Question:
what is the best training collar for german shepherd?
cakcynthia
2009-02-20 05:06:11 UTC
We got a 12 wk shepherd that is now 18 or 19 weeks old. She is very timid and bites alot. she does not bite out of anger, she just is playing or getting attention and it hurts. she is 44 pounds already. she is going to be around 100pds full grown and we dont want someone to get bit because we cant control her. and we have 2 children under 5yrs. My husband bought the dog. I want to take her to obedience training, but she wont stay on a leash either. I am gonna buy a training collar but dont know the best one. I tried one of those cheap one on ebay from china. it was total junk.
Seventeen answers:
Kara-lynn
2009-02-20 05:25:58 UTC
try the gentle leader, you can get them at your local pet store! they are wonderful training collars, and then get her into a group obedience class in your area so she can get some socialization and manners! i would definitely consult a professional on it though instead of trying to do it yourself and good luck!
anonymous
2016-10-21 15:14:21 UTC
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2014-09-02 09:54:26 UTC
I purchased this product for a very strong, high prey drive male German Shepherd Dog that just didn't respond obediently in certain situations. His obedience was great 90% of the time until there was a competing distraction e.g. deer. Reward/treat based training only goes so far with a dog that has an overwhelming prey drive.



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Truth Hurts, Doesn't It?
2009-02-20 06:03:40 UTC
I would recommend talking to a trainer about using any type of training tool. Many of them need to be used in a certain manner, and misuse could cause injury OR worse behavior problems. Most of the time i try to shy away from using training tools unless the dog really needs it. Mainly because if you remove them without backing the tool up with training, the dog will go right back to doing what it did before.



With that in mind i use two - i walk my dog with a Prong collar and every so often use an e-collar in the home. Both are used to back up negative commands like "Leave it" or "no pull" and both are used randomly (in no particular order or time period.)



Both tools are being used at my trainers advice and after a few good lessons from her on HOW to use them properly. They have worked well so far and i see improvements daily. Talk to your trainer and find one that works with you and doesn't stick to one method only (some only use positive re-enforcement, which can work well with some dogs... but each dog is different and trainers really should realize that not every dog will accept or learn well under one method.)
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2015-08-06 12:16:23 UTC
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what is the best training collar for german shepherd?

We got a 12 wk shepherd that is now 18 or 19 weeks old. She is very timid and bites alot. she does not bite out of anger, she just is playing or getting attention and it hurts. she is 44 pounds already. she is going to be around 100pds full grown and we dont want someone to get bit because we cant...
anonymous
2016-04-04 20:22:18 UTC
The owner of the dog needs to know how to "operate" the dog, same way you can get into a car that's in perfect running order but if you don't know how to drive you won't have much luck making the car go anywhere. If the owner doesn't know how to maintain the training, the dog will soon become untrained again. Read more here https://tinyurl.im/vvKD2



People seem to think that once a dog is trained, that's it. Not true. You must reinforce the dog's training every single day in some way. It's best if the owner and the dog go together to get trained. As a professional trainer once said to me "We can train any dog in 2 days. It takes longer to train the owners
Kip's Mom
2009-02-20 05:19:48 UTC
Timid and shock or electronic collars DO NOT go together, if that is what you mean by "training" collar.



I have no problems with e-collars - on the right dog, at the right stage of training, and with a knowledgeable handle.



Your situation doesn't qualify for ANY of those criteria.



You need to find a GREAT trainer to help you. If you use a e-collar on this dog, you will make it worse, guaranteed.
lemurmunk
2009-02-20 06:01:18 UTC
Honestly, it's not the collar. It's the fact that she just needs to understand what "no" means. Understand that just as a human baby does not know what words mean and needs to be taught their meaning, puppies don't come automatically knowing what the word "no" means. Also, dogs don't come instinctively with directions to know what a leash is. They need to be "leash trained".

If she's timid, she should be dominanced pretty easily and probably is a very submissive dog. Turn her on her back, hold her head and calm her down, especially if she gets overly excited. Do this in front of the children and she will understand that her place in the pack is beneath them. Dogs don't care what their position is int he pack, so long as they are in it. Obedience training will help, if anything just to give you some pointers on remaining consistent. Sometimes I think obedience training is less about the dog and more about teaching owners how to properly interact with the dog (not saying that as an insult, it's always good to learn new tricks! :) ).
anonymous
2016-02-15 04:04:04 UTC
Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://tr.im/Dfcir



A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.
silvergirl
2009-02-20 05:19:07 UTC
You can get a training collar at Petco. Just know how to use it. You need a training class. Shepherds are great but you need t train them right from the beginning.
Kassey H
2009-02-20 07:20:40 UTC
I would also get enrolled in a training class I personally would go on the APDT list and search for a qualified trainer in your area.Head collars are great but stay away from the Halti brand they are easy to get out of> i would go with a gentle leader kind they are much better. The dog might fight it though so a trainer should help you with it I also like easy walk harness or a snse-antion harness for walking big dogs.
anonymous
2016-04-14 05:55:38 UTC
Dog Training is all about getting your canine to behave well, but some people do it for sports and other entertainment purposes. Some of the other reasons people train their dogs are:



It rewarding since you get a sense of accomplishment once a dog can do something new.

