Best dog training collars according to redditors
We found 165 Reddit comments discussing the best dog training collars. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 165 Reddit comments discussing the best dog training collars. We ranked the 66 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Wait, this isn't you?
One designed for pets is preferable.
USB Pet Rock is always a winner.
You could have at least gone with the USB pet rock model.
Just a note on shock collars... if the issue is just barking, try the citronella spray ones first. This is the one my barky asshole poodle has: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Gentle-Spray-Anti-Bark-Collar/dp/B0002D31QU
It really works great. I actually bought a shock collar before I found the spray ones and I tried it out on myself and was like.. nope, I can't use this on a dog. Plus the citronella has the added bonus of deterring bugs! :)
We did so much polite behavior training yesterday. Kirin did downs and sits while waiting for dogs, scooters, etc to pass! We had a funny moment with this guy watching us train and then he joined us for like 5 mins of our walk asking about him and the breed 😂. That was new for me ..
PS my American peeps the treat and train is on SUPER SALE on Amazon. $63+ tax! Ours gets here today which we bought off a friend and I'm so exited to use it for mat work!
PetSafe Treat & Train Manners Minder Remote Reward Dog Trainer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PpDPDbPE2XATX
I've had a ton of fun with this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W6UVROK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Tværtimod. Jeg har faktisk købt sådan to her til mine børn, specifikt for at vænne dem af med at dabbe!
I am currently working with a fear-aggressive dog. The absolute best thing to do is find a positive trainer who is experienced with this. Do not punish the barking, any negative reinforcement will increase the anxiety your dog feels. You want to move her to a distance where she feels safe and have someone come in, give her treats if (and only if she stays calm.) You need to try to find a distance where she is not too aroused. Have a friend come and stand by the door if thats what you need, then once she is calm have them jiggle the door knob, etc. If that is too much you can start by rewarding her for staying calm for noises outside. You can also practice giving her a cue to lie down on her mat before ever having anyone over.
Another helpful trick is "go home" once you get cricket to the point where she is comfortable when people enter if she is far from the door you can train her to go to her mat on cue, so that you can tell her to go to her safe spot when people come over. A relaxed down (stretched or on her side) is even better than sphinx style. She will learn that when people are over and she is on her mat she gets treats, otherwise she gets nothing.
To do this teach her 'down' and then have her lie on her mat. Every time she does this say "good go home!" once she has gotten the cue that "go home" is the same as down when she is on her mat, move two feet away and try again. This will take some patience, she may not understand immediately that "go home" means she needs to go to her mat. Just wait, if you get too frustrated you can move closer. Slowly increase the distance you are from the mat when you tell her "go home." It will help to give her the "go home" cue and then feed her on her mat. My dog gets super excited about it now. It can also help to have the manners minder so you can reward from a distance.
I would also suggest Control Unleashed by Leslie McDevitt. Particularly the "look at that!" game - where you teach your pup that whenever she looks at what she is afraid of she gets a treat.
Another excellent book is On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Ragaas it's a really easy read and a really good introduction to doggy behavior. When dogs get nervous they have a whole range of signals they show to calm themselves down and to tell other dogs (or educated people) that they are nervous. You may see her flick her tongue, yawn, shake, sniff the ground, etc. You should reward these behaviors, since encouraging them will help Cricket stay calm.
Obviously I could go on and on. The main thing is try to make people coming over as good an experience as possible for her so that she becomes less and less afraid. You will also need a reward marker - for instance "Yes!" or preferably a clicker. The idea is you click exactly when she does something good. She lays down click. She yawns click. Yes! is somewhat less precise and it's undesirable to have inflections that she will try to interpret. Obviously teach her what these markers mean before using them in the stressful situation. (click then treat, click treat, Cricket! click when she looks then treat, etc.)
EDIT:
One more thing - be sure to completely ignore her barking. Do not try to comfort her, or give her treats. In fact the best thing to do is have your friend stand there and let her tire herself out. As soon as she stops and takes a breath reward her (a clicker is really useful here.) You can even have the friend move farther away when she stops. The idea is "barking gets you nothing, calm gets you everything." Obviously do your best to limit the times when she triggers, but they will inevitably happen
Good luck!
Oh, and there is a very low traffic dogtraining subreddit where dog nerds like me will be happy to go on long training rants for you any time :-)
They make these Sonic trainers that will annoy the shit out of them. Or you can spray a citronella blend under the door. Dogs hate citronella. Owner will think there is a new cleaning agent in the hall. x/wtf maybe?
Collar for citronella reference.
Well, the two obvious things:
Regarding #2, simple methods to get control back if you mouth off: Grab your balls, squeeze harder and harder until you apologize. Keep squeezing right at the limit, make you beg for forgiveness, verbally re-devote yourself to her, etc. I'm sure you can think of many other ways to create physical pain that would totally break you back down
Obviously, take care that it doesn't turn into a funishment dynamic where you purposely provoke her to do this (that's on you, just don't do it, it's important for her). But the "my slave rebelled a little and I physically forced him back into submission" can be amazingly empowering (and a huge turn-on).
