Training Blog
The concern over the use of e-collars and the notion that they cause or increase aggressive behavior in dogs is a theme that has become more prevalent as the popularity of e-collars has grown. It is a message fueled by...
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Recently, I wrote an article sharing tips on improving a dog’s obedience and reliability around distractions. Having a dog that can behave reliably around distractions is something many pet owners struggle with. I suspect it is the primary reason most pet...
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Most pet owners can teach their dogs to perform basic behaviors like sitting, lying down, or coming when called. But many of those owners struggle to achieve a level of reliability that holds up when the dog is distracted. There...
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There are varying schools of thought on what is the most appropriate way to use a remote training collar. Some advocate that the dog should know all of the basic behaviors prior to adding the e-collar into the training protocol....
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Next time you’re in a social setting and you need a conversation starter, bring up the topic of dogs and remote collar training. :-) I’m willing to bet things get interesting pretty quickly. It’s just one of those topics that...
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