As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
I've watched hours and hours of your videos. "That chair could be a weapon or you could sit in it. That's your choice" is the funniest thing I've heard in any of your videos. I actually cried laughing and simultaneously thought about how great of an explanation that was. I wish I lived anywhere near you. My 5 month old puppy just came back from a boarding train and it was a terrible experience. There needs to be more of you in the dog training world. If you ever move to Massachusetts I have your first student (me) waiting for such a great teacher. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos and how much I appreciate your love and understanding of these animals. It's truly amazing. I'm 39. Construction worker. Tattoos. All that. I've been brought to tears watching you work. No joke.
Who are the idiots that keep giving 'thumbs down' on Tom's videos? Tom is giving us uneducated owners solid information and it's costing us nothing. It infuriates me! Thank you Tom.
@@momtomaryjean Hi Shelley, you're right, these people with different training methods may well be getting results but I bet without the lure of food they wouldn't get the same results. Still there's no need to judge Thomas. You can blatantly see the commitment that Thomas has, I've done so much better with mine and the help of a trainer whose methods are similar. Have nothing but praise for Thomas and Nick (my trainer) Glad most of us appreciate him.
haha, thank you, the internet is a funny place where some people sit behind the desk and can't WAIT to disagree with something haha, no worries it's 100-1!
UA-cam allows people to click like or dislike on videos, if you don't like it why don't you contact youtube and demand the dislike button to be removed. Until then, people still have a choice. With regards to the use of e collars, not all countries and organisations are in agreement. Write to them too, I guess, to express you concerns... www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-45320038&ved=2ahUKEwi-pqeGoOHiAhXxRBUIHbGpBQkQFjACegQIEBAK&usg=AOvVaw1GesSLuxNqFlCfzR8zjvhA&cf=1
I really like Tom's channel, he is actually teaching us with his videos not just dangling a carrot so we buy their stuff or attend their classes...which actually makes me wish he was local to me so we COULD attend some sessions in person...thank you for your hard work and information 🖤
exactly, i hate it when other dog trainers start explaing the problem and as soon as it goes towards a solution its a paywall for some crazy 300 dollars leash training videos...
Just bought an IQ mini to step up training with my pup. She’s made incredible strides with reactivity and obedience just with the slip lead, but her recall still leaves a bit to be desired, so we will start trying out the e-collar and see how we like it. I can’t thank you enough for showing me how to make my pups life easier and happier.
@@SoulSearch11110 he means that his dog doesn’t know enough commands for it to be worth it, am e collar is not used to teach, only as a means for reinforcing things they already know
Same here. I also didn’t understand about the prong collar. I ordered it bc I have an 88 lb very strong, 21 mo old, sweet but untrained rescue. Also ordered a slip leash. He is a rescue. He wasn’t neutered. I just had that done a week ago. I think my male pup is only part GSD, maybe some thing else bc he’s built more straight backed, bigger more powerful jaws & teeth (I’ve had GSDs for decades), a more dome shaped head, has this enormous plume of a tail that nearly drags the ground, & can be a bit more stubborn than GSDs in my experience. I’m older now & only just realized I can’t train him in the same ways I used to train my dogs, so I’ve been watching this podcast to learn other ways, & I’m feeling much better about my chances of making a success of this now. He’s definitely convinced me to try his methods, & I’m grateful I found him on UA-cam.
I'm so glad you came out with an correct introduction to offleash ecollor work. I used to know a trainer who would just shock the dog until it listened and if just ignored it, they would turn it up to max and the dog would just freak out and hate it. Thanks for sharing this. The public needs to know that ecollars today aren't so bad as people make them out to be.
I followed Tom’s suggestions on recall training my 11yo Pitbull with e-collar. When he hears me turn it on, he gets so excited! He loves being able to go out in the front yard off leash.
I use an Ecollar to do recall training. Took all of a few days for the puppy to understand the "taps" and the vibrate sensation from the collar. I'm happy with the training since then that my pup has learned. Only thing left is her duty training as a Service Dog. The Ecollar is helpful when I need her to recall and I cannot call her verbally, because I have seizures and sometimes effects my ability to speak properly. She is a year old and does her trained duties very well. Not perfected yet, but we live out away from busy places and she has very little work done in public places, but she handles it very well. Pushing me to the exit when she feels I need to get out of the stressful environment of a public place and the crowds of people.
Just finished my first e collar introduction training with my 14 month old Cane Corso. I purchased your Tom Davis edition Dogtra 280C. I am super pleased with how it went. Thank you for all the information and training you provide us dog owners on how to be the best balanced leaders to or companions.
My dog trainer recommended watching Tom’s videos. I’ve used the e-collar on another dog I had years ago and it kept him from getting hit by a car. I only had to use it twice and he listened as soon as I picked up the remote. Never had to wear the collar on him again and I could pick up a pager or cordless phone and point it at him and he listened. Without the collar even being on him. People like to judge. There are ways to use an e-collar responsibly. We’ve been doing training with our current dog for a few months. We didn’t just start out with the e-collar. People act like you’re electrocuting them. Mine is set on a 2 or 3. I’ve tested it myself. It barely does anything. I have this because I love my dog and don’t want him to get hurt because he wants to bolt out the door as he knocks me down and go into the road. Some people get frustrated to where they dump them alongside a road or surrender them to a rescue group or humane society which are already full. I commend Tom and dog owners for trying to work through the issues they’re having instead of just giving up.
I had a one year old malonoisx and ordered an ecollar, sadly I didn't receive it when I needed it the most. She loved chasing after cars and was really good at voice commands but I had no enforcement besides my voice. It all happened in seconds and I regret not getting one sooner. Rest in paradise Freya 💕
I had a stubborn aggressive German Shepherd 10 years ago... I literally tried everything to no avail. As a last resort I put a e training collar on him and it worked like a miracle! One day is all it took! These things are a godsend for sure.
I’m dealing with a 7 month old GSD. He’s sweet but wild. I got him about a week ago. I’m gonna get an ecollar and hope it will calm him dowm some amd that he will learn the basic stuff.
I love the E-collar and use it daily. Normally use the vibration along with the word DOWN, when she tries to reach on the kitchen counter/tables and ppl. It takes a few seconds, but it certainly works!!
I wish I would've learned these methods with the e collar. I was taught (by a trainer) differently. I prefer Tom's method. It's just more precise with the communication which is what I (and we all) need.
