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Shock training can be a very hot topic within the dog community. They are used to train dogs to stay in or out of a certain area and to stop them from certain unwanted behaviors.
When it comes to your dog, the way you train them is your choice to make the shock collars: the good, the bad, and the ugly. The jolt the dog receives from a collar is not painful at all. It merely grabs their attention so that a behavioral correction can be made.
To balance the training, a shock collar is a must-have training tool that will achieve results quickly.
But still, there are some people who take a strong stand against the use of shock collars on dogs.
In their opinion, this method makes them more aggressive. But the cold fact is that some methods are effective while others are ineffective and every method comes with its pros and cons.
Lastly, It all depends on how you use the shock collar male home good, bad, and ugly.
Key Takeaways
- There are some positive and negative things associated with the shocking collars merely depends on how you use them.
- The Good: A shock collar is one of the precise training tools that 1⁄3 of dog owners use to make their dog behave well, helping in learn new commands, and making him more disciplined.
- The Bad: Because there are risk of misuse, shock collars becomes a tool of punishment rather than positive reinforcement resulting increase in aggressive behavior in dogs.
- The Ugle: Shock collar when used incorrectly, can cause dogs physical pain, injury, and psychological stress, including severe anxiety and displaced aggression.
- Bottom: Just like everything, shock collars also come with pros & cons. So, if you’re using a shock collar on your dog then notice how they react, if the dog feels comfortable you can continue to use it for positive training, and if not then stop using it.
