Trish Perez wrote 12/13/2004 07:37 PM E Collar Questions #31605 - 12/13/2004 07:37 PM
Trish Perez Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2004 Posts: 4 Loc: Offline	Hi Everyone! I'm the new kid on the block, and have a Rott/Lab mix that we've trained at home (with help of Leerburg videos of course). Long story short, I'm planning to buy an e-collar 1200NC for my dog to help leash (and heel) train her. I have some physical limitations and am not able to use a choke collar. My questions is this, should she wear the collar all the time? Are there varied levels of correction (1,2, 3, etc)? Any and all advice is welcome. I've already learned alot on this board!! Thanks. Trish
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Brigita Brinac wrote 12/14/2004 03:44 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31606 - 12/14/2004 03:44 AM
Brigita Brinac Webboard User Reg: 12-28-2001 Posts: 183 Loc: Offline	Trish. I have a Dogtra 1200 NC and it's excellent. I love it. 'Get a lot for your buck'. Anyways, Lou Castle is on this board and if you have the time I would wait until he or someone else gives you a link to his very informative articles. (Sorry, I can't find the URL and won't be available for the next few days). How you introduce it and how you establish the stimulation level for your particular dog WILL (not could) make all the difference in the world. It's worth the wait. http://www.fd-malinois.com
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Kristen Cabe wrote 12/14/2004 08:24 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31607 - 12/14/2004 08:24 AM
Kristen Cabe Webboard User Reg: 06-09-2004 Posts: 738 Loc: Asheville, North Carolina Offline	Yes, definately get with Lou on this one. PetIDtag.com Keep ID on your pet! Profits go to rescues in NC
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Tim Leigh wrote 12/14/2004 09:09 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31608 - 12/14/2004 09:09 AM
Tim Leigh Webboard User Reg: 07-07-2004 Posts: 161 Loc: Offline	Have you considered a pinch collar? these take minimal effort for corrections and handling - and a hell of alot cheaper than an e collar.
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Trish Perez wrote 12/14/2004 11:17 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31609 - 12/14/2004 11:17 AM
Trish Perez Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2004 Posts: 4 Loc: Offline	Hi Tim, Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think it'll work for me. I've tried a choke (not pinch) collar, but am unable to correct strongly enough due to a physical disability (muscular dystrophy). My very strongest correction would be "maybe" a point five or less. Haven't tried a pinch collar as they weigh more (to most the weight is nothing - to me, it feels like ten pounds!!) My dog is sometimes aggressive to other (female only) dogs. She used to be afraid of them, now sometimes snaps at them. 95% of the time responds when I tell her to "be nice". She's normally very gentle and submissive - not needing much correction at all, but with distractions and other dogs, don't want to risk that 5% Thanks for all the replies and info. I'll look forward to hearing Lou's feedback - I hadn't realized how important introduction of it is going to be. Thanks guys!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Lou Castle wrote 12/18/2004 10:06 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31610 - 12/18/2004 10:06 AM
Lou Castle Webboard User Reg: 07-15-2001 Posts: 563 Loc: Offline	Trish, I've written a series of "how-to" articles that are on my website. They should give you a good place to get started with the Ecollar. My website is giving some problems so if you can't get to it (it's in my signature line) you can see the articles at Linda Guidry's website at http://www.finographics.com/schutzhund/obedience/ecollarwork.html Lou Castle has been kicked off this board. He is an OLD SCHOOL DOG TRAINER with little to offer.
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Trish Perez wrote 12/20/2004 10:19 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31611 - 12/20/2004 10:19 AM
Trish Perez Webboard User Reg: 12-11-2004 Posts: 4 Loc: Offline	Hi Lou, I was able to get to your web site - thank you. The articles were very helpful. If I understand correctly, you use continous during training - with the exception of prey (or dog/dog) aggression, correct? She already knows sit, lay down, etc - but I see your point about the introduction of collar, and her inclination to freak and/or bolt. I guess I should still stim her while commanding sit so that she'll learn how the collar works? 5% of the time she declines to sit on command (and I can't physically correct). Thanks for the info. I'll re-read the board, and visit your web site again. Trish
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Lou Castle wrote 12/21/2004 10:01 AM Re: E Collar Questions [Re: Trish Perez ] #31612 - 12/21/2004 10:01 AM
Lou Castle Webboard User Reg: 07-15-2001 Posts: 563 Loc: Offline	Trish I use continuous for everything, including the crittering protocol. I only use the nick mode after a dog is very proficient at the behaviors. I will use it for a highly sensitive dog who can't take the lowest setting on continuous, but that's VERY rare. Lou Castle has been kicked off this board. He is an OLD SCHOOL DOG TRAINER with little to offer.
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