e-collar controversy - Page 2

 To each their own as I always say....

My method is very easy to criticize. I personally thought it was bogus until I had the opportunity to meet an ethologist at my local University. He explained things a bit to me, which piqued my interest and caused me to further investigate this method.

I should also add; I've only trained two dogs from puppyhood - perhaps that's why I've had such success. They've never had the opportunity to engage in "bad" behaviors. They learned how to act from the very beginning so I've never had to "deal with those behaviors" to the extent of many(no my dogs are not perfect, but they're certainly a joy to be around and always have been).  As I said before, I do this method no justice. If you're interested in learning more about it, do a search on canine ethology. This method is backed by science, which is why I was drawn to it. Contrary to popular belief - It IS natural. 

But I'm not here to argue the merits of my training method on a forum that primarily engages in +P.  Just thought I'd offer a different  "flavor" in case others out there are interested in learning about other methods.

P.S I don't like Victoria either. 

It always amuses me how many uneducated responses arise when discussing an ecollar and how ignorant some of the suggestions of its use are. Maybe if some of you spent some time learning about this tools application you wouldnt dismiss it so easily.

Dont get me wrong i am all for traditional training! However the ecollar is a tool with endless applications when used efficiently.

It always amazes me that people say use the ecollar as a last resort for breaking bad habits or problem offleash. WOW. When you have problems with a dog offleash. what do you do in traditional work. You take a step back put the leash back on and continue to work through the proofing phase with your dog on the specific behavior. Not suddenly slap and ecollar on the dog and punish him. You also dont use the collar to simply punish a dog for trash raiding or fence jumping.
These suggestions are the number one reason for a dog fearing the collar and becoming collar dependant as well as them being seen in a negative light by the public. Also proofing and or a collar overlay is the second most common reason for dependency. These uses listed are the most widely used and yet the most unefficient and problematic ways to use the ecollar. So maybe people should think about what they write before doing so.


 

Things I don't understand...  If you use a low setting, why are there multiple settings and when do you use it at the highest, if ever?  If, even on a low setting, it causes discomfort, how does that keep the dog "happy"?  All training involves solving problems so, if it's another tool, why WOULDN'T you use it for a severe problem?  What is the first step, or introduction, if you will?  Do you ever wean from use altogether?  Why is the proper use shrouded in such mystery?  If there are those that are confident in using it, why is there never an in-depth discussion as opposed to touching on it but never really giving good examples of misuse and proper use?  Is it that difficult to learn or grasp?