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In the 30 years since the first “shock collars” became
widely available in the United States, these increasingly
popular electronic containment and training collars have
been refined by PetSafe to produce more effective results in
ways that have proven not only to be humane, but also
gentle. PetSafe’s LiteTouch training method for electric dog
fences is a great case in point. While the technology behind
modern electronic training collars has come a long way, some
veterinarians and consumers harbor misconceptions about
these products and their effect on dogs based upon their
impressions of older, crudely designed systems of the
1970’s. To the contrary, studies in recent years offer
conclusive evidence that the proper use of modern electronic
dog fences and training collars does not lead to adverse
effects on dogs. In fact, it offers dogs a new found freedom
they never had before while remaining safe and secure in
their yard. A wide range of credible experts believe that
the average dog owner with basic training knowledge can
effectively and humanely use electric dog fencing and
electronic training collars for behavioral modification,
obedience training and containment needs. The safety and
effectiveness of modern electric dog fences and electronic
training collars are supported by The Humane Society of the
United States, The American Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the International Association
of Canine Professionals, International Association of Canine
Professionals, among others.
Responsible dog owners want to make sure their dogs are
safe, that they do not create nuisance and more important do
not cause accidents. Each year thousands of electric dog
fences are installed by caring dog owners. These fences work
by providing a static electrical stimulation to the collar
of a dog to deter him from crossing established boundaries.
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