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In the past, dog owners had few options for dog training collars. Choker chains for the primary form of dog training collars. Now, there are many types of dog training collars to suit the needs of the dog owner.

Some new dog training collars are more effective than others. One type of dog training collar sprays citronella in the dog’s face when the dog owner presses a button on a remote control.

Since citronella is aversive to dogs, the dog stops its behavior. The citronella collars are sometimes used to stop dog barking. Unfortunately, dogs can become desensitized to citronella and require citronella for the same effect. Dog owners may spray the dog too much which could be considered abusive.

The same is true for shock collars. With use, the dog owner may feel the need to use higher settings to deliver stronger shocks than what is considered acceptable.

Specific types of training can benefit from the use of dog collars designed especially for that type of training. Some dog training collars are made to be used to teach sporting dogs and communicate with them over considerable distance. The dog training collars for sporting dogs are electronic and operated by a remote control that the dog owner can use to give signals to the dog.

Stopping dog barking is a challenge for many dog owners. Some collars are designed specifically to help the dog owner correct this problem. Many designs of collars need to stop a dog from barking are automatically activated when the dog barks and delivers a shock.

A few dog training collar designs are used to meet a dog’s specific needs. Training deaf dogs can be a challenge which can be made easier with the use of a vibrating collar.

The dog owner can train the deaf dogs to look at the dog owner when the collar is activated. This gives the dog owner chance to use hand signals to train the dog.

Choker chains are still use, but usually only with dogs who are resistant to training. Pinch collars are another type of dog training collar used for dogs that are stubborn or strong-willed.

Pinch collars and choker chains are often reserved for use with a dog that has been resistant to training. Many dog owners are not trained to use pinch collars or choker chains effectively and safely.

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