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There are several types of dog training devices you can use to help you obedience train your pet, ranging from the familiar leash and collar to much more sophisticated electronic dog training devices, such as electric  training collars and hidden electric fences. The correct use of these devices can stop your dog from barking too much, from running away and facilitate quicker and better results during obedience training.

• Collars: Besides the usual flat leather or nylon dog collar for everyday use, there are two other non-electric training collars-the choke collar and the pinch collar. These two types of collars are  by giving a tug on the leash-which puts pressure (or a pinching feeling) on the dog’s neck-and thus gets your dog’s attention. Don’t leave these on your dog if you are not training him.

• Harnesses: Dog harnesses are the training devices that are placed around the dog’s torso- the leash is then attached to a ring near the shoulders, instead of using a collar. These harnesses are better than leashes when handling a tracking dog.

• Leashes: Most of the time you will be using your standard length leash-four foot or so- for walking your dog. There are also very short leashes for working the dog, and very long leashes for other types of training purposes.

Here is a list of some of the useful electronic dog training devices you might find useful when dealing you with your pet’s most stubborn problems. If regular dog training methods just aren’t working, using one of these dog training devices may just do the trick.

• Electric training collars: These collars work by sending a very small shock to the dog via a remote control device. The shock is supposed to be no more shocking than the shock you would get  from rubbing your feet on the carpet and touching the TV. Your dog will definitely pay attention after that, but it is not at all harmful. Because of the remote control, your dog doesn’t associate you with the shock.  Quick results have been had, even with dogs that resisted regular training methods. Before using one of these, be sure you understand the proper way to use it to make sure you are not abusing your dog by a misapplication of the shocking. These collars should only be used during the training sessions or until the problem behavior is corrected.

• Electric Bark Correcting Collars: There are electric dog collars designed specifically to help stop your dog’s excessive barking problems. There is a shock variety, which has the ability to signal your dog with a warning tone to let him know that a shock will be coming soon if he doesn’t stop barking. The delay allows your dog to still be able to bark out brief warnings without getting shocked-but if he goes on and on he will then get shocked.

• In addition to the shock type of collar, there are 2 other types of collars for stopping barking problems. One of these collars will emit a spray of Citronella oil into your dog’s face-they hate the smell. Therefore, the collar work to stop barking because your dog will soon associate the repellent smell with his barking. Another style of collar works by emitting a very irritating noise that will get your dog’s attention and stop the barking. There is also a collar that is a combination of both of these deterrents.

• Underground  electric fences: You make the electric fence by burying a wire underground to mark the perimeter of the area you want to keep your dog in. This wire is then hooked up to a monitor that sends signals to your dog’s special collar-which is part of the fence kit. When your dog approaches the boundary, the collar makes a warning sound. The shock won’t be applied unless the dog crosses over the buried wire. He should soon associate the warning sound with an impending shock. You should first train your dog where the boundaries are by walking him on his leash. As soon as your dog gets the idea, the hidden fences are very effective tools for keeping your dog from running off.

• Pet Training Mats: These work to keep your dog off specific places-such as counter tops or furniture, or from passing through a doorway. They do the job by applying a small shock to your dog’s paws when he touches the mat.

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