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I zapped our Australian Shepherd (full grown when we adopted her) and 
she rolled over and disappeared for three days. When she came back we 
did not see her chasing the horses so we thought it worked--- that is, 
until we came home one morning from brunch and spotted her chasing the 
babies. She had learned it only works when she can see us (and vice 
versa). We found her a good home and my husband mourned--- she was a 
great dog but the risk was too great. If you condition a puppy early, it 
could work but we went through three Aussie's/Border Collies before we 
gave up--- my husband loved the breed--- so smart---- TOOO smart!!! I 
can't help but wonder if Arabians, being so smart, could figure out the 
"out of sight--- out of danger" principle, too ;-)
Bette

Sullivan wrote:

> I got one originally becuase my ACD would chase and nip the horses.  
> (She was a rescue at year old, so missed some critical training and 
> socializing months).  The collar was a last resort....and even on the 
> strongest shock, it did not deter her....the heeling instinct was just 
> too strong....
> Karen
>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Ag47xAu49@xxxxxxx <mailto:Ag47xAu49@xxxxxxx>
>     To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 7:00 AM
>     Subject: [RC] Remote dog collar
>
>     Put the collar on your arm first, then test it. I used one on my
>     shepard when she would run the pony. I was told to make sure she
>     was corrected the first time, make sure the pulse was strong
>     enought to get her attention. It did. She yelped for at least 30
>     seconds. I felt horrible. It stopped her from running the pony,
>     putting him through a fence or getting her head kicked in. For
>     other correction, trying to eat other dogs, I made sure the shock
>     was much less, just enought for a reminding tickle. Beccy 

--
Bette Lamore
Whispering Oaks Arabians
Home of 16.2h TLA Halynov
who lives on through his legacy
Hal's Riverdance!
http://www.arabiansporthorse.com

Always remember: "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." (George Carlin)





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