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Dogtra Collar Troubleshooting As a professional dog trainer, one of my responsibilities is to troubleshoot training problems. As a trainer that utilizes electronic training collars, I also have to troubleshoot potential equipment problems. Questions regarding the equipment are routine, particularly...
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Most of the questions I receive start with these words: “Can I use an e-collar for…”. The remainder of the sentence is usually followed by some form of aggressive behavior. For example: Can I use an e-collar to stop my...
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If you are working on obedience training your dog and teaching commands like Sit, Come, Heel, and Down, it is important to understand that it takes time and there is no shortcut to a well-trained dog! But don’t let the...
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Spend a bit of time reviewing videos or protocols about e-collar training, and you’ll find many representations of dogs training on a leash or long line. This can cause some confusion since we know that e-collars are the preferred tool...
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If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me that their dog is stubborn, I am pretty certain I’d be comfortably retired by now. So many people describe their dog’s behavior as obstinate, strong willed, and...
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