Thank you for such a great video! I really feel like your method of training is superb. I can see all types of training, and not all types of training work for every dog. Some dogs truly do respond better to these types of stimulations, and i applaud you for trying to get TRUE, GOOD information out there.
I don't use an ecollar myself, but have enjoyed watching your video's and the great work you are doing. Putting yourself out there to try and educate people on the proper use of this tool is commendable. Personally I could not remain anywhere near as levelheaded and polite in my responses to the many uneducated and hostile responses you get to your work. I think you are a credit to yourself and your profession.
@2000pgscott An "ecollar"? Isn't that what vets use to keep the animal from biting at surgery sites and the such? Also known as the "cone" by lay people? I thought ecollar is short hand term for Elizabeth collar...
shock collars are only as inhumane as the trainer, have you tried a level 1 shock? its not that bad.... me and my friends screw around with each other with those novelty prank toys (a stick of gum when you pull the stick it shocks you) which are way worse than those collars. im sure you could shock the shit out of a small dog on full level, but who in their right mind would do that? like i said it's only as inhumane as the trainers.
It's interesting how many people who know so little about electronic training collars can have such strong opinions (usually based on misinformation) and try to contradict someone who has been using them successfully for many years without any of the negative effects that the know-nothings are advertising. You can pay attention, listen, and learn something from this trainer, or you can stick your fingers in your ears and maintain your ignorance.
there a more humane option. which uses sprays. and i believe even that should be used as the VERY LAST RESORT! even though the spray collar is just a spray and merely discomforts the dog, a shock collar is really painful. its like someone asking you in an alien language to sit. naturally, you have no idea! and then you get a painful shock. is that fair???
@CrazyForPianosGirl saying a spray is just a "spray" is putting human perception on it. A dog's sense of smell is their window to the world. MUCH more sensitive than our own. A spray collar means the correction lasts for a duration of time well beyond what is considered effective training (2 sec or less) where as momentary stimulation is roughly 1/100th of a second AND can be adjusted to a level just enough to get the dog's attention. Spray collars are not adjustable nor more humane..
@CrazyForPianosGirl apparently you did have something to say or you would not have commented. However I suspect you have very little actual knowledge about remote or spray collars. That is okay. I'll continue to have a balanced approach to training using feedback of both yes, you're right and oops, you're incorrect and in the end I'll continue to save a lot of dog's who would otherwise not be kept by their owners.
@ThatsMyDogInc you would rather put pain and "save" the dog which would actually be a ticking time bomb. then invest time and do positive reinforcement that sticks with the dog. but you obviously do not understand dogs or anything like that and im blocking you so i don't have to deal with all your old fashioned and stupid comments on how shock collars are good.
@CrazyForPianosGirl Good idea. Block out what you don't want to hear or discuss. Easier to stick firmly to your opinion. Fwiw, I use a lot of positive reinforcement in my work and since doing this for the past 10 years and 1000's of dogs I haven't seen the "fallout" ticking time bomb you refer to. In my small community it would be clearly visible if your fears were valid. Yet cases get referred because of the successful & positive outcome we achieve. It is not the collar, it is how it is used.
I haven't used one yet, but have ordered one...I just adopted a human aggressive dog who also lunges towards dogs and vehicles. I can't get his attention when he is outside because he is in some kind of weird zone...I am sure the vibration mode will do the trick...I am also signing us up for training in behaviour modification...am excited...can hardly wait to have a balanced dog instead of a dog that clearly has been hit before. I've had him for 5 days now.
While I'm convinced that your use of this tool is humane and any dog can be counter conditioned to like any tool, my problem with using shock collars to train dogs is philosophical. The whole point of the tool is to PUNISH. If it was not aversive it would not have any effect at all. You may get results and you may have a good relationship with your dog, but by using PUNISHMENT to teach an animal you dishonour the relationship and you disrespect the animal's ability to think and feel.
@BEXamillion you can be as philosophical as you want, but your comment is not logical and I believe logic should be the primary way to train a dog. You say I get good results, you say I have a good relationship with the dog and you are convinced my use of the tool is humane, then you say I am disrespecting and dishonoring the relationship...um,sorry but make a choice, which one is it? The tool is not to punish, it is to interrupt and to guide toward correct=reward. A game of hot/cold.
@BEXamillion , if the only reason a tool works is because it hurts, and "if it was not aversive it would not have any effect at all" please explain to me how clickers can work! If you think the whole point of the e-collar is to punish, then you should certainly avoid using it - you won't succeed in doing anything useful with it. But just because YOUR mind works that way doesn't mean everyone is as focused on punishment as you are.
Thank you. Every other training video I have seen no matter the method shows already trained dogs. You showed me I was on the right track getting mine used to the kids next door.
Mine has tones. If tones are all it takes to keep attention are tones all you need? Or can you expect to train down to where you only need tones?
@Myk63 I believe it really depends on the individual dog. I personally don't use a tone. (no option on Dogtra collars which are my preference) but I use the pager/vibration function. For some dogs that is all that is needed for others the lack of variability doesn't work when they are distracted (or for some the pager is too aversive)...all depends on the dog.
I think your way of using the collar is great for pet dog people who don't know any better about dog behavior and are just interested in shutting their dogs down. Also in-board trainers who want to train a dog in 1 week this would be good for. Given the client's dog has a solid temperament. I am not sure you're really modifying aggressive behavior with the collar. Escape/Avoidance is just that. The dog learns to perform to escape or avoid. Y am I posting. I doubt it will get approved.....