Thank you for your video it helps me to not only have another tool for training but you made me feel better about using an E-Collar. My 6 month old pit mix knows basic commands but has started into her stubborn stage and not listening. I started with an E-collar yesterday and have only needed to vibrate 1 time. Now just a beep and she listens immediately.
My first video and already learned a bit. New Cane Corso pup and this adds to his training. Still gotta wait a couple of months but these videos help prepare me. Thanks.
I just started using an e-collar on my dog. She seems extra sensitive, and I have had to keep it on a 1. I only have had to use a small vibrate to get her to respond. Ironically, this actually has been an amazing tool for recall.
I’ve been using my e collar for 3 months now and love it! I usually don’t need to use a stim any more, my dog is so well behaved. 100% recall on walks when running in the woods. BUT when she is not wearing collar she totally takes advantage of not having collar on and acts like an untrained puppy. So what should I do now?
I would say use the collar consistently, keep going. I think around 6 months they usually start to act the same with and without the collar on. Just from my experience :)
This is extremely late but hopefully you will still find this helpful; maybe others will find this useful as well. Typically when a dog is introduced to the e-collar and becomes fluent, it is highly likely the dog will be aware of the presence of the collar and it's consequences (good or bad) that pair with it. It is recommended to put away the e-collar after training. If she is still responding the same way, you might have to go back to the basics with e-collar introduction and pair a low level stimulation with your cues and reward the desired behavior. There is no such thing as a broken dog. Edit: You may even have to go back to basic obedience without the e-collar to strengthen your relationship before continuing. Depends on the situation.
The ‘animal lovers’ who so adamantly oppose e-collar training are probably among those who sit down and eat them three times a day. I can’t take these people seriously. I had a debate once with an all positive trainer at a dog park and although I was very calm about being told I was basically abusing my dog, she was verging on hysterical. Common sense isn’t that common these days.
they always pull the "you wouldn't put that collar on a child would you?" like obviously not? but thats stupid because you wouldn't feed dog treats to a child or make them eat out of a metal bowl with their mouths either would you?😹
You probably wouldn't put a leash on a child, and CERTAINLY wouldn't put a "Gentle Leader" head control collar on a kid, but the "force free" trainers LUV those, lol
I’m actually a force free, positive reinforcement trainer. There are a lot of us out there who don’t care what other trainers use. If that’s the method that gets them results, sweet! Most good trainers aren’t worried about what others are doing, just improving their own skills. The trainers who get hysterical and are up in arms about trainers who use e collars and prong collars are probably insecure with the results they produce through their methods. I train mastiffs, pitties, Shepard’s, malinois, without the use of positive punishment and have a very successful business, that produces results. Just saying don’t lump all positive only trainers into some vegan-esque category 😂
Your E collar training video worked wonders on my rescued Doberman. He loves putting it on because he knows we are going to out for fun. This was a dog that had been abused by an Ecollar by his previous owner, I was a little worried about re introducing the collar, Following your intro instructions He's becomig a safe pup on and off leash...Thank You.
my boy was abused with an e collar by a trainer when he was 5 months old at a 2 week board and train…haven’t used it since and he’s 5 years old. thinking or reintroducing it properly to him though i’m nervous because he completely shut down when he used to use it. but his anxiety and not paying attention to me is getting a bit out of hand, so fingers crossed it works! glad to hear it’s helped your boy too!
I really only use the vibration mode to reinforce training at some distance. I reserve the shock for a time that might endanger his life, like running in the street after something.@@brittbb
I have never needed an e-collar and have trained/raised some of the most intelligent highly trained on verbal/non-verbal command's GS, Belgian Malinois Rottweiler, and PB Terriers. Currently I have 2 Belgian Malinois in my home, the puppy follows me every where but will chase a bicyclist and cars, I need this device to expand his attention span.
Love this thank you! I've been debating adding my e collar into my training for a bit. Glad I watched this video. I will continue to watch your videos for a bit before I add in.
Nice job I have used the e collar for 13 yrs, they are great in the right hands. I see too many people using them wrong is an abusive manner and not even realizing it. Even If I point it out most don't buy it. E collars should not be sold with out a minimum an hours worth of solid training and that would only be the basics, nor would the hour included how to run the machine, the hour would only be for how to actually actually use it properly on the dog
Tom, I absolutely love all of your videos! I have a rescue German Shepherd (Kodi) and he was certainly a handful when I got him. I sent him to board & train in my area for a few weeks and they used the e-collar. He was so much better behaved and a more confident dog when I picked him up. I love watching your videos because it allows me to keep up with my training & knowledge, as well as Kodi's. Also- just a suggestion because I know someone else mentioned playing a sound when you "stim" on the videos, but that might be a little distracting when you're also talking at the same time. But maybe a small flashing colored "dot" in the corner of the video might be a better option for visualizing when to "stim".? It's amazing how many dogs and their owners that you're helping and saving all over the world. I admire your work and always wanted to become a dog trainer myself. Maybe one day I'll have you as a mentor! 😊
E-collars are forbidden by law, in alot of european countries. Here in Germany it was a big initiative by police dog trainers and the old breeding clubs (100s of years old), that led to this law. It wasnt pushed through by animal rights activists, but by those, who work with dogs on a daily base. Even ecollars that spray only water are forbidden by law. So, it has nothing to do with pain.. In dangerous, stressful situations, an ecollar will never be as strong, as a good relation and a well trained command. Unless you have an insensitive dog, ecollars will put stress onto your dog. But you dont want that in dangerous, stessful situations. In Germany, about 75% of all bites are connected to stress. There are fines up to 20.000€. Repeated misdoing can even get you in jail. It is a bit strange, to see so many german dog breeds (German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Dobermann) that are trained with an ecollar(especially in the US), while ecollars are forbidden in Germany, itself.. Sorry for my bad english..
@@dunjak111 Man stfu, would you rather have an aggressive dog kill a child or have it trained with an e collar. Positive reinforcement won't take aggression out of a dog, also it doesn't hurt them. A normal collar can do damage just the same as anything else used wrongly.
@@bbycherub2420 Pfff. Not even military dog trainers use ecollars. You may not put an ecollar, even on a cow. Its forbidden, by law.. There is just no need for ecollars. Aggressive dogs, that injured, or killed humans, or other dogs, are send to resocialization camps. There, they get resocialized, without ecollars. While every 8th household owns a dog, the last time a dog had to be put down by the authorities, was in 2018. So, its working out just fine without ecollars. Everybody has practical experience. To become a licenced trainer in Germany, you need to study for 2-3 years at an university, just to obtain the theological knowledge. Ecollars dont even fill a week. Maybe it is easier to handle "problem-dogs" with ecollars. But ecollars dont solve the dogs problem. It needs some theoretical knowledge to find out, why a dog is aggressive and how to adress the problem. Ecollars dont take away stress. They add stress. That has been prooven in alot of european studies..
