HAS ANYONE USED AN ELECTRIC COLLAR?

[Chels*Claud*Midas]

Hey everyone.. i have a 7 month old Goldendoodle.. he is about 65 pounds now and is very wild..he jumps on everyone.. counter surfs.. and is VERY mouthy still!! i am contemplating getting an electric collar..set on VERY low just for in the house use.. when he is jumping up on people and nipping and things of that nature.. he goes to puppy classes has a trainer and gets several walks a day. this behavior is just not acceptable, as i cannot even have friends over the house. if i ever have a child he cannot be nipping and jumping like he is now.. he is in a teenage bratty stage i guess and is refusing to listen to me. anyways has anyone tried one of these collars? if so how did it work.. which did u use? and when will this behavior stop?? at what age?? thanks again

[Adina P]

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[Deb, Connor & Simon]

As a professional trainer AND the mom of two doodles, I would highly suggest you NOT use a shock collar on your 7 month old puppy. If the trainer you're using cannot help you get your puppy under control with the methods they use, get another trainer using different methods - you might find someone who has trained their dog successfully here on DK with the assistance of a training pro in your area. If you can't find someone there, check out www.apdt.com website (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and find a trainer in your area or check out The Pet Professional Guild (promotes NO-FORCE Training).

Recently, there was a law passed in the UK fining dog owners for using electronic shock collars. Not used "properly," a shock collar can make your puppy's behavior worse or even add additional negative behaviors.

At 5 months old, my Connor came from a puppy mill to live with us. He had no manners and had only lived in a house while he was being fostered for 2 weeks. I had never had such a wild boy - though he was very sweet. After going through 3 different trainers, I found a positive trainer whose methods worked. Before he was 2 yrs old, he had his CGC and we were a nationally certified Therapy Dog team.

I understand your frustration, but PLEASE do not use such a harsh method as a shock collar to train your 7 month old goldendoodle puppy.