would you recommend a shock collar for a dog??

Answer 1

Shock collars are tools designed for those either too lazy or too incompetent to train a dog and those people shouldn't be allowed to have a dog in the first place. So, no, no shock collars!!

Answer 2

We have one for our dog and it is excellent. It may seem harsh..but when you have tried everything else ex. a stern no. a smack on the nose. it seems like all you can do. The only time we use it is when: We tell him to stop barking and after 2 times of telling him he doesnt we mildly shock him and tell him no. The other times we use it is when he jumps up on a visiter. He knows better than to do it and if he see's we have the shocker he will not do it. Just when we dont have the shocker he thinks he will get away with it..if your having a problem with him jumping here is an idea..when the guests talk to you to see if they can come over visa versa tell them that you are training the dog and that if he tries to jump on them tell them to stick there knee up..it will hit the dog in the breast bone but it wont hurt him. now back to the shock collar. We also use it if he goes really close to a car or chases a car down the driveway we tell him " no" or "stay tucker" and if he doesnt listen then we shock him. we also shock him when he goes close to the road...dont let a nontrustfull person get ahold of the reciever (for the shock collar) because a dog can get very scared if he isnt doing anything and gets shocked multiple times..good luck and only use it for the major things!!!

Answer 3

It depends on what your dog is doing. If they are not obedient in the home, on leash, or close to you, it is a waste of money to get th shock collar, it will just confuse them. I would recommend obedience lessons. If your main issue involves obedience from a distance (in the yard, the woods, on a farm, etc), the shock collar can be a great idea. It allows you to gain their attention and issue a command. They should never be used for punishment, rather just as a way to communicate from longer distances. I have a Boxer on who I use a Dogtra training collar, only when we are outside. He has a great desire to chase horses, cats, bunnies, whatever he sees. The collar gives me the ability to break his concentration on whatever he sees enough to give him a command. His collar has an adjustable shock level, from a short nick, to a 10 second shock. It also has a vibrate function that I use almost exclusively. It breaks his concentration just enough to get him to listen to me. I hope this helps. A good dog trainer should be able to help you with the use of the collar if you decide to go that way. If you can't find one who's willing to help, look for trainers that train gun and hunting dogs, many of them use systems like this to keep control of their dogs during a hunt, and know effective ways to implement the training.

Answer 4

No! Would you have liked to have a shock collar when you were a child so your parents could control your every move by hurting you?

I don't think you would. Dogs are going to get into trouble, they are going to be bad, and not listen sometimes. The better you can train them, the better they will act.

If you use a shock collar, what will happen if the dog gets the collar off one day? You'll never be sure.

Try using your tone of voice and positive reinforcement to train it. You'll be much happier in th elong run and better able to trust your dog!

Answer 5

if you're talking about electrical collars, then it would depend on what you want to use it for. electrical collars are VERY useful in training and some aspects of training would be near to impossible without them. contrary to popular belief, when used properly, they are not inhumane and they do not hurt the dog. it makes them feel uncomfortable, like there's an itch. i've found them indispensable in cat-proofing my dogs. they are also used in protection and military training, as well as many other proofing type settings. when you need to make sure your dog is not indulging in a certain behavior even when you're at a distance or not around, these collars are the way to go, but make sure to use them under the supervision of a certified and experienced dog trainer. an accident with something like an electrical collar can be disastrous.

Answer 6

Absolutely not! Would you like someone to put a shock collar on you? I've seen it on a dog who got shocked whenever he barked...or the other dog near him barked and it traumatized him very badly. He shook for over 4 hours and wouldn't come out for over 8. Prior to the collar, he was a very happy-go-luck dog. If you're having a behavioral problem with your dog, talk to your vet. They can recommend some great alternatives, including classes and positive reinforcement training.

Answer 7

I consider any type of electric collar as abuse. You wouldn't do such a thing to a child, so why would you do it to an animal?

I'm currently caring for a rescue dog whose throat is covered with deep burns from an anti-bark collar, which she had worn for two years, turned as high as it would go. Needless to say, this poor girl has not uttered a sound since she came into my care and had the collar removed.

There are much better and more effective ways of teaching.

Answer 8

Well lets see, maybe you should put it around your neck first and than bark. If your not to happy with the way it feels, then the chances are your dog won't either. Shock collars are used to stop a dog from barking, if you didn't want to hear it bark you shouldn't of gotten a dog.

Answer 9

Well you didn't say why you would want to use one --so I can only guess--maybe out of control barking--this signals a few things--hungry,cold,lonely or in pain--if any of these things are the case then to put a shock collar on you pet is wrong--you need to tend to his needs--I have never believed in this type of training aid even tho I have been told they work--REALLY --and why wouldn't it?? Who wants to be inflicted with pain?? And those have said it doesn't really hurt--REALLY--then how does it work if they aren't being subjected to pain?? You need to be more specific as to why you would consider such a harsh learning tool

Answer 10

I think shock collars are inhumane. If you are worried about barking take him to an obedience class. If It is to keep him in the yard you can always get a running line for him that runs the length of the yard. I hate the way being shocked feels and I couldn't imagine being shocked right on the neck..ouch!