LiLlilly
New member
- Mar 2, 2012
- 170
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Lilly, Chester
Hello all!!
I just got done doing a bunch of research on them and I'm super tempted to buy one...
I know, I know...A lot of you are going to say they're cruel, but trust me...They are NOT! I went to a local pet store and the owner had one out and I started talking to her about it. She was telling me how amazing they are and if you have a stubborn dog who is too smart for their own good these are the ticket. She even tested it out on me to prove they don't hurt lol. I can't believe people think these are cruel...Not gonna lie, I was one of them. But the one I was looking at had 16 different settings for the power of it. So you can really dial in on what's best for your dog. It honestly felt like an annoying tingle, nothing painful at all. Although when I turned it up a bit 5+ it started getting pretty serious lol...But she told me she never had to go past the 4th one. Which was the one that I also found to be the one that is not painful but still very annoying for any animal. I've tried just about every type of training method for Lilly, but she doesn't respond to them. She has NO food drive whenever you try to get her to do something she doesn't like. So that's out. Positive reinforcement helped with her potty training and goes on her pad, but I still can't get her to go outside...It's been four months of it, and it's just not working. I think these methods are good for certain breeds, and certain personalities. But not all dogs are the same, and some are a little more inclined to stick it out so they get what they want. Especially ones that have gone through traumatic experiences like her.
For those of you that don't know, I rescued Lilly. I am her 4th owner. She's been given away by their past owners and now she's become quite paranoid of everything. She hates going outside. So much that she frantically will run to the car as soon as we hit the sidewalk, or try turning around to go back home. Or will just refuse to walk, and will lay down on her back in the middle of the sidewalk...Forget walking on leash, it don't happen. And trust me people, I am very good about working with her. But through traditional methods she get NO motivation. Keep in mind that because of her fear of the outdoors, all potty occurs indoors. Accidents on the carpet occur all the time, and it's VERY frustrating. Her fears are VERY intense, and I think an E-Collar could help get her motivated and understand that I ain't messing around. I've seen/read some amazing stories of fearful dogs taking it very well, and learning fast from it. But I'm curious if anyone on here tried one and how their luck was with it. I'm probably going to get one regardless but wanted to hear some other opinions. I know they can be bad if you don't know how to use one but I've been doing a lot of reading and have a good understanding at how to correct what you want fixed with them. And please, no hateful comments. I know there's some controversy with these things, but I think something we all need to embrace is dogs learn different then humans. Mother dogs don't jump around acting all happy when their pups do the right thing. They nip them on the neck and use their doggy instincts. They're not going around giving the pups treats trying to correct them. Nor do our parents lol!! A type of tough love I guess you can call it. But if Lilly wants to stay here with me, she needs to learn these things like going outside, and walking on a leash. I can't keep her forever if she's like this. Luckily I'm on unemployment and I have the time to spend with her, but that will end eventually and I won't be able to control where she goes to the bathroom or her boundaries. So I need to start making moves and making more progress. Hope you all can understand. I thought about making her a youtube channel to document her progress with it. Let me know all your opinions please, and be nice :D
I just got done doing a bunch of research on them and I'm super tempted to buy one...
I know, I know...A lot of you are going to say they're cruel, but trust me...They are NOT! I went to a local pet store and the owner had one out and I started talking to her about it. She was telling me how amazing they are and if you have a stubborn dog who is too smart for their own good these are the ticket. She even tested it out on me to prove they don't hurt lol. I can't believe people think these are cruel...Not gonna lie, I was one of them. But the one I was looking at had 16 different settings for the power of it. So you can really dial in on what's best for your dog. It honestly felt like an annoying tingle, nothing painful at all. Although when I turned it up a bit 5+ it started getting pretty serious lol...But she told me she never had to go past the 4th one. Which was the one that I also found to be the one that is not painful but still very annoying for any animal. I've tried just about every type of training method for Lilly, but she doesn't respond to them. She has NO food drive whenever you try to get her to do something she doesn't like. So that's out. Positive reinforcement helped with her potty training and goes on her pad, but I still can't get her to go outside...It's been four months of it, and it's just not working. I think these methods are good for certain breeds, and certain personalities. But not all dogs are the same, and some are a little more inclined to stick it out so they get what they want. Especially ones that have gone through traumatic experiences like her.
For those of you that don't know, I rescued Lilly. I am her 4th owner. She's been given away by their past owners and now she's become quite paranoid of everything. She hates going outside. So much that she frantically will run to the car as soon as we hit the sidewalk, or try turning around to go back home. Or will just refuse to walk, and will lay down on her back in the middle of the sidewalk...Forget walking on leash, it don't happen. And trust me people, I am very good about working with her. But through traditional methods she get NO motivation. Keep in mind that because of her fear of the outdoors, all potty occurs indoors. Accidents on the carpet occur all the time, and it's VERY frustrating. Her fears are VERY intense, and I think an E-Collar could help get her motivated and understand that I ain't messing around. I've seen/read some amazing stories of fearful dogs taking it very well, and learning fast from it. But I'm curious if anyone on here tried one and how their luck was with it. I'm probably going to get one regardless but wanted to hear some other opinions. I know they can be bad if you don't know how to use one but I've been doing a lot of reading and have a good understanding at how to correct what you want fixed with them. And please, no hateful comments. I know there's some controversy with these things, but I think something we all need to embrace is dogs learn different then humans. Mother dogs don't jump around acting all happy when their pups do the right thing. They nip them on the neck and use their doggy instincts. They're not going around giving the pups treats trying to correct them. Nor do our parents lol!! A type of tough love I guess you can call it. But if Lilly wants to stay here with me, she needs to learn these things like going outside, and walking on a leash. I can't keep her forever if she's like this. Luckily I'm on unemployment and I have the time to spend with her, but that will end eventually and I won't be able to control where she goes to the bathroom or her boundaries. So I need to start making moves and making more progress. Hope you all can understand. I thought about making her a youtube channel to document her progress with it. Let me know all your opinions please, and be nice :D