Getting the right e-collar

From the beginning, let’s dispel a myth. When electronic collars were first implemented in the last century, they were cruel, medieval devices that could have come from the Spanish Inquisition. It’s a wonder more dogs didn’t yell – in dog language – “Don’t touch me, man!” Those days are gone.

In today’s world, they are very humane, have all sorts of security features and, when used correctly, make excellent trainers for domestic and hunting dogs.

shock the monkey

In some cases, a good electronic collar can save your dog’s life. Imagine a situation where your best friend is getting ready to chase a car that is racing by your house. A simple correction can prevent the animal from becoming a tasty meal for roadkill eaters. On top of that, those who play the cruelty card when trying to talk you out of buying an electronic collar are roughly equivalent to those who argue that driving a Volkswagen supports Hitler because he had something to do with the German vehicle.

Size Matters

For those who have a small pup, under 20 pounds, the Tri-Tronics Sport Junior is perfect. Starting with the fact that it’s made in the USA, it has 7 levels of stimulation. Sure, it can fit any size dog, it’s especially recommended for smaller breeds. It is waterproof and has a good distance range. And you can use it with one hand. Other greats include:

• Works up to ¼ mile.
• It comes with a light right on the collar.
• Contact points are made of stainless steel.
• There is an indicator that tells you how much power is left in the battery.
• It has a 2-year comprehensive warranty.

big dog

Then there is the Sport Combo G3. This can be used for up to 3 dogs and has 20 stimulation levels (10 momentary and 10 continuous). Another great advantage is that you can program it to transmit a tone if you don’t want to give the pooch a slight zap. Runs on a 9-volt battery for a range of up to ½ mile.

But wait, there is more:

• The ability to preprogram the chosen mode:
• Medium momentary, continuous low and continuous medium.
• Half continuous, low momentary and half momentary.
• One tone, half continuous and half momentary.
• There is a gray wheel in the upper right corner that allows you to choose between 10 levels of stimulation or non-stimulation tone.
• A small light that tells you when any button is pressed.
• Another gray 3 position wheel allows you to select which dog collar to activate and is color coded to match the corresponding collar.
• It’s made in the good old USA.

Last words

There is always a puppy that does not respond to an electronic collar. Like a child, they will ignore or disobey you. If it doesn’t work, he stops zapping your pet. If you get any growling, biting, or growling, stop and desist immediately. It’s rare, but it could happen. Take you and the pooch to a dog trainer. They will help you train your furry friend to act like the part of the class you want them to become.