Hi Karen, using an e-collar in ‘beep mode’ is very different from having the collar set to shock. If you have found that your dog responds well to just the beep, and it allow you to keep her safe then that’s great. All the Best, Doggy Dan

Hi Gerry,
Cats can be a really common trigger for dogs but it’s a behaviour you can work them through, with a little practice and the right approach….and even better, you can do this without the need for shock collars! Exposure to cats is one element of that training but the most important part is the process and information you give the dog when that exposure happens. Rather than detail the entire process here, it’s would be a lengthy post!, we do cover this issue on my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com …maybe take a quick look…its a $1USD trial for 3 days…All the Best, Doggy Dan

Hi Dan,
It can certainly be tough working with a dog who is on edge all the time and finds it hard to focus. We have a topic on my membership website that talks about why dogs display this type of intense behaviour (hyperactivity) and how to help them relax enough to work with them…..and that can take a little time and patience. The most important thing is that we work within the dog’s excitement threshold so they can focus and learn and the best place to start is in your home….where your dog will have less distractions and be able to focus better. As far as the importance of exercise in a well behaved dog, exercise alone does not lead to good behaviour. To solve a dog’s unwanted behaviours effectively, and for the long-term, we need to primarily work with the dog’s mind and change our behaviour first so that our dogs are then able to change theirs. All the Best, Doggy Dan