| Q12: My GSP won't come/stay/quit barking/heel/whoa. I'm thinking of getting an electronic training collar--I hear they work miracles. What is your recommendation? A: At Covey Run Kennels, we sell Dogtra electronic training equipment, including e-collars and bark collars. We, however, believe that you should NEVER use an electronic training collar unless the dog is already familiar with the command and knows exactly the behavior that is expected when the command is given. (i.e.--you don't start training a new command with an e-collar; you reinforce already learned behaviors with one. An e-collar is a tool, but it can easily be abused by people who don't know what they're doing. Be sure and read up on the proper use of electronic collars and their best uses before giving one a try! A good article for starters can be found at: Using the New E-Collars Good Luck! CLOSE THIS WINDOW TO RETURN TO THE FAQ's PAGE. |