do they make a shock collar for very small dogs?

Question

All the collars i see are for dogs over 8 or 10 pounds

Answer 1

There is now a shock collar for little dogs, but I think you'd be wasting your time. Small dogs usually have a Napoleon complex and are determined to protect you whether you like the barking or aggressive behavior or not. They also have no idea they are tiny.

I never recommend shock collars except as a last resort, if the dog is endangering itself, like refusing to respond to you when it runs into the street or chases cars. Or if it is the ONE in a group that refuses to behave, and you have to get that dog's attention without screeching at the others constantly.

If used improperly, tho, a shock collar can cause other problems, especially with a nervous terrier type dog. If used to make them stop barking, they learn to screech. If used too often, they will find a corner to live in for the rest of their lives. We have two dogs who are in bad mental shape from being abused by a stupid owner and a shock collar. (The college student was too lazy to get out of bed in the a.m. to let the dogs out of their crates to pee. If they barked to be let out because of bursting bladders, she would zap them until she felt like getting out of bed. These dogs are still afraid of their own shadows.)

We've never used collars at our shelter, and do have two females that are chihuahua/Jack Russell mixes that drive us nuts. But we are in the country, so it doesn't matter if they lead the charge--they're not going to get the others or themselves killed. You didn't elaborate on your situation, so we can't comment on what's best for your dog.

Without knowing more about your problem, I would strongly recommend taking the little guy to a PetSmart training class before resorting to a collar. The problems could be easily solved, without causing more problems.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

I'm pretty sure this one's a no. Why on earth do you need a shock collar for a dog that small, anyway? O_o


Okay, for all you people screaming cruelty, grab a collar and shock yourself with it. It's vaguely unpleasant, but honestly not that big of a deal. The setting for a shock collar should be THE FIRST LEVEL THAT THE DOG NOTICES. Not what makes him yelp or jump, what makes his expression change ever so slightly. It certainly doesn't hurt more than a prong collar. (I have tried both on myself, by the way-- would never ask a dog to endure what I couldn't.)

Answer 3

They do make shock collars for small dogs. (http://www.petstreetmall.com/Dog-Shock-Collar.htm)
I would first try going to an obedience school though. My dog is shock trained, we did the shock training since he did not pass obedience school and was out of control. Contrary to popular belief, shock collars are not cruel, they are very effective and worth every penny. If you do get a shock collar, first put it on him for a week, 24/7 so he will get used to it and know that it is not threatening. then charge it and training can begin. When you shock your dog, he WILL yelp, DO NOT think that you are hurting him, (As long as the setting is low) he is simply...shocked (No pun intended) he is surprised and confused since this came out of nowhere and he is not accustomed to it. My dog has had the collar for over a year and he yelps when we shock him (which is not too often since he is really good). If you are having doubts about using a shock collar, just think this: Do I want my dog to be on a leash for his entire life, or feel a couple of shocks for a year but he can roam free without a leash under my control.

Also, this is very important. When putting the collar on him the first time, DO NOT make it tight, make it tight enough so you can barely fit your index collar between the prong and his neck and then MARK IT so the shock is a constantly feel. (It also is convenient)

and the last thing, make sure your dog does not realize where the shock is coming from, keep the remote in your pocket or sleeve and shock him from there. Also, never shock him for 20Min after putting it on and 20min before taking it off. And NEVER EVER put the collar, shock him then take it off.

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PS: To the people who say they want to put one on me......I have already tried it at the same level my dog has, it feels like a quick, short pinch. It does not hurt and bear in mind dogs have much thicker necks then we do....I would NEVER do anything to my dog that i would not want done to me.

PPS: One last question to those who think shock collars are cruel: Is it more fair for my dog to have a shock collar then be put down? (My parents WOULD have gotten rid of him and as a result of his poor behavior, would have been put down at the shelter.)

Answer 4

I would never ever put a shock collar on any size dog. Its very cruel and inhumane. I would take the dog to training classes. If that doesn't work, I would use the collar as a total and last resort.

Answer 5

Try keeping a leash on the dog while it is inside. Redirect the dog when it does something you don't like . Shock collars are not training.
Small dogs, in particular, tend toward fear responses and overreactions. Pain will only make that worse.

Take the dog to an obedience class or get a good dog training book to guide your efforts.

Answer 6

Don't put a shock collar on a dog. There are far better training methods.

Answer 7

Barking collars do not artwork. they are not purely instant by the barking canines- they're turn on by any loud noise. i have seen canines end up neurotic and terrified without ever determining the reason they're being very much surprised. Then on authentic of the barking the proprietor is compelled to regulate a scared, traumatized barker fairly of only a barker. I have also major different canines deliberately flow as a lot as diverse domestic dogs that were wearing a citronella or wonder collar and deliberately bark so the canines might want to get very much surprised or sprayed contained in the face- now not what you had meant the finest option? A hand-held remote administration will purely artwork if you wonder him -each and every- time he barks mutually the canines is wearing the collar. not rather what i might want to favor to do...besides the undeniable fact that hey its your canines. I have also had canines who received very much shocked so extremely many times and lots (or too strongly) that wound up with recommendations damage and had seizures for something else of their lives. besides the undeniable fact that hi- the anti-convulsants your canines may be on to give up the seizures will give up the barking in view that your canines will be too stoned to favor to bark many times.

Answer 8

i don't think so. shock collars are powerful. we had one for a dog who was 45 lbs and it was set on the lowest setting but was still too powerful so we got rid of it and used a training device that sends a high pitched sound out and it worked fine. i think it my parents got it at petsmart.

Answer 9

They do not make shock collars according to weight, they make them according to neck size. Why would you want one to use on such a tiny dog?

Answer 10

I don't understand the use of such a device, i own 72 different dogs,8 different breeds plus 17 mutts dumped at my place and i can talk and work with each and everyone of them with using such a device so i cannot help you, sorry