eCollar Dog Training

One of the first things I started working on with my dogs is to train them on a lead. Most dogs will pull on a lead when you first start using the lead. Why do they pull on the lead, because they are not used to it. This is a new experience for them, and they do not understand why you have them tied to you. Most places require that the owner keep a dog on a lead, mostly for the dogs safety and for the safety of others that are around the dog. The quickest way to get a dog to stop pulling is to pace with the dog tied to the lead. If you pace back a forth with the dog tied to the lead about 10 to 20 feet back and forth, you force your dog to pay attention to what you are doing. You do not need to use the exact distance each time, and you can even mix it up by changing direction each time the dog pulls on the lead. Here I am with my male GSD using a lead: https://youtu.be/ruHKIM7sl38 In about 3 weeks going through this routine for about 10 to 15 minutes a day, you dog will start w...

These are some Observations for eCollar Training which I thought I would share. When training with an eCollar, it is important to make the training fun. If you think you must shock the dog into submission, then you will ruin the relationship between you and your dog. You end goal is to have a dog that is focused on pleasing you and willing to please. Your dog is a companion and it is your job to guide or teach it to be a good citizen. So how do you motivate your dog to be willing to learn new behaviors? Well one of the best tools and a favorite among most dog trainers is food. Start by building the dogs food drive and give it the ideal when it performs well then treats are available. Food is one of the best tools to motivate a dog. When training with an eCollar I always try to keep a treat pouch with me while I work my dogs. The eCollar is a communication tool used to get the dogs attention and to keep its attention. Most of my training only involves the pager mode of the collar, t...