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Training-Collar-Rechargeable-Waterproof/dp/B075FV9Z6B/ref=zg_bs_2975428011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XK2BQKXXM0SHFRF96B90
Another fantastic tool. One of my mistress's favorite tools is to have me wrap that around my genitals. She has the remote control, and one click, and I have a whole new attitude! She often has me wear it in public as well. Lots of intensity levels, so she can set it to anything from "mildly uncomfortable" to "yelp and shriek"
This might help her feel firmly in control, and get you re-thinking the bratty mouth 🤣
There's nothing special about that particular collar, just the first one I ran into on Amazon
Barking
The trick is not to reward silence after barking, but to shape not barking in the first place. Is your dog reacting to a stimuli? It sounds like he is barking for attention, not as a reaction to a trigger. A better approach would be to shape desired behavior and redirect to a different behavior before rewarding if the dog barks. Try doing place/mat training and focusing on shaping desired behaviors instead of reacting to bad ones. Really focus on offering lots of attention BEFORE the bad behavior starts and set them up on very short duration to practice being quiet (and doing the new desired behavior, like laying on a mat) before reinforcing. If the dog barks, it is very important to completely ignore them (no yelling, no eye contact). In the beginning, you may only offer a simple cue and reward them for doing something ELSE, and use that to build up and add duration to alternative behaviors rather than barking. Simply rewarding NOT barking doesn't teach them what to do instead (the game can easily become "bark then stop to get food"). Try having other people reward the dog randomly with praise, attention or small treats throughout the day. Try to randomize duration and frequency/type of rewards as soon as possible!
It will ALSO be very important to ensure the dog is getting plenty of exercise and stimulation. What is your exercise routine, currently? In addition to daily walks, add in conditioning work and be sure to train new behaviors regularly (tricks, sports, obedience, drill known skills, proof in different situations, etc). You should be spending at least 60-90 minutes every day working and exercising with your dog. JUST walks are usually not enough for a corgi. If you can build up a good routine between desired indoor behavior and plenty of exercise, you will likely see improvement with barking within a few weeks.
Seeing as this is a new dog to you, I'd strongly encourage enrolling in a training class with them and doing at least 2-3 levels of obedience with them, even if your dog know basic obedience already.
There are tips for doing this on the dog training wiki. See :
Waking up routine + Crate problems
This is a routine for her now, so this will likely be the hardest one to work through. You need to do counter conditioning to improve her relationship with her crate and work up to having a good routine around using it at night (and other times during the day). The crate should be a NORMAL routine place, NOT a place for punishment! Never use a crate for 'time out' if the dog already has negative associations with parts of the crate experience! Here is a resource on crate training, you may want to revisit this from the beginning and blend it with place training to help reduce stress/anxiety with the crate.
Ensure she is getting more exercise throughout the day to make it easier for her to sleep. Create a routine about getting up and modify the routine slowly over time to arrive at your final desired behavior. This is really common for training young puppies. An example is : Get up 15 minutes before your dog typically starts barking. Put them on leash. Take them outside on leash. Bring them back inside and put them back to bed (typically back in their crate or back in a controlled area where they sleep). Reward them for laying in bed quietly. Generally you would just let the dog whine and totally ignore them (no eye contact, no speaking, no gestured, nothing), but if you cannot deal with that, you can stay up and use this as an opportunity to work on your quiet alternative behaviors. There are also devices like the manners minder that can be a good tool for these types of scenarios. Over time (think a few weeks of establishing a routine), very gradually start to push back the time you get your dog up by a few minutes. This will take a few months, but is typically how young puppies can be trained to have better morning routines. Management of behavior, shaping of desired behavior, and redirection away from undesired behavior will be key when working through this.
You may be better off starting with group classes at a reputable, positive reinforcement focused training club. Your problems revolve more around a dog lacking manners, routine, boredom, and good ways of asking for what it wants than anything else. A basic obedience course or two will help you build a better working relationship with your dog and likely give you many of the skills you will need to start working through these problems. Your trainer can also help answer questions and give you tips about specific behaviors you are struggling with. Most training classes will range between $80-200 for 4-8 weeks, depending on where you live, who th class is with and the duration of the class.
Working through all of this will take time and I recommend breaking up these behaviors into very specific sets of circumstances to work on it. You want to work on changing the dogs reaction to a specific trigger (whatever that trigger is).
Good luck!
I have heard good things about this training club: http://www.sicdtc.org/
They appear not to offer private lessons, but perhaps you could call and see if you can get any kind of referral to a positive reinforcement trainer who will be able to come to your home. Failing that, their basic obedience classes might be enough to help you, particularly because there will be other people in the class, who might participate in reinforcing the no jumping, no mouthing behavior. Is this specific to guests in your home or does she do this with strangers outside as well?
I agree with /u/SuffragettePizza that board and trains are usually at best ineffective (because dogs don't generalize training well as he/she points out) and at worst harmful if the trainers use harsh methods you don't agree with - I would be particularly concerned about this with a muscled larger dog because there is some perception that these types of dogs need to be "forced into submission" and "only shocks and corrections work," etc. If you lose the argument with your dad and absolutely must use a board-and-train, Instinct Dog Training in Harlem uses only positive reinforcement in their board-and-train program. It would be a real trek for you, but I'd hate if you sent Genie elsewhere where they shocked her every time she jumped :(. This could make her go from being over excited to aggressive.
Here are some suggestions for the jumping behavior.
Do not let her practice this behavior. Jumping and mouthing is self-reinforcing so every time she does it, she gets rewarded for it and it becomes more likely that she will repeat this behavior in the future. If you do not wish to train her or work with her when particular guests come over, put her in a different room or contain her in some other way: crate her or tether her to her bed or mat and give her a chew toy to work on while your guests are present. Occasionally give her treats for remaining calm in the presence of guests.