@BobTempleton2 the colar gives u control from a distances if their any unwanted behaviour like chewing running away chasing other dogs not cuming back then u can fix that
I have been training dogs over 25 years back when you hand to change the prongs on an electric collar to change the level of the shock. I think e-collars have come a long way since then. I use marker training primarily. I will use an e-collar to proof behaviors if the dog isn't motivated to perform.
Let's just be honest about the tool. The dog doesn't like it, that's the point(escape/avoidance). I have attended seminar's from world renown trainers Bart Bellon to mention one of them.
@BobTempleton2 perhaps the way you train the dog doesn't like it. My dog's coming running to get their e-collars on because I have created an association with good things happening when they are on. The tap can be aversive, the tap can be too strong, the tap can be too light, or it can be just right which is a level that gains attention without fear, pain or avoidance.
What a great training tool when used correctly! these negative responses are from people who have no idea how beneficial the collar is in keeping your dog's attention. Typical uninformed animal rights advocates who don't know what they're talking about. Does this dog look scared or harmed in any way? NO! My shepherd jumps for joy when she sees me getting her collar!
Hows this for an analogy. A knife can be used to tickle or to stab but once you've been stabbed that tickle becomes a worrying event. If you only intend to tickle, why use a knife?
@guy2932 fascinating analogy...really? do you see a lot of people use a knife to tickle? I've tried really hard to converse with you, but seriously, what planet do you live on? Now, if you'd said use a knife to jab and stab or a knife to intricately whittle you'd make some sense of the versatility of a tool. If you don't like the vid, don't watch. Better yet, add value to the world and put out videos of how you train and save dog's lives.
I'm going to buy a remote training collar for my German Shepherd. It will be great to train her to not chew on things, putting everything in her mouth (many things can be harmful), train her to "come", etc.
I don't believe a "shock" collar is harmful if used correctly. Also, using praises and treats while training will negate any kind of "stimulation" caused by the collar... and I'll have a better dog for it.
I'm just deciding which collar to buy... maybe, BigLeash.
i think a lot of these people are Hippocrates.. they whine about how inhumane these shock collars are while they are gassing up their hummer to take their 6 rottweilers to the pound to be euthanized because they dont want them shitting all over their carpet anymore and killing the neighbors kids..
This is bull. Guys, you DO NOT NEED THIS. This really is the lazy way to train your dog. I've been walking my 11month year old pup for about a month and a half now and the first week he was so uncontrolled but now he EXTREMELY good on leash and he won't be scared me giving him a static shock to the neck. This is only making your dog scared of its owner pretty much and one the dog realises the collar is off he/she won't listen to you AT ALL. Patience is all you need,not pain...
@DholPrince Do you not realize part of the key to using an e collar is to not let the dog know the correction is coming from you? I happen to know many hunting dogs who are trained with e collars and NOT ONE of them is afraid of their owners or shutting down, agressive, not listening when the collars are off..These are tools to train with not toys. If you act irresposably with this tool then expect irresponsable results. Muchi like anything else in life.
Disgusting! Only impatient, stupid, sadistic and lazy people use electro shocks on their dogs! Of course everything will go quicker with pain! But you will never have a happy dog! I'm glad that shit is banned in my country!!!
Dogs are feeling and living animals, not remote controlled machines!!!
@fetterArsch I am sorry you feel that anyone that uses an e-collar is impatient, stupid, sadistic and lazy, that certainly paints millions of people with a nasty brush. But I guess we will have to agree to disagree. Electronics make our lives easier, they make training dog's easier. Of course any tool can be misused or abused, but I am doing my best to educate that is doesn't have to be that way. You might find my blog, TheTruthAboutShockCollars of interest. Anyway, have a great day.
@ThatsMyDogInc Even if million people do one stpid thing it is still one stupid thing! And why are E-collars banned in many countries in the world(such as mine)?
You even proved laziness in your response ("Electronics make our lives easier, they make training dog's easier"). Instead of investing time and patience to train your dog with humane methods you like to use the quick and easy way by using pain and force on your dog!
@fetterArsch I believe they r banned due to lack of information. I understand some use them improperly, however I don't believe that is cause for a ban. We need education so people know more about dogs and make choices rather than giving up or euthanizing. Shelters are full primarily because people don't know how to solve behavior issues. As for lazy; I also use a computer, a clothes washer, a cell phone and travel via plane. Many modern advancements were seen as the devils work early on :-)
@fetterArsch This dog nipped a child, in my state that's reason enough to have the police come take your dog and have it killed. Using the shock collar she saved that dog's life she's fixing his issues and making him a good 4 legged member of society.
@fetterArsch A HUGE booooooo to you fetisharch. You either have never owned a dog or you are just one of those crazy animal rights people. And your comment could not be more false. People who use remote collars to train a dog have to use a lot of time and energy (not lazy or impatient) and care VERY much about their dog (not sadistic) and it is a very SMART thing to do.
@ Gunny, it could be very helpful in teaching the dog's a leave it command. However, if you chose to use an e-collar to help teach this make sure you do the collar conditioning exercises first, before you use it around the cat. This way the dog's will have a solid understanding of what the stimulation means. If you haven't used an e-collar before, find a trainer to help you or feel free to check out my dvd's for instruction.