@@dunjak111 Any tool has the potential to be misused. I could yank my dog around on a leash until they have trachea damage (also well documented in studies), or I could use whatever tool suits the purpose in a safe and appropriate manner, so what’s your point? Ecollars aren’t any more stressful than a regular correction, again - when used appropriately.
I adopted an 8-month-old Malinois about a month ago, so he's 9 months old now, who was likely never properly trained by his previous owners. Trying to teach him has been incredibly frustrating, because he can't even pay attention to me for more than five seconds; although that's still an improvement from the beginning, when I couldn't even get his attention unless I yank him on his ass and drag it all the way back. I felt I had no other choice, so I ordered an e-collar online and it's bound to arrive any day now. I truly hope it helps me refine his recall and focus, so I can properly start training him and teaching him what he can and can't do around the yard just so I don't have to keep him cooped up in his kennel all day. I also hope it'll be an effective way to stop him from jumping on people; he's so big, it's impossible to teach him using the other methods from other videos. Your videos about this tool have been great. Thank you.
@@kone6078 I have to say that make sure you buy a good collar, and treat it as an investment. I guess e-collars are stupid expensive in my country; I bought one that was relatively pricey by my location's standards, but absolute cheapo compared to the ones I've seen recommended. Even at level 1, the shock function turned out to be too strong as a training aid. Fortunately, it has a vibration option, but that's too light to be used for escape training--however, it is enough to get his attention, so I built off that to strengthen his focus on me. In a controlled environment, his focus on me is great now. His recall has also greatly improved. When outside, the vibration is _usually_ enough to catch his attention when I let him off-leash for playtime. If he gets particularly interested in something or someone however, I have to resort to giving him a quick shock--which I generally try to reserve as an absolute last resort, like when he jumps on someone. It does seem to work as a good aversive, as he jumps on people far less. As a whole, use is more limited than I'd like even though I managed to make it work a bit. I definitely recommend investing in a very good collar.
@@crypto66 are you in the US ? What brand collar did you use ? I tried it on my dog and he was scared of the beep and terrified of the vibration. Tomorrow I’ll try the low shock/stimulation
@@kone6078 No, I'm from The Philippines. The brand is Digoo, and I've never heard of it before. Unfortunately, I don't think I can offer you any help if your dog is straight up averse to the "low-impact" functions. I guess I'm fortunate enough that my dog's not by most anything, even fireworks, so long as it's not a person. A very low shock setting _might_ work, since it could be less jarring to the senses. Just be sure level 1 is weak enough; maybe try it on your non-dominant arm. That's how I found out mine is too strong.
One dog in the study continued to react as if being shocked during training even though the last time it had received an actual shock was a year and a half before! This certainly debunks the argument that the effects of shock collars are temporary and easily forgotten by the dog.
E collars can be used for reinforcing obedience, managing the attention of impulsive dogs, and correcting unwanted behaviors. Incredibly useful multiple purpose tool
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
Thomas!!!! Please say you are coming to VA in July!!!! Would love the opportunity to see you and learn from you in person! Great video on the ecollar! Thank you again for providing such great training and education for your fans/ followers in the dog world! Priceless! We love your work!
Ive noticed there are times in your videos the EC is up high and the prong collar is lower or vice versa. Ive used an EC before. it's been a year and I'm starting again with reintroduction, recall on a long lead, using this video asa guide. I was instructed to always have prong collar high on neck. can you clarify and maybe do a video on placement and fitting of the collar and using it conjunction with a prong. Is the goal to eventually never use a prong or other corrective collar and only a flat and EC, when using the EC, otherwise makes sense I would use prong as needed when not using the EC.
I introduced my pitbull that is 1 1/2 years old to the e collar today and she was not having it! Lol I’m gonna use your advice and hopefully she will respond
I havea 3 yr old GS. Very well behaved. She has been to several obedience classes since a puppy. My problem with her is she goes crazy when she is let outside or out of the car when we get home, she jumps in circles in mid air then takes off running. She will not stop running around the house. We have a huge yard and she will run around it about 7 times without stopping. She was running so fast one day she broadside one of our other dogs and injured the other dog's hip. I would like for her to come to me when she's in this crazy state of mind so that others do not get injured if she runs into them or a solid object. She is not aggressive just excited and brief periods of being crazy
Can you do a video like this but please sound with it when you are using the stim? I need help with this also as I do not want to use it wrong. Btw, can you please list the 3 brands you recommend? Thanks! 8)
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
On another channel, I saw that someone recommend collars with 3 functions; beep, vibrate, and stimulate (shock). What I liked was that the beep (audible) to be used as a reward (like good boy/girl) and vibrate was a warning and the "punishment" was the stimuate (not that shock as a to be used as a punishment but i'm using it as brevity for my comment. Tom, does Dogtra have a product that does all three?
Tom, when first introducing e collar - would you recommend doing it on the walk with the dog or would you introduce the ecollar separately? Thanks in advance Franco
Definatly start with those two. If you can try to stick to those two only if you have a cheap collar. Only use the stim function if you have a mini educator, dogtra, etc. (The more major brands, and yes I know mini educator isn't the name of the brand, I can't remembed the brand name)
How old is it appropriate to introduce one of these to a puppy? I know you mentioned when they know their commands but in my case I’d say my 5 1/2 month old puppy is very good with commands (without a ton of distractions) would it be too premature to start because he wouldn’t be able to understand it?
When you say you’re just “tapping” the button. Are you using the nick or continuous? I noticed that the continuous button can still be tapped for momentary pressure but corresponds to a slightly longer “nick” than the nick button itself. Is there any difference?
I just bought a collar with beep, vibrate and shock. My older dog listened by just using the beep! But our newest dog needs a little more stimulation so should I use the vibrate when he doesn’t do as asked?
Sorry, but you need to spend a bit more and get a collar that has different levels of stimulation. If it only has "shock" then it should not be used for training - nor on dogs either for that matter. It is the equivalent of getting an old baby crib before they had the standard slat sizes - you know - the one that prevents babies from putting their heads through the openings and getting stuck! Tom's mentioned in other videos when to use vibrate. It sounds like he uses it very rarely - perhaps when a dog has aggression issues and has started lunging. It is better if you catch them before they start "building" with a lower level. Good luck!