It is a good opportunity to bond with the dog - this is important for the dog and for the owner.

You can make money when you train dogs as a business or for sport.

Training the dog is fun and it challenges the owner and the dog.

Different trainers have different techniques for training their canine. However, some techniques are more effective than others. To learn about the best techniques, visit a registered dog trainer, talk to a veterinarian, or do online or offline research.

There are several types of training that you, or a professional, can explore to train dogs and these are:



1) Behavior and obedience training: One training that is universal is behavior and obedience training. This is done on dogs of all ages, but it is better to start when the canine is a puppy because as they say, it is hard to teach old dogs new tricks. Behavior and obedience dog trainingbrings out the best in the dog and it makes understanding each other easier.



2) House training: House training is very important and it should also start when the dog is still a puppy. House training is all about training the dog to have house manners and to respect your space. There are several techniques used for this and they include crate training and pad training for training the dog to 'go' outside.



3) Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is a new type of training approach and it is all about rewarding the dog for good behavior or for learning a new trick. All animals tend to perform better when there is a promise of a reward. Possible rewards are snacks, interaction with other dogs, giving the dog your attention, or giving the dog tug toys - the reward should take into consideration what the dog likes because dogs are different.



4) Negative reinforcement: Negative reinforcement training approach has been used for many years where the dog is punished for failure to learn or to behave properly, but this does not work because it only makes the canine scared and causes it to lose confidence. Negative reinforcement techniques included beatings and electric shocks.



5) Trick training: Trick training is done for fun, by those who want a sports dog, and those involved in other entertainment activities such as the circus. You should choose the dog carefully to avoid frustration because some dogs are easier to train than others.



6) Teething: It is important to train dogs when they are teething because they are under a lot of pain and they usually chew on furniture such as table legs, shoes, and even wallpaper. Possible training techniques for discouraging the chewing are bad-smelling sprays on items that are at risk and giving the dog chew toys.



7) Command training: It is possible to train dogs to follow commands. These commands include 'sit', 'attack', and 'fetch', among others. This requires patience and there are various techniques of dog training that can be used to achieve this such as giving rewards.



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?
2009-02-20 06:30:23 UTC
she is still pretty young but I would say get a handle on it as soon as possible. She needs to know humans in house are the pack leaders. They make wonderful dogs but can tend to want to be in charge if allowed. I just got one he is only 9 weeks but he is biting alot. He is bad about going after pant legs. I have just started using a water bottle to squirt him and saying no loudly when he does this and it seems to be helping. As far as the leash that can be hard, I put mine on leash the day after I brought him home and just let him drag it around so he could get used to it and he is doing ok with it but still bites at it some. I think you need to find a good trainer not a collar. These dogs can be dangerous if not trained properly. The investment in good training will pay off. Especially having small children around your dog needs to understand very quickly that mouthing is not acceptable behavior before she hurts one of the kids. These dogs bite is one of the strongest and it will not take much for her to really hurt a child while trying to play if she does not know what is good.

Especially with her being timid she may bite out of fear as she gets bigger. I plan on doing basic training myself with mine but when he gets to be about 6 months old I am going to take him to a very reputable trainer for advanced training just to make sure I will be able to control him when he weighs in over 100 pounds full grown. Good Luck.
Kate C
2009-02-20 08:11:12 UTC
http://www.flyingdogpress.com Read free articles, especially It takes a pack to raise a puppy.



Start expecting more from her now. Now more mouthing.



She should get puppy play though.



Enroll in obedience classes.



Socialize her is you dont want to get bitten. Cut her nails, clean her ears teeth, etc. Expose her to people, bikes, dogs on lead, etc. Everything.

And if she starts tugging, invest in a prong collar, but find a professional willing show you how it is used so you dont end up causing damage to the dogs throat.
love&lost
2009-02-20 05:16:24 UTC
i would recommend a head collar. she cant pull from you. it would be a good training collar. walmart has them or you can go to a pet store.



i think you should invest in training bc your dog wants to understand you but doesnt know how.



check into petsmart or petco training classes.



good luck and thanks for being kind and giving a not so perfect dog a loving home.
anonymous
2017-02-17 15:14:25 UTC
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anonymous
2015-02-11 13:55:31 UTC
Dogs are usually eager to learn, and the key to success is good communication. Your dog needs to understand how you’d like her to behave and why it’s in her best interest to comply with your wishes.


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