April 28, 2011
Will the electric collar work on a 2 year old GSD that goes ballistic at the front door whenever anyone knocks?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy,I got your catalog which shows your DVD about training with the e collar. My question is do you think this training would work for a 2 year old GSD who goes ballistic whenever anyone comes to the door? He is pretty much out of control with ferocious barking, jumping on the door, ignores me. He is not vicious, though he acts like he is, as he acts like a kitten when I open the door. This is embarrassing and I know it scares anyone who doesn't know him. I have an e collar but have not had to use it as he has been very easy to train, he has his Good Citizen Certificate but this one horror is the only thing I cannot train him out of.
Thanks for your help,
Nancy
Cindy's Answer:
The ecollar is a great tool but it’s not a magic wand. J The behaviors your dog is showing need to be addressed as a lack of respect for your leadership, along with incorporating obedience into the scenario. The collar will certainly help you , but there is foundational work that need to be done first.
I’d recommend changing the way he is set up in your house, so that you have control of him. If he’s on a leash with you, how can he jump on the door and ignore you? You’ve given this dog freedom in your home that he doesn’t deserve as demonstrated by his behavior.
Start with our groundwork program.
Pack Structure for the Family Pet
Then, once you see changes in the problem areas you can start introducing the electric collar to allow him off leash access to the house. This is a process, that has steps to follow. You don’t just buckle and electric collar on a dog and start pushing the button to change behaviors.
Electric Collar Training for the Pet Owner is the video we produced that show the steps for using the collar.
I’ll ask our staff that handles the web board about your issue.
Cindy
I’d recommend changing the way he is set up in your house, so that you have control of him. If he’s on a leash with you, how can he jump on the door and ignore you? You’ve given this dog freedom in your home that he doesn’t deserve as demonstrated by his behavior.
Start with our groundwork program.
Pack Structure for the Family Pet
Then, once you see changes in the problem areas you can start introducing the electric collar to allow him off leash access to the house. This is a process, that has steps to follow. You don’t just buckle and electric collar on a dog and start pushing the button to change behaviors.
Electric Collar Training for the Pet Owner is the video we produced that show the steps for using the collar.
I’ll ask our staff that handles the web board about your issue.
Cindy
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