eTraining Dog Collars

Electronic collars are among the most popular types of no bark collars on the market today; the others are spray and ultrasonic collars. The last two collars release a chemical spray and a high-pitched sound, respectively. The sound emitted is beyond a person’s hearing range, but well within a dog’s. The no bark types trigger when your dog lets of a loud bark. To discriminate between a bark and any other loud sound in the environment, high quality collars are activated by both the bark and vibrations from the dog’s throat.

Most trainers prefer the electronic no bark collar, for good reason. The mild sensation is just enough to interrupt the dog’s barking, but not enough to harm him. When purchasing an electronic training dog collar one needs to take the dog and the environment that you will be using it into consideration.  If you have a big playful dog it needs to be sturdy and if used outdoors it should be waterproof as well. 

Another plus is that electronic collars allow you to adjust the stimulation level just in case your dog adapts to the stimulus and barks despite it. If you want to enjoy a lot of quiet time at home once again try a no bark electronic collar it does the work for you.

   Surveys have shown that the electronic training dog collar has resulted in the lives of many dogs being saved, as well as there has a reduction in stress and frustration for owners and dog trainers of dogs with behavior problems. The electronic training dog collar has also prevented many problematic dogs that others have found un-trainable from being put to sleep. Many dogs that have been said to be un-trainable had behavior issues corrected with an electronic training dog collar.

One of the main factors to take into consideration when training your dog is this: Your dog has limited ability for logical reasoning, making immediate actions or correction necessary for your dog to associate your discipline with his bad behavior. Late punishment will often make the dog confused, reluctant to obey and ultimately harder to train. The electronic training dog collar aids in eliminating this problem, and has proven to be effective in providing immediate correction.

When the electronic training dog collar is used properly, it will eventually raise the dog trainer to the level of “pack leader”, and will enable the trainer to become physical with the dog less and less. The message the electronic dog training collar sends hits home for the dog very quickly and since it is possible to use low levels of stimulation, it will not cause pain nor will it damage the dog’s spirit. Most electronic training dog collars do not shock, but provides a tingle getting your dog’s attention which allows him to associate his behavior with the low level stimulus.

Be consistent, patient, give praise and reward when earned and results will come.

   An electronic training dog collar, especially with a remote, is a great training tool which can assist in correcting numerous behavior issues in your dog; such as constant barking, jumping up on strangers, coming whenever you call, chasing cars and not running away.  The key is to correct only one behavior issue at a time. If you try to correct more than one issue at a time your dog will get confused and training will take much longer.  Dogs learn by association and the key benefit in using electronic training dog collars are that you can transmit a stimulus each time your dog does something that you are trying to correct. The sensation is a mild stimulus or you can even use a vibration and he won’t even know that you are doing it. If you are consistent in your training effort time your dog will associate the vibration to the action you are trying to correct

Many models of training dog collars have the ability to transmit different sensations to the collar and unlike what many people may imagine, these electronic dog collars are perfectly effective and safe for your pet.

Stay consistent while you are teaching your dog. The stimulus or tone that you will be transmitting to the electronic training dog collar needs to be given each time your pet engages in the behavior that you would like to change. This will be the best way that your dog can make the actual association and thus affect the behavior you are trying to correct.  Remember by using an electronic collar you don’t need to yell or get agitated.  Give plenty of praise and rewards and your training will be fun and rewarding.

The main benefit of using a training dog collar is that the moment a problem behavior manifests itself you can “correct” it. Correction can be done at a distance – no need to yell out from where you are, or rush down to move close to your dog.  Correction can be given via a static sensation activated by a remote transmitter in your hand. So the instant you see your dog about to chew one shoe or take aim before a plunge into your garden’s bushes, you can send a stimulus bringing him to a halt.

The first thing you need to do is to satisfy yourself that the electronic collar fits comfortably around your dog’s neck and that it doesn’t slip around. Ascertain that the nodes on the electronic collar makes contact with your dog’s skin, in this way the stimulus is always consistent.  Initially calibrate the settings on the electronic collar to the lowest setting and increase the setting as needed. Remember all you want to do is get your dog’s attention when he misbehaves, over time your dog will inevitably link his bad behavior, which is followed by an annoying static correction, to his actions and will soon modify his actions

Another type of electronic collar is a “no bark” collar which automatically activates a stimulus every time your dog barks.  Again fit is important and the setting should be initially set to the lowest level.  This electronic collar only corrects excessive barking.

