Electric Shock Collars For Dogs

Should electric shock dog collars be banned? I say yes. And I don’t just say yes in a mild manner, I strongly say yes. The equipment should be banned because it’s cruel and unreliable.
Using pain to discourage unwanted behaviour is simply wrong. You could and should be using rewards to encourage [...]

Sunday, April 5th, 2009

Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars can be used to teach your dog basic obedience training, sport dog training and advanced training without the aid of a dog trainer. These collars help owners keep their pet under control. Dog training collars can be used to teach basic obedience commands such as ‘sit,’ ‘stay’ and ‘heel.’ The collar has [...]

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

Collars For Dogs - Choosing the Right One

Other than the bond that you form with your dog, his/her leash and collar are your only connection for communication. While most collars are humane and effective in training, some can be dangerous if they’re not used correctly. Here are a few tips on how to choose a collar that will provide proper training aid [...]

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Types Of Shock Collar

Types of Dog Shock Collars
Shock training collars  are available with different types of correction stimulus. Be sure you are correctly following the instructions and guidelines for whatever type of dog shock collar you choose.
Static
Static collars emit a low level electric shock to your dog when it barks. These collars offer a range of power settings, [...]

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Shock collar

The term shock collar is a used to describe an electronic training aid developed to deliver an electrical signal through contact points attached to a dog collar. These collars are also called remote training collars and e-collars by dog trainers who use them and manufacturers. While similar systems are available for other animals, the most [...]