Why Use a Dog Training Collar and How it Works

Article by Michael Kilby

Dog training collars are designed to be used as training tools only. These are not meant to be used as long term discipline. As with training any animal, some respond to different techniques, and may require alternate methods of training.

This being said, dog training collars can be a great way to work with your pet or hunting dog. The purpose of a dog training collar is to initiate a reaction that your dog will not want repeated. A dog will quickly learn to obey your commands in order to stop any unwanted electronic charge. People use dog training collars to reinforce commands and correct their dog's undesirable behaviors.

The basic parts of a dog training collar system include: A handheld transmitter, a collar receiver and collar probes. A signal is sent from the transmitter to the receiver on the collar. Once received, the collar then sends an electrical charge through the probes, which are embedded in the collar itself. The probes must have direct contact with your dog's body in order to operate effectively.

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