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Teaching Correctly With Electronic Dog Training Collars |
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Friday, 11 May 2007 |
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It is true that electronic dog training collars can be a very effective tool, but only if used correctly. Just like any other tool, you need to learn how to use electronic dog training collars in the right way to get the most effective result. Before you start using electronic dog training collars, there are some things you need to do in order for your dog to properly learn and know what is expected form them.
Your dog must know what they must do when they receive a response from a electronic dog training collar. The amount of time it takes to learn its expectations varies form dog to dog. It could take shorter or longer depending on certain factors such as the breed of the dog, the relationship between the dog and the owner, your dogs temperament as well as many other factors. You must remember to always be patient with your dog and not punish them for not understanding what you want them to do when you give them a specific command.The best way to teach your dog what to do is by showing them. This is the flaw of electronic dog training collars and is the number one reason as to why they are not used properly. Electronic dog training collars cannot instruct your dog on what to do. Electronic dog training collars are only there to alert the dogs to doing something wrong. By showing your dog what you want them to do and working with them until they understand the command with the action, you are preparing your dog to use the electronic dog training collar. Now that the dog understands the command with the action, when it is alerted by the electronic dog training collar, it will know what action is expected. By following this simple process you will have much more success with electronic dog training collars without submitting your dog to unnecessary alerts from electronic dog training collars. |
