Collar Wise and Enforcement Wise - Episode 12

Collar Wise and Enforcement Wise - Episode 12

12. Collar wise: Avoiding tool dependency/weaning off What is collar wise? Why does it happen? Other examples of “enforcement wise”. (Movement toward the dog, second/third commands/other tools like prong, head halter) Tips for avoiding Need for consistency in expectations. Consequences = Follow through with or without collar on Examples in human world that help people understand dogs can’t be held to a different standard of “trained” = auto pilot (traffic cops/managers at work and consequences) How to wean back on using stem so there isn’t a dependency on cueing

Pressure Necrosis - Episode 11

11. Pressure Necrosis - Do remote collars burn or cause harm Do remote collars generate heat? Why not If they can’t burn, why the images of sores and injury on dog’s necks What causes pressure necrosis & how to prevent it Wear time Fit & Placement rotation (should you clip fur to get better fit) Moisture (rain/snow/swimming) Types of collar straps Maintenance of neck (brushing, visual check) Treatment of sores & veterinary intervention

Common Mistakes when Training with an Ecollar - Episode 10

10. Common Mistakes and how to fix them (plug for 1st Basic obedience dvd) Not starting on a leash/long line = increased potential for wrong response Not taking time to collar condition Not well fitted collar Coat/neck size differences Not Turned On Not charged Not enough pressure for the dog to feel when environmental situation changes

Confusion vs Distraction vs Disobedience - Episode 9

9. Confusion vs Distraction vs Disobedience. How to tell the difference. Body language of each. What to do to work through each of those. Making the call for disobedience and the need for increase in pressure. Why good collar conditioning PRIOR is needed. How the dog will respond confidently IF they are well conditioned. Ie. They go harder/faster INTO behavior if they are well conditioned.

Basic Tools needed when Training with an Ecollar - Episode 8

8. Basic equipment need to start E-collar training Collar (both e/collar and flat) can you use a harness? can you use a choke or prong? Importance of a leash & longline. Do you need both? Place board/target Importance of having a reward system