has anyone used shock collars for obiedence? do you think it will work in training a cane corso?

Answer 1

E-collar is just one form of correctional tool. (Like chock chain, Prong collar) You have to know how to train the dog or it's not going to work for you. It's good for distant training, if you know how to use it correctly. It can be good tool to finishing your dog for trial as well. I don't like the idea of zapping my dog, and I never use it, but I have friend used them all the time. It will work for the cane as much as work for any other working breeds.
True is, e-collar can cost $500,00. It might be better spending by hiring a trainer. You can zap your dog much as you want, but your dog can not do anything for you when he doesn't understand what you want. He just feels the pain.

Answer 2

Well if your dog is very smart then you may not have any luck...I had an English Setter that has 2 MAJOR bad habits, 1) she REFUSED to come when she was called, she went thru 4 obedience classes we tried long lead taining positive reinforcement, the whole nine yards & NOTHIGN she woudl take off the second you let your hand off her collar, or if she even thought you had & that was it GONE for at least an hour, there was NO catching her...the shock collar didnt work cuz she was too smart, 1st she would only come to me, then if I wasnt there only to the person w the remote, THEN if you couldnt see me or the remote she would just sit in the yard & take the shock & take of as soon as you tried to go by her 2) problem was BARKING! my neighnor was dying of cancer & slept A LOT and the entire time we were at work/.school my dog would run her kennel & BARK LOUD!!! triied the collar?? yeah right, she had the collar timed, they will only shock so many times per second to give the dog a chance to correct its bad behavior & for safety...so from my experience NO GO on the shock collars

Answer 3

I used them on my dogs. Two very LARGE neapolitan mastiffs, and a large Weimaraner. The yard is fenced(invisible/electric) and it only took 2 days for them to learn. I also have the remote control shock collars, that I used while training my one mastiff, who was a chaser while on a leash. She is just too big to manage when she chases-The shock collar worked on that problem. Now she is a dream on a leash. Many people are against shock collars, however, with big, powerful dogs, such as a mastiff or a Corso-you need to be the one in control at all times, or there may be trouble.The remote training took about 3 walks-equals 3 hours. Good Luck. I think you're being a responsible pet owner. Making sure your huge, beautiful corso is a dog with manners and that listens.

Answer 4

Firstly, if you have a Cane Corso he will need real training. Ask your vet or local animal shelter if they know of any professional dog trainers in your area. A good professional dog trainer will teach you how to obedience train you dog with positive reinforcement, not shocks or punishments. If you start out with shock collars, you will probably have a problem dog on your hand very soon.

If AFTER, both you and your dog have finished one or two rounds of solid dog training and other means have failed, then I would discuss with the trainer the use a shock collar as a re-enforcement and s/he will show you how to use it properly. (Always, always start on the lowest setting first, only going as high as necessary for the dog to respond to your command. It is never to be used as punishment..)

I am not anti-shock collar. I have used them and they are effective, but only in the right context.

BTW -- Before you buy, do a serious online search of prices. There can be huge differences in the prices of the same collar. But remember first invest in standard training.

Answer 5

I think they are inhumane. And the comment the other person left you about giving them the voltage and the fur falling off, that's called animal abuse. It's actually burning it off and if you leave it on like that it will burn the flesh. I called the spca on someone that did that once and they got in really big trouble. And what kind of training are you planning on doing with it? Is it a fence type that keeps them in the yard or for barking or what? Either way it's inhumane and not very safe for the animal. Half the time the animal will ignore it anyway and keep doing whatever they are doing. One person I know used it as a fence to keep their dog in the yard he just got a running start and dashed right through it and another person I know used it for barking and it didn't stop at all. That's the person that I called the spca on. Please don't use them. There are plenty of other easy ways to train your dog.

Answer 6

I use the "Dogtra" shock collar on two of my Labs. I hated the idea at first, but I had a trainer show me the "right" way to use it. So yes it should work on your cane Corso, and any dog for that matter.

Answer 7

I would suggest you take your dog to a certified trainer and learn proper training techniques.

Shock collars don't really train dogs, they only punish them. With a dog as powerful and aggressive as a corso, you will probably only succeed in making him scared and or violent. Use patient, firm commands and NEVER punish if he doesn't sit or stay the first time, use positive reinforcement only. Training classes are really the best way to go.

Answer 8

I use them all the time. They work great. Don't be afraid to really let them have the voltage. If their fur burns off, don't worry, it will gow back when they learn to listen.
I just gave em each an extra shock just for fun.

Answer 9

Probably not. I didn't do much good in training my husband!

Answer 10

It worked for my kids......;-)