I’ve looked at the link and it looks and sounds like a shock collar. More than likely the current on it is less than a normal shock collar but never the less I believe it is a shock collar.
As for using a shock collar, I have used one. NEVER, on my yorkies but I have used it on my border collie. The result is really good and I’m glad I did. But that decision did not come lightly. Only after months of working on the issue with no success and with the suggestion of 2 other trainers and a dog behaviorist did I even think about using one. IT WAS A LAST RESORT NOT A QUICK FIX. I’m lucky that I have very experience trainers that guide me on how to use one.
The shock collar is a very powerful tool. It’s very effective when used correctly. If you are going use one, learn to use it correctly. In an inexperience hands, it may take repetition of shocks before the dog finally associated it with the unwanted behavior. It also can teach the dog fear due to the lack of association of the unwanted behavior or even cause a dog to mentally shut down. It also may cause potentially fear aggression towards things around the areas where it was shocked.
Honestly, I think positive re-enforcement is a lot better and more desirable. It makes the dog really want to please you and do what you ask. I got great results with all my dogs using positive re-enforcement. This type of negative re-enforcements has its place but please use caution.
BTW, how are you going to use the collar to teach your yorkie boundries? If you shock her when she is already out or pass her boundry, she will not understand it. May work if you catch her right then and there but doesn't guarantee she will not cross it when you are not there. |