There are hard decisions you have to make as a “pawrent.” When it comes to how to train your dog, there are so many opinions that it can be overwhelming. Everyone has advice, and sometimes that advice just doesn't help. Sometimes our dogs just don't listen. It's frustrating and sometimes scary.
A training collar for small dogs might be your answer. A dog shock collar might seem harsh, but the negative reputation and controversy around training collars is due to misuse of the collars, not the collars themselves. The reality is that e collars are safe for toy breeds!
Wiggle Kingdom's training collar for small dogs with remote uses a safe small static shock and is specifically designed to keep dogs safe. If you don't want to use a shock feature, you can use either the sound or vibration setting.
How do you know your dog needs a training collar? Here are some signs.
1.Your Little Dog is Barking all the Time
Centuries ago, dogs were bred to alert people when strangers were approaching or intruders were nearby.
An example of one of these breeds was the Shih Tzu. Historically speaking, the royal Shih Tzu sat in the palace of the Emperor of China and barked when animals or people approached him. It was a warning to protect the Emperor.
Now years later, many people with these lovely dogs say they bark at many things, including cars passing through the neighborhood or sound from the television. The instinct to bark is literally in the dog’s genetics.
Barking can be extremely problematic if you live in an apartment, or house with other people, and your dog gets noise complaints. This behavior can be stopped using a Wiggle Kingdom training collar for dogs.
First, put the collar on your dog. Then when your dog engages in unwanted activity, you can activate the collar with the remote, choosing between the sound, vibration, and shock settings. If sound doesn’t work, there are 9 different levels of intensity for vibration and shock that you can choose from. Change the intensity and see what your little one responds to.
Wiggle Kingdom Collars are specifically made for small or toy breed dogs. It is safe for your little dog and it won't weigh him or her down. You can use this collar to minimize any excessive barking.
2. You Can't Afford to Hire a Dog Trainer
The best dog trainers charge anywhere between $60 to $150 per hour. This is incredibly expensive, especially when you consider that most dog trainers recommend investing in multiple sessions over the course of several months. In some cases, a dog trainer requires you to go to them. This costs even more in terms of gas and travel time.
If you get a Wiggle Kingdom shock collar for small dogs with a remote, you can teach your dog at your pace at the comfort of your own home. Your dog will be more focused being in a familiar environment increasing the chances of getting positive results.
The best part? It won't be a stranger teaching them. You’ll have full control over the learning process!
3. Your Dog Shows Aggression When You Go for a Walk
Is your dog stubborn when you take him or her for a walk? Do they want to go their own way? Is your dog constantly pulling on the leash?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, a training collar can help you correct these issues. It takes just a click of the remote to instantly activate our shock collar for small dogs, immediately helping you stop unwanted behavior.
Your dog's safety, your safety, and the safety of others is important. If your dog bit another dog, think of the trouble that could cause.
Walking with your dog should be an enjoyable experience. Both of you are getting exercise and can enjoy the outdoors together. It shouldn’t be a stressful (or potentially dangerous) situation because of unwanted behavior from your dog.
You can use a collar from Wiggle Kingdom to safely teach your dog what is and isn’t acceptable on your walk. This will give you peace of mind for everyone’s safety.
4. Your Dog Wants to Jump on Other People
Dogs love running around and wagging their tails when they’re excited, but when they get too excited, they might try jumping up to greet you. While this is cute, this can potentially hurt a small child or an elderly person.
It doesn’t matter whether your dog is small or large. The momentum, impact, and unexpectedness of a jump can cause anyone to lose their balance.
Sharp nails can also cause bleeding, especially among the elderly or people with sensitive skin.
If you’re having trouble stopping your dog from jumping up on people, especially visitors, then it might be time to get a shock collar designed specifically for small dogs. You see, when dog’s get excited, it’s very difficult to get their attention. A training collar allows you to bring their attention back to you so that you can modify their behavior.
5. Your Dog Wants to Run into the Street
It is so frightening to see a dog running into the road. Whether you live next to a busy street or in a quiet neighborhood, it’s best to keep your dog off the road for its own safety! Even if drivers are fully attentive, they might not be able to stop in time if a dog unexpectedly runs in front of their vehicle.
You can set boundaries for your pup with a Wiggle Kingdom e collar for dogs. Because the remote for our collar works from up to 1,000 feet away, you don’t have to be right next to your dog to get its attention.
