Shock Collars For Dogs

What Is An E-Collar?

An e-collar (also referred to as a shock collar, an electric collar, or a training collar for dogs) is a battery-operated training collar and handheld remote used for a variety of training applications for many different dogs. The dog owner uses the remote to activate the stimulation function on the collar. The stimulation may be a sound, vibration, electric pulse, or a combination of two or all three.

A remote training (or  e-collar) system is two fold; there is a receiver collar and a remote transmitter. The handheld remote transmits a signal to the receiver collar worn by your dog. Depending on the e-collar system you use, the remote and collar may be capable of emitting a noise, vibration, and/or electric pulse to get the attention of your dog. The buttons on the remote or receiver collar will allow you to set the intensity level of the stimulation.

Is An E-Collar Safe & Humane?

E-collar training is not only effective; it is also safe and humane. Many people hear the term ‘shock collar’ and immediately jump to the conclusion that the e-collar is extremely painful and therefore inhumane. This is simply not true. A low level e-collar shock is akin to dragging your feet across the carpet and then touching a doorknob, it’s startling and perhaps even unpleasant but by no means painful, harmful, or dangerous. Many dog lovers and professionals use e-collars Many working and service dogs from hunting teams to police and military dogs are trained and worked using e-collars precisely because they are an effective and fair way to train a dog without causing him any undue pain or harm.