Electric Dog Collar or Dog Shock Collar
Electric dog collars or as they are sometimes known 'dog shock collars' and 'anti bark collars' tend to be used to discourage a certain behavior in a dog.
Electronic Dog Collar
More often than not these are used to control unnecessary barking. These collars consist of a sensor to detect the bark and a pair of electrodes or similar to administer a small harmless shock to the dog. More advanced devices can adjust the level of the shock depending upon how many shocks have been administered before. The main problem with these devices is that the dog is being consistently punished for its bad behavior. This may seem ideal initially but it is far from this.
Electric Dog Collar - Disadvantages
Training a dog involves much more than punishing the dog every time it is bad. In fact, using positive reinforcement and praise when the dog stops behaving badly can have a much more positive effect.
Getting to the root of the behavioral problem is the best approach. Only then can a preventative training method be implemented.
Consider the case of a dog that chews and barks because it misses its owner during the day. The barking and chewing are a product of the dog feeling anxious. If the dog receives an electrical shock every few minutes, that anxious behavior will be compounded. Read this article for further training information.
For cases where the owner is not present, a far more humane method of discouragement can be implemented. This involves a similar type of collar that detects a bark but the collar releases a natural spray of Citronella that discourages the dogs behavior. These can be used as a complementary method to other training.
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