I initially used the Treat and Train, which was specifically invented to reinforce calmness around guests. It's expensive, but not as expensive as several training sessions, and if you follow the dvd's instructions, it really does work, although it's a bit large and clunky and occasionally jams. I believe there are other treat dispensing machines out there so you can do more research into which one is the best one. I would actually pay the $100 just for the dvd that comes with the Treat and Train though because it has some really solid, comprehensive, easy to understand training videos especially tailored for overexcited jumpy dogs.
When you have guests who are able and willing to participate in training, keep her on a leash when they enter and prevent her from jumping on them or mouthing them. Tell your guests to complete ignore her, even turn their back on her, when she jumps and only pet her when she's sitting or lying down. To speed up this process, you can keep a jar of treats by the door and have the guest place the treat on the floor at their feet so Genie is forced to keep her head down to eat the treat as she gets petted. Here is a Kikopup video demonstrating this concept: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lC_OKgQFgzw. Depending on how willing you are to act like a crazy person, you can practice this with one of your family members first to make it easier for Genie so she starts to understand what behavior is expected of her before a real exciting guest arrives. So, like, you could have your dad ring the bell, and then enter and pretend to greet everyone just as a guest would.
Sorry for the novel, hope this helps!
If you're against metal prong collars, for whatever reason(s), you might want to check out plastic Starmark prong collars which do work well, without the harshness of a metal prong collar. Check out the Leash Ninja video which has great tips on the basics of handling a leash and what leash to use.
Teach your dog the heel position to get it to focus on you more than dogs or other distractions. Another video to teach heel.
I've just received the treat and train. I haven't used it yet, but the dvd that comes with it addresses the barking-at-the-door issue using the remote food dispenser. It's a device that beeps and emits treats and it comes with detailed foolproof instructions on how to teach your dog to settle on a mat when someone walks in the door. It might be something to look into if your dog is food motivated.
/u/ZombieJorge, here are some tips to get your dog to stop barking.
My friend's dog would only bark when he was not home, so he bought him a Citronella Bark Collar that basically spritzes some citronella into the air when the dog barks. Dogs don't like the smell so once he started associating barking with citronella, the dog stopped.
I’ve been using a training collar for a month and within my first week my Dobie walks off leash by my side with verbal commands.We were walking off leash in my alley way at night and there was an Opossum eating cat food by a shed. My dobe darted for it and I called him with the collar via sound waves and he instantly stopped and heeled to my position . Trained him at my mothers farms with her cats and chickens and he stayed by my side as well.
Ive only had my Dobie for 3 months and when I first got him he was a front door escape runner through the neighborhood dodging cars in busy streets and was a huge Leash puller and it’s all been corrected by the training collar. I was scared my dog would fear the collar but he sees it as we are going somewhere/yay fun...so it’s a great tool and when you use it correctly
I’m not a dog trainer just average dog owner with a super smart Dobie that will teach it’s self with just a little bit of help and I’m just sharing my experience with other non dog trainers
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075FV9Z6B?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
This has got to be the laziest, but most genius purchase I ever made: the Treat & Train treat dispenser. It's not super cheap, but I would pay 3 times the price for what it does! The dispenser can be set to dispense a treat at certain intervals without you having to do anything. So I just sit on the couch, and my dog will wait vigilantly for treats for HOURS. Seriously, if I left the thing on all day, I know he would sit there the whole time. He gets a brain workout from all that vigilance, and I get to do absolutely nothing.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CHZ6RGM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_FGogzbMTDZG9J
Its not an electric shock collar. It vibrates at different levels you set....its just like "Hey you, pay attention and focus". Here is a link to one Dogwidgets DW-14 Rechargeable Remote Dog Training Vibration Collar No Harm Shock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NOXPSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fMmMzbSX1WBXP
PetSafe Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Collar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002D31QU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_NpRHwbYD55EZC
I love it. And I did have some problems with getting it working at first but the little instruction booklet has troubleshooting information and it actually works if you do the steps they suggest.
My dog has completely stopped nusance / attention getting barking.
The only thing I wish it had was a remote do I could use it for training. My dog sneeks around and steals baby toys and gets into the trash. So if I had a remote and used my baby monitor to watch him I could start correcting the problem.
This is amazing. Thank you so much for the thorough response. I might have to get a front-clip harness, as you suggested.
The shelter had her on a StarMark training collar ("TripleCrown") when I walked her, and she seemed to respond okay to it. I've heard/read mixed things about them, but I bought one to see how it goes. EDIT: reviewing the sidebar again--would this type of collar be considered a prong/pinch collar? I know the idea is to mimic the mother grabbing the scruff of the neck without actually hurting the dog, but again, I'm not really sure. I just want to do what's right for her, and if this is a no-no type of collar, I'm happy to return it.
I also ordered a slip lead (and of course a 6-foot fixed lead).
Is there any reason you'd go with a front-clip harness over a slip lead?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W6UVROK?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
It’s called pet trainer. That’s link for amazon.
Does your dog tend to bark more when you aren't around? If so, it might be helpful to record your voices and play that on loop so it seems like you're at home. I was lucky to get a good price on a [Manners Minder] (http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Treat-Remote-Reward-Trainer/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409194417&sr=8-1&keywords=manners+minder). Sophia Yin designed it, and it's been great--it's a remote controlled treat dispenser, which helps a lot with "capturing" good behavior. Whenever there are any weird noises or voices, I discreetly press the button, so it actually seems like noises and people = magic treats to my dog. She no longer associates me being around with the treats, since I've been pressing the remote from outside the building also :-).
FWIW--I just moved to a new apartment, and previously it took a month to get my dog used to the new noises and stomping. Our new place is right across the street from some barking window dogs, and after three days of feeding my dog via remote, my dog is pretty calm and hardly responds to sounds.
