Teach your dog to come to you

 Introduction

Teaching a dog to come to you is an essential command for any pet owner. It not only helps in obedience training but also ensures the dog's safety. An electronic collar is a tool that can be used to train a dog to come when called. This paper will discuss the use of electronic collars in dog training and provide an overview of the training process for teaching a dog to come to you.

Background

Electronic collars, also known as e-collars or remote training collars, are devices that emit a mild electric shock to the dog's neck when a button is pressed on the remote control. These collars are used to train dogs to obey commands, such as coming when called, and to correct unwanted behaviors, such as barking or digging.

When used properly, electronic collars can be an effective training tool. However, it is important to use them responsibly and appropriately. Misuse of electronic collars can lead to serious harm to the dog, both physically and emotionally.

Training Process

  1. Introduce the collar to the dog: Before beginning the training process, it is important to introduce the collar to the dog. Allow the dog to sniff and investigate the collar before putting it on.

  2. Begin with basic obedience training: Before teaching the dog to come when called, it is important to establish basic obedience training. This includes commands such as "sit," "stay," and "heel."

  3. Use the collar as a cue: Once the dog has a good understanding of basic obedience, use the collar as a cue for the dog to come to you. Press the button on the remote control and give the command "come."

  4. Reward the dog: When the dog comes to you, reward him with a treat and praise. This will help to reinforce the behavior.

  5. Gradually increase the distance: As the dog becomes more proficient at coming when called, gradually increase the distance between you and the dog.

  6. Use the collar as a reminder: Once the dog has mastered the command, use the collar as a reminder rather than a punishment.

Conclusion

Teaching a dog to come when called is an important command for any pet owner. Electronic collars can be an effective tool in training a dog to come when called, when used properly. This paper has provided an overview of the training process for using an electronic collar to teach a dog to come to you. It is important to remember that electronic collars should be used responsibly and appropriately, and always under the guidance of a professional dog trainer.

References:

  1. Schalke, E., Stichnoth, J., Ott, S., & Jones-Baade, R. (2007). Clinical signs caused by the use of electric training collars on dogs in everyday life situations. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 102(3-4), 369-380.
  2. Cooper, J. J., Crump, R., & Dorman, D. C. (2017). The use of electronic training collars as an aversive to reduce livestock predation by domestic dogs. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 20(4), 299-311.
  3. Schalke, E., & Stichnoth, J. (2011). Electric training collars for dogs: A review of the evidence. Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research, 6(3), 181-186.

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