I use both JASA collars and e-collars, but only after a very deliberate introduction. I'm using the JASA collar more and more these days, since the dog controls the pressure, I am better able to focus on my timing and posture. The e-collar works well as a reinforcing agent, but only after I know the dogs knows the command, and failed to observe the correct response by choice versus a judicious use of enforcing commands from the start. A great example of this is to watch George Hickox use an e-collar for teaching a dog to kennel. This is NOT a good example of productive training technique for a Drent, for 99 of 100 people training 98 of 100 Drents. That method is way too much pressure for a Drent, even for a Pro like George. A Drent is not a remote control car so training him like one, or to be one doesn’t suit the breed or its character.
Drents are great all-rounders, and I am confident there isn't much you can't train one to do, so as long as you have patience and a willingness to turn work into play odds are you will be successful. That is what they do – so when in Rome…
Paul Jones
25/2/2017 09:41:24
Great article. Yes Drent's are a breed all their own, with unique temperaments. We have our Drent puppy named Goose ringing the bell to go outside for a pee and is doing great with sit, down, kennel, shake a paw, but she seems to really hate walking on the leash. We do long hikes off leash and she doesn't seem to go far, but as river levels are quite high right now we are trying to keep her on leash and trying to teach her to heel. Just ordered a pinch collar and e-collar for when she is older and have found a reputable trainer for getting her in shape for the hunting season once she is old enough. This article was timely and helpful. P.s it was a pleasure visiting Two Gun Kennel this past October.
Brian O'Connor
9/7/2017 11:44:27
Hey Paul, not sure why I'm not getting notifications when people comment... seems to have going on for quite some time now... It was nice to host your visit and I am glad you have found some utility in this article. Comments are closed.
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