For weird stuff...
USB pet rock
Yodeling pickle
Stress boob
How about these, /u/overlyapologeticguy?
Yeah the collar and remote each have a built in rechargable battery, and the collar is also waterproof, which is good for if she decided she wants to swim. I'll see if I can find it on Amazon....
*Edit: something similar to this guy Petrainer PET998DBB2 Dog Shock Collar Waterproof and Rechargeable 330 yd Remote Dog Training Collar with Beep/Vibra/Shock Electric E-collar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6ZHZMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_mdlMybE461E95
If you are doing some serious use on a continuous basis, I HIGHLY recommend you go with something like this brand
https://www.amazon.com/SportDOG-Brand-SD-425-FieldTrainer-425/dp/B00A008TFS/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1486408902&sr=1-1&keywords=sportdog
My dogs have used them in the rain/snow/mud/water for a wide range out outdoor activities and they have held up very well. The range is accurate on these and I have used them for loops out to about 400 yards without any lost signals.
I had a dog that did that. Basically..Water bottle or try one of the Anti-Bark collars. They make ones that are NOT shock collars. They have a little..canister type thing on them that will spray near the nose when the dog barks. It doesnt hurt them, just takes their attention away cuz they HATE the smell.
I personally.. Didnt do anything. Both of my 2 born after we adopted the dog, got used to it. Not Ideal at all, but I didnt put forth the effort to stop it, so that was my fault lol
This was a Papilion (small dog, similar to Pom or chi).
My Pitbull on the other hand... He NEVER barked until the baby was born.. Ever since then when someone gets close to the house he barks, when other dogs are in sight he barks. He wants to protect her. That bark is MUCH more disruptive than the little dogs was. Even still when he barks it startles everyone.
TL;DR:
anti-bark collar
http://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-USB-Pet-Rock/dp/B003DOD0TI
Ok. I have a schnauzer and she loves to chase balls (ChuckIt) so I have her off leash. It was a real struggle to call her back if she got onto something until I got one of these (https://www.amazon.com/SportDOG-Brand-SD-425-FieldTrainer-425/dp/B00A008TFS/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_199_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QF7N0SXD48QGEC5EKHQZ)
This is the greatest thing ever. It even comes with a training DVD. I had a couple of other cheap ones but they were crap and failed quickly. This one is built tough and she can even go into water with it. It works like a charm.
It sounds as if he's getting you trained. lol Dr. Sophia Yin created this awesome remote training device. You may want to try something like this out, to let you be away from him, instead of running down the stairs at his command. :)
It works well with my sister's pugs not so much with my german spitz http://www.amazon.com/Petsafe-Premier-GentleSpray-Citronella-Anti-Bark/dp/B0002D31QU
Try this: Spray Collar
It will spray her every time she barks with citronella. It won't harm her, but it will annoy her. It made my dog quiet within 2 days. Just follow the instructions included with it and you should see a noticeable difference.
Hope it helps!
>since it was on amazon maybe it had a little bit of credibility.
Hmmm
[exhibit 1] (http://www.amazon.com/Cub-Gift-of-Nothing/dp/B002J8VDXE)
exhibit 2
exhibit 3
The defense rests, your Honor.
:-)
We got 8 Different varieties in treats. We got the Toy cup poodle sized treats. They are about the size of gerbil poop to be honest. That way you have to give almost the whole bag of it to make them full. So you don't over do it on treats. Dog Door Bells Helps a lot we have had ours almost 2 weeks now. Our GSD is 8 weeks 1 day today. Get lots of Dog toys stuffed animals you are going to need it. Dog clicker if you plan on training him that way. We will be getting this aswell but not for the shock for the vibration only Vibrator Collar Going to train him with that has beeps and vibrates and shock but will not shock him ever I cant bring that to myself. Boxes A lot of boxes our dog loves boxes he plays with boxes more than he does with most of his toys. Empty soda boxes work just aswell.
EDIT: That collar also has a light so if you take him out at night you can always see him and if you take him on night walks he can be seen. Rechargable aswell.
We use this Ecollar every day with King. It has levels 1-100 and we normally have it at a 2 for everyday commands. At 2 it's just enough to get their attention but not enough to make them scratch at the collar. You can try it on yourself and at 2 you get a warming sensation. But we also use it to correct bad behavior like food aggression, jumping of the glass door, or barking in the yard.
Example:
We gave King a large ham bone which triggered some animalistic aggression/protection behavior over the bone which carried over to all treats and food. He never had that problem before. King would snap and make contact but never a real bite, but it still hurt. We solved this by turning the collar up to 60 and when he would snap would would tap the button. It took 3-4 tries for him to understand and he never did it again. We call this the "Hot Burner" method, you only touch the hot burner on a stove once because you learn your lesson as a child.
The Ecollar when used and taught properly is an amazing tool that really helps you communicate with your dog. We sent King to a trainer in New Orleans, Pro K9 Solutions, and they taught King for 3 weeks how to use the collar. The trainer recommended Blake Rodriguez if we ever needed videos to watch for training. There is a video on his youtube page that teaches the basics of how to use and train with the Ecollar.
If you have any questions feel free to DM me.
Here it is! I hope that it helps! It has a shock setting I just choose not to use it. We stick to the beep and vibration settings.
Petrainer Rechargeable and Rainproof 330 yd Remote Dog Training Collar with Beep, Vibration and Shock Electronic Electric Collar https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00W6UVROK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wfn6AbMZ4BWTC
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W6UVROK?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Sure, we use the Petrainer PET916 Dog Training Collar.