@ThatsMyDogInc Yes I will definitely follow all instructions and conditioning exercises first if I try moving forward using the collar. (Sorry my question was posted so confusingly, lol. If I could remove the 2nd and 3rd parts I would and re-post them under reply and then at least it would fall in order. Oh well at least you understood my question, even if no one else can, lol. )
one of these collars could be helpful to me in training them? I do not want to chance either of them getting hurt in a confrontation, cat injured or dogs with an eye injury. On a side note, I do have invisible fence that both of them respect very well. I spent lots of time following the instructions and teaching them to properly respect their boundaries in the yard.
a 13 year old male who has never seen a dog before. I have put the new cat into a room with a baby gate as the partition between them. He is curious of the dogs and will come to the gate. Though it is obvious that if they go after him just once, like they do their own cat, the new one will feel like it is being killed! I would like to be able to turn the cat out into the house and the dogs to know this new cat is off limits, that they may not play like they do with their cat. Do you think....
I'm wondering if you feel one of these collars could be effective in helping to training my my boys to leave a new cat alone. I have a Boxer and a Dane and already have one cat that they get along with great. The cat is very used to playing ruffly with my boys. They are very mouthy with her but never hurt her, she also never pulls out the claws on them. They actually have a great time playing hide and seek and playing ruff. We recently acquired another cat when my husbands father died. He's..
i have a german sheperd & if i take him for a walk just like in ur vid he wouldnt stand still he will b jumping all over me bitting me so hard & i cant get him to stop & it hurts badly hes 6 months old so u can imagine his teeth all over my arms & bruises
plz tell me if theres a way to get him to stop bitting me
@sweetlove12005 I would suggest you find a trainer in your area to help you get control of the behavior. A remote collar could be very helpful to you but find someone knowledgable to help teach you how to use it. If there is no one in your area to help, then I would suggest you try following the instructions in my training dvd, Just Right Training.
ok i saved a dog off teh streets 5 years ago and hes been with me ever since, we moved around everywhere but he has a problem with barking, i cant leave him alone for 1 min in the yard without him barking, that used to be ok cause i used to live outside of the city, now i have a crazy neighboor that allready tried poisoning him cause he annoys everyone with the barking, i tried EVERYTHING nothing works now am thinking of this collar...
@2nastehe Have you tried a no bark collar? Also, there are bird houses you can put in your yard, that when your dog barks, it sends out a high pitched noise that only your dog can hear, that will make the dog stop. It's made by PetSafe.
It’s a shame guy2932 that you have plumeted into saddness, depression & that your life seems to be plunging into the abyss of chaos , have you ever considered taking Prozac to help you veiw youtube?
guy2932 - It saddens me that you should wish to promote these collars
I am over the moon that people like ThatsMyDogInc are spending time putting educational videos on youtube for us here in UK. I learned so much from Robins videos and got a collar, now I have a free dog with a 100% reliable recall instead of what he had before i.e. a lifetime incarceration on a lead because trainers here in UK offer such a poor standard. Thanks Robin.
i live in california near camp pendleton, and i have a very hyper somtimes mean mini pincher. he listens only when i am using my strong voice or have a treat or if he wants somthing. he looks at me square in the eyes for about 5 seconds and does not do it again until later, he is very dominant especialy over dogs that out weigh him by 60 or more pounds. i have not found a calm dog to help to train him. he also is quite a protector and will bark if he hears a knock or door bell somtimes very fun
Dogs trained with shock collars and invisible fences may develop fears or aggression toward what they believe is the source of the shock (e.g., kids on their bikes, the mail carrier, the dog next door, etc.). Dogs have been known to run through invisible barriers when frightened by fireworks or when chasing a squirrel and then be too scared to cross back through the barrier to return home.
@CAROLMRAMOS Dog's trained properly with remote collars do not have this reaction. It is about education. People who purchase the tool and have no knowledge of how to use it can get themselves in trouble. No different than me buying the tools to spay or neuter my dog....if I haven't been trained properly, I will probably mess it up. People need education and when done as I teach, it works wonderfully.
My issue with electric collars is that you cannot tell what the effect will be on the dog until the dog reacts. Various factors affect the dogs touch sensitivity. It is not fixed. Wet fur reduces the resistance and increases the kick. It just isn't necessary to use such a tool under anything other than exceptional circumstances. Your dog however likes the collar according to you so is neither negative reinforcement or positive punishment and so why use a shock collar. Why not a verbal cue?
@guy2932 I do use verbal cues. I believe I stated that. Wet fur does not "increase the kick" as you say. However, if the collar is fitted improperly to begin with you may see the dog suddenly react because the contact points are actually now touching skin when the wet fur parts. This would be improper fit to begin with. I do understand people having an aversion to e-collars. All tools take knowledge, this is why I am trying to help educate and create greater understanding. all the best
@ThatsMyDogInc Wet fur/wet skin, lets not split hairs so to speak. Water decreases the resistance and so increases the effects. You cannot know or control what the dog is feeling until the damage is done. Hardly anyone who advocates using shock collars has anything like real justification for using such a tool. I know enough about them and their use that there is little you can say that I haven't heard before. It saddens me that you should wish to promote these collars
@guy2932 It saddens me that you actually know very little about remote collars, or their use. Electricity is a poor conductor of electricity. Do a simple google search to answer that question. Or simply take a collar, submerge it in water and tap the button. You will find that you feel very little to nothing.The water dissapaites the electricity away from the contact points. There is no point in continuing this conversation. We will have to agree to disagree. All the best
This dog is showing no behaviour that can't be tackled using positive reinforcement. Why cant you train him to pay attention to a word? What do you do with high drive or difficult dogs? No doubt you crank up the voltage. Just like Caesar Milan you seem to think that talking in whispers masks the fact you are relying on punishers to train dogs. Hit the books and learn some skills!
