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dottiesyrky · 12-10-2017, 06:32 PM

Lovetodream. Cracked me up about your dog's detection skills.LOL!
The Yorkie is an excellent watch dog to be sure, but mine would lick any actual intruder to death! But the bark sounds scary.
I read the link re ecollars, and still feel I do not wish to try.
I did try a shock mat with my previous dog, but using the lowest voltage setting it really scared my dog. I got it to stop the dog going up stairs to prevent her going up and hurting her legs when the gate was not a convenient option, but definitely stopped using the mat and returned it. So electric shock of any kind sounds bad for a dog. But who knows it may be the only way to curb some dogs especially larger and more sturdy dogs.
I find it hard to even think of punishing a dog for doing its job as a watchdog, even though the barking can be very annoying sometimes. I just wish he did not get so stressed and that I could thank him for the warning and tell him, all is ok now.

12-10-2017, 06:32 PM	#27
dottiesyrky Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA Posts: 2,505	Barking Lovetodream. Cracked me up about your dog's detection skills.LOL! The Yorkie is an excellent watch dog to be sure, but mine would lick any actual intruder to death! But the bark sounds scary. I read the link re ecollars, and still feel I do not wish to try. I did try a shock mat with my previous dog, but using the lowest voltage setting it really scared my dog. I got it to stop the dog going up stairs to prevent her going up and hurting her legs when the gate was not a convenient option, but definitely stopped using the mat and returned it. So electric shock of any kind sounds bad for a dog. But who knows it may be the only way to curb some dogs especially larger and more sturdy dogs. I find it hard to even think of punishing a dog for doing its job as a watchdog, even though the barking can be very annoying sometimes. I just wish he did not get so stressed and that I could thank him for the warning and tell him, all is ok now.