The world is moving to a different direction by ensuring that everything is attached with technology. And for dog training, there is nothing less to technology. Electronic collars have been developed to enhance dog training by exerting electron shocks that could act as simulation. The device is here with lots of advantages and also disadvantages in some areas have been experienced.

Author's Note: With this article I'm looking to express the main pros and cons of electronic collars. It's not my goal to convince people that E-Collars are good or bad for dog training, I'm just trying to report these concepts impartially.

The Advantages of E-Collars

1) They are Fast. The device has proven to be fast and less tiresome in training than traditional coercive methods; it is because shocks will only require a press of the collar button to produce simulation.

2) They are convenient. The remote controlled collars have ensured that training is possible even at longer distances. The cost of these devices is affordable and cheaper when compared with hiring a professional trainer who requires a considerable time to train.

3) They're easy to understand. Additionally, the use of the device is not hard to understand and apply. Just read the provided user's manual.

4) They can be effective. Most trainers state that e-collars are used as the best tool to punish the dog.

The Disadvantages of E-Collars

For each advantage there is a disadvantage too.

1) They cause anxiety and stress. Several researches have proven the shocks have created anxiety and stress to the dogs that might persist for a longer time even after training is completed. This fact has been proved by postures of the dogs and their quire behavior after the training.

2) It might be a nuisance rather than a training practice.

3) They become unuseful once the dog is out of control. E-collars are sometimes partially efficient with certain types of dogs. This occurs when the dogs get uncontrollable.

4) They are vulnerable to defect. For example some models are not water proof to prevent undue transmission of electronic currency.

5) You should check your dog's weight. Incase of a mismatch between the dog's weight and the voltage required, a superior voltage will harm a less weighted dog and vice versa.

So you? Do you consider e-collar a good dog training tool?

About the author: M. Clay writes for dog training career , a blog to inform dog trainers and help individuals who want to become a professional dog trainer.