is using a shock collar to train your dog mean and cruel?

Question

I told my parents that they should get a shock collor for the dog becouse it never listens to anyone. I don't see anything wrong with it. You only give it 1 shock when it does something wrong. Its no different then spanking the dog if it does something wrong, I would think that would hurt more then a shock would. I heard people that have used it, and stand behind it. They say it works great.

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Depending on the dog. Some dogs that have been abused yelling and spanking are not going to work they make even attack you. A shock collar used correctly can be a very effective way of training it should only take a few days,ex,,if they are leaving the yard a simple shock a few times they try should stop the behavior after a few days. Alot of people dont believe in this but anything used incorrectly of course is inhumane..
if you feel it would work best id say try it.Its better to try than to have a dog that could injure itself or someone else.

Answer 3

You should try a dog trainer, first and if you resort to a bark collar, you should try a citronella collar they work just as well and are more humane. They use a squirt of citronella instead of a shock. They are very affective. There is a reason your dog barks, and fixing the reason, changing it or eliminating it will have a better outcome, and your dog won't be frustrated and the end result will be happy dog and happy owners. Do something now before the barking becomes a habit, do not wait to see if it goes away, it won't stop, it will get worse and it will become a habit. Good luck

Answer 4

I personally believe that you shouldn't train with any form of punishment. It has been proven that dogs will learn better on a rewards system. Training methods that utilze punishment have largely been replaced by "clicker training" it is a treat/rewards based system. Google it!
I personally feel that there is always an exception to the rule, but as far a normal training goes, I wouldn't use a shock collar. I'd save that for SERIOUS problems that need be stopped IMMEDIATELY.
I'm sure other ppl will differ from this, but that is my stand on the issue.

Answer 5

I would ordinarily say yes, that's cruel, but it depends on the dog...

I used to have a lab (Known for their high pain tolerance...). No training worked on the dog - He flunked out of obedience class, he annoyance barked, nothing worked on him, until I tried a shock collar.

I didn't use it for very long, but it got the message across and he was a great dog for 12 years. If he ever started up the annoyance barking again, all I had to do was show him the collar and he stopped.

Answer 6

Shock collars are never used by people with the intelligence to actually train their dogs. But then, they don't resort to spanking their dogs either because they know that dogs don't learn anything except fear and not to trust people from this kind of treatment. If that's what you have to resort to, you do not deserve a dog.

Answer 7

yes it is very cruel..and unnecessary...there are other ways to train animals that dont include shock collars and spankings..do an internet search on dog training techniques, there are tons of sites out there - positive reinforcement works a lot better than negative..and your parents will have a happier dog too.

Answer 8

some say it isn't. but what do you think ?.... ethically i believe it's wrong. the way i see it ... your dog can be trained via language.. not yelling excessively.. but the right tone. oh .... for example have you ever seen the dog whisperer? he clearly demonstrates how an animal should be trained. in addition ... your body language and the energy he gets from you ... anger , sadness pain etc. is what the dog will feel and develop it's reactions and behavior on. have you ever been sad and you realize the dog may appear sad too ... or even try to come over for a pet? it because he senses your reaction and behaves accordingly. it varies to the personality of the dog.remember it's a another living, breathing creature like yourself. also if you browse the ASPCA website you will notice it is considered a form of cruelty to animals.

Answer 9

I think if you have tried everything else they are a great tool!!! Some people believe it to be cruel but the best thing for the dog is to be obedient and listen!! Hitting your dog can lead to aggression and submissiveness. With the shock collar they don't know that you are the one admitting the shocks all they know is that that hurt and whatever they were dong they aren't going to want to do again!

Answer 10

I mean they are humaine but I think it is wrong and not a very good way to get best out the dog and if u are Not careful the dog could start biting.And there is better ways to train ur dog.Here are some web sites [e-mail] or www.aperfectdog.com it will teach u better ways to train ur dog.Because if U love the dog It would be really hard to see him get shocked lk that. NoW a hot wire fence thats a different story.lol

Answer 11

Shock collars are the lazy way out. So is spanking. Train your dog with positive reinforcement.