I would like to hear from people that have used it with success.. My dog is an esape artist, I got this in an attempt to stop him from climbing the fense. I use it on him, and I can tell that he feels it but it does not stop him from climbing the fense and running into the neibhors yard. should I keep trying? I have only used it on him a few times. yes, he is fixed btw.
2006-10-23 04:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by Crazy dog lady 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he is 1 1/2 year old male pit bull/ lab mix. he wants to esape to explore and or chase things of interest to him... cow pasture, other animals like birds, etc.
2006-10-23 04:58:54 · update #1
What type of fence do you have? If it is a wood fence, I would install an electric wire at the top - it's not very expensive to do at all.
Unfortunately, unless you are watching constantly and catching every attempt he makes at escaping - the shock collar won't work. He's not making the connection between climbing and the shock if it is not consistent. Also, dogs who run / escape are scared of the shock and keep going to get away from it.
If you are dedicated to using the shock collar - work with him frequently by catching him at the start of this behavior not during it and you will have a better chance.
Good luck.
2006-10-23 05:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by joycaro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a large dog that would run from our yard into the creek at the back. We didn't know what to do, and we eventually got him a shock collar when no other methods worked. We bought a kind with several different levels that you could choose from the remote controll, but pretty much kept it on 2 or 3. Ours also had a button that you could push that caused a beeping noise to come from his collar. If he did not stop at that we would shock him on a low level. Perhaps the shock is not enough. Maybe it isn't right for your dog, and you should get an electric fence. We once had a dog that would burrow under the fence, and she had such thick fur she could not feel the shock of the fence. Wetting her down with the hose and letting her go to the fence just once stopped this. Perhaps his fur is too thick? I hope this helps. Good luck!
2006-10-23 11:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by Bored. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one to help train my dog, it worked great once he understood what I wanted. All training takes some time and consistency. I just have to show my dog the collar now and you would think I spent thousands of dollars and years at an obedience school with him. I would keep at it with your dog and make sure he is fully getting the picture. He may not understand what you want and in that case he will keep going. You could try buying one of the training leashes they range in length from 15ft to 50 ft. Keep the leash tied but give him a enough distance to attempt to escape. As he tries give him a shock and tell him no. The leash will give you the control to prevent it and the collar as a reinforcement. After a few times he should start getting the picture. The leash should stop the escape without it he probally will take the opportunity to get away. Once he realized that if he made it over the fence he is clear he will not stop just for the shock collar.
2006-10-23 12:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone I know attached PVC pipes along the top of the fence so that they would roll freely. The dog was unable to get a hold and would slip right off. It was pretty slick, although I don't know how they were attached.
If nothing else, tether him inside the yard. Better tied than running loose. In many places, he would be PTS if picked up by AC.
2006-10-23 12:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check to see if you can get a collar that is a little more potent. Or, maybe install underground fence around your existing fence. You can also make the top part of the fence lean in by adding on to the top and that way he can't climb out.
2006-10-23 11:55:11 · answer #5 · answered by shadycreekranch 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my sons bought one. One had success for a few days but then the dog just didn't care. The other one it didn't bother from day one. Next on the list is an electric fence to try.
2006-10-23 11:56:20 · answer #6 · answered by jelly-bean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, what kind of dog is it, how old, and why does it want to escape. I have worked with many dogs that are regular old houdini´s, excercise is uaully the best trick. I have never used a shock collar, but i think if used with good intentions their is nothing wrong with them. I looking for one now for my pit-bull,
2006-10-23 11:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by rowdyrovers2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a higher fence. :-)
I'm sorry but I really do not like shock collars at all. I know they don't do any lasting harm to the dog, etc etc, but I really feel that you shouldn't need to resort to giving it electric shocks to keep it under control.
2006-10-23 12:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has no effect then I would suggest an invisible fence. It works on the ears rather than shock treatment. Another option is obedience school.
2006-10-23 11:54:55 · answer #9 · answered by jerofjungle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i havent used the kind to keep the dog in the yard, but i've had the kind to stop barking. my dog middy has been vocal since we got her. non-stop barking from when she wakes up to when she falls asleep, and sometimes she barks in her sleep. she barks at the wind, leaves, people, cars, birds, you name it, it moves, she barks. so we got that collar, and she killed 2 of them. the shock just never bothered her enough. it worked once or twice immediately after we got her shaved, but then she just got used to it again. its not even that she kills the battery, she shorts out the shock part!!! so we just gave up.
2006-10-23 12:02:54 · answer #10 · answered by mickey g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