As new puppy owners, you are highly excited to train your poppy and make it well behaved dog in the future. One tool that some pet owners turn to is the shock collar, which delivers a small amount of shock to your small furry friends.
When it comes to using this tool on your puppy, here comes the question that most of the owners asked, can I use a shock collar on Poppy? If yes then How soon can you use a shock collar on a puppy?
In this blog post, I will highly try to answer all of your questions and what factors you should keep in mind before using a shock collar on a puppy. Let’s dive in!
As a trainer, I don’t recommend you to use a shock collar on an under 6 months old puppy. Because that can cause harm and fear in your puppy.
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Can You Use a Shock Collar on a Puppy?
The use of shock collars on puppies is a highly discussed topic among pet owners, trainers, and behaviorists. Some people believe that it can effective training tool when used is correctly, while other say that harm dogs and cruel to dogs.
But my personal experience with shock collars is really good if you are using them correctly and under the guidance of professionals, this is one of the quick and effective training tools.
Now it comes to use on puppies, yes, you can use on puppies without any worry but make sure your puppy must be 6 to 8 months old. because using a shock collar on an under 6 months old puppy can cause harm and fear in your puppy.
How soon can you use a shock collar on a puppy?
Hope you are now you will aware of using shock collars in puppies, now let’s talk about the most asked question from the owner what is the best time to use a shock collar on the puppy, again I mentioned Abavo as a trainer my recommendation is is to use shock collar when your dog has 6 to 8 months old. (source)
Because using a shock collar at a very early age is not recommended because that can cause harm and fear in your puppy. it’s important to remember that they are still developing both physically and mentally.
Tips: 6 months is not for every breed keep in mind the size and especially breeds, smaller breeds may require more time to ready for a shock collar.
Things in mind when you put a shock collar on a puppy
Before considering using a shock collar on your puppy, there are several things to keep in mind. One of the most important factors is the size and breed of your puppy.
The second factor is training, it’s important to ensure that your puppy knows all basic commands, and obedience training, such as sit, No, and Go.
Okay, now it is time to put a shock collar on your puppy, the question comes here, how to put a shock collar puppy, so I always recommend you put a shock collar on your dog with the help of (two finger rule) otherwise you can read my detail guide here.
When you put the shock collar correctly, now leave the shock collar on your puppy’s neck without turning it on. Which helps your dog to use it.
And the last factor is, always starting with low sitting, which ensures your puppy is safe and always ready for training. You can gradually be increased when it needs.
Bonus tips: Shock collar with positive reinforcement and reward-based training that help your puppy learn new skills.
Benefits of using a shock collar on a puppy
- Quick and effective training methods
- Affable training methods
- Easy to use
Cons of using a shock collar on a puppy
- Harm for your puppy if not use it correctly
- Can be cause fear, and aggression in your puppy
How long can a puppy wear a shock collar?
One of the most important questions is whether you know that shock collars are not using for 24/7 because these collars only using for training your dogs, so you can only use shock collars on the puppy for 2 to 3 hours. If you have big dogs then you can use them for 10 to 12 hours.
Conclusion
Training a puppy can be a challenging task and time-consuming, but it is necessary to ensure that your pup grows up to be well-behaved.it is important to know shock collar is not recommended tool for a 6-month puppy.
Hope this guide helps you to know how soon can you use a shock collar. And pros and cons help you to take informed desition. Use a shock collar or not. consistency is key when it comes to training a puppy, so make sure you give your pup plenty of love and praise for good behavior!
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FAQS
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Can you put a collar on a 9-week-old puppy?
Yes, you can use shock collar on 9 weeks old dogs but it’s important to keep in mind your dogs' breeds and sizes.
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How do you introduce a puppy to a shock collar?
I mention Abavo using a shock collar puppy it’s important to start with the lowest sitting.
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Does a shock collar hurt a dog?
Most of the owners asked this question from me, the sample answered is if your using a shock collar correctly, a shock collar is one of the best training tools.
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Are shock collars good to stop puppy biting?
For biting shock collar is one of the best tools to stop a dog from biting.
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What can I use instead of a shock collar?
If you are not using shock, then here are some best methods that you can use instead of the shock collar.
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Do professional dog trainers use shock collars?
As a trainer I know most trainers like me use shock collars for training dogs.
M Rizwan
I was born and raised in the United States, and from a young age I had a passion for animals. I've always been an animal lover, so when I had the opportunity to become a dog trainer, it felt like the perfect fit.
