Electronic dog collars are a very effective way to discipline your dog. No matter the size of your dog, they provide long-lasting training, whether it be a 2-pound Chihuahua or a 200-pound Great Dane. Despite what some people may think, they are very humane in the way they work.
There are three basic types of electronic collars:
Anti-Bark
Perimeter Control
Field Training
Anti-Bark Collars
These trainers come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit the needs of your dog. They work by sensing when your dog barks (or even whines, depending on the model) and issue a warning beep, vibrate, or a small static charge to associate the loud barking with negative results. These collars have become highly sophisticated, knowing when it’s the dog and not another dog or another noise. Trainers and owners can fully control the intensity and duration of the correction (within safety limits). The core of most dog training is in immediate bad behavior interruption, which these collars provide all the time, every time. These collars produce results very quickly, stopping the barking behavior with lasting results.
Perimeter Control and Electronic Fencing
If you want to allow your dog some freedom in your yard, this could be the type of electronic collar that you need. These collars are designed to work from a controller – signal emitters or even underground wiring – that allows your dog to “travel” a preset area without putting up an unsightly fence on your property. If your dog “strays” from the perimeter that is pre-set, then he’ll get a short, static shock that will remind him he’s out-of-bounds. Returning to an appropriate area will stop this shock. Many dog owners find that after a dog is fully trained the dog will not likely stray out of the pre-designated area even when there is no collar or charge. These collars also have safety features that prevent your dog from coming to any harm when you adjust the level of correction. Not only are these collars safe for your dog, they are extremely effective in helping you keep your dog safe.
Field Training Collars
If you have a working dog or a hunting dog, you are looking for a collar that is effective in training them for hunting and working. One of the most popular and most effective training collars are designed to be used with working dogs. Trainers use a hand held transmitter to “warm” their dogs through use of vibrations or beeps when they are engaging is inappropriate behavior. These warning beeps will help you train your dog to be helpful to you in hunting. Field Training collar are designed to have a longer range then others, because they will be used for training your dog to behave while hunting, retrieving or herding. This is an effective method of training your work dog, and allows you to do so without being weighed down by a leash. These collar are not only extremely durable, but specially designed to be water and weather proof making them a very valuable training tool.
New Developments
New developments in electronic training now include the ultra-sonic training collars. Although they work very similar to other types of collars, these collars are very advanced and are quickly becoming very popular. These collars emit an ultra sonic, high pitched sound rather than a static charge. These advances may be one way to avoid the argument that so many claim that electronic collars are not humane. These collars are as effective as their electronic counterparts and will help you correct inappropriate behavior and help train your dog develop good habits.
There are many electronic dog collars out on the market ranging from training collars to bark collars to tracking collars. Some great collars are the Garmin Astro 220, Tri-tronics Classic 70 G3, Dogtra 200NCP GOLD, and the SportDOG Sport Basic. Look into them and see which one is best for you
Posted under Shopping for Dogs, dog training
This post was written by admin on June 17, 2009