The time you spend with your dog getting him use to his electronic collar is going to pay off, just be persistent and consistent in your correction and positive results will come and by using an electronic training dog collar the results will last longer and any retraining will be much quicker than not using one..

  Using an electronic training dog collar will quicken the training process, the training will last longer and further correction will be much easier.  Initially it will not happen in an instant. Even after you snug-fit a training dog collar on your dog, its problem behaviors aren’t going away on its own. First, your dog needs to get accustomed to his new collar, which is different from his usual collar. Plus, you, as a responsible dog owner, should find out what you can about how the electronic collar works, this way you’ll get the best out of it.

 Training your dog requires patience and consistency it’s also going to eat up some of your time so prepare for it. Consider how much you love your do, which should be enough to lay out a realistic assessment of how important straightening out your dog’s bad habits is. The time devoted to training your dog will pay off handsomely in building that special bond which is like no other.

 The key benefit behind the use of a remote training dog collar is the instantaneous correction that’s possible from a distance, when your dog misbehaves you can interrupt it. This annoyance is actually the needed interruption that can be pulled off from a distance, so there’s no more need to shout and yell and get angry at your dog the way it’s normally done. Remote training dog collars differ in the way they transmit the stimulus: the normal electronic bark collar activates on your dog’s bark; the remote electronic collar activates when you click on a transmitter. The moment you see your dog just about to do a bad deed or have just finished one, you can immediately transmit correction there and then.

 Getting your dog used to his new electronic collar often follows some routines. These cover checking if the collar fits comfortably around your dog’s neck, and making sure your dog doesn’t want to claw it out. The device on the collar has nodes that must touch the dog’s skin. This facilitates a consistent activation of the collar’s stimulus through your transmitter. Please be sure you begin your dog’s collar’s settings on the lowest setting allowed.

The intent is not to cause pain all you want to do is get your dog’s attention, in time he will associate the low stimulus to the action he is doing and will then modify his behavior. Since this kind of result can only be obtained after some time, it’s important you spend some time with your dog.

   When you have several dogs, any one or two of them can start a bark fest or a fight against each other, or just plain run after what they like, this can be a migraine source – you need a good remote training dog collar to get their attention.  Don’t be confused if this is your first time shopping for training dog collars: this guide will help you with some of the basics:

These days bulky is out, handy is in; that means an electronic collar with a device that doesn’t weigh down your dog’s neck or protrude like a small box. With today’s technology you can also get a transmitter that is not cumbersome.  You can also buy one that will handle more than one dog at a time; D.T.Systems makes a very good one that is of high quality.

It’s recommended that you start off thinking about range as the first feature you want in an electronic collar. Transmission clarity and range is vital. The remote collar works on a signal-sent-signal-received principle; so you want a package that will help transmit to your dog no matter what areas he runs into thick woods, etc.  And, because they will be going into various kinds of terrain your remote training dog collar needs to be able to endure hostile conditions including wet weather.  Consequently, your electronic collar needs to have a rugged design, durable and waterproof.  There’s no telling when your dogs will run into mud, get soaked in puddles and rain, and generally bang the collars around , be assured this will happen so durability is a key factor.

As they say “you get what you pay for” so don’t sacrifice quality for price you can have both, go with the tried and true product, you will be less frustrated and much further ahead in the long run.

  If you have a willful dog, a dog that seems to be determined not to listen to you and challenges your position as leader of the pack an electronic training dog collar is the tool for you.  Dogs who do not listen can be a danger to themselves, other dogs and other animals as well. You need to take charge and reinstate yourself as the leader; however this does not mean that you need to be a tyrant, yell, lose your temper or cause any pain. Quite the contrary you must be firm but speak calmly, be patient but persistent and consistent. It’s better to have numerous short training sessions instead of long infrequent sessions and they all should end on a positive note with praise and reinforcement.     

Just because you have a strong willed dog does not mean the setting on your training dog collar needs to be high. You don’t ever want to cause pain so the setting must be the lowest setting that the dog feels. Maybe he flicks his hear or tail or just gives a puzzled look, that’s it, the object is to get your dogs attention.  All you need do is press the remote once for incorrect behavior.  If you don’t see a reaction then the setting is too low.

