Vibrating collars and off leash work

• 03-23-2008 9:42 PM

  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,567 Points 75

  Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact  http://cgi.ebay.com/LED-Light-Vibration-Whistle-Dog-Pager-Trainer-Collar-US_W0QQitemZ120235858713QQihZ002QQcategoryZ146245QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem   I'm eyeballing this. I've been thinking about a way to get Emma's attention, for a while. It's dramatically improving, and her heel work is getting really, really nice. I occasionally lose her attention, and I'd like a way to sort of... tap her on the shoulder. I don't want to shock her (at all! I wouldn't...) or be aversive. I just want to get her attention off of the dog in season, or the leaf, or the dropped treat, or whatever the heck it is that occasionally catches her attention. It doesn't happen often, but I'm wondering if anybody has used something like this, and if it's effective? I've lost her attention in the show ring, before, and gotten it back. The gate blew over, once, at a match, LOL. She recovered, and did well. I've seen folks use tabs and handled collars on bigger dogs, but I can't reach the kid to snag her quickly enough. By the time I've reached for her, she's either done or she's moved.   Input?  Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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• 03-23-2008 10:46 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 2,483 Points 190	Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact I've heard of using them for deaf dogs - to get their attention. I've never personally used them, but it might be a good idea! only down side - they are expensive. When I was looking into fostering a deaf puppy I looked into that stuff, pricey.
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• 03-23-2008 10:53 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,567 Points 75

  Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact The one I linked to is only $24, shipped. That's not too bad, really... All the ones I've seen before have been more in the $90+ range.     I'm just thinking a little "touch" will divert her attention more than a sound, like clapping or saying her name.  Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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• 03-24-2008 11:16 AM

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  mudpuppy Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 5,370 Points 100	Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact I know someone who trained a nice recall on a hound mix with a vibrating collar. I use the "beep" function on my ecollar to get Baxter's attention quite often- he tends to "lock on" to things and forget the world exists.
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• 03-24-2008 12:29 PM

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  erica1989 Joined on 02-21-2007 Clearwater, Florida Posts 2,483 Points 190	Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact wow! that's a really, really good price
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• 03-30-2008 4:49 PM

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  mehpenn Joined on 09-10-2007 Gastonia, NC Posts 181 Points 5

  Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact   I've thought about getting an e-collar or a vibrating collar for our new dog, Lexie... she'd never been allowed off-leash before we got her and though she's a good dog, it doesn't take much for her to get distracted and take off. She always comes back, once you get her attention, but it's not save for her to run off like that and I'm sure it aggrevates the neighbors having thsi dog running through their yard, chasing their cats, etc... Which would you guys recommend? An e-collar with warning tones, or a vibrating collar? Adopt and old dog.. and teach it new tricks! One person's burden can be another person's best friend.

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• 03-30-2008 9:49 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 9,945 Points 715

  Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact  If you have the choice, get the vibration only.  Then, there's no chance for any mishap that could lead to a shock. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 03-31-2008 8:13 PM

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  jennie_c_d Joined on 09-10-2007 Southeast Georgia Posts 8,567 Points 75

  Re: Vibrating collars and off leash work Reply Contact  I wouldn't buy a collar with a shock function. Maybe for some dog, but not for Emma. If I accidentally hit her with a shock, whatever I was teaching would likely be completely ruined. She's very soft. Mischeif N Miracles, CGC, RE (PRT, 10/13/2003) Libby's Monkey N The Middle (Chinese Crested, 1/26/2008) Teenie Weenie at the Bridge (Dachshund, ???-12/28/2007)

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