Difficult, Aggressive Dogs Need “Strong” Training. Really?
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| I dont agree with shock / choke collars to train dogs. I just feel they should be trained the same way. Forget they are aggressive put all the focus on the dog, work with it, be patient etc... I dont think there is a need for all this harsh training just becasue a dog is `aggressive` as they say  Thats just my opinion though  |
| I am going to add my experience helping rescued dogs:) not an expert but believe in positive training. A choker chain will damage a dogs larnyx easily, a prong works as an aid to control a dog pulling much like a mother dog grabs her pup (not to be used to yank and swing dog) a e collar is not to shock the daylights out of a dog to train but to set at an annoying level to get the dogs attention so when you stop the level the dog knows he has done something right Much like me poking someone in the arm ever y second and when they do what I say it stops...like hey if I sit that annoying lady has stopped poking me. Now after that bit of info I usually train in a martin gail collar. I have used prongs on large uncontrolled dogs that hace tried to pull me to alaska (I am in maryland) Many times dogs that are fearful are aggressive react even more so when harsh methods are used I had a working line shelter GSD that was very high drive He then got attached to me He felt his job was to protect me He bit at everyone that came near me I used a martin gale and corrected him with a very loud ah ah as we walked with strangers Then closly walking I let them walk with me and they walked him He is now training for a detection do with the police and lives with a chi another sheo the officer and his kids and wife. Harsh training is not the answer. ta da my soap box for the day But to work with dogs like this you must be familar with the breed I have had more issues with rescued OES than the many GSD's I have worked with. |
| My thoughts always have been that harsh training with an already agressive dog makes the dog more agressive and fearful of you. Training is all about building a positive bond with your dog - not forcing the dog to do things with harsh treatment that only makes the dog not trust you... I do however use a prong collar when walking my 110 pound sheepie, but he rarely pulls me with it and I was trained how to use it. I don't recommend them for all dogs and expect if going to use it, have it fitted properly and learn how to use it... As far as the electronic collars, well, I have concerns with people willy-nilly using them. They are not all alike. I have one and used it on my own neck to see what it feels like. I never use anything on my dog that I didn't use on myself first to see what it really feels like. However, again, electronic collars are not a toy and are not the lazy man's way of training. Both the prong collar and an electric collar can do serious injury to your dog and to your relationship with your dog. Motivational positive training is always the best route to go - especially if you have the help of a certified trainer you trust. And practice, practice, practice...repetition, repetition, repetition....Training is a life long on -going process... |
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