What is sidewalk surfing?
I bought a cheap shock collar and I was disappointed that shocks to the balls even at the highest setting were more like a pinch while shocks to a large muscle like the thigh were plenty painful.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W6Y3I3O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I think this has really been helping with my dog. It doesn't really get hot - just pleasantly warm: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EKL3FTI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Good luck with your cat!
Just ask them to put this on their dog. It sprays a lemon scent when he barks and will deff make him stop. Problem solved. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002D31QU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421026917&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
My Kees used to do this exact thing - when I wasn't home she never barked or fussed but if I was home and she couldn't be near me (i.e. I'm in the bathroom) she acted like she was dying.
I never crated her when I was home except for overnight - I used an extra tall ex pen (the sides were over 4 feet tall) for when I couldn't watch her closely and mostly just let her follow me around the apartment. Even when I went to the bathroom or took a shower she just wanted to hang out next to me - she would just stand outside the shower and rest her head on the side of the tub watching me like a creep.
I used a manners minder to train some of this away - mostly for when my wife and I wanted a bit of time alone. Basically I filled it up with treats and went into my bedroom and shut the door. As I was closing the door (before she could start barking) I released a treat. Then I kept releasing treats as long as she was quiet. I did this for 5 mins, then 10, then longer. Always extending the time between treats and only releasing a treat if she was quiet.
It took several sessions but now she does a lot better being alone in the living room when I'm elsewhere in the apartment.
Apologies for delayed response. Just saw this. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0010B8CHG/ref=asc_df_B0010B8CHG5263719/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0010B8CHG&linkCode=df0&hvadid=218543830990&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2474541849567432655&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011703&hvtargid=pla-355745058183
It's quite pricey, but was well worth it. Especially considering the amount of treats I would have had to buy, additional trainer or behavioral consult sessions. I have gotten away with just using kibble to get the results I've needed with this device.
We had a similar experience with our dog. For the first 6 months, she was fine walking near busy roads and driving in the car. Then, like a switch got turned on, she started barking at any passing car. This got particularly bad if we had to drive her somewhere because she would literally bark right into your ear at every passing car for the entire drive. We tried positive reinforcement methods by trying to treat her before she can bark, but it ended up being a distraction rather than actually training her to stop.
Our trainer recommended to us a vibration collar. It's like a shock collar (ours actually can shock, but we don't), but it just vibrates on the dog's neck. For our dog, it just confuses her, and she clearly doesn't like it buzzing on her neck. The next time she barked at a car, we buzzed her, she was bewildered and stopped barking. The second time we did it, she stopped barking at cars altogether. Now we can drive long distances even without the collar, and she's okay. She still can get a little visibly stressed, but she knows not to bark.
Here's a link to the brand of vibration collar we use. This one is a new version of the collar that only does different levels of vibration (none of the buttons shock). Dogwidgets DW-14 Rechargeable Remote Dog Training Vibration Collar No Harm Shock
Best of luck!
The basics (food, leash, collar, dishes, crate) will probably already be taken care of. I'd focus on training and positive dog-kid interaction, because it will set the stage for their relationship. If they're working together then it's easier to commit long term and be responsible, because it's enjoyable.
I guess it depends how much money are you looking to spend.
In the upper ranges, you could pay for a puppy kindergarten class (great for socialization, great for everyone involved).
Or maybe, a manners minder, a very effective training tool.
In the less expensive categories,
What about puzzle toys? They'll keep the puppy mentally stimulated, keep him quiet(er) when left alone, and give your family some peaceful breaks from the chaos. People need to destress too, in order to interact with dogs successfully.
Maybe a portable dog water bottle/bowl for long walks? Something like this: gulpy water. That would encourage the idea of exercise and getting out and about, and also the idea that the puppy's well being and safety need to be accounted for.
Books are a good idea too. It depends what his reading level is, and how much he enjoys reading. I wouldn't want to make puppy care tedious or a chore. There's a good training booklist here http://www.reddit.com/r/Dogtraining/wiki/books. If you think those would be a bit too heavy for him, maybe a book of dog trick ideas would be fun.
The sooner kids interact positively with a puppy, the better it will go in the long run. On that note, like flibbertygiblet said, a clicker, treat bag, and a bag of tiny stinky treats would be a great idea. If you go the clicker route, I'd recommend starting with a quiet one, so the puppy doesn't get startled at first. Kids and puppies can be a bit unpredictable, so better safe than sorry. I like the iClick model.
My Visla is 7 months old and loves to run, she is off leash trained but I do use a training collar. I don't shock her, just use the vibrate or the beeper and she comes right back to me. I was surprised how easy it was to train her to be off collar, she will chase anything that runs away but a beep from the collar and she comes right back.
http://www.amazon.com/Petrainer-PET998DRB1-Rechargeable-Rainproof-Electronic/dp/B00W6UVROK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
It's a type of pinch collar it looks like. I believe PetSmart sells them. Made by StarMark http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K. On mobile so sorry for ugly link
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I did this using a dog shock collar and a RPi camera. My dog had a habit of peeing on my chair but would ONLY do it when no one was home. I set up the RPi, the camera, and the shock collar, and a web page. The camera was running motion detection software and the web page would stream the images. When motion was detected, the web page would audibly say "Motion detected". I could then view the web page and look to see what caused the motion. If my dog was near my chair (his favorite pissing spot when no one else is home) I could shock him.
