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![CHOOSING THE RIGHT E-COLLAR FOR DOGS: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE](http://dogtra.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_POST_IMG168MAR.jpg?v=1715246308&width=1080)
When you’re looking to purchase a remote training collar, there are many makes and models to choose from. Trying to decide on the best e-collar for dogs may be a bit overwhelming, particularly if it is your first purchase. Before...
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![ANSWERED: DO SHOCK COLLARS MAKE DOGS AGGRESSIVE?](http://dogtra.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_POST_IMG165MAR.jpg?v=1715245834&width=1080)
The concern over the use of e-collars and the notion that they cause or increase aggressive behavior in dogs is a theme that has become more prevalent as the popularity of e-collars has grown. It is a message fueled by...
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![MASTERING DOG MANNERS VS. OBEDIENCE TRAINING](http://dogtra.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_POST_IMG162MAR.jpg?v=1715245603&width=1080)
Recently, I wrote an article sharing tips on improving a dog’s obedience and reliability around distractions. Having a dog that can behave reliably around distractions is something many pet owners struggle with. I suspect it is the primary reason most...
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![6 SIMPLE STEPS FOR EFFECTIVE DOG DISTRACTION TRAINING](http://dogtra.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_POST_IMG157MAR.jpg?v=1715241436&width=1080)
Most pet owners can teach their dogs to perform basic behaviors like sitting, lying down, or coming when called. But many of those owners struggle to achieve a level of reliability that holds up when the dog is distracted. There...
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![E-COLLAR CONDITIONING: 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE TRAINING](http://dogtra.com/cdn/shop/articles/BLOG_POST_IMG146MAR.jpg?v=1715239923&width=1080)
There are varying schools of thought on what is the most appropriate way to use a remote training collar. Some advocate that the dog should know all of the basic behaviors prior to adding the e-collar into the training protocol....
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