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  • Shock collars, or electronic collars, are used as a method of training animals. There are a few different types of collars available, and depending on your needs and the size of your dog, there are different ways of using them. In order to determine the correct way to use an electronic collar on your particular dog, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different types of electronic collars and methods available.

    Bark Collars

    Some collars are specifically designed to startle your dog and distract her from barking. To use one of these collars, simply place it around your dog's neck according to the manufacturer's instructions. Some collars have adjustable power levels or are designed specifically for small or large dogs. Purchase one that it is designed for a dog the size of yours. A collar that is too powerful may injure your dog, and one that is too weak may not be effective.

    Invisible Fences

    Invisible fence collars are designed to be used in conjunction with a boundary that is installed around the area in which your pet is contained. Before the collar is effective, you must have the boundary professionally installed. Both indoor and outdoor packages are available. The collar reacts when it comes into contact with the boundary and emits either a shock or a high-pitched noise. These collars should be checked for safety and effectiveness on your type of dog.

    Remote Trainers

    Some collars come with a remote control that you can use to activate the precise timing of the shock a dog receives. This is beneficial if the dog's unwanted behavior is something other than barking, or if you are concerned about a bark collar being activated too frequently. As with the other collars, these are available in various levels of strength, and some are adjustable. To use these collars, simply press a button on the remote control to activate the collar when your dog engages in unwanted behavior. An important consideration with these collars is that for effective training, it is important to be consistent. So this method of training requires you to pay more attention to your dog's activities than you would if the dog wore an automatically activated bark collar.

    Source:

    Dumb Friends League: Bark! Bark! Bark!

    Doctors Foster and Smith: Remote Trainng Collars FAQ

    Dog.com: Invisible Dog Fence

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