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.

The way shock collars work is they give your pet a small electric shock whenever it senses that the animal’s vocal chords are vibrating at a high enough level. The level of electricity is not dangerous, merely corrective.

What the animal feels when the shock happens is a small amount of discomfort, equivalent to jolting yourself with a battery or feeling the shock of static electricity. It isn’t actually painful, just unpleasant.

You should know what size of collar to buy before you buy it. Use a tape measure to get an accurate measurement of your animal’s neck. If you don’t have one of those, get a string or ribbon and wrap it once around the animal’s neck. Then measure that length with a ruler. Collars generally come in three sizes: Small, medium and large.

When you receive your new collar, you should be able to set its level. Collars are capable of administering a range of shock levels; you should begin with the lowest level of electricity. If your pet doesn’t respond to that level, you can increase it until it reaches a functional level.

Don’t use the collar forever. Once your pet has modified its behavior to the point that you desire, you can curtail the use of the shock collar.

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.

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