Archive for December, 2009
History of the Dog Training Collar
Excerpt from article by Geoffrey English
In an era of high speed Internet access, cell phones, and palm pilot organizers, it was only a matter of time before dog trainer would adopt the electronic training collar as an acceptable and humane way of training dogs. Notice I did not use the term “shock collar”. The reason will become clear after a brief look into the evolution of “The Dog Training Collar”.More than 30 years ago, electronic collars made their way into the dog-training scene. However, because the first generation of dog training collars were only capable of delivering one level of stimulation to the dog, they where appropriately nicknamed shock collars. These collars required the trainer to select the level of correction by inserting an “intensity plug” into the collar (before putting the collar on the dog for training, once the collar was on the dog they could not change the intensity level). This plug would then cause the collar to emit the same level of stimulation for all corrections issued during the session, regardless of how small or large the infraction – hence the nickname – shock collars.
The term shock collar had a very negative connotation that dramatically decreased their widespread acceptance in the dog-training arena. It was commonly stated that, “Only hard headed dogs that could not be trained by traditional means where run with shock collars”. Recognizing the limitations of the first generation of electronic dog training collars, manufacturers worked to refine their design. It was only until the release of the second generation of electronic collars that allowed the trainer to vary the level of intensity from the hand-held transmitter. The trainer could now select from one of three levels of intensity for a particular “intensity plug”: high, medium and low. This design still had its shortcomings. The trainer still only had 3 levels of stimulation to choose from and the lowest level of stimulation was typically inappropriate for simple corrections.
While the second generation of electronic collars was a great advancement in dog training collars, this technology was replaced in the last decade by collars that gave the trainer the ability to select multiple levels of intensity from the transmitter. This single advancement combined with customer education has done more for the widespread acceptance of the electronic collar than any other advancement in the collar’s history.
Manufacturers quickly recognized that a great design alone was not going to give their product the acceptance needed to support their newfound industry; it was only through education that new customers would understand how to use these training devices to advance their dog in a proper manner.As a result of the technological advancements and the educational support provided by manufacturers, the days of the “shock collar” are gone, giving way to the remote training collars. Today, like cell phones, its becoming more difficult to find someone who trains without an electronic collar.
No Bark Collars
Today, training your pet dog with the aid of electronics ( i.e. Bark Collars) is normal. People are electronic savvy and utilize this to curb dog barking problems. There are a lot of things that trigger and affect your pet’s well being.
Since the Bark Collar is an electronic contraption, all types of collars are subject to an international standard. All Bark Collars are equipped with a built-in automatic shut-off chip. The proper use of the Bark Collar guarantees a consistent time-table in training your pet proper behavior. The Shock Collar is not as harsh as its name appears to be. This Bark Collar emits a small jolt of electricity to at the throat of your pet as its bark get to an unbearable pitch. The Bark Collar is preset to be activated at a certain decibel.
Innotek Rechargeable Bark Collar
The UltraSonic Bark Collar works by emitting a high-pitch that is not discernible by humans but causes irritation to dogs. The sonic sensitive device has a built-in sensor. As soon as the dog stops it’s barking, the annoying sound from the collar ceases.
PetSafe Ultralight Sonic Bark Collar
The Citronella Bark Collar works by squirting a citrus scent at the dog’s muzzle when the dog starts barking excessively. The base of the scent is from the citronella plant. Most Citronella Bark Collars include a scent refill bottle.
PetSafe Citrus Spray Bark Collar
The Bark Collar has been in the market for years. The Bark Collars today have evolved into better, more effective training. As the use of these Bark Collar becomes popular, manufacturers have made the present Bark Collars light-weight and convenient.
Many bark Collars come with a hand-held transmitter for the owner to control and switch of the device as needed. Other Bark Collar manufacturers have included a Bark Odometer that measures how many times a dog was corrected during the day. A built-in snooze button is also a feature that shuts off the Bark Collar if the dog is idle for 30 minutes. Bark Collars are lightweight and easy to maintain. There are Bark Collar manufacturers who supply colorful collars where the electronic box is attached to.
The Essential Canine Accessory
Most of us think of dog collars as something that is tied around our pooch’s neck, where a leash could be attached or even a tag to identify your dog and the owner. Sometimes accessories are placed on the collar just to make our puppies look cute. For added security and your peace of mind, blinkers can be attached so you can see where your dogs are at night.
For dogs that need training on just about anything, like not rummaging the garbage, on obedience, garden digging, jumping on people and the like, the Innotech Company is here to help. The Innotech dog training collar can truly help you get your dog inline. Dog collars aren’t just for show anymore.