subject: A Review Of The Mechanism Behind Of Shock Collars [print this page] It's been shown to be true that shock collars are an effective way to impact your pets behaviors. Some say they are cruel, but others indicate they are not only safe, but they are remarkably effective on managing your pets.
You should still take a long hard look at how to use these tools.
It is important to consider how a shock collar works. First, it monitors the frequency of your pet's vocal chord vibration. If it gets too loud or too high, it responds by administering a small, brief shock to your pet.
People compare the feeling of the shock to the shock one gets from static electricity or from a small battery. It is fairly uncomfortable, but advocates insist it isn't actually painful and it is very short term.
You should make sure you know your pet's neck size before you purchase a shock collar. Use a measuring tape or cloth measurer to get a measure. If you don't have those, you can use a simple piece of string or ribbon. Wrap the string around the animal's neck and then mark where the two sides meet. Then measure that length against a ruler.
Always begin with the lowest setting on your pet's new collar. Most collars do come with a range of settings that allows you to modify the level of shock that will be administered to your animal. If you start at the lowest level, you can increase it as you go depending on your needs.
Don't consider the shock collar to be a permanent accessory for your pet. Use it only as long as it is necessary, that is, until your pet behaves the way you want.
The shock collar is a behavioral tool; even after you have stopped using it, your pet should still associate its unpleasant behaviors with the unpleasantness of the collar. If you have to, you can use it when necessary.
by: Robbie Johnston
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