Shock collars

**4theloveofzoe** · 04-08-2006, 08:52 PM

My XBF, my 2 year olds dad, says that I should invest in a shock collar, because of Zoe's rambutus (sp?) behavior. What do you think of shock collars? Do they work? Are they cruel?

Could really use your viewpoints or your experiences with them.

**Sevaede** · 04-08-2006, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by 4theloveofzoe

My XBF, my 2 year olds dad, says that I should invest in a shock collar, because of Zoe's rambutus (sp?) behavior. What do you think of shock collars? Do they work? Are they cruel?

Could really use your viewpoints or your experiences with them.

My dad and my aunt used a shock collar on our Rottweiler, Chyna, and it didn't do a damn bit of a good.

Is Zoe a pup? He needs to remember that a LOT of dogs can act that way their whole life with or without regard to breed. My dads dachshund will be four and STILL acts like that. My stepmothers Rottweiler/German Shep mix just turned six and also acts very rambunctious.

**ashleycat** · 04-08-2006, 10:42 PM

I just got a citronella colar. My friend said it worked wonders on her dog. And it's HUMANE.

**4theloveofzoe** · 04-08-2006, 11:36 PM

THanks!

**jennawing** · 04-08-2006, 11:43 PM

Please don't use a shock collar. I still have nightmares about watching my grandpa use them on his hunting dogs to keep them from trying to climb out of the pen when I was very young. I will never get the sound of agony they made out of my head.

Consistent discipline is the key- assertive, calm correction. I do not know the details of the problem areas, but I assure you, there is a humane way to curb any bad behavior. Remember that a large-breed dog will take as much as three years to fully train.

**flip195** · 04-09-2006, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by 4theloveofzoe

My XBF, my 2 year olds dad, says that I should invest in a shock collar, because of Zoe's rambutus (sp?) behavior. What do you think of shock collars? Do they work? Are they cruel?

Could really use your viewpoints or your experiences with them.

15 minutes training a day will solve and issues Zoe may have and it's a lot kinder than using a shock collar... those things hurt.

**mruffruff** · 04-10-2006, 12:44 PM

I'm sorry that some people have had bad experiences with shock collars. When used properly, they can serve a purpose.

They need to be set to the lightest possible amount of shock before even trying them. At this level the shock will feel like a static shock. Usually that is as much as a dog will need, and will only need it a couple of times to control behavior. They should not be used continuously.

I have a dog that felt he had to bark all the time while I was at work. I tried everything I could, but I couldn't be there everyday. And this is a stubborn dog. I finally put a shock collar on him when I was home. When he barked without reason, he got a reminder (light shock) and a yell from me. After three or four times, he got the message....until the next day. Then it only took once. After that, I would put the collar on, but without the battery. He hasn't barked during the day without reason since. He no longer needs the collar at all.

I used it on another dog (foster) and had the same results.

I don't recommend them for every problem dog. They have to be used very carefully and briefly for only certain dogs. Like a lot of other things, it's a training tool.

A two year old still is a puppy. Besides needing a lot of exercise, they need to be taught basic commands.

Have you been able to teach her sit, stay, down, quiet?

**lisahumphreys882** · 04-10-2006, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by mruffruff

I'm sorry that some people have had bad experiences with shock collars. When used properly, they can serve a purpose.

They need to be set to the lightest possible amount of shock before even trying them. At this level the shock will feel like a static shock. Usually that is as much as a dog will need, and will only need it a couple of times to control behavior. They should not be used continuously.

I have a dog that felt he had to bark all the time while I was at work. I tried everything I could, but I couldn't be there everyday. And this is a stubborn dog. I finally put a shock collar on him when I was home. When he barked without reason, he got a reminder (light shock) and a yell from me. After three or four times, he got the message....until the next day. Then it only took once. After that, I would put the collar on, but without the battery. He hasn't barked during the day without reason since. He no longer needs the collar at all.

I used it on another dog (foster) and had the same results.

I don't recommend them for every problem dog. They have to be used very carefully and briefly for only certain dogs. Like a lot of other things, it's a training tool.

A two year old still is a puppy. Besides needing a lot of exercise, they need to be taught basic commands.

Have you been able to teach her sit, stay, down, quiet?

I agree, I'm not saying that using shock collars isn't bad in some ways but when used they usually work right away. To tell the truth I haven't actually seen one used but I've heard that they work almost right away, so it shouldn't take too long to cure the rambunctious dog. Besides, even if you feel that the collar isn't going to do anything, you don't have to keep using it. I already tried training my dog but when he goes outside he still goes crazy barking at everything so we are going to try the shock collar. However, if you feel that the shock collar is inhumane, don't use it, this is just my opinion.

**critter crazy** · 04-10-2006, 04:54 PM

they can work even when not worn!! my friend has 6 very rambunctious dogs and all she has to do is show them the collar and they listen to whatever she says!! I have never used one never had to! so I realy dont know how they work! But i would imagine that they are like anything else, as longa s used properly they are okay!JMO!

**jennawing** · 04-10-2006, 07:04 PM

I am sorry, I cannot agree. Shocking a dog- even to the equivalent of an static charge- is cruel. Dogs misbehave due to what people have either done to them or let them get away with. Shocking a dog with violence in its background is the most inhumane thing I can imagine- if you can't handle the dog, give it to someone who can. But shocking a dog because you are too lazy to train it properly is even worse.