Dog Training Collars
Picking from among all the many dog training collars available can be puzzling but it need not be. In order to pick the best training collar for your dog, there are several things you need to keep in mind. Training collars are designed to be used to teach, control and safeguard your dog. They must never be utilized as a method of punishment or to harm your dog.
Ok, I know that my dog can be annoying!! I understand this, I live with him every day, and most times he is in the house with me.
Well, last Friday, as most of you know, my sister in law died of cancer. I have been doing everything I could to help my brother and be there with him. Mon and Tues. nights were spent in Livonia at the funeral home, where I should be. Now, am I supposed to take my dog to a shelter? Or, like most folks, including the one down the street who's dog barks ALL THE TIME, leave him outside while I am gone? Now, I don't know about other people, but, I TRY to help out my neighbors, which I don't get to do most times, but lord knows, I would if I could. I think I mowed a lawn once for one of them when I knew that they were out of town. TODAY, my niece had her 13th birthday party at her moms house. Mind you it was this particular niece that lost her step mom, so, I didn't get home till 11 pm, and yes, dogs probably bothered some, but it is Sat. night, I don't know... anyway, when I got home, SURE ENOUGH, there was a police man sitting in front of the house. GO FIGURE!!
Does anyone have any suggestions? I have tried a bark collar, didn't work. I can't leave him out to show him that barking won't get him anywhere, cause then I'll get a ticket...
My dream? This stresses me out, more than my neighbors, I can bet on that. I'd love to put my house on the market, and move. Oh yea, by the way, I'd love to sell the house to someone they should REALLY be calling the police on, like the people the old owners rented to. You know the kind, the ones with all the bad habits, and lots of rowdy company all the time?
Other than my doggie, there is no other noise from around here. Its just me and my daughter, and we never have company...just my love for music.
I am so sick of the anxiety caused by all this, if I am not home by 9, I get butterfly's in my stomach, and get all nervous. This is no way to live. BUT it isn't the dogs fault, and I love him so there is no way in the world I could get rid of him.
And by the way, what ever happened to actually talking to people when/if you had a problem with them? Heck, people may actually find out that I am not the inconsiderate jerk that they like to pretend I am!! And wow, they may find out that I could possibly help them out in a pinch, but as it stands now, they have forever burned that bridge with me!!!
Selection of the best kind of canine training collar for ones personal training objectives is just the first step. In addition, you must make sure it is the correct size and that you understand how to use it the right way. Even the very best collar may not be suitable if it's not utilized correctly.
Types Of Dog Training Collars
Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and standard dog collars perform fine for their intended purpose, but are not considered "training collars" thus will not be covered here.
Prong collars have the look of some thing out of a medieval torture chamber that could be really unpleasant. Used properly, they are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were to begin with made from metal prongs linked to one another in chain fashion. Nowadays they're also available made from plastic that is recommended by many. These collars control the dog by means of slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If utilized over aggressively, they can injure so care is needed.
Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters look like and operate in a fashion similar to harnesses intended for horses. They function by directing the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness does a remarkably good job of controlling the head. Even though they might seem to be excessively restrictive, the dog easily gets used to them. They are particularly helpful in managing aggressive dogs.
Choke collars remain popular and are recommended for use in numerous 4H dog training programs in spite of the debate surrounding their use. Used correctly, they are suitable dog training collars, however they are easy to misuse. If they are put on the dog incorrectly, if links come to be twisted or if too much force is used by the handler, they can, in fact, become instruments of torture. Personally, I ceased using choke collars long ago and will never go back to them. There are many superior dog training collars to choose from.
Electronic dog collars are designed to give the dog a slight zap upon command from the handler. The strength can be adjusted from a slight buzz or tingle to get the dogs' attention to a more serious jolt. These should never be used on little or timid dogs and only after discussion of your situation with a trustworthy trainer. Shock collars could easily harm your dog if utilized carelessly.
Whatever your own personal requirements, you can find the ideal collar from the wide selection of dog training collars available online. Spend a few minutes to look through our site and turn your challenging dog into an enjoyable,well socialized friend.
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