If you’re standing across the yard and see your dog running towards the road, simply activate the collar and call your dog back to you. With enough repetition and proper training, your dog will understand that it should stay in the grass and avoid running into the street.
6. Your Dog and Cat Don’t Get Along
“Fighting like cats and dogs” is an old saying, but it doesn't have to be that way! Your cat and dog can get along, but they first need to learn to treat each other with respect.
Think about it this way: Your dog probably just wants to play with your cat, but your cat views your dog’s behavior as aggression. You see, when dogs play together, they usually chase and nip at each other. This is normal dog behavior, but to a cat, it can cause panic and fear. If your cat strikes to defend itself, then your dog might not understand why and might strike back.
As soon as you see some aggressive behavior toward the cat, activate the collar. You can use the sound setting initially to get your dog to back away. If that doesn’t work, you can switch to the vibration setting or even the small static shock.
The goal is not to punish your dog. Rather, this brings your dog’s attention back to you so you can stop and prevent your pets from fighting.
7. Your Dog Aggressive Towards Your Children
Dogs are a part of the family, and that means they need to respect all members of the family.
Biting or growling at children is definitely unacceptable behavior. Even if your dog is a puppy, you need to teach your puppy that is unacceptable and that they need to get along with your kids.
In some cases, dogs can even become jealous of newborns. The prevailing theory from veterinarians is that if a dog is adopted into a home without any children, it is used to getting all of your attention. But once you have kids of your own, your dog needs to learn to adjust and allow you to focus time and energy on your kids.
If you find your dog misbehaving around your children, then you’ll want to activate the collar to stop unwanted behavior. Even “small” growls should be stopped. It is also important to make sure that your children know to avoid petting your dog during meal time, as dogs can view this as a threat to their food.
8. Your Dog Misbehaves When Guests Come Over
Does your dog show aggression towards your guests? Does he or she jump on your guests?
There are many reasons why dogs might misbehave when guests come over. The most common reason is because dogs want to protect you. They are pack animals and they want to protect the entire family as well as your territory.
On the other hand, some dogs get too excited when guests come over. This can result in unwanted jumping and barking.
These are all behaviors we don't want our dogs to exhibit when company comes over. We want them to be kind to our guests and not make them fearful.
This is why it’s important to set clear boundaries with your dog using dog shock collar training. Thanks to a pocket-sized remote control, you can activate the collar discretely and let your dog know that this sort of behavior is unacceptable.
9. Your Dog Attacks Other Dogs
Years ago, dogs had to assert their dominance with other dogs in the wild. This is where the saying, “It’s a dog-eat-dog world” originated.
Fortunately, it doesn't need to be that way now. We no longer live in a dog-eat-dog world. You can teach your dog to be courteous to other dogs by socializing them with other dogs at a young age and by using Wiggle Kingdom shock collars to set healthy boundaries.
This is especially important if you like bringing your dog to the dog park or on popular hiking trails. Dogs that aren’t socialized or taught to behave are more likely to get into fights with other dogs.
When utilized properly, you can use a training collar to stop the fight before it even happens. As soon as you notice growling, trembling, tail-tucking, or any other signs of aggression, you can activate the collar using your remote.
10. Your Dog Chases After Delivery Drivers
In this day and age, we are all ordering things online or through apps on our phones.
When a delivery driver comes, your dog might perceive this as a threat and begin chasing them away. Perhaps your dog begins barking excessively to notify you of a stranger approaching your house. Chances are that your dog’s intentions and instincts are good, but this is behavior that you’ll want to curb to avoid any altercations.
By using a dog shock collar, you can teach your dog to avoid this type of behavior.
It’s not only important for the safety of the delivery driver; it’s also important for the safety of your dog. Remember, delivery drivers often have limited vision in their large vehicles. If your dog runs towards the delivery truck and close to the tires, it’s dangerous for everyone involved.
You can use dog shock collars to let your dog know the boundaries of the house, apartment, or yard. You can use the collar to teach your dog to avoid chasing or barking at the delivery person.
11. Your Dog Only Listens to One Person
Does your dog only listen to one person in the house?
Because dogs are pack animals, sometimes they only listen to the person who they consider to be the “alpha” of the pack.
Fortunately, shock collars for dogs can set boundaries without a singular alpha voice. In other words, your dog won’t have any idea who is activating the shock collar!
