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AT WHAT AGE CAN I START E-COLLAR
TRAINING?
January 15, 2018 Category: TIPS FROM ROBIN MACFARLANE
You recently acquired a new puppy and other than the middle of the night potty
breaks, the rst few weeks were pretty easy. The pup mostly ate, slept, gently
gnawed on his toys, and waddled along a few feet behind you, never getting too
far from sight.
But a few weeks have gone by and that devoted pup has suddenly developed a
mind of his own. He is darting into the street to chase squirrels, chewing on the
corner of the sofa, and using those piranha-like incisors to clamp down on your
hands when you try to pet or brush him.
You’re wondering if you can use an e-collar to start teaching better manners but a
friend who has trained a few of his own dogs has told you he is too young. In fact,
the more people you ask, the more con icting opinions you get!
It is fairly common knowledge that you should start training your puppy as soon as
he comes into your home. Our dogs are taking in information all the time. Each
interaction with them is a learning opportunity and basic manners like
housebreaking, learning to inhibit play biting and control of nuisance whining,
barking and jumping up should start young. It is ideal if the pup grows up never
really having learned and ingrained bad behaviors to begin with.
But when it comes to the question of how old is “old enough” to start using an e-
collar to train a dog, the truth is, there isn’t a one size ts all answer. Some pups
are ready to go around 14 or 15 weeks of age, others should be close to the
typically standard prescribed 6 month old time frame before you start.
If your pup is large enough to t the collar properly AND has an outgoing,
boisterous type of personality, you can very likely add an e-collar to the training
tool kit and get started earlier than you would if you have a quiet, reserved pup.
The more withdrawn puppies should have extra attention paid to exploring the
world and experiencing a spectrum of positive adventures rather than focusing on
reining them in too soon and creating potential hesitancy.
My personal belief is that the decision about e-collar training should depend on a
factor far more important than the age of the dog. A factor that is even more
important than the dog’s overall temperament.
In my opinion, the decision should be weighted heavily on you as the operator,
your knowledge of the tool, and very importantly, your willingness to put in the
needed training time. If you’re a patient person, willing to learn to use the collar
properly (or you’re already experienced) you can get started. On the other hand, if
you’re only looking for a quick x to punish nuisance behavior (and not take the
time to teach the dog what to do) you should reassess your motivation and the
relationship you have with your dog.
If both you and your dog are ready, then go for it and get busy with the collar
conditioning protocols and do the work. Put in the practice sessions because collar
conditioning teaches your dog HOW to properly respond and have control over
the sensation. That understanding will bring a happy working attitude rather than
a sullen or de ated one and you’ll end up improving the relationship you have with
your dog and more thoroughly enjoying your time together.
The thing that will vary based on your dog’s age, is how much work you can do in a
given session and for how long. Pay attention and honor the limitations of your
dog’s attention span when you start. Err on the side of caution and keep your
sessions short, rather than too long. You will build your dog’s mental endurance as
you practice together. And focus on what is going right; help your young dog get it
right. Don’t be stingy with the use of rewards and praise.
Once the dog understands how to respond and do as you ask, everything else will
begin to fall in line. You will have a well-mannered, happy dog and you will be able
to enjoy more adventures together.
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