It’s not secret that there’s some doubts about the effectiveness of the electronic collar as a training tool to train your pet.
Our dogs are our friends We all wish that they are well behaved or basically obey certain commands like “sit”, “stay”, “come” and so on, but in the main we want our dog to be a dog that is safe so that the bond is more pleasant.
Electronic training tools have been around for over sixty years. The misconceptions and apprehension surrounding their use are rapidly diminishing with the help of new, better technological advancements and case studies, which examine their performance and safety. The advancements in technology implemented in the latest generation of electronic training collars have resulted in more reliable and safe products.
The new generation of shock collars for dogs offers several benefits over other standalone behavior modification methods such as clicker or leash training:
Quickly achieved, long-lasting Changes in behavior easily and lasting.
Research and experience of experts in dog training suggest that the correct use of electronic training leads can lead to more effective and long-lasting learning.
A team of Norwegian researchers conducted a two-year study on the effects of electronic training devices on hunting dogs. They focused on breeds that are more prone to chasing or attacking sheep. The dogs were tested on their sheep’s confrontation in the first year: they were given an electronic stimulus to ward off predatory behavior when they were within two metres of the sheep.
In the following year of identical tests conducted on the same groupof dogs, the dogs showed weakened slow, hesitant, and delayed behavior, indicating that) learning was taking place and) behavior modification learned previously was retained by the dogs over quite a long time. The 114 dogs that received stimulation from an electronic device at the beginning of the year needed them for the second time.
The speed and timing of stimulation
By using an e-collar for their dog, owners are able to send the appropriate signal at the exact instant they’d like to draw the dog’s attention. There’s no wasted time in offering a treat, or taking up slack on a leash, or even catching the dog even if it’s distant. Remote trainers help dogs from distances that a clicker could not be heard.
It is suitable for any combination of dog and human
Contrary to leash training which can require significant size and strength to be able to do efficiently and safely, electronic dog shock collars can also be utilized by those who have physical disabilities. In any human-dog training situation regardless of the size, the objective is to remind the dog that it is part of a group, not acting in isolation, and that its actions can be checked.
Consistency is a tool that can be employed anytime in any situation that requires it.
Most dogs aren’t inclined to work hard for anything other than food, and this can be challenging for both the dog and the trainers. Use of a remote trainer means that the trainer is able to continuously give or correct the dog in a timely manner without having to constantly feed the dog a stream of treats, an excessively long leash or physically chasing the dog.
Stress and Voice
In addition to other methods of learning your dog’s behaviour, it is quite common to shout at the top of your voice or run/run around to make sure that your dog follows a specific command or sticks to specific behavioural patterns. This can cause harm to your larynx as well as so many unforeseen circumstances if the dog is of poor behavior. However, if your dog has an electronic collar system, it’s just an easy, well-calculated click. the effect is usually achieved momentarily.
Effective in situations of distractions
In certain situations for example, animal-assisted therapy or dog-related police work, it is of the utmost importance to all involved that a dog remains kept under control all the time.
Each dog has the potential to be distracted. Imagine that you are reading this article might be completely distracted. What’s could be more for a dog. Research and studies have shown that once the dog is placed under the ecollar system, and is accustomed to the sensation it generates when it comes to commands or behaviours, your dog would instantly respond to a touch on your remote. It doesn’t matter the distractions or environment he/she is in. Feeling the sensation of the click following proper training can ensure that your dog adheres to your every command in the face of any distraction.
Off leash control
Do you have any idea of how stressful or difficult it is to keep unruly dogs off leash? Let me give you an idea of the stress you’d face… “It could be like putting a cat amongst the pigeons”. It’s not to say that training dogs on a leash will be difficult, however, controlling your dog’s behaviour using the electronic collar would definitely be better off the leash and be less stress-inducing. When you’re in a distant area, likely you’re hanging out with your friend and your dog begins digging or chasing a person this is a disrespectful and terrifying situation can be resolved immediately with a tap or tapping on dog training collars, your dog will immediately adjust.