@guy2932 I do associate a word with each behavior. But I shape the behavior before adding in the verbal, that way I am not labeling the wrong action or having mistakes in timing. Intensity level is individual to the dog, (like trying to define what is hot or cold water-depends on the recipient) it is not dependent on drive or level of *difficultness* Most dog's actually work quite low when taught properly. If I was trying to mask something, why would I put it on youtube or use that monitor?
@THE1V lol! thanks for the giggle. I did that weeding my vegetable garden, was using a pitch fork to turn the soil and Doc told me the repetative motion caused tendonitis. Maybe vegetables aren't so good for us!? :-)
Great video. Collars can hurt dogs if improperly used. But I think they are one of the most gentle training collars when used properly. If you know dogs at all then you can easily see by this dog's body language that he is not distressed, & certainly not in pain, when the collar is used.
thanks! this was informative. our yr old white gsd has leash frustration and its been driving us crazy. he gets along with all dogs of all shapes and sizes, but on leash, he acts like an unsocialized, aggressive dog, even though hes far from that. we have been using a prong, maybe we can try using your technique with the prong.
Excellent video. I just started my dog in a remote collar training program and in less than a week I have seen wonderful results. It's lovely to come home and not be jumped on for the first time in the three years that I've had my dog. :) It's so nice to see Teddy relax and lie down at the end of the video.
the collar doesn't do anythng. Wow Ican do thesame thing. Put a normal collar and wow the dog looks at you. It just beeps. I use clicker training and positive reinforcement. Andthe dog is happy.
man this remote collar do work great!! i have a lab and he was just as crazy as this dog.. pulls jumps he was crazy... if i open my front door he will go runnig ....far away!! but man after i put on the remote collar he is a difrent dog!! lol i really dint thoght i was going to control him... ever!! it works it works it works!!!!!
This video is a great way to show how fast and effective remote collar training is. Great video! I love it when he lays down next to the fence when the other dog is near. Quick and effective.
@alepete1616 that's because you might have a little pussy dog like a chihuahua or a little yorkie. But if you have a dog that weighs 100 plus this is your best friend.
Sure it might seem to hurt the dog but if you do it the right way it will only vibrate and snap him from what hes fixated on...
@alepete1616 sigh.. Collars used properly do not hurt the dog. She even explains how to test the level starting at a very low volt, until he notices it. If you use it at the moment you notice he/she is going to bark, run, jump, etc. it takes the dog focus from that, back to you. Smacking a dog on the nose actually hurts more than properly using a training collar. How many times have you done that, and do not say never, because everyone has and some even used it to train.
I feel better seeing your thoughtful video. I can see that it could be useful in some situations. I especially appreciate that you indicate it NOT be used for dog-dog aggression which someone else touts her E-collar be used for. Your approach is professional, calm - as opposed to the others who use constant zapping - really upsets me. thank you.
Is using "escape" training with the e-collar the most effective way to train the recall? I've read contradictory opinions on the subject and would like to educate myself as much as possible before deciding which will be the best way to accomplish a flawless recall every single time.
The collar should NOT be used as a correction when you dog reacts to another dog. The goal is to use the collar to gain your dogs attention PRIOR to any reaction, redirect his behavior to an alternative behavior and then reward that attention. You should seek professional help in dealing with dog-dog aggression. If you check my website you may be able to locate a trainer in your area who can help you.
Thank you for such a great video! I really feel like your method of training is superb. I can see all types of training, and not all types of training work for every dog. Some dogs truly do respond better to these types of stimulations, and i applaud you for trying to get TRUE, GOOD information out there.
MooingTricycle 3 weeks ago
I don't use an ecollar myself, but have enjoyed watching your video's and the great work you are doing. Putting yourself out there to try and educate people on the proper use of this tool is commendable. Personally I could not remain anywhere near as levelheaded and polite in my responses to the many uneducated and hostile responses you get to your work. I think you are a credit to yourself and your profession.
2000pgscott 1 month ago 2
@2000pgscott Thank you, I appreciate those words very much.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 month ago
@2000pgscott An "ecollar"? Isn't that what vets use to keep the animal from biting at surgery sites and the such? Also known as the "cone" by lay people? I thought ecollar is short hand term for Elizabeth collar...
raelbluesista 6 days ago
What type ecollar you use
raneve23 1 month ago
@raneve23 I use Dogtra collars.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 month ago
shock collars are only as inhumane as the trainer, have you tried a level 1 shock? its not that bad.... me and my friends screw around with each other with those novelty prank toys (a stick of gum when you pull the stick it shocks you) which are way worse than those collars. im sure you could shock the shit out of a small dog on full level, but who in their right mind would do that? like i said it's only as inhumane as the trainers.
xpoom3 2 months ago
It's interesting how many people who know so little about electronic training collars can have such strong opinions (usually based on misinformation) and try to contradict someone who has been using them successfully for many years without any of the negative effects that the know-nothings are advertising. You can pay attention, listen, and learn something from this trainer, or you can stick your fingers in your ears and maintain your ignorance.
cyne 3 months ago
there a more humane option. which uses sprays. and i believe even that should be used as the VERY LAST RESORT! even though the spray collar is just a spray and merely discomforts the dog, a shock collar is really painful. its like someone asking you in an alien language to sit. naturally, you have no idea! and then you get a painful shock. is that fair???
CrazyForPianosGirl 3 months ago
@CrazyForPianosGirl saying a spray is just a "spray" is putting human perception on it. A dog's sense of smell is their window to the world. MUCH more sensitive than our own. A spray collar means the correction lasts for a duration of time well beyond what is considered effective training (2 sec or less) where as momentary stimulation is roughly 1/100th of a second AND can be adjusted to a level just enough to get the dog's attention. Spray collars are not adjustable nor more humane..
