First, Im a beloved animal lover and cant stand to see animals hurt or anything that is why I have so many pets Im always picking up strays because I feel bad for them .
I live on a very busy busy road and wont be able to put a fence up in my yard till next summer. We just got a 9month old puppy and she is a total runner. If she gets out the door she wont listen to you to come back and she almost has gotten hit three times by a car by getting out the door we almost thought yesterday she was going to die. I dont really believe in shock collars but for my dog's safety is it wrong to get one ? We always try to becareful when we open the door but it takes one time and then that one time she wont be coming back inside. All I want to use it for is if she gets out we can get her before she runs in the road like last night. What brand is a good one and how much do they cost ?
I feel terriable about this because I hate to see it on animals but I just dont know what else to do Thank you
2006-10-02 02:03:00 · 6 answers · asked by dindy 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
We struggled with the same question for our little terrier. She would take off and run, and not come when called. We finally gave in and bought her a shock collar. The next time she got out, I shocked her,as I gave the "come" command (please follow all instructions that will come with your training device). She ran back to me immediately (honest)! Now, we can let her outside with us while we garden and play with the kids in the yard. If she wanders a bit, we just have to buzz her (no shock), and she remembers to come back to us. It really was the best investment in our pet's safety that we ever made. We never have had to shock her again since that initial time. We have been so amazed by the improvement in our dog's behavior. I imagine your dog is very intelligent like ours, therefore sees herself as the dominant animal in your family. That could explain why she won't come when called. The collar reminds them who is boss. Ask yourself, which is more cruel, to let your dog run into traffic and get maimed or killed, or using a device to train her to submit to your authority which will protect her forever? For us, the choice was clear, and we have had no regrets.
2006-10-02 02:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by kennypop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shock collars work very well for certain behaviors and not at all for others.
The fence comes first not the dog. Fence or chain up the dog.
Shock collars should run you around $100-200 for a nice basic model. The higher the prices the farther the shock range will be.
Since this dog is escaping out the door are you planning on having her wear the collar all the time? If no she most likely will not have the collar on and will be loose anyway. At nine months she is a pup and you should get into a training class with her. Basic obedience would be the prefered one. Get started now. You should have had her in at about 4 months but nine will work. Get working with her on a regular basis and she will come around quickly.
You also may wnat to have her on a leash before you open the door that way you will not have any accidents.
2006-10-02 09:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are even thinking about getting a shock collar for your dog you need to research trainers in your area. A shock collar is not something to be used by just anyone. It is a training tool and too many people use it wrongly which can end up damaging an animal.
Start with the yellow pages if need be and call around. Ask trainers for references and always check out their 'facility' before just dropping your animal off with them. You will also want a trainer who will train you in the correct way of using a shock collar with your animal.
In the meantime, you should put up a baby gate a few feet in front of your front door. This will help to eliminate the puppy's ability to get 'past you' and outside. It may be a hassle to set over it but well worth the effort if it means saving your animal's life.
2006-10-02 09:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't' like shock collars either but sometimes you have to make sacrifices to keep you pets safe. We have a fenced yard and out dogs still decided to find a way out. We live on a corner lot near a busy intersection and needed a fast easy way to stop them. WE invested in a instant fence (no wires to bury) and now we have no worries. It works so well that we now only have it on the warning beep with no shock. They hear the beep and stop dead in their tracks. We even take it camping with us and love that the dogs can go and not be chained so they can have as much fun camping. It's also great if we need to have someone watch them while we are on vacation and can't take them. It makes both the sitters and the dogs much more comfortable.
http://radiofence.com/instant_fence.htm
2006-10-02 09:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by B N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've read, shock collars should be used as a last resort, and only after other methods of training have been exhausted.
With as much as they cost, I'd recommend getting an invisible fence instead.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavResults.cfm?N=2001+113529
You should look at other stores, too. Like PetSmart, PetCo, Pet Supplies Plus, etc.
2006-10-02 09:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you just get a very long lead instead? Am not sure dog would know what to do when in shock since she's not yet trained.
2006-10-02 09:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by Azureskies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