Remote control dog bark stoppers are collars
that administer a mild electrostatic shock when it is activated by a
trainer, who can be some distance away. These devices are highly effective
for eliminating unwanted behavior and for reinforcing obedience to signals
the dog has already learned. They are not meant to be used to teach an
animal what to do, but rather, what not to do. They can be used for
barking or behavior that is what makes them so great.



Remote dog trainers are designed to be used as a correction device. If a
dog is off the leash and, for example, starts to chase a squirrel into the
street, the trainer can administer an immediate signal that lets the dog
no that he can’t do that.
This is great fro inappropriate barking. If, on
the other hand, you want the dog to learn to come when called, and try to
teach that behavior by shocking him repeatedly until he figures out what
you want, the dog will become confused and frightened. The proper behavior
will be discovered only by chance, and so this is a very ineffective way
of using a training collar.



The best teaching method is to reward good behavior with praise and
treats. Once the behavior has been learned, it is then appropriate to
correct bad behavior with shocks from remote dog trainers. Most shock
collars are capable of being set at varying levels; always use the lowest
level that will get the dog's attention. You can find the right one by
starting at the lowest and keep moving on until the dog reacts. It is a
great way to put a stopper in your dog’s barking.