Shock Collars For Dogs

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, and it’s best to start your dog at the lowest level of shock to see if he will respond appropriately with minimum stimulation. If needed, you can raise the setting one degree at a time to find what will work best for your pet. Even though an electric shock sounds foreboding, it’s not as bad as you think. Think about the shock you receive when you walk on carpet and then touch a metal object. That static shock is equivalent to what your dog receives from his collar when he barks.

Citronella

The citronella collar may appeal more to owners who just can’t bring themselves to use a static collar. When your dog barks while wearing this collar, the sensor will emit a spray of citronella near the dog’s face. Dogs find this smell very unpleasant and should quickly associate their barking with the unwanted scent, effectively curbing the behavior.

How Shock Collar Work

The number one nuisance behavior in dogs is excessive barking. While barking is a natural activity, some dogs simply bark all the time, whether at everything they see or simply to gain attention. Dog shock collars are designed to help eliminate this unwanted behavior by providing a negative stimulus each time the barking begins.

Dog shock collars use a sound activated sensor to detect when your dog begins to bark, and then deliver an immediate and unpleasant correction for the behavior. The correction is meant to interrupt the barking and help the dog associate his barking with the unpleasant sensation, thereby teaching him to stop. The sensor is designed to only detect barking from the dog actually wearing the collar, so you can be sure your dog will not receive extra corrections due to other loud noises in his environment.