Any idea which Off Leash Training is in or around Knoxville,TN? I've got a 5 month old red Dobie who is a dominant dog. I wear the pants but she still tried me every day and I'm having the worst problem with her marking her territory on our couch and love seat. 🙄🤦♀️ I would love to put her into an off leash program for a week or two.
Do you know what the vibrate and beep are used for. I only use a shoct when the dog is really distracted, my dogs are hunting dogs. So recall is just double tap beep or double tap beep.
I was wondering how does tone, or vibrate play into training? Can I start with tone, move up to vibrate, and then use stim as she gets used to the collar? Or should I forget those first two? Thanks, Paul
Hey Tom, I really love your vids and have learned so much. I don't believe in not being present when my dog is being trained so I can learn. I have a 11/2 yo GS that I use a prong on, but he is not always consistent with commands outside. I bought the dogtra e collar and want to know if I should use both until he learns how to follow commands with it. He weighs almost as much as me and is sometimes hard to handle without the prong, especially with squirrels, LOL. I also need some advice on how to stop his barking when he meets a new person. He's very social and greets everyone this way the first time. I definitely know his body language when it's someone he doesn't like and can avoid that situation. I have been dealing with approach with other dogs successfully by redirecting in opposite direction. It's not always possible with "humans" immediately. Thanks for all you do, you're truly amazing.
Does this work for onleash training so that the dog doesn't break leash?? I have a 185lb puppy Irish Wolfhound. He has 4 months until he is an adult. I weigh 106lbs. He heels perfectly etc but..sees a person, squirrel other dog he will dash and break leash and cross roads. I am scared to walk him now. Will this work for onleash too?? Thank you in advance for your advice. I love your style of training.
can you recommend what collars to get for training? i have an 8 month boerboel and she is way to hyper and training has not been easy, figured id give these collars a try. so im asking for collar names and where to get them, like amazon or anywhere else, thank you in advanced
I'm a little confused. When you were working with the dog, you said you would activate the e-collar. What are you activating? The beep? The vibratory function? Or the shock?
@@tomdavisofficial I've started e collar training this week and am using your methods. One question. People keep asking why jump right to stim? Why not the pavlovian technique where you start with tone and after 1.5 seconds it changes to stim? Then dog begins to respond to beep rather than stim. Sorry. I'm just trying to learn all this with my 6 month old Catahoula/pointer mix.
How do I use the ecollar properly to clean up my dogs healing? He pulls a little bit. Do you use the nip and tap, continuous mode or the vibration setting? I have the educator collar.
Hey Tom I have a question on remote collars and training. I have a 8 month old Rott-Husky, I have been working with her on leave it and heel. She gets reactive to other dogs and sometimes people. She wants to meet people and I think she wants to fight dogs. I switched to a keeper collar brand hidden prong but with her husky neck and fur its always a struggle to get it in the right place and KEEP it there. I have an ecollar for the back yard and working on leave it. If I use a leash and tether her like you explain here would it be fair to the dog? I just want the best training tools for her and the prong needs to have a leash (so backyard not as good) and with the issue of it slipping I dont want to do damage
I wish I could do remote collar training but unfortunately my aunt put at shock collar on my shelter pup and had it at 98!! So the closest thing I can get for correction collars is a prong. Cause he will cower when you put a remote collar on him.
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As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
I've watched hours and hours of your videos. "That chair could be a weapon or you could sit in it. That's your choice" is the funniest thing I've heard in any of your videos. I actually cried laughing and simultaneously thought about how great of an explanation that was. I wish I lived anywhere near you. My 5 month old puppy just came back from a boarding train and it was a terrible experience. There needs to be more of you in the dog training world. If you ever move to Massachusetts I have your first student (me) waiting for such a great teacher. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your videos and how much I appreciate your love and understanding of these animals. It's truly amazing. I'm 39. Construction worker. Tattoos. All that. I've been brought to tears watching you work. No joke.
You cried laughing? You're a comedians dream.
@@cjp111 only if it's a dad joke comedian.
Who are the idiots that keep giving 'thumbs down' on Tom's videos? Tom is giving us uneducated owners solid information and it's costing us nothing. It infuriates me! Thank you Tom.
Jacqueline Johnson that would likely be purely positive trainers who only think dogs should be trained with cookies. 🙄
@@momtomaryjean Hi Shelley, you're right, these people with different training methods may well be getting results but I bet without the lure of food they wouldn't get the same results. Still there's no need to judge Thomas. You can blatantly see the commitment that Thomas has, I've done so much better with mine and the help of a trainer whose methods are similar. Have nothing but praise for Thomas and Nick (my trainer) Glad most of us appreciate him.
haha, thank you, the internet is a funny place where some people sit behind the desk and can't WAIT to disagree with something haha, no worries it's 100-1!
UA-cam allows people to click like or dislike on videos, if you don't like it why don't you contact youtube and demand the dislike button to be removed. Until then, people still have a choice. With regards to the use of e collars, not all countries and organisations are in agreement. Write to them too, I guess, to express you concerns... www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-45320038&ved=2ahUKEwi-pqeGoOHiAhXxRBUIHbGpBQkQFjACegQIEBAK&usg=AOvVaw1GesSLuxNqFlCfzR8zjvhA&cf=1
EvilPetz - 👎 lol
I really like Tom's channel, he is actually teaching us with his videos not just dangling a carrot so we buy their stuff or attend their classes...which actually makes me wish he was local to me so we COULD attend some sessions in person...thank you for your hard work and information 🖤
exactly, i hate it when other dog trainers start explaing the problem and as soon as it goes towards a solution its a paywall for some crazy 300 dollars leash training videos...
I wish that this trainer was located in my state, of all the trainers I've viewed, he's the best.
Where do you live?
How he just slaps a tool on the dog and calls it Training
@@Touchdwntate girl get out of here
check out sonnie dennis hes great too
Ive got to agree with you
Just bought an IQ mini to step up training with my pup. She’s made incredible strides with reactivity and obedience just with the slip lead, but her recall still leaves a bit to be desired, so we will start trying out the e-collar and see how we like it. I can’t thank you enough for showing me how to make my pups life easier and happier.
I used to be anti e-collar. Turns out I've just been seeing people use them wrong. When my dog is ready I'll definitely be getting one.
Yes same I ordered one I’m very excited
That’s the same with me
What do you mean by when your dog is ready?