ThatsMyDogInc 3 months ago
@ThatsMyDogInc i ahve nothing to say about this terrible training. i hope you get to know something called positive reinforcement and humanity.
CrazyForPianosGirl 3 months ago
@CrazyForPianosGirl apparently you did have something to say or you would not have commented. However I suspect you have very little actual knowledge about remote or spray collars. That is okay. I'll continue to have a balanced approach to training using feedback of both yes, you're right and oops, you're incorrect and in the end I'll continue to save a lot of dog's who would otherwise not be kept by their owners.
ThatsMyDogInc 3 months ago
@ThatsMyDogInc you would rather put pain and "save" the dog which would actually be a ticking time bomb. then invest time and do positive reinforcement that sticks with the dog. but you obviously do not understand dogs or anything like that and im blocking you so i don't have to deal with all your old fashioned and stupid comments on how shock collars are good.
CrazyForPianosGirl 3 months ago
@CrazyForPianosGirl Good idea. Block out what you don't want to hear or discuss. Easier to stick firmly to your opinion. Fwiw, I use a lot of positive reinforcement in my work and since doing this for the past 10 years and 1000's of dogs I haven't seen the "fallout" ticking time bomb you refer to. In my small community it would be clearly visible if your fears were valid. Yet cases get referred because of the successful & positive outcome we achieve. It is not the collar, it is how it is used.
ThatsMyDogInc 3 months ago
@CrazyForPianosGirl
Don't know much about it, do you? I wore it myself before I used it on my dog. It's just an attention getter.
OReactor 2 months ago
I haven't used one yet, but have ordered one...I just adopted a human aggressive dog who also lunges towards dogs and vehicles. I can't get his attention when he is outside because he is in some kind of weird zone...I am sure the vibration mode will do the trick...I am also signing us up for training in behaviour modification...am excited...can hardly wait to have a balanced dog instead of a dog that clearly has been hit before. I've had him for 5 days now.
creegal 4 months ago
While I'm convinced that your use of this tool is humane and any dog can be counter conditioned to like any tool, my problem with using shock collars to train dogs is philosophical. The whole point of the tool is to PUNISH. If it was not aversive it would not have any effect at all. You may get results and you may have a good relationship with your dog, but by using PUNISHMENT to teach an animal you dishonour the relationship and you disrespect the animal's ability to think and feel.
BEXamillion 5 months ago
@BEXamillion you can be as philosophical as you want, but your comment is not logical and I believe logic should be the primary way to train a dog. You say I get good results, you say I have a good relationship with the dog and you are convinced my use of the tool is humane, then you say I am disrespecting and dishonoring the relationship...um,sorry but make a choice, which one is it? The tool is not to punish, it is to interrupt and to guide toward correct=reward. A game of hot/cold.
ThatsMyDogInc 4 months ago 3
@BEXamillion , if the only reason a tool works is because it hurts, and "if it was not aversive it would not have any effect at all" please explain to me how clickers can work! If you think the whole point of the e-collar is to punish, then you should certainly avoid using it - you won't succeed in doing anything useful with it. But just because YOUR mind works that way doesn't mean everyone is as focused on punishment as you are.
cyne 3 months ago
Great video. and thanks!
BoscoHemi 6 months ago
Thank you. Every other training video I have seen no matter the method shows already trained dogs. You showed me I was on the right track getting mine used to the kids next door.
Mine has tones. If tones are all it takes to keep attention are tones all you need? Or can you expect to train down to where you only need tones?
Myk63 7 months ago
@Myk63 I believe it really depends on the individual dog. I personally don't use a tone. (no option on Dogtra collars which are my preference) but I use the pager/vibration function. For some dogs that is all that is needed for others the lack of variability doesn't work when they are distracted (or for some the pager is too aversive)...all depends on the dog.
ThatsMyDogInc 7 months ago
I think your way of using the collar is great for pet dog people who don't know any better about dog behavior and are just interested in shutting their dogs down. Also in-board trainers who want to train a dog in 1 week this would be good for. Given the client's dog has a solid temperament. I am not sure you're really modifying aggressive behavior with the collar. Escape/Avoidance is just that. The dog learns to perform to escape or avoid. Y am I posting. I doubt it will get approved.....
BobTempleton2 7 months ago
@BobTempleton2 the colar gives u control from a distances if their any unwanted behaviour like chewing running away chasing other dogs not cuming back then u can fix that
zafeamoon 6 months ago
I have been training dogs over 25 years back when you hand to change the prongs on an electric collar to change the level of the shock. I think e-collars have come a long way since then. I use marker training primarily. I will use an e-collar to proof behaviors if the dog isn't motivated to perform.
Let's just be honest about the tool. The dog doesn't like it, that's the point(escape/avoidance). I have attended seminar's from world renown trainers Bart Bellon to mention one of them.
BobTempleton2 7 months ago
@BobTempleton2 perhaps the way you train the dog doesn't like it. My dog's coming running to get their e-collars on because I have created an association with good things happening when they are on. The tap can be aversive, the tap can be too strong, the tap can be too light, or it can be just right which is a level that gains attention without fear, pain or avoidance.