I no longer do this and have repurposed the RPi to run a 3D Printer server (Octoprint) and I deleted all of my images/web files that I used to run the web page. However, I still have the hardware.
http://imgur.com/a/NU8GE
http://www.amazon.com/Dogwidgets%C2%AE-Remote-Training-Collar-Vibration/dp/B00CX6LJ22
The pictures show where I soldered the connections and how I connected them to the breadboard. I did NOT use any additional circuit protection. When the remote is connected to the RPi, the buttons on the remote DO NOT WORK and should NOT be pressed. If you unplug the remote from the breadboard, the remote will work fine.
It doesn't sound like you need a camera stream, just need your friend to be able to shock you when you're not paying attention. You can use a simple web page for that with just a few buttons on it. Each button should call a java script function that sets a pin low to "press" the button and starts a 1 second timer. When the 1 second timer expires, the pin should be set high to release the button.
In order to access the GPIO, you'll want to install a GPIO library, such as WiringPi. The JavaScript can be used to write commands to the console, similar to as if you are typing them in yourself. So install wiring pi, set up the hardware like I show above (if you chose do use the same hardware I did) and then figure out how to issue commands at the command line for WiringPi to wiggle the GPIO pins. Once you get that figured out, install a web server and figure out how to make a button and make that button call a java script function. Once you get that figured out, figure out how to make the javascript issue console commands. From there, you're pretty much done.
Oh, and you'll want to run some sort of Dynamic DNS and forward port 80 in your firewall to your RPi. Dynamic DNS will let you make http://brolific.dynamicdnsservice.com point to your house. Forwarding port 80 within your router's configuration will make it so that anyone that goes to http://brolific.dynamicdnsservice.com will see your Raspberry Pi. From there, anyone can press your buttons to shock you. Chances are, no one will find it. But to be safe, I'd set up the web server so that they have to go to http://brolific.dynamicdnsservice.com/somerandomwebpage.php in order to access the buttons. This is far from foolproof, but it'll keep most people from being able to find it unless they KNOW it is there and REALLY want to get into it.
Agree with this. Either a long walk or a good session of fetch with some added training thrown in will tire them out.
And frozen Kongs with canned dog food and treats is wonderful. Get them to lie in their beds, give them the Kongs before you leave.
If it still doesn’t work, you could try calming herbs.
Or a bark collar on your dominant dog.
I used the one that sprays a mist, it leaves a citronella smell. This won’t solve the problem completely but this along with training/ playing and giving them Kongs might.
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Gentle-Citronella-Anti-Bark-Resistant/dp/B0002D31QU
I used to put mine in his own pen or crate when I left, but now he just mostly sleeps on the couch.
And, oh. TV or radio or an audio book playing softly. Apparently dogs find audio books calming
More than TV, according to some research I read recently.
So yeah, the only toy that has held her interest despite its inability to dispense food is the stuffed moose. I've actually put all the rest of her toys away in hopes of someday reintroducing them and having them seem novel again.
Gotcha. What about something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Wolfwill-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Operation-Vibration/dp/B07416W5WQ/ref=pd_aw_sbs_199_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07416W5WQ&pd_rd_r=efde1d4d-c742-11e8-8198-7d964bea5356&pd_rd_w=D09ip&pd_rd_wg=Ufck7&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=685e6bbf-3d79-42ad-9a61-73f06dc9a7c7&pf_rd_r=K7ANZ7W5S5MM20GEWAS0&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=K7ANZ7W5S5MM20GEWAS0
Our Treat n Train Manners Minder arrived today! I'm so excited to try it out!!
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I would not say they're cruel (in the right hands!) but i have gone back and forth with using them. I feel your pain as I am a small framed person so I can also get pulled pretty easily. Now that your safety and theirs is in question due to lack of control, a prong may be exactly what you need, even if only a quick fix until after the baby arrives.
consider using one of these https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K
they are plastic and are less harsh and people do not know that they are prong collars, so it may save you some glares from judgmental strangers, which shouldn't matter but it does sometimes!
I have a Treat and Train It worked through walls for me.
We had the same problems with Zeta when she was younger, and she can still get stubborn and pull when she doesn't want to go back. The way I normally combat her impulses is to distract her with either treats, or start pointing out phantom squirrels or deer. I elevate my voice and get her excited by saying "Look over there," and point back home. (Yes, I might look crazy to passers by, but at least it motivates her to move with me.)
Going different ways is a great way to break the routine and trick them into going back home without them noticing.
If your husky pulls, then you should do sit-stays with them until they stop pulling. Also, you might want to consider a training collar for them. We use this one: http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Blue/dp/B000A6BD5K and it works great. It's not meant to choke or hurt them, just a gentle pinch that gets their attention.
I hope that helps!
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I had the exact same problem with our puppy. She would bark as soon as we got out of sight, and we tried the leaving/coming back thing and it really didn't work. If we were in another room of the house, she would bark for HOURS, not just minutes.
We tried everything for months, and finally, I got an automatic treat dispenser. There are a few different ones out there, but the one I got was Manners Minder. A little expensive, but definitely worth it. I put it on top of her crate so that the treats drop in. It has a remote control, so I can control when the treat is given to her, and also has a mode to just dispense treats randomly.
I used this to aid my training. When I went out of sight, I clicked to give her a treat. Then I would randomly keep clicking it while I was away. It took her a couple of days, but she finally realized that good things happen when she's in the crate and I leave the room.
When I leave the house in the morning, I set it to automatically give her treats incrementally. We don't live in an apartment, so it doesn't bother our neighbors, so I have no idea if she barks throughout the day, but I know she doesn't bark anymore when I first walk out of the door.