@@SoulSearch11110 he means that his dog doesn’t know enough commands for it to be worth it, am e collar is not used to teach, only as a means for reinforcing things they already know
Same here. I also didn’t understand about the prong collar. I ordered it bc I have an 88 lb very strong, 21 mo old, sweet but untrained rescue. Also ordered a slip leash.
He is a rescue. He wasn’t neutered. I just had that done a week ago.
I think my male pup is only part GSD, maybe some thing else bc he’s built more straight backed, bigger more powerful jaws & teeth (I’ve had GSDs for decades), a more dome shaped head, has this enormous plume of a tail that nearly drags the ground, & can be a bit more stubborn than GSDs in my experience. I’m older now & only just realized I can’t train him in the same ways I used to train my dogs, so I’ve been watching this podcast to learn other ways, & I’m feeling much better about my chances of making a success of this now.
He’s definitely convinced me to try his methods, & I’m grateful I found him on UA-cam.
I'm so glad you came out with an correct introduction to offleash ecollor work. I used to know a trainer who would just shock the dog until it listened and if just ignored it, they would turn it up to max and the dog would just freak out and hate it. Thanks for sharing this. The public needs to know that ecollars today aren't so bad as people make them out to be.
Yesss, thank you!
I followed Tom’s suggestions on recall training my 11yo Pitbull with e-collar. When he hears me turn it on, he gets so excited! He loves being able to go out in the front yard off leash.
I use an Ecollar to do recall training. Took all of a few days for the puppy to understand the "taps" and the vibrate sensation from the collar. I'm happy with the training since then that my pup has learned. Only thing left is her duty training as a Service Dog. The Ecollar is helpful when I need her to recall and I cannot call her verbally, because I have seizures and sometimes effects my ability to speak properly. She is a year old and does her trained duties very well. Not perfected yet, but we live out away from busy places and she has very little work done in public places, but she handles it very well. Pushing me to the exit when she feels I need to get out of the stressful environment of a public place and the crowds of people.
How old is the puppy I'm thinking about using it
Just finished my first e collar introduction training with my 14 month old Cane Corso. I purchased your Tom Davis edition Dogtra 280C. I am super pleased with how it went. Thank you for all the information and training you provide us dog owners on how to be the best balanced leaders to or companions.
My dog trainer recommended watching Tom’s videos. I’ve used the e-collar on another dog I had years ago and it kept him from getting hit by a car. I only had to use it twice and he listened as soon as I picked up the remote. Never had to wear the collar on him again and I could pick up a pager or cordless phone and point it at him and he listened. Without the collar even being on him. People like to judge. There are ways to use an e-collar responsibly. We’ve been doing training with our current dog for a few months. We didn’t just start out with the e-collar. People act like you’re electrocuting them. Mine is set on a 2 or 3. I’ve tested it myself. It barely does anything. I have this because I love my dog and don’t want him to get hurt because he wants to bolt out the door as he knocks me down and go into the road. Some people get frustrated to where they dump them alongside a road or surrender them to a rescue group or humane society which are already full. I commend Tom and dog owners for trying to work through the issues they’re having instead of just giving up.
I had a one year old malonoisx and ordered an ecollar, sadly I didn't receive it when I needed it the most. She loved chasing after cars and was really good at voice commands but I had no enforcement besides my voice. It all happened in seconds and I regret not getting one sooner. Rest in paradise Freya 💕
I had a stubborn aggressive German Shepherd 10 years ago... I literally tried everything to no avail. As a last resort I put a e training collar on him and it worked like a miracle! One day is all it took! These things are a godsend for sure.
I’m dealing with a 7 month old GSD. He’s sweet but wild. I got him about a week ago. I’m gonna get an ecollar and hope it will calm him dowm some amd that he will learn the basic stuff.
@@claudiacanales2662 I never leave home without it!
What number did you start out with. I started with a 5 and don’t think she feels it. I have a stubborn gsd as well haha
@@ginacordova4 turn it up until she is visibly irritated by it
Very informative, thank you. I started E collar training this week with my 11 month old puppy.
I love the E-collar and use it daily. Normally use the vibration along with the word DOWN, when she tries to reach on the kitchen counter/tables and ppl. It takes a few seconds, but it certainly works!!
That’s the best video I could find it in my huge search for it!! I really appreciate you doing it!!
I wish I would've learned these methods with the e collar. I was taught (by a trainer) differently. I prefer Tom's method. It's just more precise with the communication which is what I (and we all) need.
Agreed... Wish Tom was in my state. He is AMAZING.
Best trainee ! Hats off
This channel is seriously underrated
Thank you for your video it helps me to not only have another tool for training but you made me feel better about using an E-Collar. My 6 month old pit mix knows basic commands but has started into her stubborn stage and not listening. I started with an E-collar yesterday and have only needed to vibrate 1 time. Now just a beep and she listens immediately.
My first video and already learned a bit. New Cane Corso pup and this adds to his training. Still gotta wait a couple of months but these videos help prepare me. Thanks.
I just started using an e-collar on my dog. She seems extra sensitive, and I have had to keep it on a 1. I only have had to use a small vibrate to get her to respond. Ironically, this actually has been an amazing tool for recall.
Great introductory video. We got an Ecollar recently, and excited to help keep our pup safe.
I luv your new intro!
Please come to Canada.
Thanks for this info Excellent as always
Thank you so much for watching!!
I’ve been using my e collar for 3 months now and love it! I usually don’t need to use a stim any more, my dog is so well behaved. 100% recall on walks when running in the woods. BUT when she is not wearing collar she totally takes advantage of not having collar on and acts like an untrained puppy. So what should I do now?
I would say use the collar consistently, keep going. I think around 6 months they usually start to act the same with and without the collar on. Just from my experience :)
This is extremely late but hopefully you will still find this helpful; maybe others will find this useful as well. Typically when a dog is introduced to the e-collar and becomes fluent, it is highly likely the dog will be aware of the presence of the collar and it's consequences (good or bad) that pair with it. It is recommended to put away the e-collar after training. If she is still responding the same way, you might have to go back to the basics with e-collar introduction and pair a low level stimulation with your cues and reward the desired behavior. There is no such thing as a broken dog. Edit: You may even have to go back to basic obedience without the e-collar to strengthen your relationship before continuing. Depends on the situation.
Wonderful video. You have cleared up so much for me regarding training either the E collar. Thanks
Do you train with just the stimulation ?? Or do you use the beep also?
