Learning About Electronic Dog Training Collars
The invention and proliferation of electronic dog training collars resulted in a much easier, less time consuming dog training. These collars allow dog owners to train their dogs at home, and often save them money and time by not requiring them to take their dogs to training classes anymore.
Different Electronic Collars
Based on the type of correction stimulus, electric dog training collars can be categorized into three different types. These include electric dog training collars, sonic collars and citronella spray collars.
Electric Dog Training Collars
The electric collars detect the vibrations caused by dogs’ barking and deliver a mild electrical shock, similar to the static shock that we feel when we handle fabrics. Some models work by having the owner activate the collar with a remote control with the press of a button.
The advantage of this type of training collar is the effectiveness in making the pet understand his unacceptable behavior. The set up and training procedures are simple and the collar is user friendly. The challenge that is associated with this type of collar however, is the ambiguity regarding the usage of static electric shock to train dogs.
Sound Based Collars
The second type of electronic dog training collar is the sonic collar. This kind of collar functions by offering a sound that distracts the pet when he gets involved in unwanted behavior. Irrespective of whether it is to tranquilize him from barking or to contain him within preset boundaries, these sonic collars prove innovative possibilities in ways of imparting behavioral training to pets.
Citronella Spray Collars
This type of collar offers yet another approach. This collar literally sprays the dog’s muzzle with an annoying scent of citronella whenever the dog tries to bark while the collar is active. This collar is by far the most accepted one by people who think the other two are somewhat cruel, yet it requires some extra work, such as constantly refilling the canisters and taking them off at night and at times when the dog is playing and should be allowed to bark at ease.
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