Also, try doing some basic training. Train the stay command as much as you can. The more he is used to staying in one place not doing anything, the more he will be ok with staying in his crate when you're not there.
But yea, try out an automatic treat dispenser. It was a life saver for us.
Here’s the exact ones we use and have had good luck with them. Petrainer Shock Collar for Dogs - Waterproof Rechargeable Dog Training E-Collar with 3 Safe Correction Remote Training Modes, Shock, Vibration, Beep for Dogs Small, Medium, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6ZHZMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6bAXDbXG0FKJY
> He'll quiet when told, but he resumes howling about 1 minute later. I assume he just howls to get the attention, negative or otherwise.
I would use something like a manners minder where you can remotely reinforce. I'd increase the rate of reward to you're rewarding just before he's likely to start howling, and then slowly build that duration up. It helps. :)
there are cheap plastic version of choke collars that do not get tangled (and to my experience are slightly less painful (to my arm at least)).
training collar
How a bout a USB Pet Rock
They make bark collars that will squirt a drop of
citric acidcitronella at your dog when he barks, I bet it would work for howling.Its more humane than it sounds; as far as I know the acid doesn't hurt them, it's just annoying and eventually they stop barking.
Check out the ones on Amazon. This one for instance has a remote control with a LED backlight on the remote, so it's not like you could slip and accidentally turn it all the way up.
[Cyber Monday] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6UVROK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_5dzywbCHDJ1X5) has deals on everything you need to help him out!
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Yeah, it's tough. I love my pup like a first child, craziness and all. We've had a behavioral trainer come in home and help us make some modifications. The best thing we've done is use this:
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Treat-Remote-Reward-Trainer/dp/B0010B8CHG
I can't imagine we paid this much for it, but we might have - being at the end of our rope and all. Basically it's remote controlled so it's super easy when holding a baby. Every time Maybe (our pup) looked at the baby we'd click the remote and it would beep and dispense a treat (we put it AWAY in a corner by her settle mat so she didn't have to get near the baby to get the treat). Then we gradually just started treating her for moving closer, etc.
This is the one I have been using:
ALTMAN Dog Shock Collar 1000ft Remote Training, Rechargeable and IPX 7 Waterproof with Beep/Vibration/Shock Electric Collar for All Size Dogs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6T1AHR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_mntHDgoguJtia
I also have used the eCollar with another dog and it worked really good if you need one that has more range (I think it's over a mile range or something crazy). It's just WAY expensive. Too expensive IMO.
Educator ET-300 Mini 1/2 Mile E-Collar Remote Dog Training Collar With Vibration, Tapping Sensation and Pavlovian Stimulation
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RBDUTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QFUWzbHNMZ7C3
Move into the 21st century.
New and improved
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Honestly if this were my dog I would go in the bathroom, turn on the water, and at the first bark dash out and say "no, quiet" I would do that for a bit then get in the shower, but I would also leave a shower soapy and wet to correct for barking. My dogs aren't allowed to bark ever though. I am pretty crazy about it, but I have to be, I could not have my dogs if they barked. If I had a problem barker I'd get a treat and train so I could reward quiet behavior without leaving the bathroom.
Treat and train https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0010B8CHG
Put the remote in a baggy so it doesn't get wet.
Hey! I actually just recently ordered mine, and still haven't put it to use. I've spoken with one friend who is using a shock collar on his current partner and they seem to be enjoying it- though he warned it's very intense, and they haven't even gone over level 30 (of 100). I purchased this model, due to the 1-100 level adjustment, 1000ft remote range, and having multiple modes. For $40, if I don't like the shock I'm sure I can still make use of the vibrate and beeping modes.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FV9Z6B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Before I put it to use on anyone else, I'll put it on my leg at the lowest setting and work my way up, then will put it on my neck and have a friend or my roommate shock me, to see where I max out and what type of pain it is. Wait a day or two to make sure I don't experience any irritation or unusual sensations afterwards, and then will start small on a trusted sub or play partner (or put myself in a position to bottom!!). If you are thinking about shock collar play yourself, definitely do spend an hour or so googling risks and safety precautions. I keep seeing the importance of where you place the shocker stressed (front only, shocking near the spine should be avoided at all costs).
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As for how I'll incorporate it into my play, I think it'll get a lot of use! I see myself using it for all sorts of predicaments
-go down on me, and if I don't like what you're doing I shock you. If I like what you're doing, I make it lightly vibrate.
-having someone put it on me, and making me please multiple partners while they watch. Shock me if I don't seem to be dividing my attention equally.
-pleasure partner, just as they are about to get a release, ruin the orgasm using the loud obnoxious beep setting (must test this first but I imagine it would ruin an orgasm?)
-domestic slaves: clean my apartment, and if you text or lull around for too long, or get too comfortable in someone else's conversation, I beep/shock you (can also wear the collar on the thigh like a garter, if you do the prefer the full slutty sissy made aesthetic)
-use the shock function to punish someone for "lying" in a torture + interrogation scene
-wear this on your leg under your skirt, let me dress you up and take you out, every time someone checks you out I'll make it vibrate as a constant reminder of what an objectified little fuckdoll you are/subtle public play (female/passable sissies in my mind for this fantasy)
-using the threat of the shock as a way of reinforcing verbal bondage or other intimacy restrictions
-it could also just be fun to make someone wear full time and just, shock or beep them as a power flex whenever they do something you don't like! Or having to wear it as a condition of being allowed to attend certain things
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I'm sure I'll have a better idea of what's safe and possible once I actually get the time to sit down and set it up and play with it a bit! But fingers crossed I get lots of use out of it.