ThatsMyDogInc 7 months ago 3
What a great training tool when used correctly! these negative responses are from people who have no idea how beneficial the collar is in keeping your dog's attention. Typical uninformed animal rights advocates who don't know what they're talking about. Does this dog look scared or harmed in any way? NO! My shepherd jumps for joy when she sees me getting her collar!
gsdsteve 7 months ago
Hows this for an analogy. A knife can be used to tickle or to stab but once you've been stabbed that tickle becomes a worrying event. If you only intend to tickle, why use a knife?
guy2932 7 months ago
@guy2932 fascinating analogy...really? do you see a lot of people use a knife to tickle? I've tried really hard to converse with you, but seriously, what planet do you live on? Now, if you'd said use a knife to jab and stab or a knife to intricately whittle you'd make some sense of the versatility of a tool. If you don't like the vid, don't watch. Better yet, add value to the world and put out videos of how you train and save dog's lives.
ThatsMyDogInc 7 months ago 2
I'm going to buy a remote training collar for my German Shepherd. It will be great to train her to not chew on things, putting everything in her mouth (many things can be harmful), train her to "come", etc.
I don't believe a "shock" collar is harmful if used correctly. Also, using praises and treats while training will negate any kind of "stimulation" caused by the collar... and I'll have a better dog for it.
I'm just deciding which collar to buy... maybe, BigLeash.
Thanks for the video...
ThisLightOfMine 8 months ago
i think a lot of these people are Hippocrates.. they whine about how inhumane these shock collars are while they are gassing up their hummer to take their 6 rottweilers to the pound to be euthanized because they dont want them shitting all over their carpet anymore and killing the neighbors kids..
kekejojo1212 9 months ago
This is bull. Guys, you DO NOT NEED THIS. This really is the lazy way to train your dog. I've been walking my 11month year old pup for about a month and a half now and the first week he was so uncontrolled but now he EXTREMELY good on leash and he won't be scared me giving him a static shock to the neck. This is only making your dog scared of its owner pretty much and one the dog realises the collar is off he/she won't listen to you AT ALL. Patience is all you need,not pain...
DholPrince 9 months ago
@DholPrince So once you remove your leash or your dog slips its collar you expect it to not listen to you AT ALL?
You need to get educated on training before you get your dog or a future dog killed.
Myk63 7 months ago
@DholPrince Do you not realize part of the key to using an e collar is to not let the dog know the correction is coming from you? I happen to know many hunting dogs who are trained with e collars and NOT ONE of them is afraid of their owners or shutting down, agressive, not listening when the collars are off..These are tools to train with not toys. If you act irresposably with this tool then expect irresponsable results. Muchi like anything else in life.
amberglowingmoon 3 months ago
Disgusting! Only impatient, stupid, sadistic and lazy people use electro shocks on their dogs! Of course everything will go quicker with pain! But you will never have a happy dog! I'm glad that shit is banned in my country!!!
Dogs are feeling and living animals, not remote controlled machines!!!
fetterArsch 10 months ago
@fetterArsch I am sorry you feel that anyone that uses an e-collar is impatient, stupid, sadistic and lazy, that certainly paints millions of people with a nasty brush. But I guess we will have to agree to disagree. Electronics make our lives easier, they make training dog's easier. Of course any tool can be misused or abused, but I am doing my best to educate that is doesn't have to be that way. You might find my blog, TheTruthAboutShockCollars of interest. Anyway, have a great day.
ThatsMyDogInc 10 months ago 5
@ThatsMyDogInc Even if million people do one stpid thing it is still one stupid thing! And why are E-collars banned in many countries in the world(such as mine)?
You even proved laziness in your response ("Electronics make our lives easier, they make training dog's easier"). Instead of investing time and patience to train your dog with humane methods you like to use the quick and easy way by using pain and force on your dog!
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fetterArsch 10 months ago
@fetterArsch I believe they r banned due to lack of information. I understand some use them improperly, however I don't believe that is cause for a ban. We need education so people know more about dogs and make choices rather than giving up or euthanizing. Shelters are full primarily because people don't know how to solve behavior issues. As for lazy; I also use a computer, a clothes washer, a cell phone and travel via plane. Many modern advancements were seen as the devils work early on :-)
ThatsMyDogInc 10 months ago 2
@fetterArsch
Have you heard the term work smarter not harder?
Are you using a computer?..why so lazy..you should write your response b y hand and mail it by post.
Honestly! some people!
IntoEwe 7 months ago
@fetterArsch This dog nipped a child, in my state that's reason enough to have the police come take your dog and have it killed. Using the shock collar she saved that dog's life she's fixing his issues and making him a good 4 legged member of society.
I see no problems here.
Kwings3 7 months ago
@fetterArsch A HUGE booooooo to you fetisharch. You either have never owned a dog or you are just one of those crazy animal rights people. And your comment could not be more false. People who use remote collars to train a dog have to use a lot of time and energy (not lazy or impatient) and care VERY much about their dog (not sadistic) and it is a very SMART thing to do.
bluesman273 9 months ago
@ Gunny, it could be very helpful in teaching the dog's a leave it command. However, if you chose to use an e-collar to help teach this make sure you do the collar conditioning exercises first, before you use it around the cat. This way the dog's will have a solid understanding of what the stimulation means. If you haven't used an e-collar before, find a trainer to help you or feel free to check out my dvd's for instruction.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
@ThatsMyDogInc Yes I will definitely follow all instructions and conditioning exercises first if I try moving forward using the collar. (Sorry my question was posted so confusingly, lol. If I could remove the 2nd and 3rd parts I would and re-post them under reply and then at least it would fall in order. Oh well at least you understood my question, even if no one else can, lol. )
Gunny819 1 year ago
one of these collars could be helpful to me in training them? I do not want to chance either of them getting hurt in a confrontation, cat injured or dogs with an eye injury. On a side note, I do have invisible fence that both of them respect very well. I spent lots of time following the instructions and teaching them to properly respect their boundaries in the yard.
