A Brief Overview Of The Kinds Of Electric Dog Training Collars
Electronic dog training collars are the innovative means of saying goodbye to
the hussles involved in training your pets. Pet owners have found out that these
collars saves them both time and money and can even allow them to train their
own pets at home, instead of taking them to a training class or hiring a dog
trainer.
Types
Depending on the type of correction that they offer, electric dog training
collars can be separated in three different categories. The three types are
electronic, sonic, and spray.
Electric Collars
These collars operate by offering a harmless, mild static electric shock when
the collar senses the vibrations of the vocal chord of the pet. Some models work
by having the owner activate the collar with a remote control with the press of
a button.
The advantage of this type of training collar is the effectiveness in making the
pet understand his unacceptable behavior. The collar is also very easy to use.
The disadvantage that is attributed by some to this collar is the effects of
static used on the dog.
Sound Collars
The second type of electronic dog training collar is the sonic collar. This kind
of collar functions by offering a sound that distracts the pet when he gets
involved in unwanted behavior. These collars are very innovative and they are
prefered by those who think that the static delivering ones are cruel.
Citronella Spray Collars
This third type of collars offer a different approach. This collar literally
sprays the dog's muzzle with an annoying scent of citronella whenever the dog
tries to bark while the collar is active. This collar is by far the most
accepted one by people who think the other two are somewhat cruel, yet it
requires some extra work, such as constantly refilling the canisters and taking
them off at night and at times when the dog is playing and should be allowed to
bark at ease.
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