When used randomly it’s not too surprising that stress levels were somewhat increased. Quite obvious really.
So without going into the rights and wrongs of a shock collar as a training tool, we will just stress that for training purposes you really need a professional to teach you the correct use of training a dog with a shock collar.
However, in the case of dog bark collars and wireless fence dog collars then I think it’s safe to say that a dog can control the degree of his suffering as long as he is trained to it and that misuse will confuse the dog and frankly I doubt you will ever be able to train him after that.
The majority of dog collars are designed for the bigger or medium size dog. The amount of correction as it is politely termed for a small dog needs to be lower than for a medium dog. So you really have to track down a dog bark collar or a pet fence collar specifically designed for the smaller dog.
First, the fit is vital. If a dog bark collar is ill fitting then chances are it will not work correctly as will not be secured enough to guarantee its effectiveness. So whether you’re considering purchasing a dog bark collar or a collar that is compatible with a pet fence, then you need to find a product that is designed for the smaller dog.
Training collars
As already stated, the use of a shock collar needs to be understood as to how to use it properly. Consult a professional before you embark on any training project on your dog. The Petsafe Little Dog Remote Trainer could be the answer to your small dog’s requirements.
It has a range of 100 yards and has 10 levels of correction strength and a setting for tone only. From Petsafe they retail at $135.95. Also available at Petsmart for $134.99 with shipping at $5.99. At Moorepet-petdoors.com an amazing $87.50 with free UPS ground shipping.
Also the Innotek Lap Dog Trainer is worth a look; available at $109.95
Wireless pet fence
Dog fences are an extremely useful and helpful method of keeping your dog in the area of confinement you allocate for them. Naturally, you need a specialized version for a smaller dog as you don’t want to fry the poor little thing with a correction jolt intended for a larger dog and reliable Petsafe have the answer the Deluxe Little Dog In Ground Fence
which fits a neck 6 to 16 inches. It retails from Petsafe for $327.95 and should you need to add another dog you can buy another collar for $150.95. Waterproof with 4 levels of correction and a tone only setting. Petsafe have always been leading brand and one of the most sought after product of its kind. Check Nextag to compare prices at other suppliers.
Dog bark collars
You don’t want a dog bark collar where his bark is softer than its bite so to speak and again always reliable Petsafe have the answer with the Deluxe Little Dog Bark Collar, with 10 levels of correction and claims to be the smallest on the market. The Petsafe Little Dog Bark Collar is waterproof adjustable between 6 and 16 inches designed for breeds no larger than 55 lbs. retails at $84.95.
Please note suitable for toy dog size but teacup size is going to be a problem with any shock collar product. That’s another search entirely, good luck with that but read here for advice on smallest of all dog shock collars.