Training with an electronic dog collar saves you time.
Why should I use an electronic dog collar?
The genius of electronic dog collars is that you can train your dog from a distance—for example, while you’re watching from inside the house or vehicle. That way your dog knows that a certain action has negative consequences even when the owner is not around to reinforce his behavior.
Training with a collar is faster and more efficient than other forms of training. For a lot of hunters, saving time and accelerating the training is more than worth the cost of an electronic collar.
Will it hurt the dog?
Not if used responsibly (delivering the minimum level of stimulation needed). The electric “shock” your dog receives is similar to what you’d feel if you dragged your feet across the carpet and touched a metal doorknob. This unpleasant feeling is enough to keep you from doing shocking yourself again, but it doesn’t cause you harm.
How much stimulation should I use?
Only as much as needed and no more. Always start with the lowest level of stimulation and increase until you see a response from the dog: an ear twitch, a muscle twitch, scratching, furrowing the brow, trying to move away from the collar, etc.
If your training collar allows you to adjust the stimulation with the remote, you can increase stimulation when needed (for example, if the dog is distracted and barking) and then lower back down to the minimum level of stimulation when the dog is more responsive.
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An electronic collar makes training your dog faster and easier.
Electronic dog training collars are one of the fastest and easiest ways to train your dog, whether you want him to stop barking, learn to bird hunt, or obey basic commands. A safe, gentle stimulation helps your dog learn what is expected of him.
Levels of Stimulation
Because the size, weight, and sensitivity of each dog is different, there is no one-size-fits-all stimulation level for dog training collars. You will need to experiment to find the right intensity level for your dog.
Start at the lowest possible intensity level and increase the stimulation level as needed until the dog responds to the stimulation. You will know the dog feels the stimulation when you see a mild twitch of his neck, shoulder, or head or when you see him perk up his ears. If your dog yelps when you deliver the stimulation, lower the intensity level. The goal of stimulation training is to deliver a mild stimulus and not to cause pain.
Types of Stimulation
Besides electrical stimulation, some dog training collars offer tone and vibration options. Depending on the settings available for your transmitter, these options may be used simultaneously with the electrical stimulus or as tone/vibration only.
Stimulation comes in two forms: continuous and momentary. Continuous stimulation delivers a pulsing signal to your dog until you release the transmitter button. Most transmitters include a safety feature that cuts off stimulation after 8-10 seconds, even if the button is still pressed. This is designed to prevent over-stimulation. Momentary stimulation (also known as “nick” stimulation) lasts only a fraction of a second—just enough to get the dog’s attention.
Train your dog quickly and safely with a DT Systems dog training collar.
KillZone Hunting now has dog training collars available for hunting and obedience training. Stop your dog from barking with an anti-bark collar, or teach him how to bird hunt with a remote trainer. Adjustable stimulation levels let you control the length and intensity of the stimulation at the push of a button.
DT Systems offers the most advanced dog training collars available, with innovative technology and cutting-edge improvements in response to customer feedback. DT collars are used by professional trainers, obedience instructors, hunters, and other dog owners.
