Dog Health Questions: Petsafe dog training collar?

Should I use a the Petsafe electrical training collar on my six month old lab? The vet said to use it because of his rock eating problem and his other problems. But I don't know if it is the right way, we've done everything for his rock eating and this is the last thing. So please tell me if I should use one and if it is safe.

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It is safe. Its better than your dog eating a rock, then paying for surgery, or worse, loosing the dog. A lot of people freak out about shock collars, but the truth is, they are not mean, and they work very well. Most dogs only need a few shocks before they learn what they shouldn't do. My friend used one of these collars on her great dane. She has only had to shock the dog three times. The dog now knows what he shouldn't and should do. When he acts up, she puts the collar on ( even though its batteries are dead, the dog still calms down instantly, and stops the behavior it was corrected for)

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• Yes, these collars are safe and they have several levels and types of 'stimulation' which means that you can adjust them to suit most dogs and situations.
  
  They generally work well on dogs who have problem behaviors that have not been 'cured' by other methods. There are some dogs that are scared by these collars, but they're fairly rare. Conversely there are some dogs that are totally unphased by them and don't respond to the stimulation, either because they're particularly stubborn or have a high tolerance level for discomfort.
  
  You would need to see how your dog accepts and reacts to the collar, and always start off with it on the lowest setting. There are also citronella-spray collars which use a spray as a correction, rather than an electrical impulse or sound.
  
  Check out these urls for lots of information, tips and advice on using these types of training collars. Best of luck!
  
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• My puppy used to have a rock-eating problem. I sabotaged him. I sprinkled Cayenne Pepper all over a small area of my yard (the area that he always picked up the rocks from), then led him right to that spot. He picked one up, dropped it within 2 seconds (as opposed to trying to actually chew on it, as he normally would have), and has never tried to eat rocks again.
  
  This, and most "other problems" can be solved with humane, creative training methods. I think you should consult the advice of a professional trainer on this one, before using a shock collar.


• The E-collar is a last resort. I'd use a leash and a pinch collar before the E-collar. When he goes for a rock give a stiff jerk of the leash and say "NO" in a firm voice (not yelling or frantic). If the pinch collar doesn't work, then use the e-collar. Just a quick jolt for every mistake followed with a "NO". If this sounds mean to anyone what is worse, implementing a few rules? Or dying from stomach impaction? Thanks, hope I helped!


• Electronic collars work when used properly. I wouldn't waste my money on anything with the Petsafe label. Their products are not reliable. The best brand of electronic collar is Tri Tronics. When it comes to electronic training collars you get what you pay for.


• i would never do that to my dogs and just dont leave him outside for too long the reason hes eating rocks is because hes bored hes a puppy and needs a lot of attention and walking and good luck with your new puppy they are fun and enjoyable