Hi Alan,
Don't think I can call you "Anal".........that's a bit below the belt !!!!!
So glad that Numnuts had an opinion on the subject. GSP's often do.
Gareth............Hey, no whips here................well, maybe occasionally on Ian.
I am pretty open minded about the whole subject of E collars, as long as they are used correctly and not as a means of punishment.
I have had lengthy email conversations with friends that field trial in the USA, who use E collars, and their methods of use were seen as just an extra tool, again, stressing the correct use. I personally have seen choke chains cause more stress and probably throat damage to dogs than anyone would think possible. Again, misuse of the tool.
Actually, I know of one dog than was killed by getting hung up by the lead attached to its choker.
It boggles the mind to think where on the handlers body the collar may be placed
Look, while the Australian Government is at it, why don't they ban a lot of other imports that may be deemed harmful, like, Scotch from Ireland and Scotland, German beer, Cigars, cigarettes, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, Hyundai, Porsche, Alfa Romeo and all the other imported cars. The list could be endless, and, all of the above are dangerous to our health. The way we use them determines how dangerous, just as it would for those wishing to use E Collars.
Oh Oh, look out, I'll be getting on my soapbox soon. Must show control, must show control.
Kerry
My goal in life is to become as wonderful as my dog thinks I am.