The ‘animal lovers’ who so adamantly oppose e-collar training are probably among those who sit down and eat them three times a day. I can’t take these people seriously. I had a debate once with an all positive trainer at a dog park and although I was very calm about being told I was basically abusing my dog, she was verging on hysterical. Common sense isn’t that common these days.
they always pull the "you wouldn't put that collar on a child would you?" like obviously not? but thats stupid because you wouldn't feed dog treats to a child or make them eat out of a metal bowl with their mouths either would you?😹
You probably wouldn't put a leash on a child, and CERTAINLY wouldn't put a "Gentle Leader" head control collar on a kid, but the "force free" trainers LUV those, lol
I’m actually a force free, positive reinforcement trainer. There are a lot of us out there who don’t care what other trainers use. If that’s the method that gets them results, sweet! Most good trainers aren’t worried about what others are doing, just improving their own skills. The trainers who get hysterical and are up in arms about trainers who use e collars and prong collars are probably insecure with the results they produce through their methods. I train mastiffs, pitties, Shepard’s, malinois, without the use of positive punishment and have a very successful business, that produces results.
Just saying don’t lump all positive only trainers into some vegan-esque category 😂
Now this is the video I need
This guy is awesome! Just subscribed!
Your E collar training video worked wonders on my rescued Doberman. He loves putting it on because he knows we are going to out for fun. This was a dog that had been abused by an Ecollar by his previous owner, I was a little worried about re introducing the collar, Following your intro instructions He's becomig a safe pup on and off leash...Thank You.
my boy was abused with an e collar by a trainer when he was 5 months old at a 2 week board and train…haven’t used it since and he’s 5 years old. thinking or reintroducing it properly to him though i’m nervous because he completely shut down when he used to use it. but his anxiety and not paying attention to me is getting a bit out of hand, so fingers crossed it works! glad to hear it’s helped your boy too!
I really only use the vibration mode to reinforce training at some distance. I reserve the shock for a time that might endanger his life, like running in the street after something.@@brittbb
Can the E-collar be phased out after the verbal cue is reliable?
Okay so when exactly do you press the button? At the same time as the verbal cues??
I want to get an E caller for 2 dogs. Should I get an individual caller and remote, or should I do one remote for 2 callers?
fantastic instruction, your are my favorite trainer, I also have a dutch shepard
I have never needed an e-collar and have trained/raised some of the most intelligent highly trained on verbal/non-verbal command's GS, Belgian Malinois Rottweiler, and PB Terriers. Currently I have 2 Belgian Malinois in my home, the puppy follows me every where but will chase a bicyclist and cars, I need this device to expand his attention span.
Love this thank you! I've been debating adding my e collar into my training for a bit. Glad I watched this video. I will continue to watch your videos for a bit before I add in.
Nice job I have used the e collar for 13 yrs, they are great in the right hands. I see too many people using them wrong is an abusive manner and not even realizing it. Even If I point it out most don't buy it. E collars should not be sold with out a minimum an hours worth of solid training and that would only be the basics, nor would the hour included how to run the machine, the hour would only be for how to actually actually use it properly on the dog
Tom, I absolutely love all of your videos! I have a rescue German Shepherd (Kodi) and he was certainly a handful when I got him. I sent him to board & train in my area for a few weeks and they used the e-collar. He was so much better behaved and a more confident dog when I picked him up.
I love watching your videos because it allows me to keep up with my training & knowledge, as well as Kodi's.
Also- just a suggestion because I know someone else mentioned playing a sound when you "stim" on the videos, but that might be a little distracting when you're also talking at the same time. But maybe a small flashing colored "dot" in the corner of the video might be a better option for visualizing when to "stim".?
It's amazing how many dogs and their owners that you're helping and saving all over the world. I admire your work and always wanted to become a dog trainer myself. Maybe one day I'll have you as a mentor! 😊
Thanks so much!
E-collars are forbidden by law, in alot of european countries. Here in Germany it was a big initiative by police dog trainers and the old breeding clubs (100s of years old), that led to this law. It wasnt pushed through by animal rights activists, but by those, who work with dogs on a daily base.
Even ecollars that spray only water are forbidden by law. So, it has nothing to do with pain..
In dangerous, stressful situations, an ecollar will never be as strong, as a good relation and a well trained command.
Unless you have an insensitive dog, ecollars will put stress onto your dog. But you dont want that in dangerous, stessful situations. In Germany, about 75% of all bites are connected to stress.
There are fines up to 20.000€. Repeated misdoing can even get you in jail.
It is a bit strange, to see so many german dog breeds (German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Dobermann) that are trained with an ecollar(especially in the US), while ecollars
are forbidden in Germany, itself..
Sorry for my bad english..
@@dunjak111 Man stfu, would you rather have an aggressive dog kill a child or have it trained with an e collar. Positive reinforcement won't take aggression out of a dog, also it doesn't hurt them. A normal collar can do damage just the same as anything else used wrongly.
@@bbycherub2420 Pfff. Not even military dog trainers use ecollars.
You may not put an ecollar, even on a cow. Its forbidden, by law..
There is just no need for ecollars.
Aggressive dogs, that injured, or killed humans, or other dogs, are send to resocialization camps. There, they get resocialized, without ecollars.
While every 8th household owns a dog, the last time a dog had to be put down by the authorities, was in 2018.
So, its working out just fine without ecollars.
Everybody has practical experience.
To become a licenced trainer in Germany, you need to study for 2-3 years at an university, just to obtain the theological knowledge.
Ecollars dont even fill a week.
Maybe it is easier to handle "problem-dogs" with ecollars. But ecollars dont solve the dogs problem.
It needs some theoretical knowledge to find out, why a dog is aggressive and how to adress the problem.
Ecollars dont take away stress. They add stress. That has been prooven in alot of european studies..
@@dunjak111 Any tool has the potential to be misused. I could yank my dog around on a leash until they have trachea damage (also well documented in studies), or I could use whatever tool suits the purpose in a safe and appropriate manner, so what’s your point? Ecollars aren’t any more stressful than a regular correction, again - when used appropriately.
I wish you could tell when he was punching the button to know timing which is super important
I'm new to e-collar training. What are some things I need my dog to know before beginning training with the collar?
What collar do you recommend? I have a very stubborn corgi , he knows commands but brakes them every time he is out side.
Mine too!
