Many interesting electronic dog training tools are readily available to correct all sorts of bad dog behaviour including habits such as the jumping, barking and aggression.
They are also used by many dog handlers for agility training.
In saying this, electronic devices are not a favored choice as a training method.
If your pet has a dangerous obedience problem and has not responded to traditional training methods the next step should be to employ a professional handler to train your dog.
If this still does not work the trainer may recommend an electronic device as a last resort.
Devices range from basic dog training collars to very advanced devices.
Electronic devices work by giving your dog a small electric shock when he exhibits a bad behavioral trait.
The electronic impulse teaches that a particular behavior causes discomfort.
Advanced collars have an intensity range that can be adjusted depending on the size of the dog and the extent of the problem.
If the dog trainer is inexperienced or a novice the collar can have the wrong effect and not only does the dog experience pain he can become traumatised and subsequently have other problems that will need to be dealt with.
The benefits of an electronic collar come if you have a large dog that is particular aggressive and this makes it difficult for you to walk him or take him to a dog friendly area.
These dogs are also very strong and their size and weight make them very hard to control effectively.
With an electronic device you have the ability to immediately correct him without putting yourself or your dog under undue stress and strain.
When and how to use a dog training device.
The key to using a dog training tool like these is when and how to apply it.
The correction needs to be virtually instantaneous (only a second or two after your dog reacts to something).
If you are too late with your action, your dog won't associate its behavior with the stimulation he has just received.
Because the devices work remotely, you can be a distance from your dog and still be able to use the device to correct him.
Dog barking collars A dog barking collar is another one of the popular dog training tools that many frustrated dog owners resort to when their pooch has a problem with excessive barking.
The one that is least painful or aggravating to your dog is one that emits a warning tone when the vibration sensors react (as your dog barks).
It can be set to a beep tone or an ultrasonic tone that only your dog hears when it barks.
Other bark collars spray a mist of citronella (that dogs hate).
There are also collars that have small shock or pulse that is activated when your dog barks.
A barking dog is very irritating and can cause problems with neighbors so it is an area worth investigating thoroughly.
Dog Bark collars can be very effective.
Before investing in any form of these dog training devices it is important that you do some research on what the best dog training technique you should use depending on your problem.