How can I use an e-collar to train my dog for off-leash recall?

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I want to get my dogs able to be offleash. They know come but need something to make them listen even if they don’t want to. I have seen trainers on YouTube use e collars to train this. How would I do this? Please don’t say don’t use it. Anyone that has used them on their dogs?

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Shock collars such as the SportDog work well when used properly. The key is you have to train them on a leash to know what the response is before letting them off leash to use it. This brand come with several shock settings and a beep. Some people use the beep as a praise and reward when they are far off and do well, other use it as a warning beep to listen or the shock is next. When you have them on leash, tell them a command. If they do not do it, you shock them and make them do it. This teaches them the consequences. When they do right, you praise them. AS they get better you can start with longer distances until they fully understand--which doesn't take long. Once they get it, some just need the collar on to keep paying attention without using any buttons

How can I use an e-collar to train my dog for off-leash recall?

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