Remote dog collar training is as much of an art as it is a science. And art is usually about quality not quantity. I know for a fact there aren’t enough quality dog trainers around. That statement is easily represented by the amount of dog problems that are present world-wide. If more people really “got it” in regards to dogs, we just wouldn’t...

A couple months back I shared some of my sentiments on training with a remote collar and speculated what my dog’s might say if given a choice in the matter of training tools. Then I posed a question that caused a bit of a stir.  That April blog post received over 100 comments and a lot of emotional feedback. It gave birth to the idea that I wanted more input...

In a previous post titled Never Shock a Puppy, I discussed my thoughts on how a remote collar can be used as a feedback system similar to the way a GPS unit provides feedback to a driver trying to stay on course. You can read more here if you missed the original post. I also said I would try to do a follow up on the little guy in the first video, so here it is. This...

Never shock a puppy are strong words, title to some anti e-collar campaigns and recently the main topic of some articles…and I agree. I would never shock a puppy. I would NEVER advise someone to run out, purchase an electronic collar (e-collar) put it on their 6 month old pup, wait for them to be “bad” and then push the button. That, in all...

One of our conversations on this Facebook page about the Banning of Training Tools touched on the topic of stress and it’s place in the training of dogs. One of the participants there, Mike, had a few words to say so I invited him to share them here on The Truth About Shock Collars. My personal thought is there is a significant difference between stress and...

It is time, my pretties, for the truth. The TRUTH. That some have been dying to hear! My confession. The “Shock Jock” does exist!!!…the transformation occurs with each full moon….but the fullest revelation comes each Hallow’s Eve when the witch electrifies her beasties with the  mighty wand. Beware, to go further reveals the terrifying...