Dogtra ARC
Mini educator or micro educator
I adopted an 8-month-old Malinois about a month ago, so he's 9 months old now, who was likely never properly trained by his previous owners. Trying to teach him has been incredibly frustrating, because he can't even pay attention to me for more than five seconds; although that's still an improvement from the beginning, when I couldn't even get his attention unless I yank him on his ass and drag it all the way back.
I felt I had no other choice, so I ordered an e-collar online and it's bound to arrive any day now. I truly hope it helps me refine his recall and focus, so I can properly start training him and teaching him what he can and can't do around the yard just so I don't have to keep him cooped up in his kennel all day. I also hope it'll be an effective way to stop him from jumping on people; he's so big, it's impossible to teach him using the other methods from other videos.
Your videos about this tool have been great. Thank you.
How’s it working
@@kone6078 I have to say that make sure you buy a good collar, and treat it as an investment.
I guess e-collars are stupid expensive in my country; I bought one that was relatively pricey by my location's standards, but absolute cheapo compared to the ones I've seen recommended.
Even at level 1, the shock function turned out to be too strong as a training aid. Fortunately, it has a vibration option, but that's too light to be used for escape training--however, it is enough to get his attention, so I built off that to strengthen his focus on me. In a controlled environment, his focus on me is great now. His recall has also greatly improved.
When outside, the vibration is _usually_ enough to catch his attention when I let him off-leash for playtime. If he gets particularly interested in something or someone however, I have to resort to giving him a quick shock--which I generally try to reserve as an absolute last resort, like when he jumps on someone. It does seem to work as a good aversive, as he jumps on people far less.
As a whole, use is more limited than I'd like even though I managed to make it work a bit. I definitely recommend investing in a very good collar.
@@crypto66 are you in the US ? What brand collar did you use ? I tried it on my dog and he was scared of the beep and terrified of the vibration. Tomorrow I’ll try the low shock/stimulation
@@kone6078 No, I'm from The Philippines. The brand is Digoo, and I've never heard of it before.
Unfortunately, I don't think I can offer you any help if your dog is straight up averse to the "low-impact" functions. I guess I'm fortunate enough that my dog's not by most anything, even fireworks, so long as it's not a person.
A very low shock setting _might_ work, since it could be less jarring to the senses. Just be sure level 1 is weak enough; maybe try it on your non-dominant arm. That's how I found out mine is too strong.
@@crypto66 ohh ok makes sense. I got a highly rated one off amazon. I tried level 1 out of 100 on my arm and I didn’t even feel it until 5
One dog in the study continued to react as if being shocked during training even though the last time it had received an actual shock was a year and a half before! This certainly debunks the argument that the effects of shock collars are temporary and easily forgotten by the dog.
well, good think he isnt "shocking" the dog, and only using a low setting that is equivalent to a vibration :)))
What type of ecollar do you use mini educator or dogtra?
What brand do you recommend
What e-collar has a GPS Tracker included?
under what circumstances do you use an ecollar? sitting? healing? stop pulling?....also are you using the shock or vibrate?
If you are interested I have a whole E-collar playlist to go over all of those questions.
E collars can be used for reinforcing obedience, managing the attention of impulsive dogs, and correcting unwanted behaviors. Incredibly useful multiple purpose tool
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
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Do you ever use vibrate mode?
Love the subtitles. Way better than UA-cam’s auto generated ones. UA-cam dislikes us
deaf ppl I just know it lmao.
were you using the vibration only to intruduce the e-collar to the dog or the stimulation?
*thanks for the informative video! Helpful for my doggies!* 😍❤️🐶
Thanks for watching!
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
When you “tap” is that vibration?
Can anyone recommend a good e collar make and model for a smaller sized dog.
Tom Davis
You are the best! I love this introduction to ecollar training. I wish it was possible to use it here in Denmark🙄
I have 2 13 week america bullies....at what age can I introduce the ecollar?
Thanks for the video Tom. At the end of the video, were you givi mg the dog treats and why?
Dogs likes treats bc their yummy
Thomas!!!! Please say you are coming to VA in July!!!! Would love the opportunity to see you and learn from you in person! Great video on the ecollar! Thank you again for providing such great training and education for your fans/ followers in the dog world! Priceless! We love your work!
Lisa Smith I second that!
Good video. Very helpful. By the way, the word is "Pavlovian", not "Pavlonian". After some psychologist named Pavlov.
So you're just using vibration to start with? When would you use the shock? I do like the fact that I can train my dog to the tone.
Thank you
So you say Reilly come and the minute you say come you use the correction collar ?
And is that with everything sit down come stay heel ?
Does your new e collar able to hook up to multiple collars?
What brand of e collar do you suggest
So during the training/pairing process it's ok to repeat verbal commands?
Ive noticed there are times in your videos the EC is up high and the prong collar is lower or vice versa. Ive used an EC before. it's been a year and I'm starting again with reintroduction, recall on a long lead, using this video asa guide. I was instructed to always have prong collar high on neck. can you clarify and maybe do a video on placement and fitting of the collar and using it conjunction with a prong. Is the goal to eventually never use a prong or other corrective collar and only a flat and EC, when using the EC, otherwise makes sense I would use prong as needed when not using the EC.
I introduced my pitbull that is 1 1/2 years old to the e collar today and she was not having it! Lol I’m gonna use your advice and hopefully she will respond
Do you use e collar before command or do you say command than use the e collar until they complete commmsnd . Ty
Best training about 👊💜
I havea 3 yr old GS. Very well behaved. She has been to several obedience classes since a puppy. My problem with her is she goes crazy when she is let outside or out of the car when we get home, she jumps in circles in mid air then takes off running. She will not stop running around the house. We have a huge yard and she will run around it about 7 times without stopping. She was running so fast one day she broadside one of our other dogs and injured the other dog's hip. I would like for her to come to me when she's in this crazy state of mind so that others do not get injured if she runs into them or a solid object. She is not aggressive just excited and brief periods of being crazy
Can you do a video like this but please sound with it when you are using the stim? I need help with this also as I do not want to use it wrong.
Btw, can you please list the 3 brands you recommend?
Thanks! 8)
Jen M. I’m gonnna try that!
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
Mini educator is the best
I have the ARC Slim is that a good one to use? I have 2 (dual remote).
What brands of remote collars do you suggest?
Mini educator, e collar tech
I just bought Petoffers Dog Training Collar to correct my dog's behavior. I really like that it has the voice recording and vibrating you can do before the static shock. So far it seems really effective. We hardly have to use the shock setting. I’m really happy the Auto Retractable function, without two iron pillars irritate her neck, she will feel more comfortable wearing it.
