This is what I do - no e-collar is needed.

Once you have calledthe dogand he has disobeyed - I do not say another word but go get that dog in a very calm manner. I have walked dogs down over a 1/4 to 1/2 mile saying nothing. When I finally do get my hands on that dog - I snap on my check cord - I use a 50 footer - and it is pure HECK all the way back to the spotI first called the dog. I then go through repetitive sessions allowing the dog to go out and pull back quickly on that check cord using my command I have chosen to call the dog back to me.

No dog is ever given a "good dog" command until I have my hands on it - When the dog responds and comes back it is rewarded with much praise and I do use small dog milk bone treats.

Now these sessions I call my ugly dog training sessions and I want to be alone. I do rough up the dog quite a bit - just enouhg - letting the dog know I am boss! I do not kick or punch but do grab the collar fiercely. The dog is scolded all teh way back to the very 1st spot I had called it from. Then from there we sart over. E-collars are great tools but the dog needs a good understanding of any ole command before it is used.


I do start calling puppies to me while I put a fist in the aircalling as I wave it. As the dog comes toward me- my hand is lowered and fist opend as in my palm it contains a treat. You would be surpirsed how quickly the dog responds to that. You may want to try that.

later in life I actulaly hold up my water bottle and call the dog in the same way.

with enogh sessions witht he dog coming to you take your hand and bring it up over the dogs head and you can add the word 'sit'

dog is sitting take your hand and bring it to the ground saying down.....

each time the pup reacts corrrectly it is praised and given the treat.

But there are time my H.E. double L sessions are needed.

JW