Hi Kerry , Di and Gareth,
If home was my only problem he would be wearing an e collar by now. He is a clever boy and tests EVERY collar he wears, maybe because he is highly strung and has looses control regardless of the consequences. Training a second dog and trialing are also a noisy nightmare. If I had bought him as a pup I believe he could have been trained but that boat has long sailed. I am definitely worried about the potential horrible noise I will be left with, but after 2 years and 4 months I give in. I did consider moving interstate but that would limit where I can trial. I totally agree with the opinions on the RSPCA - their view (apart from law) is that 1 surgery verses ongoing e collar use is more humane for the dog. Too bad we can't have a case by case decision made.
By my own conscience, damned if I do - damned if I don't.
Regards Kerrie
P.S. Gareth, if you would like to have a go, let me know.