Choke and shock collars are meant to control a dog from for barking long periods of time. They are also used to control dogs from leaping or jumping on to people or other animals.

There are more negative then positive connotations with regard to bark or shock collars. If the collars are used incorrectly it could have a negative affect on the animal. If you are not careful with how you use them the dogs can either turn on you or hurt the animal.

The choke collars should be three fingers wide for bigger dogs and one finger wide for smaller dogs. If you don’t use this method you could end up pinching the dog or choking them. The smaller dogs have a tendency to paw at the collars. You have to be careful that they do not damage the collar as well.

Electric shock collars send out high pitch sounds that only the dogs can hear. The sound distracts them from whatever bad behavior they are showing. There is another type of shock collar that sends of little shock to the dogs body. Then there is the muzzle that wraps around the dogs mouth. It helps to prevent the dogs from nipping or trying to bit at another dog or person.

Some people prefer to just take the time and patience to train the dogs without the use of these device’s. With love and caution these devices can have a great affect and be useful for the different devices.