Ultrasonic Circuits for Training Dogs

A survey by PetSafe found that 68 percent of dog owners see improvements in dog behavior after using electronic training devices for more than 90 days. While the survey provides no specific numbers for ultrasonic circuits, it shows that the electronic-punishment method works in some cases.

  1. History

    • Electronic dog-training devices entered the market in the 1950s, but these first models gave severe electronic jolts that often made the dog panic and become fearful. Over the years, newer generations of electronic training systems appeared that deliver lower levels of correction and even allow the trainer to adjust the stimulation level.

    Features

    • An ultrasonic-circuit training device emits an ultrasonic sound that humans can't hear but is startling to dogs. The trainer can use such a device as punishment when the dog displays an unwanted behavior such as excessive barking. This sends the message that the behavior is unacceptable.

    Considerations

    • According to PetPlace.Com, ultrasonic circuits could be accidentally triggered. Trainers should not rely on ultrasonic circuits alone to stop unwanted behavior, but instead combine their use with other training methods such as rewarding the dog for proper behavior.