RE: [PyrNet-L] Shock Collar Information

["Ferreira, Elaine" <FerreiraE@aetna.com>]

	I purchased one of the electronic collars to keep my GP from barking
up a storm every time I left the house. I had tried all kinds of methods to
keep him from barking, including a squirt gun, rattle can and a high
frequency collar (generated a high-pitched tone when he barked), but he was
very determined. The collar had 5 levels of stimulation and I tested the
highest and lowest on myself to see exactly what the sensation was. It was a
shock, but not painful, more of a surprise. 
	I used it on Garth at the lowest level and had to put it up to 3
before it broke the barking cycle. I used it whenever I left the house and
within a week he was not even testing it. For the last couple years I had
him, the battery was not charged, but he still knew that when I put that
collar on him, it was time to be quiet.   
	I don't think any dog owner wants to use devices of this type, but
they are very effective training aids when used properly. 
	I also think it is important to remember that this is an open forum
for discussion. We all love our fluffies. We may not agree that someone
else's methods are best, but we should not scare people away from open and
honest communication.   

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> Sent: 	Monday, November 01, 1999 10:38 PM
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> Subject: 	Re: [PyrNet-L] Shock Collar Information
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>     I don't see anything at all wrong with what your doing.  You've gotten
> 
> the results you're looking for, and it sounds like your pyr has a happier 
> life in the end.   I've often thought of trying this myself,  I've just
> been 
> hesitant to make the $100 + investment if it didn't work.   Right now I'm 
> using a sound collar ( which is far less expensive) to try to curb my
> girls 
> barking; so far two weeks into it it has some beneficial effect, although 
> it's not effective enough that I'd recommend it.  I may eventually try the
> 
> shock collar myself.  
> 
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