i have 16 month old male husky mix dog, and i decided to put a shock collar on him because he was utterly restless and showed very high levels of energy. Often he would run and jump around a lot in the house for no reason. When i walked him, his pace was way more faster than mine and i had to pull leash a lot.
But with shock collar he makes lots of grimacing faces and keeps on scratching around the collar repeatedly. He has stopped being restless and has slowed down, but it feels as if he is in utter discomfort. what to do?
2007-10-30 23:28:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You have a very high energy dog. It is not kind to force an animal to bottle up all of their energy. The shock collar is not to be used as a replacement for appropriate exercise. This dog needs to run! If he gets along with other dogs take him to a dog park. Take him to some area that is securely fenced and let him run like a mad dog multiple times weekly. Make doggie friends in the neighborhood... set up play dates in someone's fenced yard.
If he doesn't get along with other dogs then take him some place he can run alone. Buy either a long training line, or use durable rope to make him a running lead that is about 50 feet long. Exercising this dog will be the best thing you can do for him. You also really should get this dog into training. The number one reason dogs are turned over to shelters is because of behavior problems. The best way to avoid behavior problems is to have a well trained and well socialized dog. Good luck!
2007-10-31 21:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by DogAddict 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Gentle Leader head collar for walks, and use a standard 6 ft. lead. Don't use a retractable Flexi-type, as that will encourage your dog to forge and pull. Go to an obedience class for training on how to teach your dog to walk on lead.
It sounds like he's a pretty high energy dog, so maybe increasing the amount of exercise will help calm him down in the house. If you have a well fenced yard or other safe enclosed space, let him run for a while. If not, you may want to up the length of your walks.
2007-10-31 06:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by drb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't blame him for being uncomfortable! Would you like it? I don't believe in all that stuff. It just takes a bit of patience and training to get them to do what you want. He sounds like he needs a lot of exercise. Husky dogs usually do. I have a German Shepherd who has never had any sort of shock collar or collar which squirts out stuff and she's so well behaved. I don't shout at her, but just repeat things in a low voice. It seems to work for her. She loves the whole world and doesn't have a mean bone in her body.
2007-10-31 06:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Buju's-baby! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe shock collars are inhumane, but it is your choice so I don't plan on judging. Your dog may just find it uncomfortable but on the other hand it may be causing stress or illness due to allergies or a pre existing condition being brought out due to the collar. If it persists I would suggest switching to a citronelle bark collar (they will make the dog forget what they are doing due to the puff of smell) just to see if it that certain type of collar doing it or taking him to a vet just to make sure it's not something to do with your dog not the collar.
2007-10-31 06:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by tiffy-xo 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What are you thinking. This dog is in pain and is only listening to you because of it. Huskies are working dogs they need alot of exercise. Get out there and work him in a positive way. Throw the shock collar away.
2007-10-31 07:49:30 · answer #5 · answered by dogs rule 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the collar is put on properly, it shouldn't feel uncomfortable.
Most likely, you are using the original "heavy plastic collar". Try replacing in with another material.
Collar shouldn't be too tight as well!!!
Make sure that the collar is NOT malfunctioning. It happens often with "cheaper" brands. If it does, throw it away!!!!
Try the intensity on yourself first and don't OVERUSE it.
BTW, dogs figure out very quickly the connection between the collar and the "buzz". He may be protesting only as a matter of principle.
LATE ENTRY : when used properly, a good e-collar can be an excellent tool!!!! Nothing wrong with them!!!
2007-10-31 08:11:49 · answer #6 · answered by Tony II 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
E collars can be effective for training if used properly. These are not usually used for calming an energetic dog. I suggest you see a trainer on the proper use. Also there should be a way to adjust the power on the collar, if not get rid of it.
2007-10-31 10:22:36 · answer #7 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't blame him for being miserable, wouldn't you be. Put it in the bin, best place for it. He is still only a puppy and full of fun and energy, get him an Halti or an harness to help with pulling, I used an Halti with both my Labs and now they walk at a steady pace and don't pull.
Don't try and calm him down in an inhumane way, let his personality come out and enjoy it.
2007-10-31 06:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by millypeed my choccie Lab 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take it off, and get him to training classes.
I think these collars are uncalled for.
Try putting the collar on yourself and see how it feels to you.
With a bit of patient and understanding of your dog, with training he be more controllable.
2007-10-31 06:34:18 · answer #9 · answered by cassy 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
please take the shock collar off of him. Husky's, even mixes have a lot of energy, he was just being himself and cannot help his energy levels. Excersize him more and you wont need the shock collar. Besides that its cruel
2007-10-31 07:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by NatrGrrl 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