I don't agree with shock collars either. I'm sorry, I just think that there are other things that you can do and with the right training and guidance, there is not need to hurt your dog this way. Would you shock a baby for crying when they have a wet diaper. I just think it's mean. One of the biggest mistakes we make is to say "no barking" every time our dog barks and then they think no barking means bark. You need to teach him bark and quiet and be consistent with your training. It just seems like so many dog owners and parents for that matter want to be lazy with things. Yes it takes work, maybe lots of work but I think your relationship with your pup could be so much better if you worked on that communication with him instead of making him fearful about his world by getting a shock everytime he barks. Come on... think about it. In my office we have a lot of metal file cabinets so I frequently get a shock when I go to open one. I hate that, I even touch other things now to avoid that tiny bit of shock from static electricity, I can't imagine doing it to any of my dogs on purpose. |