If so, he/she might be in danger of nasty punctures around the neck area. If the collar is too powerful, it burns right through the fur and skin of thedogs neck. Please check your dogs neck and if he has punctures from the collar in his/her neck, go to the vet immeditally. This is for only people whose dogs leave the yard even with the electric collar.
2006-11-06 15:19:06 · 9 answers · asked by Colin M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I personally have never owned nor used it on my own dogs, but i remember a buddy of mine that used it around his home and small wood business on his Great Danes. The shock itself is one that isn't really painfull but instead like a concentration breaker at first. It only gets worse the longer the dog is on the invisible border. YES, i have felt the shock myself on both my arms and legs. To see what it felt like, I strapped it to myself as well as some other friends that were there when we were talking about it. In response to your comment about the spikes, true, if the collars are placed TOO close ON the skin, it can hurt the dog physically in the form of burns or pains. If placed correctly as per the manuals instructions, the shock is sent through the small gap of air between the prongs and the hair/skin. Now, yes, it is true, you never know exactly at what level to place the collar because you don't know the threshold of pain of the dog. I had it at full power before I felt any real pain while others had them at low levels. It depends on the dog. Used correctly, AND WISELY, they are a good training tool. The problem is, there are SOOO many people that do not follow directions correctly and cause pain without knowing it.
2006-11-06 16:22:52 · answer #1 · answered by vail2073 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dog collars like that are waterproof......there's no way you can make sure your dog would never get wet with one on so they are all waterproof. They If they weren't safe in water, you'd have dogs all over the place dropping dead. I don't know that I'd purposely leave it on and let the dog jump in the pool, but if it happens, I'm sure it would be fine. Many hunters use electric collars on their dogs that run through water retrieving so they are made to still function properly when wet. The others are right though, an actual fence is always a better idea.
2016-05-22 06:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have used one on my dog for the last 3 years. We used the training that came with the fence and within the first week she knew her boundaries. It gives a chime first before any shock is given. I would much rather her get a little shock than hit by a car that could kill her or severely injure her.
2015-09-20 13:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had purchased the underground fence, not knowing exactly how it worked. Saw the spikes in the collar and took it back. We now have the small animal electric fence. We don't even have to have it on anymore.
2006-11-06 15:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanx for the warning even though I do not use them..I yard train my dogs but I know people who use them and will pass this info. onto them.
2006-11-06 15:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's sad that people actually use those. They are more like torture devices than anything else. I'd recommend those people try it on themselves first, see how they like it.
2006-11-06 15:21:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is so sad! thanks for sharing this information with others! now they can check their dogs before it is too late!!! you are a good person!! :)
2006-11-06 15:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO!!!
Because *I'M* not STUPID enough to USE that UTTERLY USELESS *&* DANGEROUS POS!!!
*I* have a REAL fence!
So MY dogs are SAFE!
2006-11-07 00:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
no my dog is so good
2006-11-06 16:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by savvy55 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