For example, if your dog only listens to the voice of your spouse or significant other, that can be problematic. What if the person they listen to is at work and you can’t get your dog’s attention? It’s important that everyone in your house is able to communicate with your dog.
A collar from Wiggle Kingdom can help anyone get your dog’s attention. When trained properly, you might not even have to talk or call your dog’s name. Simply trigger the sound, vibration, or shock mode. The remote can also be used by your dog walker or dog sitter if you are out of town. It is no longer just a specific voice that is setting boundaries; it is also a sound and a feeling that your dog is responding to.
12. Your Dog is Chewing on Things
It is an awful feeling if you find your dog chewing on your expensive shoes that are no longer being made – or worse, chewing your wallet, your license, and your credit cards.
Not only is it hard for you to get those items again, it can harm your dog. Items like plastic, leather, and string can hurt your pup’s digestive system and result in an expensive veterinarian bill.
A collar from Wiggle Kingdom can stop that behavior. If you see your dog start to chew on anything that you don't want it to chew on, simply activate the collar to set the boundary.
13. Your Dog is Guarding Food
When dogs were wild they had to guard their food to survive. Again, this isn’t necessarily because your dog is selfish. Rather, it’s the instinct to survive.
Even though we’ve domesticated dogs, they sometimes still feel the need to guard their food. Hand feeding your dog can help with this behavior. Also being near your dog and giving them treats in their bowl while you talk to them in a soothing voice can decrease (or outright stop) this behavior.
This behavior is especially problematic if you have children or visitors in the house. For example, a child might start petting your dog while it’s eating, but your dog might become aggressive if it fears its food is in danger of being taken away.
Also, if you ever go on a vacation, chances are that someone else will be feeding your dog. Your pet will need to be comfortable with having someone else present during feeding time.
Another time this behavior can cause problems is if you have other pets. It’s not uncommon for dogs to fight over their food. If you have a cat, your dog might even try to eat the cat’s food.
If any of these behaviors are present, it might be worth investing in a training collar.
14. Your Dog is Digging Around Outside
For many dogs, digging is part of their instincts. Dachshunds used to dig for badgers and terriers dug for rats. Many dogs still like to dig. It’s as natural and instinctive as rolling in the mud.
Although it seems fun for them, there are many downsides to digging outside. First off, your pup is getting dirty. They might even bring some of that dirt into your home. Another issue is that someone might not see holes in the ground because of grass that grows and covers the holes. This could result in a twisted ankle. If you’re growing a garden, your dog might even try to dig up some of your nearly planted flowers and vegetables.
To stop your small dog from digging you have to catch them in the act of digging. If they start digging you can use the collar to get their attention and tell them, “No.”
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15. Not Coming When Called
It helps to praise your dog when they come to you. This lets them know they did a good thing by coming when you called and it makes them feel like your best friend, which they are!
If they aren't coming you can use your collar to get their attention. A Wiggle Kingdom Collar can work from 1000 feet away. It is also water resistant, so if they are playing in a puddle or playing in the rain, it will still work.
16. You Have Run Out of Options
Are you frustrated? Do you not know what else to do with your dog? Has your dog become a neighborhood problem? Is your family upset at you because of your dog? Is there a possibility you won't get to keep your dog because of its behavior?
It is time to get a Wiggle Kingdom collar. There are so many happy customers. One customer called the small shock collar a "LIFE SAVER!".
Spending time with your little dog and being there for your dog is very important too. This collar is just to reinforce the commands you give your dog.
Your dog is now part of your family, don't give up on it. Try a collar to help with its behavior.
Why Choose Wiggle Kingdom
Not only will you be helping your dog, you will be helping other dogs too. One percent of all sales are donated to animal shelters!
Each collar has a one year unconditional warranty. If anything goes wrong with your collar in the 365 days you can send your collar back for an exchange, no questions asked.
Wiggle Kingdom Collars are specifically made for little dogs or toy breeds. It has a small, sleek design. It fits dogs 5 to 15 lbs. They are designed to fit their small necks and not weigh them down.
If you don't want a shock collar, Wiggle Kingdom now offers a No Shock Collar for Small Dogs. It has vibration and sound only. It is a vibrating collar without prongs.
Wiggle Kingdom Collars are 100 percent safe for dogs. They have a rechargeable battery so you don't have to worry about buying more batteries.