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I've got a redbone and a blue tick and the only thing ive found that works is a sock/vibrayion collar. We have one that has noise, vibration and shock settings. We start with with the noise then move on to the vibration and lastly the shock. Usually just the noise works.
This is the one we have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FV9Z6B/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075FV9Z6B?pf_rd_p=183f5289-9dc0-416f-942e-e8f213ef368b&pf_rd_r=3W96G6DG34SY3JXRBCN3
Have you tried something like this? My understanding is that they do not hurt the dog, but just alert it to change its behavior. It could be an idea if nothing else has worked.
Here's one I found on Amazon, no shock only vibration.
This is not for really small dogs though.
If you search "deaf dog collar" a variety of things pop up, including "deaf dog" patches too
Is she leashes when going for walks? I'd highly recommend having her on leash until you can effectively recall her using the lowest vibration setting.
Definitely get a no shock one, the guilt you will feel if you accidentally shock her will make you shrivel inside, and she'll be so scared too.
I'm not OP but here's a link to the one I got for my impossible puppy on Amazon : Petrainer PET998DBB1 Dog Shock Collar Waterproof and Rechargeable 330 yd Remote Dog Training Collar with Beep/Vibra/Shock Electric E-collar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6Y3I3O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_qXppVSflcvGff
Needs a shock collar
You can use a static correction collar or a burst of air (NOT citronella) type of collar. My dog is used to the static stimulation of the static correction collar because I use remote collars with him, so that's the type of collar I used. He already knew the stimulus from the collar means stop what you're doing. Since your dog isn't conditioned this way, I would recommend the air burst collar.
The static collar is a bit uncomfortable at higher levels, it feels like a muscle twitch or static shock from a door handle. The air burst collar has no discomfort at all, it just startles the dog to interrupt the barking.
No matter what kind of collar you get, make sure it is activated by both the sound and vibration of the vocal chords. You don't want it going off for no reason, as that will confuse the dog.
Here is a good collar to start with: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Gentle-Spray-Anti-Bark-Collar/dp/B0002D31QU/ref=zg_bs_2975429011_2
But make sure you use this refill and not the citronella. Citronella burns and lingers. I don't consider that humane. http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Unscented-Refill-Control-Trainer/dp/B002NC4FQI
https://smile.amazon.com/Petrainer-PET998DRB1-Rechargeable-Rainproof-Electronic/dp/B00W6UVROK?ie=UTF8&keywords=shock%20collar&qid=1480470482&ref_=sr_1_3&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-3
They’re not like the old shock collars that actually shock the dog. Here’s an example Dog Training Collar - Rechargeable Dog Shock Collar w/3 Training Modes, Beep, Vibration and Shock, 100% Waterproof Training Collar, Up to 1000Ft Remote Range, 0~99 Shock Levels Dog Training Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FV9Z6B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PRITDbSC5MEAH
I use a plastic prong collar on my 5 month old rottie. Like some people said about prongs, as long as it is used properly your puppy should be fine. How I practice her greeting is a bit weird and difficult since I had to ask strangers to help me lol. I would have her in a sit beside me and the stranger would walk towards my pup. If my pup tried to get up I would do a quick pop with the leash and the stranger would have to walk away. If she stayed while the stranger touched her and while the stranger walked 3-4 steps away I would tell her how good she was. Usually I would suggest using strangers since that's the trigger. Btw, I also had to put the collar on every time we did something fun for a week before I even used it. If you have any more questions, just let me know. :) good luck! Btw here's the link to the collar I have.
https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Training-Collar-Large-Black/dp/B000A6BD5K
You should try giving one of these collars a shot: http://amzn.com/B0002D31QU
They spray a citrusy mist in the dog's face when they bark. It's unpleasant for the dog, but harmless. I've heard they work well on most dogs; some dogs seem to be unaffected by it though.
I use this this stuff! Hope it can help you.
You could try keeping a spray bottle within reach of your bed. If she barks in the morning before she is let out of her crate, don't say a word... just give her a squirt. If she barks again, she gets another squirt.
It's not as good as just ignoring, but it's not quite rewarding her with direct attention or verbal acknowledgement from you. I've seen it work well for stopping nuissance behaviors.
Another option is a citronella bark collar. I had to get one for my beagle because he liked to sing the song of his people at inopportune times, it's humane and worked really well. (Example: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Gentle-Spray-Anti-Bark-Collar/dp/B0002D31QU).
I personally love a good cinch collar. Here's one like mine. Make sure you get one several inches longer than necessary, and never actually choke your dog with it. My friends with shephards use one of the pointy-er ones like this.
The technique is to walk at your own pace and as the dog pulls, they receive a negative feedback. When they stop pulling, the negative feedback is removed and the "staying close to you" is reinforced. You can help this by using a corrective-tone "don't pull" type command when they are pulling, and some praise when they walk well.
5 way training collar needed!
Petrainer PET998DBB2 100% Waterproof and Rechargeable Dog Shock Collar 330 yd Remote Dog Training Collar with Beep/Vibra/Shock Electric E-collar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6ZHZMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OKcTAb8MJWBWG
if it can control a 100lbs 11 month old black lab with just the vibration function...it will help you out. highly recommended.
also, it is indeed 100% water proof. lake tested, dog & owner approved!
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are you seriously bitching aboot me using a vibration collar, and NOT the shocking part? give me a break. he has a better life than i do, and sleeps in a heated/cooled bed with us. if that is treating him badly. omg..you are seriously delusional. he even has silk almond milk in his food. for fucks sake. you are just incredible stupid!