When you think about dog training, there is a controversial aspect to it in the form of debarking surgery, which is a procedure that will result in low volume to the dog’s barking, and such a procedure is normally used on those dogs that not only have an especially loud barking, but who also bark incessantly. Prime examples of this procedure include debarking done on Shetlands and also collies.

Debarking Is Issue

However, debarking does not result in the dog ceasing to bark and it is only the volume that is reduced and thus this is a topic of dog training that has been debated a lot by animal lovers as well as by experts with many considering debarking to be useful on dogs that bark too loud and too much, while others consider it to be a process that is both unnecessary as well as cruel.

Debarking aside, there are other aspects to dog training that dog owners need to look at if they want their dogs to behave properly and also stay happy. Of course, there are many people who don’t even think that dog training is at all necessary while others believe that dog training should involve fear and punishment. Thus, you should not be surprised to find a whole lot of different dog training philosophies doing the rounds which can often cause much confusion in the minds of dog owners.

Before jumping into a dog training exercise, you need to realize that your dog is not a hairy version of a human because they are in fact pack animals and their world is a lot more ordered when they are following a pack rather than the dog owner. Next, you should remember that dog training need not mean having to yell and hit the dog every time he misbehaves since such behavior only puts fear as well as anxiety in the dog’s mind. Rather than respond well to the training, the dog will actually come to hate it and thus his focus will be poor and he will also not be relaxed. Still, negative reinforcement is recommended which is different to punishment and the best form of it is to withdraw his treats and also not show him any affection.

Another common fault that dog owners commit in dog training is to try and train their dog in a busy place in the mistaken belief that the dog will be able to concentrate better in an environment that is filled with distractions. And, you should also ensure that you don’t try and teach your dog too many commands because he can easily loose focus and also become bored with the training.

Dogs are one of the top animals usually taken in by people as pets. This is probably because they are loyal, trusting and can do us a service in one way or another. Of course, one of the services rendered to us by dogs is just keeping us company but they can be the most understanding companions you might ever need or want.

In most progressive countries, some dogs are required to be well behaved and can be easily controlled. This is a requirement if you want your dog to live with you in the city where he can be expected to meet a lot of people and other dogs. Some dog owners prefer to teach their dogs obedience based in dog training books rather than have them taught at training schools. These dog training books cover obedience and many other specific training that you might need for your dog.

Basic Obedience For Dogs

Some of the basic dog training books on obedience cover the more mundane aspects of training obedience like sit, stay, heel and fetch. Some people find teaching these commands easy while others will need the guidance of dog training books to be effective trainers for their dogs. The usual styles in most dog training books is to reward your pet with either a treat or praise to be able to make the dog understand that what he did was good.

Other dog training books may also have recommendations regarding how to groom and take care of your dog. Not all dog training books will be full of training advice for dogs, some may have chapters regarding choosing what kind of dog is suitable for you and your family or how to take care of a puppy and train it.

You must also be careful to choose dog training books that do not advocate harmful or inhumane dog training equipment. Some of the dog training equipment does not offer “happy” rewards for dogs instead the dogs are either spanked in the rump or electronically shocked by collars if they do not do well. The dog training books that offer these alternatives to treats and rewards may have citations for fast learning but we do not want our pets to mistrust us to harm them if they do something wrong. Instead we want them to know that they can count on us. Basing dog training on hurting the dog in order for it to remember may be faster but it might also affect the dog psychologically.

An electronic dog training collar is a dog training equipment that is primarily used to facilitate small electric shocks on the dogs on which it is attached to. It is placed around the dog’s neck in place of the original collar and the owner or trainer of the dog has a transmitter that can remotely send signals to the electronic dog training collar. The transmitter in the hands of the owner or trainer has button which the individual can push in order to send the small electric shocks to the dog via electrodes implanted on the electronic dog training collar.

Kinds Of Electronic Dog Training Collars

There are three basic kinds of electronic dog training collars. These include the manual collar that needs a person to press a button to activate the electrodes, the collar that is activated when the dog barks and the collar that activates itself when it comes close to the perimeter where the dog is not allowed to cross.

Inhumane Treatment?

One risk of using an electronic dog training collar to regulate and monitor your dog’s behavior is that there have been times when the collar randomly discharges electronic shocks on the poor dog even without it doing anything wrong. This can undo the good that the collars have done and may confuse the dog especially if it is just resting and not doing any training. This can be solved easily by taking the electronic dog training collar off when training is not in session but for those collars that curb barking and monitor the dog’s perimeter this can be confusing.

Another risk of using an electronic dog training collar is that the owner of trainer may not be able to fully control the emission and send out a shock that is too long or too intense that it can harm the dog. Some dogs who can tolerate smaller electric shocks may need bigger and longer electric shocks which are actually very inhumane.

The dogs might also eventually figure out that the collars are the cause of its discomfort and become unruly when the collar is off or may even refuse to have the collar out on. Regression may also occur when the dog has figured out that the shocks come from the collar and behave only when the collar is on it.

Another risk of using an electronic dog training collar is lesions which stem from using the snug collars. The lesions are not from the electric shocks but from the snugness of the collar which is necessary for the electrodes to come in contact with the dog’s skin.

The risks of using an electronic dog training collar far outweighs the benefits it gives us. With proper training and patience owners can usually achieve the same results as an electronic dog training collar.