Comments on: Dog Shock Collar – The Good and The Bad https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/ Dog Tips, Care & Training Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:15:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 By: Paul https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-19/#comment-37516 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 02:15:59 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-37516 After neutering my Sheba Inu became aggressive.
He had a very adverse reaction to the cone collar.
I will continue with reward based training until he has reached 1 Year old.
If his behavior has not changed by then I will circle back around to the possible use of a shock collar.

]]> By: Thebilliedove https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-5/#comment-2383 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:38:47 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2383 In reply to Des.

Ha- I tried to comment below and misspelled tried… I meant tried not tired and I meant comment to you. I understand what you’re going through. I took in a rottie mix who we hadn’t seen before that day. She had never lived inside and had little idea how to relate to people. Dogs act out for attention. Dogs who have been negelected need attention. Dogs who get tons of attention may need a break and a routine to help anxiety. Routines. Positive reinforcement, exercise, a healthy diet at the least. I understand the business of modern life doesn’t work well for our dog friends sometimes.

I have noticed that sometimes it helps to sit a just be with my dog so she can have my full attention at least a few times (3-5) a day. I speak in a kind tone and reassure her. We laugh sometimes and we cuddle and she doesn’t counter surf, eat food from the table or anything like that anymore.

Best wishes to you and yours and I hope your doggie trouble works out. Peace

]]> By: Thebilliedove https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-5/#comment-2382 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:26:47 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2382 In reply to Des.

Do you spend peaceful time with your dog and talk to the dog in a tone that is reassuring? Have you tired positive rewarding?

]]> By: Are Electric Fences Cruel? - Cruelty Free Soul https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-19/#comment-2381 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:03:36 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2381 […] and electric fences can increase stress and reduce a dog’s quality of life. The research showed increased stress levels after using shock collars for a period of only seven […]

]]> By: Bill https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-19/#comment-2379 Fri, 11 Oct 2019 23:25:21 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2379 We have used shock/tone collars with great effect to keep our dogs home. If you hit the tone before you hit the shock it takes very few repetitions before the dog associates the tone with a shock if its action doesn’t change. Eventually just having the collar on is enough to keep our girls from chasing deer and or coyotes for long distances. I understand the emotionalism this sort of device generates and nothing is appropriate in all situations. The devices are easy to abuse and I suspect that is where they much of the bad reputation they have among certain groups. All I can say is we have used them on 5 dogs over the past 20 years on our farm. We have packs of coyotes that will do everything they can to lure our livestock guardian dogs to come to them. and kill them. When the dog takes off and doesn’t respond to our recall all we have to do is press the tone button and the dog stops, turns around, returns, and of course is given a reward for coming home. We are asking them to go against instinctive behaviors and the fact that a tone and a follow up short shock, if necessary, is enough to stop them from doing what feels completely natural but could get them maimed or killed is a great relief to us.

]]> By: Donald Craig https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-19/#comment-2378 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 00:08:40 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2378 Thank you for a very well presented discussion on Shock Collars. You have covered the ground well. Dog owners must be responsible and evaluate methods and techniques for their own situation and dogs. What works for one person, dog or situation may not work in another. My example with a high-separation anxiety GSD is a good example. Because of the way she was treated, long before I rescued her, she had very little attention left to pay to training or adjusting to living situations. I carefully considered many options, including shock collars, but the prong collar worked best for training purposes. After her training period and prolonged adjustment to family and living situations, the prong collar was no longer needed. Now we are using hand signals only with 100% success.

Dog owners must do most of there work BEFORE they become dog owners. Just how much inconvenience are you willing to accept to own, train and live with another species? To me, the rewards are more than worth the discomfort and financial loss a dog may bring. Others may not agree. Over my 70 years I have had 7 dogs and they have served me well and made me a more complete person.

]]> By: Bruce https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-10/#comment-2377 Fri, 04 May 2018 00:23:28 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2377 In reply to Amy.

Let them know. They may not be aware. If it contiues, then buy an ultrasonic bark deterent an point it at your neighbor. You have the right to peaseful enjoyment of your property.

]]> By: Charles Cruse https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-18/#comment-2376 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 13:55:28 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2376 I have a standard poodle that wants to jump on my wife and Always by her hands he does not bite mine as I am more discipline with him how do I correct that with a shock collar work he’s 5 months old and we like him and he’s very good watchdog but his habit of jumping on my wife’s back or biting her hands is getting annoying

]]> By: Mike Kelso https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-18/#comment-2375 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 07:31:56 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2375 Really appreciate the balanced, detailed discussion on these devices. I also have a pretty independent, stubborn dog – he’s not that bothered about pleasing me or family members – so training is difficult. Will persist though, without resorting to shock tactics. Cheers.

]]> By: hbiz54 https://shibashake.com/dog/dog-shock-collar-good-bad/comment-page-18/#comment-2374 Tue, 30 May 2017 17:40:43 +0000 http://shibashake.com/shibainublog/dog-shock-collar-the-good-and-the-bad/#comment-2374 I’m not saying shock collars are good for every dog but for my dog who has gotten off of the leash and just ran into the woods my fiancé and I decided we would try it. It has been great the only time my shiba ever got shocked was the two days it took us to train him not to go past the line. Other than that he does not run past when he gets excited and he loves being able to run around with the other dogs in our yard. This collar does not shock him for barking biting or anything else it is strictly used so our little furbaby wont run away! it hasn’t added to his aggression due to the fact that that was an issue long before we got the collar, and hes just as lovable as ever, always cuddling with us or the other dogs or licking us constantly.

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