How to Teach a Dog to Stay With a Shock Collar

To make your dog stay on command or within a defined perimeter is more than just a fun trick to show your friends. It is a valuable skill that helps keep your dog safe. A well-trained dog will stay even when distractions are coming from every direction. This dog is less likely to accidentally hurt himself or someone else. A shock collar uses moderate levels of electrical shocks to help dogs effectively learn this skill whether on command or in a wireless perimeter area.

Things You'll Need

  • Retractable leash
  • Assistant
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the electric shock collar probes on your wrist and depress the remote shock. Understanding the level of shock helps many dog owners feel more confident that shock collar training is not cruel or overwhelmingly painful.

    • 2

      Place the collar around your dog's neck. The two probes sitting behind the box should sit under your dog's throat area. Try to position it so the probes touch the skin and don't get lost in the fur. Secure the collar in place.

    • 3

      Let your dog run around with the collar without doing any training. This allows the dog to get used to the device. If you go right into training, then your dog may learn to associate the collar with the shock and you will always need to keep it on him when you may want to use the stay command.

    • 4

      Attach the leash to your dog. Let the leash extend all the way out and lock the leash in position. Command your dog to "sit and stay." Commands can be verbal, visual or a combination of the two. Use what works for you.

    • 5

      Take a few steps away from your dog while observing his behavior. When your dog moves, press the remote to administer a shock. Hold it down until he stops moving. If you have to, hold your dog in position until he stays, stop the shock and praise him for staying.

    • 6

      Reposition your dog in the "sit and stay" position and try again.

    • 7

      Move a few steps away. If your dog moves, repeat the shock sequence. If your dog stays, provide praise. Walk up to him and pet him, saying "good boy." Increase the distance and the duration of your "sit and stay" commands to help your dog learn to wait.

    • 8

      Remove the leash giving your dog more freedom. This extends the lesson to open areas.