No Bad Dogs Podcast E308- Troubleshooting remote collar training 8 Month Old Aussie!
Jun 6, 2025
A dog owner tackles challenges with her 8-month-old Australian Shepherd using a remote collar. They discuss issues like the dog scratching at the collar and difficulties with recall. Key insights include the importance of maintaining focus in distraction-filled environments and the need for clear commands. Techniques for pairing remote collar stimulation with positive reinforcement are explored. The conversation emphasizes revisiting foundational training principles when things get tough, ensuring the dog's understanding of signals and motivation.
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Past Heavy-Handed Training Experience
- Speaker describes previous e-collar training 10 years ago that led to a timid dog due to a heavy-handed trainer.
- Now trying to train the new Aussie dog independently using updated, positive methods.
Reestablish Basics with Long Line
- Go back to basic leash conditioning with low-level stimulation to help your dog understand and respond correctly.
- Use a long line and repurpose basic commands with the e-collar at conditioning levels to rebuild foundation.
Use Continuous Then Tap Stimulation
- Hold continuous stimulation until the dog completes the behavior near you to build confidence.
- Gradually transition to tapping the remote to signal behavior onset as the dog learns to shut off the stimulation.