Gunny819 1 year ago
a 13 year old male who has never seen a dog before. I have put the new cat into a room with a baby gate as the partition between them. He is curious of the dogs and will come to the gate. Though it is obvious that if they go after him just once, like they do their own cat, the new one will feel like it is being killed! I would like to be able to turn the cat out into the house and the dogs to know this new cat is off limits, that they may not play like they do with their cat. Do you think....
Gunny819 1 year ago
I'm wondering if you feel one of these collars could be effective in helping to training my my boys to leave a new cat alone. I have a Boxer and a Dane and already have one cat that they get along with great. The cat is very used to playing ruffly with my boys. They are very mouthy with her but never hurt her, she also never pulls out the claws on them. They actually have a great time playing hide and seek and playing ruff. We recently acquired another cat when my husbands father died. He's..
Gunny819 1 year ago
hello i need help plz
i have a german sheperd & if i take him for a walk just like in ur vid he wouldnt stand still he will b jumping all over me bitting me so hard & i cant get him to stop & it hurts badly hes 6 months old so u can imagine his teeth all over my arms & bruises
plz tell me if theres a way to get him to stop bitting me
sweetlove12005 1 year ago
@sweetlove12005 I would suggest you find a trainer in your area to help you get control of the behavior. A remote collar could be very helpful to you but find someone knowledgable to help teach you how to use it. If there is no one in your area to help, then I would suggest you try following the instructions in my training dvd, Just Right Training.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
ok i saved a dog off teh streets 5 years ago and hes been with me ever since, we moved around everywhere but he has a problem with barking, i cant leave him alone for 1 min in the yard without him barking, that used to be ok cause i used to live outside of the city, now i have a crazy neighboor that allready tried poisoning him cause he annoys everyone with the barking, i tried EVERYTHING nothing works now am thinking of this collar...
2nastehe 1 year ago
@2nastehe Have you tried a no bark collar? Also, there are bird houses you can put in your yard, that when your dog barks, it sends out a high pitched noise that only your dog can hear, that will make the dog stop. It's made by PetSafe.
carrier2013 10 months ago
guy2932 - It saddens me
It’s a shame guy2932 that you have plumeted into saddness, depression & that your life seems to be plunging into the abyss of chaos , have you ever considered taking Prozac to help you veiw youtube?
bristoluniliar 1 year ago
guy2932 - It saddens me that you should wish to promote these collars
I am over the moon that people like ThatsMyDogInc are spending time putting educational videos on youtube for us here in UK. I learned so much from Robins videos and got a collar, now I have a free dog with a 100% reliable recall instead of what he had before i.e. a lifetime incarceration on a lead because trainers here in UK offer such a poor standard. Thanks Robin.
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bristoluniliar 1 year ago
can you help me out i dont know what to do
jayjda1 1 year ago
@jayjda1 If you contact us through our website we will see if we can help you out.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
i live in california near camp pendleton, and i have a very hyper somtimes mean mini pincher. he listens only when i am using my strong voice or have a treat or if he wants somthing. he looks at me square in the eyes for about 5 seconds and does not do it again until later, he is very dominant especialy over dogs that out weigh him by 60 or more pounds. i have not found a calm dog to help to train him. he also is quite a protector and will bark if he hears a knock or door bell somtimes very fun
jayjda1 1 year ago
Dogs trained with shock collars and invisible fences may develop fears or aggression toward what they believe is the source of the shock (e.g., kids on their bikes, the mail carrier, the dog next door, etc.). Dogs have been known to run through invisible barriers when frightened by fireworks or when chasing a squirrel and then be too scared to cross back through the barrier to return home.
CAROLMRAMOS 1 year ago 5
@CAROLMRAMOS Dog's trained properly with remote collars do not have this reaction. It is about education. People who purchase the tool and have no knowledge of how to use it can get themselves in trouble. No different than me buying the tools to spay or neuter my dog....if I haven't been trained properly, I will probably mess it up. People need education and when done as I teach, it works wonderfully.
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
My issue with electric collars is that you cannot tell what the effect will be on the dog until the dog reacts. Various factors affect the dogs touch sensitivity. It is not fixed. Wet fur reduces the resistance and increases the kick. It just isn't necessary to use such a tool under anything other than exceptional circumstances. Your dog however likes the collar according to you so is neither negative reinforcement or positive punishment and so why use a shock collar. Why not a verbal cue?
guy2932 1 year ago
@guy2932 I do use verbal cues. I believe I stated that. Wet fur does not "increase the kick" as you say. However, if the collar is fitted improperly to begin with you may see the dog suddenly react because the contact points are actually now touching skin when the wet fur parts. This would be improper fit to begin with. I do understand people having an aversion to e-collars. All tools take knowledge, this is why I am trying to help educate and create greater understanding. all the best
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
@ThatsMyDogInc Wet fur/wet skin, lets not split hairs so to speak. Water decreases the resistance and so increases the effects. You cannot know or control what the dog is feeling until the damage is done. Hardly anyone who advocates using shock collars has anything like real justification for using such a tool. I know enough about them and their use that there is little you can say that I haven't heard before. It saddens me that you should wish to promote these collars
guy2932 1 year ago
@guy2932 It saddens me that you actually know very little about remote collars, or their use. Electricity is a poor conductor of electricity. Do a simple google search to answer that question. Or simply take a collar, submerge it in water and tap the button. You will find that you feel very little to nothing.The water dissapaites the electricity away from the contact points. There is no point in continuing this conversation. We will have to agree to disagree. All the best
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
This dog is showing no behaviour that can't be tackled using positive reinforcement. Why cant you train him to pay attention to a word? What do you do with high drive or difficult dogs? No doubt you crank up the voltage. Just like Caesar Milan you seem to think that talking in whispers masks the fact you are relying on punishers to train dogs. Hit the books and learn some skills!
guy2932 1 year ago
@guy2932 I do associate a word with each behavior. But I shape the behavior before adding in the verbal, that way I am not labeling the wrong action or having mistakes in timing. Intensity level is individual to the dog, (like trying to define what is hot or cold water-depends on the recipient) it is not dependent on drive or level of *difficultness* Most dog's actually work quite low when taught properly. If I was trying to mask something, why would I put it on youtube or use that monitor?