When your dog does something wrong don’t simply activate the remote, vocalize the command first then transmit the stimulus.  Only give the command once before pressing the remote’s button.  Your dog must understand that he needs to obey immediately. The electronic collar is designed to reinforce verbal corrections and your dog must obey you 100% of the time. Therefore your dog must understand the command first; the electronic collar simply reinforces the command and will make training quicker, easier and last longer.

The key benefit behind the use of a dog training collar is the instantaneous correction that’s possible from a distance – when your dog misbehaves, you can interrupt him. This annoyance is actually the needed interruption that can be pulled off from a distance, so there’s no more need to shout and yell and get angry at your dog the way it’s normally done. Remote training dog collars differ in activation source – the normal bark collar activates on your dog’s bark; the remote one activates when you click on a transmitter. The moment you see your dog just about to do a bad deed or have just finished one, you can immediately provide correction.

The first thing you need to do is to make sure the collar is both snug-fit comfortably – check if the collar slips around. Be sure the nodes on the device touches your dog’s skin. The touch contact means that the stimulus is more consistently felt by your dog. Make sure the stimulation setting on the collar is set to the lowest if you’re only introducing your dog to the electronic collar.

The principle behind training your dog with the remote electronic collar is for your dog to learn through conditioning that every instance of its unwanted behavior is followed by an annoying stimulation. This only means you need to set aside time to be with your dog so you can remotely interrupt its bad behavior with a transmitter.

The time you spend with your dog getting it used to his training dog collar is going to pay off. Training will be accomplished quicker with an electronic collar and once your dog obeys the training will last longer than if you did not use one.

   An electronic training collar is not the same thing as a shock collar. Today’s electronic training dog collars are safer and more effective. Of course, you need to educate yourself on how to use them.  A lot of people still think that you put the collar on and just stimulate the dog when he is bad. This is an outdated myth that gives this particular training tool a bad reputation. Also, an electronic collar shouldn’t be worn continuously by your dog, usually eight straight hours is enough and to avoid irritation from rubbing the collar should be rotated.

Once you understand how to train with an electronic collar your dog will be conditioned to it because dogs learn from association and by using low level stimulation your dog will pay attention and follow your commands. Your dog can be taught to obey commands such as “Heel”, “Come”, and/or “Stay”. To properly achieve this, an electronic collar should be used with low level stimulation; it will be similar to a tap on the shoulder which is used to get someone’s attention. Rewards such as food, toys, and praise should also be liberally administered. The result is a low stress and enjoyable, training experience for you and your dog.

When the dog has learned how to respond to this low level tap, the electronic collar can function as an invisible leash. The dog can enjoy off leash freedom and be managed in a safe and stress free way. People who love dogs can truly enjoy an enhanced relationship with their dogs. There is no need for the shock collar techniques of the past. The tools are much more refined and the education is now available to help solve those annoying behaviors and replace them with a well-mannered dog.

  The early versions of electronic training dog collars really did fit the term, shock collar. These training dog collars had few levels of stimulus to chose from and the stimulus was basically a “zap” or “mega zap!” that was used as  aversive punishment to deter a dog from bad behavior.

Today’s electronic collars allow the trainer to make very fine adjustments to the level of stimulation.  State of the art collars are not really shock collars anymore. We now, more appropriately, refer to them as remote collars or e-collars (electronic collars).  The trainer can now adjust the stimulus setting on the electronic collar from barely noticeable to a strong sting. Adjusting the levels is similar to adjusting the volume on a radio. Even with the highest level, the amperage is minimal. So, you are not putting your dog at risk of feeling any pain.

It is a myth that e-collars can burn a dog’s neck. The gruesome pictures of necrosis and severe skin irritation are caused, more likely, by improper wear. They are caused when the collar is too tight and worn for too long of a period. This causes pressure ulcers, which resemble the bedsores found in hospital patients who are not moved often enough.

Electronic training dog collars are a great tool and like any tool the user needs to know how to use it. Always read the manufacturer’s instructions or become educated by reviewing other training manuals, this will make you a more proficient trainer allowing you to quicker training results.