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03-20-2006, 10:29 PM | #1 |
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| Remote Trainers? aka static collars Has anyone used a remote trainer on their yorkie before? I know a lot of you are going to say "that's mean, theres other ways of correcting bad behavior." but I know that these collars are perfectly fine and they are humane. I was just wondering if anyone used them on their yorkies before. |
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03-21-2006, 05:24 AM | #2 |
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| Just curious - why do you know they are humane and fine?
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03-21-2006, 05:59 AM | #3 |
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| I would never use that on a yorkshire terrier. Our neighbors have one of those anti-barking collars for their dog. When he barks, it gives him a shock and he yelps. Oh yeah it makes him think about not barking but I cannot imagine how that shock feels. That dog is about 40lbs and he yelps loud. I think there are better ways of training a 6lb yorkie. But then that's just my opinion. My Max is only 16 weeks but he learns pretty quickly as long as I stay on top of things. |
03-21-2006, 07:57 AM | #4 |
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| I have looked at those collars and you can only use them on dogs that are 8lbs or more. Same thing with the citronella collar.
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03-21-2006, 07:58 AM | #5 | |
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I've used one while hunting with my parent's beagle. She was well trained enough she could come with us, but couldn't be fully trusted to not run off after a deer or something (which is NOT what Beagles are used to hunt!!) The remote collar was the only thing that she would ALWAYS respond to. In the case of field dogs like this, I'd say they're okay to use, but for general training usage around the house, I'd skip it. I wouldn't put the thing on any dog less than 25 lbs and you have to be sure the power is set correctly. Our beagle never yelped, never shook, never had any reaction at all (other than stopping dead in her tracks and coming back us like we'd told her to!)... but then we knew how to use it properly. What kind of training would you plan on doing with the shock collar?? They can't be left on the dog 24/7 and really shouldn't be used just for around the house.... I left Pixie's leash on in the house for the first few weeks we had her. That way if she got into something and tried to run off, I could quick step on the leash so I could get ahold of her. Once she learned "drop it" "leave it" and the all important "NO", I took the leash off. There's easier, better (and cheaper - those collars are expensive!) ways to train a Yorkie to do or not do something around the house. Please explore all the options before you get a shock collar right away! | |
03-21-2006, 04:23 PM | #6 |
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| i also would like to know why you say they are humane? My husband belongs to hunting clubs and etc. Shock collars are used on some of the dogs ( by other guys, not my husband) to break them from running deer. I cannot imagine anyone even thinking abiut using it on any dog much less a poor little yorkie. There are better ways. |
03-21-2006, 04:29 PM | #7 |
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| Just to clarify shamrockx72's post.......she was asking if anyone has used this device on a yorkie before. I don't think she needs to justify her reasoning why or why not she beliefs this is humane and safe nor did she ask for any of your opinions on safety. JMHO. This world would be one boring place if we all had the exact same believes and opinions.
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03-21-2006, 04:37 PM | #8 |
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| What about the gadgets (not attached to the pups) that emit a high, piercing whistle every time the dog barks. Has anyone tried that one??? |
03-21-2006, 04:55 PM | #9 | |
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03-21-2006, 05:00 PM | #10 |
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| I dont think they are safe for smaller dogs because in the Foster and Smith catalog it says for dogs 8 lbs and over. I have a ten lb dog and still wouldnt want to chance it with a dog thats on the smaller scale of acceptable use.
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03-21-2006, 06:09 PM | #11 | |
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03-21-2006, 09:53 PM | #13 |
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| Well, I expected an uproar on this question...and boy was I right. I guess a lot of ya'll haven't seen the new collar by Innotek which is specially made for toy/lap dogs 4-10lbs. I know a lot of people who have used them on their dogs...big and small, and have had AMAZING results. I don't know about ya'll but my little girl is as stubborn as it gets. She doesn't listen, isn't afraid of a rolled up newspaper, and could care less. I'm giving this collar a try..and I'll let ya know if it works. I've only found it online at target and basspro...haven't seen it in petsmart or petco. But I can't wait for it to come! I want my yorkie acting like a nice girl! |
03-21-2006, 10:11 PM | #14 |
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| I have had them around my arm and ankle on the highest setting. I wouldn't put anything harmful on my baby. |
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