How To...
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2
How To...
Anyone have some good information or know of a good book/website on how to use a electronic collar effectively?
I have a chocolate lab puppy and had the oppurtunity to pick up a decent e-collar at more than half off and before I start using it I want to know how to use it properly.
Thanks,
Brian.
I have a chocolate lab puppy and had the oppurtunity to pick up a decent e-collar at more than half off and before I start using it I want to know how to use it properly.
Thanks,
Brian.
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NW Ohio , 5 min from Ottawa National / Magee Marsh
Posts: 2,051
RE: How To...
I use my E collar as a Hearing aid , My lab knows his comands and the he listens better if he thinks I may shock him if he ignores comands and training . Most good lab puppys are too smart for there own good but are bull headed . I trained with love , a firm hand , a long check cord and dog treats .I only used the collar to renind him not punish him . Dogs are ruined with excessive use of the collar. Most lab puppys will try to please you so go slow and don't expect too much too soon !
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: golden co
Posts: 852
RE: How To...
ORIGINAL: johnch
Dogs are ruined with excessive use of the collar.
Dogs are ruined with excessive use of the collar.
One of the basic tenents of e-collar use is NOT to use it for a mistake but, for lack of effort. Knowing the difference is one of the keys.
For websites: Mike Lardy.
For printed material:"Tri-tronics" Retriever Training by Dobbs/Woodyard good though, they over do it a bit.
#5
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 12
RE: How To...
Try this site. Lots of good info and all articals are using a collar. I found it hard finding good books on the subject too.
http://www.dobbsdogs.com/library/index.html
http://www.dobbsdogs.com/library/index.html