Does it really work to use a shock collar?
My dog wont always listen when she is called, so were thinking of buying a shock collar. Any tips on if it worked for your dog or what type or brand would be great. thanks!
shes an 11 month old rottweiler.
Tags: rottweiler, shock collar
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Then train her to listen shock collars are a tool and should only be used as a last resort i use one but your dog needs training not a shock collar
Shock collars are also not mean only some one that in uneducated in using one would say that
She is 11 months a puppy training is what she needs get her into puppy obedience classes
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Don’t use a shock collar… Its mean, there are other ways.
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June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
well it depends what type of dog you have. some breeds are very stubborn. my grandma had a border collie and use a shock collar to no effect. plus a shock collar is more for when they are doing something bad. yes, a shock would get their attention, but is it that they just stare at you with that "you are sooo stupid" look or do they play and ignore you? if they stare. no collar. if they ignore you and play shock to get attention
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
Shock collar isn’t magic or going to replace someone not putting in effort to train and blaming their dog for "never listening". It was described to me as being an "invisible leash" your hand is doing the corrections, YOU are teaching her and using the shock collar when you can’t reach her but your dog always needs to know you are the one making the corrections. You should use a prong collar since you don’t know the proper use of a shock collar, I think people misuse the prong less.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
A shock collar to a dog is almost the equivalent of a tazer to a person. Not as bad, but it’s still electric that goes through the body and causes pain. And electric going through your body can cause problems, such as heart failure. So I’m thinking maybe you need to try something else. Try an obedience class. And as far as if shock collars work. Yes and no. Depends on the dog. But if you still decide to get one, make sure to set it on lowest setting.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
I have the same problem with my retired greyhound. From research that I’ve done its apparently a sign that your dog doesnt respect you. You have to show the dog you are the pack leader by doing things such as leaving the house before her, eating before her, making her wait to leave and enter the house until you say she can do so. It might be worth doing a bit more research into this but since I’ve started doing these things my greyhounds behaviour has improved. I wouldnt recommend a shock collar its not nice for the dog. He’s still only a puppy too so might take a while.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
With our pets over the years where things like that are concerned, we go with this little adage – when it doubt, try it out… on yourself though, not the dog. You could try associating her minding you with something good. Find a small type of treat she likes, and when she comes to you give her one and praise her. Eventually she’ll do it without little or no fuss. Dogs work best with positive reinforcement, which is another thing they have in common with children.
http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
What do you mean work? The shock collar will hurt the dog…in that sense it works. If the dog associates the pain with you then the shock collar will punish the dog, so in that sense too it works.
However, the shock collar will not train the dog and punishment is a fairly ineffective training method, especially when used by someone with little knowledge of conditioning. Right now you have an unruly teenager on your hands. Your best bets are:
1) Training classes
2) A lot of exercise
3) Time
If you can’t afford classes there are lots of good books about dog training but a class with a good reward oriented instructor would be best. Rewards (treats are an easy one) are a much better training tool than a shock collar. Some people don’t like the idea of bribing their dog to do things which is strange because the same people are quite willing to bribe their teenagers and wouldn’t think of going to work day after day if they weren’t paid. Remember, your dog probably love you and so do your teenagers and your spouse but it takes more than love to get obedience.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
I don’t know and I don’t intend to find out. The best way to train your dog is to bond with your dog and show it a lot of love. A shock collar does not show love. Pain is not the best motivator when training a dog. Praise and rewards are the best motivators.
If you are having difficulty knowing what to do, you probably need some help. Professional dog trainers can cost hundreds of dollars if you use them for one-on-one training sessions. You can do it yourself like I have and many others have. There are a lot of free dog training tips online. You will be amazed at how successful you will be with these and so will your family and friends. It only takes about 15 or 20 minutes a day, but you have to be persistent and patient. The following link will take you to the best free dog training tips online that I’ve found.
http://www.dogsrkidstoo.com/trainingtipoffer.htm
Good luck and have fun.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
A shock collar isn’t as severe as people think. Most of them now don’t even shock, they vibrate but they are usually used for more severe behavoir problems. Like staying away from chewing on something or fixation. Your dog not coming when it’s called is a problem I think can be solved without it. First off has she been to a vet? Perhaps you should check her hearing, second she is young still. You should start with reward training. Get her to come to you when her name is called and reward her with a treat. Before any training you should always take your dog out for a long walk, get her energy out so she’s more calm and focused when she gets back. I think you overcome this without the use of the collar but like I said how is her hearing?
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
I have worked with dogs all my life and trained "untrainable" dogs. I have never used a shock collar and would never recommend anyone use one. Don’t use a choke collar either, You might contact the local kennel club or vet and inquire about training classes. They may be free or available at a nominal cost.
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June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
There is no need for such crutches. Call your dog’s breeder and have them refer you to the local kennel club who gives regular obedience classes. Such crutches are the lazy ass’ way out of training.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
You have obviously been totally useless at training your dog. Shock collars are not the answer. Please try to be patient and try other methods.
June 16th, 2010 at 12:58 am
quote: "shock collars are a tool and should only be used as a last resort"
That is not true! BUT, you either collar train or you don’t.
In the case of teaching recall you can do the exact same thing with a long lead (20-50 foot rope) that you would be doing with an e-collar. "Here-nick" with the e-collar means the same thing as "here-tug" with the rope to the dog.
The e-collar is no different than any other collar & lead, the lead is just one mile long is all.
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