Training Tools To Control Your Puppy’s Barking

Posted by Allan Walters in Puppy Training on June 2, 2010 | no responses

Pet shock collars may seem a little scary, but they’re really a safe, effective way to train your pet. If you’re looking for a way to correct your pets irritating, nuisance barking, shock collars may be a good option.

Let’s discuss the way shock collars work and how they are to be used.

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When activated, shock collars emit a small jolt of electricity to your pet when its vocal cords vibrate significantly. The electric charge is a corrective amount and doesn’t injure your pet.

The electric charge is about equivalent to the feeling of static electricity on a metal object. You pet experiences more of a jolt than actual pain.

You can’t buy a collar without knowing your pet’s neck size. Be sure to use a measuring tape to get an accurate measurement. If you don’t have one, use a piece of string, but be sure to bring it with you to the store. If you buy online line the string up to a yard stick to get an accurate measurement. The collars typically come in small, medium and large.

When you get your shock collar home put it on the lowest setting. Most quality shock collars come with setting meters that allow you to control the strength of the jolt. By starting out low, you will be able to decide the correct setting. Turn the notch up in increments until your pet behaves appropriately.

Be aware that a shock collar is not to be considered a permanent correction tool. After your pet responds appropriately for a few weeks, it’s time to remove the shock collar.

Once the shock collar comes off, your dog should still associate nuisance barking with an unpleasant jolt. If your dog regresses and barking becomes a problem again, go ahead and put the collar back on for more reinforcement.

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