Do shock collars work for dog pulling?
I have a pitbull who is very strong and pulls alot. He is just to excited. He is friendly but unresponsive to my corrections when pulling. Do you think a shock collar will do the trick?
Tags: pitbull, shock collar
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
instead of torturing your dog buy a shock collar for yourself to wear, then take your dog to a professional trainer. While with a trainer, you should be there also, pay attention and listen to the professional.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
instead of a shock collar that might hurt him i would suggest a metal heal collar that has little pokes on them and if he pulls it pokes him a little but they learn REAL fast that it is there and they stop doing it
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
A shock collar is a very aggressive form of "training". It makes the dog fearful of certain activities, and you do NOT want to make a pit bull fearful. They can also cause seizures and cardiac arrest if used improperly.
I would try a Halti or a Gentle Leader, the latter of which comes with a training dvd. They work the same way as a horse halter does, and it’s a much gentler and more effective way to keep a dog from pulling than hurting the dog. Ask someone at your local pet store about it.
Edit: I should not have said, "makes". How about "can make."
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
No, No, no it will damage your dog, shock collars are for experienced trainers only. You need to take him to a trainer.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
this is the result of bad training and allowing the dog to be the boss.
I once saw a picture of Cesear Millan walking like 12 dogs NONE had leashes on and ALL were beside or behind him – which is CORRECT – a dog that pulls is NOT a fun dog!
this link might help
http://factoidz.com/how-to-train-a-dog-to-walk-on-a-leash/
I would suggest going to obedience lessons or looking at Cesars site.. a shock collar is NOT a good way to train a dog. (a halti would be better if anything but better training is best)
http://factoidz.com/cesarsway-promo-code-and-review/
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
If it’s used PROPERLY in correlation with praise then i have heard of success using "shock" collars in training a dog not to pull. However all success stories where told by people who had a professional HELP THEM learn how to use the tool. "Shock" collars have the potential to be abused more than most other tools…..
Typically bully breeds have a high pain tolerance threshold and most corrections do SQUAT anyway. Have you tried showing the dog what you want him to do prior to offering correction? Find something that motivates the dog and keeps his attention. Take him out on the street in front of your house and walk him back and forth. If he pulls, turn and walk briskly in the other direction. When he focuses on you and stays by your side offer the "treat" (IE pop him a treat or let him grab at or play with the toy.)
Most "untrainable" dogs or dogs that don’t respond to correction/proofing are often dogs that have not been properly shown the behaviors their owners want to exhibit (IE the owner doesn’t maneuver them into a sit and just jerks the leash to get the dog to sit, or the owner just jerks the leash to keep them in a "heel" without showing the dog what "heel" actually means.)
Add – i just love how people bash on a training tool….
"Shock" collars are NOT torture devices and do NOT "teach the dog to be fearful." Can they be harmful in the hands of an idiot? Sure. But so can a simple leash. E-collars are a physical correction tool, yes, but if you look at dogs interacting you do NOT see them asking each other nicely to behave. They bite each other as a form of correction and shock/prong collars are designed to mimic that behavior. Period. End of.
My dog is distance trained on a "shock" collar and she is by no means fearful or aggressive. She comes to me when i pick it up and can barely contain her excitement because the collar to her means we’re going somewhere fun.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
I use e-collars, but this is not an application for which I would use one. In order to teach a dog to stop pulling, you need to teach him where he IS supposed to be when you walk. I find this is a very common mistake people make. Teaching a dog "heel position" is much more effective (and I think easier) than yanking on him constantly for not being where he is supposed to be. Once he understands where "heel" is, you can leash correct him for not being there. A shock collar is not ideal for this.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Instead of resorting to cruel methods, I would recommend a Easy Walk Harness-Which stops the dog from pulling
http://www.petsplus.com.au/pet-shop.asp?id=1060
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
It will be HARDER to teach a dog to stop pulling with an e-collar. In order to effectively, humanely use an e-collar, you have to understand what you are doing.
If you are having difficulty fixing this behavior with a physical correction, I suspect the problem may lie in your timing or training method. If that is the problem, an e-collar won’t solve it either.
For the person who said it makes them afraid, NEITHER of these dogs appear to be afraid at all. And one is experiencing it for the first time (notice the lab has a halti on at first)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6LD-1aw3XA&feature=related
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
NO!! Do not use a shock collar for anything unless you have been properly trained. You need to get a pinch collar. I know Pits are hard to get their attention and have a high pain tolerance, but a good jerk with a pinch just may do the trick.
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Do not get a "shock collar". Buy a "Snoot Loop" instead. I have a 90 lb Pit/Mastiff cross that used to drag me everywhere AND knock me down. I took her to a Dog Behaviorist and the trainer fitted her with a Snoot Loop and gave me instructions on handling my dog. Things have been much better since.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUZDX1D8YgU
September 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Not in this case, sorry. Have you tried the "be a tree" method? The dog pulls, you stop walking and continue when the leash is loose. Eat, sleep, repeat and soon your dog will see there is no reason to pull.