I have a Lab that barks and jumps on company. I want to know how to use a remote trainer collar?

Answer 1

E collars are not for the begginer. Unless you know what you are doing you will ruin a dog. There is a great DVD at leerburg.com for pet owners and E collars. BEFORE you use one get the DVD and study it carefully.

Answer 2

I've used remote collars and they work wonderfully however for jumping you don't need one.

Slap on the leash when company comes over. Have in sit and instruct your guests not to pet him unless he's in sit or down. The leash is used for control. After a bit he'll get the idea. Offer treats and toys if he does a really good job.

Remote collars are used more when you don't have control over your dog, for example long distance come command.

If you are hell bent on using the remote collar first use one in the presence of a trainer. They take special instruction.

Good Luck

Answer 3

The dog should be on lead whenever there are people around, and the lead should be on the floor. You should be standing on the leash so that it is physically impossible for the dog to jump. As people are approaching, command a SIT, and reward the dog for sitting, as soon as his butt touches the ground. Do not let people touch, treat or pet your dog until he is in a sit.

Once he figures it out, you can start practicing with your foot off of the leash, but still on lead. It will take a while but he'll get it.

A remote collar isn't going to teach him any faster, and if you do it wrong, it's going to screw him up. If you really want to know how to use one, go to the manufacturer's website and download the training booklet.

A remote collar is a good tool for teaching a hunting or working dog how to work in the field, when a leash isn't appropriate. It is used in conjunction with obedience training, not in place of it.

Answer 4

A quick explanation of the e-collar;
Imagine having your dog on a one mile long leash. That is all that the e-collar is, nothing more. So,,, if the dog is right beside you, there is no need for an electric collar. It is only when it is no longer prudent to walk all the way out to the dog that the e-collar becomes a valuable training tool.
Now,, stop trying to do things the hard way, dogs simply have a hard time understanding "not", it is much easier to teach a dog "to". So teach your dog to do something on command when company comes. Anything will work, I teach mine "place" and they go sit on their rug.

Answer 5

Please don't use one. I have talked to numerous people who used a shock collar to stop their dog from jumping on people. The jumping stopped - but they created dogs who are now afraid of people and are aggressive to them.

Since you say that your dog is barking and jumping, I wonder if he is being aggressive or just overly excited. If he's excited, he just needs to learn that he gets no attention unless all four paws are on the floor. Guests should ignore him until he is sitting or standing.

If he is being aggressive, get the help of a trainer.

And if you really feel that you want to use a shock collar or other remote training system, get the help of a trainer. Proper use of equipment takes correct timing and follow-through. The average dog owner doesn't have the skills needed to use equipment without some help first.

Answer 6

Another big "no" vote for the e-collar. You just can't predict what your dog will do. Do you really want to gamble like that and turn your dog into a human-aggressive, fearful dog that must be kept away from people?
Much better to ask your guests to turn around when they see your dog gather himself to jump. Dogs learn through repetition, so have patience, be consistent, and don't forget to reward tour dog for doing the behaviors that you do want!

Answer 7

i would try a can filled with coins first. Every time the dog jumps shake the can by the dog to startle it. they also sale anti jump harnesses and anti bark collars. If all else fails try the traing collar.

Answer 8

keep the dog on a training leash (longer and lighter) and as they jump up you have control to pull them back and say no... if you correct them everytime you will not need the electronic collar. It will take some patience but dogs are smart they will catch on

Answer 9

Knocking a knee into them will help, but you can also take an empty soda can, place 12 pennies in it, bend the tab over to keep the pennies in and every time they misbehave shake the can hard and tell them strictly -NO! The sound hurts their ears and scares them. It obviously wont hurt them and it does work

Answer 10

You should start with a basic obedience class before moving into electronic training. You local Petsmart or Petco will have them on site. The classes are inexpensive, and not only do they train the dog, they train you to handle the dog.