i bought the sonic pet trainer for princess about a month or so ago. i'm sure i've used it less than 10 times. i mainly wanted it to control her relentless barking at my neighbors in our complex, also air disturbances sometimes rattle our door. i also wanted it to use when she has something she's not supposed to. she is soooo fast i just can't catch her!
so when i have used it, i do so very briefly. i also use it with a command such as "drop it" or "no barking". she has had an amazing turn-around. she still notices the neighbors and their pug she despises but does not go on a lunatic rampage. i can now tell her "no barking" in any setting and she actually responds. when she has something in her mouth she will drop it, at worse i have to extend my arm but i don't even have the remote in my hand. i think it should be used to compliment training in addition to positive reinforcement and simple commands....and yorkies are sooo smart as you all know, so i'm sure it wont be needed for an extended period of time. |