On another channel, I saw that someone recommend collars with 3 functions; beep, vibrate, and stimulate (shock). What I liked was that the beep (audible) to be used as a reward (like good boy/girl) and vibrate was a warning and the "punishment" was the stimuate (not that shock as a to be used as a punishment but i'm using it as brevity for my comment. Tom, does Dogtra have a product that does all three?
Yes they do! I actually just invested in two for my two dogs. Look on their cite and it shows you the many many options you have with their collars.
Dogtra does not have tone
With the long line and recall command are you using vibrate mode? thx
Tom, when first introducing e collar - would you recommend doing it on the walk with the dog or would you introduce the ecollar separately?
Thanks in advance
Franco
I have a collar with a beep & vibrate. Do you recommend starting with those two modes or forgo them completely?
Definatly start with those two. If you can try to stick to those two only if you have a cheap collar. Only use the stim function if you have a mini educator, dogtra, etc. (The more major brands, and yes I know mini educator isn't the name of the brand, I can't remembed the brand name)
How old is it appropriate to introduce one of these to a puppy? I know you mentioned when they know their commands but in my case I’d say my 5 1/2 month old puppy is very good with commands (without a ton of distractions) would it be too premature to start because he wouldn’t be able to understand it?
When you say you’re just “tapping” the button. Are you using the nick or continuous? I noticed that the continuous button can still be tapped for momentary pressure but corresponds to a slightly longer “nick” than the nick button itself. Is there any difference?
I need help with my 1900S Dogtra collar to stop my Belgian Shepherd from trying to get hold of my tiny chihuahua, please how do I start. Thanks
I just bought a collar with beep, vibrate and shock. My older dog listened by just using the beep! But our newest dog needs a little more stimulation so should I use the vibrate when he doesn’t do as asked?
Sorry, but you need to spend a bit more and get a collar that has different levels of stimulation. If it only has "shock" then it should not be used for training - nor on dogs either for that matter. It is the equivalent of getting an old baby crib before they had the standard slat sizes - you know - the one that prevents babies from putting their heads through the openings and getting stuck! Tom's mentioned in other videos when to use vibrate. It sounds like he uses it very rarely - perhaps when a dog has aggression issues and has started lunging. It is better if you catch them before they start "building" with a lower level. Good luck!
@@rainaquelle365 I said I bought a collar with beeper, vibrate and shock. I dont need to use shock. Sorry but youu didnt read my comment correctly.
Any idea which Off Leash Training is in or around Knoxville,TN? I've got a 5 month old red Dobie who is a dominant dog. I wear the pants but she still tried me every day and I'm having the worst problem with her marking her territory on our couch and love seat. 🙄🤦♀️ I would love to put her into an off leash program for a week or two.
I want to get it b4 I get my dog and try it.
I'm all 4 this e collor
Do you know what the vibrate and beep are used for. I only use a shoct when the dog is really distracted, my dogs are hunting dogs. So recall is just double tap beep or double tap beep.
It is really sad your dog can't be a dog...
Any collar recommendations ?
J B my question exactly
Mini educator 300 unit. Trust me
Gardenrabbit356 looks great, any next best as that one is almost $300 CAD
E collar tech, mini educator is a good model
Sports dog iv had for yrs and they are waterproof. We use when walking our dogs out in the tree nursery off leash
I was wondering how does tone, or vibrate play into training? Can I start with tone, move up to vibrate, and then use stim as she gets used to the collar? Or should I forget those first two? Thanks, Paul
Hey Tom, I really love your vids and have learned so much. I don't believe in not being present when my dog is being trained so I can learn. I have a 11/2 yo GS that I use a prong on, but he is not always consistent with commands outside. I bought the dogtra e collar and want to know if I should use both until he learns how to follow commands with it. He weighs almost as much as me and is sometimes hard to handle without the prong, especially with squirrels, LOL. I also need some advice on how to stop his barking when he meets a new person. He's very social and greets everyone this way the first time. I definitely know his body language when it's someone he doesn't like and can avoid that situation. I have been dealing with approach with other dogs successfully by redirecting in opposite direction. It's not always possible with "humans" immediately. Thanks for all you do, you're truly amazing.
When you Say you are using the e collar, do you mean vibrate mod or shock mod ? Thx
Do you come to tijuana México
Does this work for onleash training so that the dog doesn't break leash?? I have a 185lb puppy Irish Wolfhound. He has 4 months until he is an adult. I weigh 106lbs. He heels perfectly etc but..sees a person, squirrel other dog he will dash and break leash and cross roads. I am scared to walk him now. Will this work for onleash too?? Thank you in advance for your advice. I love your style of training.
can you recommend what collars to get for training? i have an 8 month boerboel and she is way to hyper and training has not been easy, figured id give these collars a try. so im asking for collar names and where to get them, like amazon or anywhere else, thank you in advanced
I'm a little confused. When you were working with the dog, you said you would activate the e-collar. What are you activating? The beep? The vibratory function? Or the shock?
Stimulation
@@tomdavisofficial I've started e collar training this week and am using your methods. One question. People keep asking why jump right to stim? Why not the pavlovian technique where you start with tone and after 1.5 seconds it changes to stim? Then dog begins to respond to beep rather than stim. Sorry. I'm just trying to learn all this with my 6 month old Catahoula/pointer mix.
THANK YOU
How do I use the ecollar properly to clean up my dogs healing? He pulls a little bit. Do you use the nip and tap, continuous mode or the vibration setting? I have the educator collar.
Hey Tom I have a question on remote collars and training. I have a 8 month old Rott-Husky, I have been working with her on leave it and heel. She gets reactive to other dogs and sometimes people. She wants to meet people and I think she wants to fight dogs. I switched to a keeper collar brand hidden prong but with her husky neck and fur its always a struggle to get it in the right place and KEEP it there. I have an ecollar for the back yard and working on leave it. If I use a leash and tether her like you explain here would it be fair to the dog? I just want the best training tools for her and the prong needs to have a leash (so backyard not as good) and with the issue of it slipping I dont want to do damage
I’m getting my Ecollar tomorrow hopefully
Do I use the ecollar before or after I give the command?
I wish I could do remote collar training but unfortunately my aunt put at shock collar on my shelter pup and had it at 98!! So the closest thing I can get for correction collars is a prong. Cause he will cower when you put a remote collar on him.
Geez why does collar even go they high? I guess for bigger stronger dogs.