A Remote Collar (or E-Collar) is an electronic training device used for communicating with your dog. Our remote collar training techniques teach you that our training tool of choice, is used in a totally different way than you think – your dog is NEVER “shocked” or abused in any way. Rather than as shocking device, the remote collar is used to remind your dog to stay focused on YOU! Most people can’t even feel on their own hand the level that their dog works at – very low levels is the key!  It is kind of like someone tapping you on the shoulder to get your attention. We teach the dog to listen to the “taps” and that the “taps” mean, “Pay Attention & Look At Me”.

No. During the consultation, I will let you feel how mild the stimulation of the remote collar actually is.  One common misconception is the remote collar will burn the skin. This is absolutely false. Other people think that it is like a stun gun. Again, this is totally false. I love dogs and would never use the remote collar if it hurt them.

No. Small dogs (or more sensitive dogs) can have a different contact pad for the collar.  Most people think that a small dog will be pinned to the floor when they first get the collar on, but they are always surprised to see their little baby running around like it has nothing on.

Most clients will see immediate results during the first lesson. By the second lesson, your dog should be listening to you at home and severe behaviour problems will be on the way to being controlled. Then you come out to the group classes, and typically after a few classes, you will see dramatic improvements in the behaviour of your dog. The length of time needed to fully train the dog will ultimately depend on what you hope to achieve and what your dog is capable of doing. This varies from person to person, dog to dog.

It is both personal (private) and group training. In the beginning, you will need one-on-one lessons at our location.  This makes it easier for you and the dog to begin to learn our remote collar training methods. Very quickly however, you will have your dog’s attention in a group setting; your dog will learn to listen to you at all times and not just at home. Also, the group class provides useful socialization for the dog, and conditions the dog to behave well around people and other dogs.

Give us a call or email and we will set up a time for an initial consultation.  During the consultation, we will give you a demonstration with one of our dogs & let you see first hand how a remote collar works.  I will also work with your dog and provide an assessment of your particular situation.