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September 26th, 2009 by KittyKitty

The invention and proliferation of electronic dog training collars resulted in a much easier, less time consuming dog training. These collars allow dog owners to train their dogs at home, and often save them money and time by not requiring them to take their dogs to training classes anymore.

Kinds

Depending on how they correct dogs, electronic dog training collars are classified in three different types. The three types are electronic, sonic, and spray.

Electric Dog Training Collars

These collars work by delivering a mild static charge to the dog whenever it barks, confusing it momentarily and training it not to bark. There are a few methods to this as some products require the owner to make the correction with the push of a button.

The advantage of this type of training collar is the effectiveness in making the pet understand his unacceptable behavior. It is also a very easy to use tool. The disadvantage that is attributed by some to this collar is the effects of static used on the dog.

Sonic Collars

Other type of electronic collars use sound instead. These sonic collars emit a high pitched sound that only dogs can detect and that makes them stop barking. Irrespective of whether it is to tranquilize him from barking or to contain him within preset boundaries, these sonic collars prove innovative possibilities in ways of imparting behavioral training to pets.

Spray Collars

This third type of collars offer a different approach. You’ll find that these collars contain a canister which spouts out the citronella spray upon sensing the unwanted behavior of the dog. This collar is by far the most accepted one by people who think the other two are somewhat cruel, yet it requires some extra work, such as constantly refilling the canisters and taking them off at night and at times when the dog is playing and should be allowed to bark at ease.