Electronic collar: how does it happen?
Electronic collar for dogs (pulse, shock, radio collar) is a device for controlling behavior and training. In appearance, it is a normal collar with a box-transmitter and remote control, which has a display and buttons. Electronic collars are recognized more humane than "strict", and are used in European cynological practice since the 1970s for training and correction of animal behavior.
It is a mistake to think that the dog will be hurt by using such a collar : the degree of influence is regulated, and if it is correctly selected, the dog feels not pain, but only a slight discomfort. Of course, the improperly selected strength of the electric discharge can not only deliver unpleasant sensations, but also electric burns, which are very unpleasant in the treatment.
Electronic collars can be designed for different situations:
- collars electronic training;
- collars "Anti-barking";
- electronic collar from ticks;
- electronic hedge.
The principle of their action is simple: from the transmitter there are two electrodes that touch the skin of the dog. When you press a button on the remote control, they receive a current. Such a collar can be equipped with the ability to provide ultrasonic signals, a GPS device for tracking location, a laser pointer, etc. The collars "Anti-barking" react to the vibration of the larynx muscles in the dog and are affected by ultrasound or electricity. As soon as the barking ceases, the effect is completed. An electronic fence for dogs will not let it leave the space that you specify.
How to choose an electronic collar?
First of all, decide for what purpose you need an electronic collar. To walk during the walk the animal did not pick up food from the ground or go after cats, the simplest models cost from $ 100. If you need additional features, the price can increase to two or three thousand dollars. There are also electronic collars for a whole pack of dogs, in which one console controls different collars. They are also not cheap.
However, if immediately there is no possibility to allocate a large amount from the family budget, you can not buy a collar, but rent it in the cynological center. It will be even more profitable.
There is an electronic collar for small dogs, for long and short-haired breeds. Different breeds, and even different dogs of the same breed, can have different pain threshold, which is also worth considering.
It is best to consult with a competent cynologist before purchasing: he will talk about the nuances of choosing a collar for your dog breed.
Wearing an electronic collar, do not use it for one or two weeks. Dogs are very smart, and, in the end, can tie the collar and discomfort. For this purpose, models of electronic collars are provided, in the set with which collars are made-up.
Activate the dog with care, and remember that if the electronic collar is misused, your dog may become aggressive or depressed, panic. Because of this, her health may be shaken, be careful! Collars "Anti-barking", of course, will make your furry friend shut up, but they will not eliminate the cause of barking: the dog can feel lonely or simply bored, or bark because of illness.
Do not think that the collars of e-learning will instead bring you up a dog . Do not forget that they are only an auxiliary tool for training, but not a panacea for the dog's bad behavior.