Shock collars

[Sevaede]

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]

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

[4theloveofzoe]

THanks!

[jennawing]

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.