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BEHAVIOR & TRAINING TOPICS

DOGS:
Bark Collars
shock collars
Coprophagia in the Canine
Parmacologic Treatment of Separation Anxiety
Behavior Modification: Departures
Behavior Modification: Relaxation
Behavior Modificaition: Uncouple Departures and Departure Cues
Leash training an adult dog
Is my dog senile?

CATS:
Kitten behavior and training
Toilet Training your Cat
Feline Agression
Inappropriate Elimination

GENERAL:
Fears and Phobias
Destructive Behavior
Compulsive Behavior

OUTSIDE LINKS

www.greatpets.com
www.gentleleader.com
Pet Partners Program
Canines Unlimited
Capital Kennel Club

WHAT DOES A SHOCK COLLAR TEACH MY DOG?

A recent study compared the reactions of dogs receiving shocks during training with those undergoing training but not receiving shocks.  Postures and behaviors (such as low ear position, licking lips, shaking, snapping, yelping and urinating) demonstrated substantially increased stress in dogs receiving shocks.  These dogs also related the presence of the handler or his commands with shock reception, even outside of training sessions.  The researchers concluded that the anticipation of shocks by the dogs affected the human-dog relationship and adversely affected the dogs’ well-being. 

(Schilder & van der Borg.  Appl Anim Sci Behav 4:319-334, 2004)