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3 Types Of Dog Training Devices

Monitors: When training your dog first to be responsible in your home, you want to be aware the moment that an inappropriate behavior occurs because corrections need to happened then a long time after the fact are worthless.  When the  behavior is occurring is your  time you can teach your dog right from wrong.  There are commercial motion sensitive devices that will blurt out a sound to let you know that your dog is in the wrong place if that doesn’t work there are elaborate camera systems designed to "spy" on mischievous pet.  If your dog is sneaking up onto counters, tables, and furniture, these sensor devices might be worthwhile.

Audible: There are a wide variety of audible remote devices on the market today.  Some have ultrasonic frequencies that are inaudible to humans, while others are detectable by the human ear.  There are audible hand-held units that are pressed by you for that  off-leash control, and others that emit the sound when motion sensors are remotely triggered by your dog.

The distance that each unit will be effective should be taken into account. The  ultrasonic units are the most effective at a shortest distance and lose efficacy as distance increases.  Keep in mind that the units that squelch audible sounds will scare you too when you press the button.  A friend of mine used to use boat horns to get focus from dogs that were running away from him during dog shows.  The problem was that he ended up getting focus from everyone within a one-mile radius.

Physical: Physical correction tools are amazingly effective.  They include electrically charged mats, mousetrap-type devices, and horrifically odoriferous products such as ammonia or pepper.  Setups include a wide variety of inventive procedures as well.  For example, you can place a small bit of bread on your counter top and run a few strips of double-sided carpet tape along the edge.  When your dog hops up onto the counter and there paws get stuck they will not be so quick to return to the counter-top. 

Some dog breeds are less tactile and sensitive and may require a stronger correction.  Electric mats offer a few levels of stimulation, and when your dog puts his feet on it, it will sting.  Remember, to the dog you should not appear involved in this. The sting came as a result of your dog's behavior, which is unrelated to you.  Say nothing or if anything console the dog when it comes to you for safety.  You remain safe to your dog as the counter begins to appear dangerous.