One of the most effective ways to train a dog in a humane way that produces lasting results is through the use of electronic dog collars. The size of the dog doesn’t matter with these collars, they work the same for a 200 pound Mastiff or a 3 pound Yorkie. The electronic training collar is a simple and highly effective tool for getting good results while treating the dog more humanely than many other methods allow.
There are three basic types of electronic collars:
Anti-Bark
Perimeter Control
Field Training
Anti-Bark Collars
These trainers come in a variety of sizes and styles to fit the needs of your dog. They work by sensing when your dog barks (or even whines, depending on the model) and issue a warning beep, vibrate, or a small static charge to associate the loud barking with negative results. These collars have become highly sophisticated, knowing when it’s the dog and not another dog or another noise. Trainers and owners can fully control the intensity and duration of the correction (within safety limits). The core of most dog training is in immediate bad behavior interruption, which these collars provide all the time, every time. These collars produce results very quickly, stopping the barking behavior with lasting results.
Perimeter Control and Electronic Fencing
These collars are great for owners who do not wish to put up expensive fencing around their yard. The electrostatic emitter on the collar works with a device that marks the perimeter of the area that the dog is allowed in. This device could be a wire buried underground or an adjustable emitter that creates a radius around it. When the device on the collar comes near the perimeter, it emits a warning beep. If the dog does not move to within the safe zone, it will emit an electrostatic correction, and will periodically keep emitting it until the dog is within its limits. The levels and intervals of the corrections are adjustable by the owner. Usually, flagging is set at the boundaries as a visual barrier to tell the dogs where the boundaries are. Over time, more and more flags are taken away until the dog learns exactly where he can and cannot go. This method can be very effective when used properly, and as with any training, must be consistent.
Field Training Collars
A very popular and highly effective use of electronic training collars is in the field for hunting or working dogs. In this instance, the collars work in conjunction with a hand-held transmitter that the owner or trainer carries. The trainer can use the collar to interrupt bad behavior or to send warning beeps or vibrations when bad behavior is beginning. As with the other types of collar, these are controllable by the person using it and have a long range, allowing for distance field training (like retrieving, herding, etc.) without the use of cumbersome long leashes. They are water/weather proof and very durable and end the frustration of distance training without this valuable tool.
New Developments
New developments in electronic training now include the ultra-sonic training collars. Although they work very similar to other types of collars, these collars are very advanced and are quickly becoming very popular. These collars emit an ultra sonic, high pitched sound rather than a static charge. These advances may be one way to avoid the argument that so many claim that electronic collars are not humane. These collars are as effective as their electronic counterparts and will help you correct inappropriate behavior and help train your dog develop good habits.
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