The invention and proliferation of electric dog training collars resulted in a much easier, less time consuming dog training. Pet owners have found out that these collars saves them both time and money and can even allow them to train their own pets at home, instead of taking them to a training class or hiring a dog trainer.

Types

Based on the type of correction stimulus, electric dog training collars can be categorized into three different types. These are electric collars, sonic collars, and citronella spray collars.

Electronic Dog Training Collars

These collars operate by offering a harmless, mild static electric shock when the collar senses the vibrations of the vocal chord of the pet. Some of these collars work with the operation of a control remote that the owner uses to activate the collar.

The main advantage of this type of training collar is that it’s very effective in training the pet and making it understand that barking is not allowed in some situations. The collar is also very easy to use. The disadvantage that is attributed by some to this collar is the effects of static used on the dog.

Sound Collars

Other type of electronic collars use sound instead. These sonic collars emit a high pitched sound that only dogs can detect and that makes them stop barking. Irrespective of whether it is to tranquilize him from barking or to contain him within preset boundaries, these sonic collars prove innovative possibilities in ways of imparting behavioral training to pets.

Citronella Spray Collars

The third type of electronic dog training collar is the spray collar. You’ll find that these collars contain a canister which spouts out the citronella spray upon sensing the unwanted behavior of the dog. This is considered by some the best type of electronic collar available, although it requires some extra work, such as constantly refilling the spray canisters to keep the collar working, and taking the canister off at night so the dog can rest.

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