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Dog training collars for fearful dogs can be helpful tools for pet parents. However, it’s important to remember that training collars should only be seen as one component of an overall behavior modification plan. Positive reinforcement training – rewarding your dog with praise and treats when they act correctly – is considered the preferred method for behavioral modification by most professional trainers.

Conversely, aversive techniques such as physical punishment often send the wrong message to our canine friends and can increase anxiety and fearfulness. Furthermore, this “dominance” training often leads to resentment among dogs – possibly leading to potential health hazards as well.

If you decide to utilize a training collar, always ensure it fits perfectly. A collar that is too tight can lead to over-stimulation of your pet; one effective rule of thumb for measuring fit would be holding up the box (or bottom part) and rotating it around their head; if this can be done easily then your collar may be too loose for your needs.

Make sure to begin by using sounds or tones and vibrations before progressing to static shocks, since most dogs typically don’t require these levels of aversive stimulation. Most trainers and animal behaviorists recommend trying various training methods before resorting to collar training.

Just as parents teach their children the value of wearing seat belts, dog owners should ensure that their dogs wear collars and ID tags each and every time they go outside. Just one time could lead a dog into the woods where it could get lost or into an auto accident where a collar would have helped reduce injuries. Recall commands may keep dogs safe at dog parks if scuffles break out between fellow canines; and help keep sight during off-leash hikes.

Start training your dog for off-leash recall by first teaching him or her to heel. Hold a treat in your hand while giving the Heel command, and reward when your pup heels correctly. As your pup walks with you, start applying small pressure on the leash; gradually increase that amount as well as apply training collars as your training progresses.

Next, teach the dog to come when called by getting down on its level and saying, “Come,” while gently pulling on the leash. Use an e-collar with a continuous button so it activates at the same time when you say the command; practice this on vibration and low stimulation levels until your pup associates stimulation with COME commands. Eventually you can gradually reduce stimulation levels until he or she knows their commands; once your pup understands these cues you can gradually decrease long line usage in favor of off leash training within safe, enclosed spaces.