Let’s talk about e-collars and why dog trainers are so divided. I set out to do a podcast episode explaining why I choose not to use an electric collar with my dogs and with my students' dogs, and it sent me down a spiral of research and careful consideration. So, after nearly 40 hours reviewing videos from trainers who do use e-collars, I'm sharing observations about the wide spectrum of electric collar use in the training world. From excellent conditioning protocols to concerning misuse, what I discovered may surprise both those who use e-collars and those who don't.
📝 Read the transcript: https://dogsthat.com/transcript/episode-304/
🐾Key Episode Moments:
00:00 Researching dog training with electric collars.
01:00 The two main groups of dog trainers.
05:01 Types of electric devices for dog training.
06:43 The growing e-collar market in North America.
09:21 Bans on dog training tools.
11:12 The possibilities in learning from each other.
11:42 My observations on the use of shock collars.
15:54 Dopaimine and questioning what’s really being reinforced for the trainer?
16:55 Dog training foundations and layered learning.
17:49 Reducing the divide in dog training helps us all.
Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 202: Getting A Happy Well Behaved Dog With The ABCs Of Dog Training - https://youtu.be/UD6TJidqVTM
2. Podcast Episode 214: England Banned Shock Collars, Here’s Why That Could Be Sad News - https://youtu.be/GXh4K-EWnMA
3. Podcast Episode 234: How To Stop Puppy Biting: Avoid Mistakes With Susan Garrett’s Backup Plan - https://youtu.be/3UJhi16mmSA
4. Podcast Episode 232: Canine Predatory Motor Sequence: Understand Your Dog’s Prey Drive To Enrich Your Life Together - https://youtu.be/uHBLvBj0Jqo
5. Podcast Episode 40: Using A Head Halter On A Dog, Why My Approach Is So Different - https://youtu.be/AXqyZYxQmMQ
6. Podcast Episode 106: Consent In Dog Training: The Misuse, Misunderstanding And Misapplication - https://youtu.be/mzoUUJT5eiQ
7. Podcast Episode 145: 10 Ways To Teach A Dog To Lay Down And How To Shape It Without Luring - https://youtu.be/E9IXKuewJDE
8. Podcast Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything - https://youtu.be/iYgTuOw5Cag
9. DogsThat YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCC17PDLl8y1dP2BRV5vuseg
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Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.
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