You want the dog at your side, not getting into potentially dangerous situations. Woodyard was so impressed with the results she achieved using electronic collars that she ended up becoming a consultant for Tri-Tronics, a company that manufacturers all types of electronic training devices. Repetition is the first tool. Using the leash, choke collar and your voice, you must teach the dog the meaning of your commands, remembering that dogs learn in small increments. Once the dog fully understands but still refuses your command, that's when it's time to think about using an electronic collar.
Some folks think so.
But most professionals agree that using electronic stimulus is better than having a dog hit by a car or bitten by a snake. Kris' Kitchen . Outdoor Secrets . Good Fishing . Babe's Store .