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
u did'nt kick that dog with ur right foot did you? jk
THE1V 1 year ago
@THE1V lol! thanks for the giggle. I did that weeding my vegetable garden, was using a pitch fork to turn the soil and Doc told me the repetative motion caused tendonitis. Maybe vegetables aren't so good for us!? :-)
ThatsMyDogInc 1 year ago
Great video. Collars can hurt dogs if improperly used. But I think they are one of the most gentle training collars when used properly. If you know dogs at all then you can easily see by this dog's body language that he is not distressed, & certainly not in pain, when the collar is used.
Amhailte 1 year ago
thanks! this was informative. our yr old white gsd has leash frustration and its been driving us crazy. he gets along with all dogs of all shapes and sizes, but on leash, he acts like an unsocialized, aggressive dog, even though hes far from that. we have been using a prong, maybe we can try using your technique with the prong.
dehbee 1 year ago
Excellent video. I just started my dog in a remote collar training program and in less than a week I have seen wonderful results. It's lovely to come home and not be jumped on for the first time in the three years that I've had my dog. :) It's so nice to see Teddy relax and lie down at the end of the video.
ThKiwi 1 year ago
Have you never heard of "Control Unleashed"? "Chill Out Fido?" No need for "remote Collar" (let's not be cute - it's a SHOCK collar.
musicofnote1 1 year ago
the collar doesn't do anythng. Wow Ican do thesame thing. Put a normal collar and wow the dog looks at you. It just beeps. I use clicker training and positive reinforcement. Andthe dog is happy.
nataliawasilewska97 1 year ago
man this remote collar do work great!! i have a lab and he was just as crazy as this dog.. pulls jumps he was crazy... if i open my front door he will go runnig ....far away!! but man after i put on the remote collar he is a difrent dog!! lol i really dint thoght i was going to control him... ever!! it works it works it works!!!!!
thefuckentrue1980 2 years ago
Thanks for sharing this great video! How nice to see a calm, reassuring handler using a remote collar in masterful way.
fastpupdogtraining 2 years ago
This video is a great way to show how fast and effective remote collar training is. Great video! I love it when he lays down next to the fence when the other dog is near. Quick and effective.
Goetzy80 2 years ago
@Goetzy80
I'm not convinced that fast is best.
alepete1616 1 year ago
Why are you using 2 collars?
Jbotwc 2 years ago
No no no no no no
This method is not humane at all.
Don't fool yourselves, guys.
This is cruel.
alepete1616 2 years ago
@alepete1616 lol.... okay.... That's why it's so succesful. It's not painful
ExodusFaces 2 years ago
@alepete1616 that's because you might have a little pussy dog like a chihuahua or a little yorkie. But if you have a dog that weighs 100 plus this is your best friend.
Sure it might seem to hurt the dog but if you do it the right way it will only vibrate and snap him from what hes fixated on...
josehernandez16 2 years ago
Pussy dog he is not. No further comment.
But I'm training him by positive reinforcement and it's working fine thanks.
Perhaps you want a quick fix with your dog and you're ok about hurting him. I'm not.
alepete1616 2 years ago
@alepete1616 sigh.. Collars used properly do not hurt the dog. She even explains how to test the level starting at a very low volt, until he notices it. If you use it at the moment you notice he/she is going to bark, run, jump, etc. it takes the dog focus from that, back to you. Smacking a dog on the nose actually hurts more than properly using a training collar. How many times have you done that, and do not say never, because everyone has and some even used it to train.
N3r0TuBe 1 year ago
@alepete1616 : That's why he's remaining calm... b/c he's in absolute pain. I'm sure he's crying inside .... by the way... that's sarcasm.
thamorenita 2 years ago
I feel better seeing your thoughtful video. I can see that it could be useful in some situations. I especially appreciate that you indicate it NOT be used for dog-dog aggression which someone else touts her E-collar be used for. Your approach is professional, calm - as opposed to the others who use constant zapping - really upsets me. thank you.
DogLooooove 2 years ago
Thanks for posting!!
capc247 2 years ago
Is using "escape" training with the e-collar the most effective way to train the recall? I've read contradictory opinions on the subject and would like to educate myself as much as possible before deciding which will be the best way to accomplish a flawless recall every single time.
2000jago 2 years ago
thanks for your great help,I will look for a trainer
gameiohfreak 2 years ago
whats the best way to use the collar when your dog is dog agressive?
gameiohfreak 2 years ago
The collar should NOT be used as a correction when you dog reacts to another dog. The goal is to use the collar to gain your dogs attention PRIOR to any reaction, redirect his behavior to an alternative behavior and then reward that attention. You should seek professional help in dealing with dog-dog aggression. If you check my website you may be able to locate a trainer in your area who can help you.
ThatsMyDogInc 2 years ago
thanks! excellent presentation!
guntther 2 years ago
Nice explanation Robin! ......Michael
michaelburkey 2 years ago
Great job robin! Take care of that foot!
bergwanderkennels 2 years ago