[debbiej]

I'm coming in a bit late here, and I have no real experience. but I spent some time talking to a trainer I take Boris to when I can afford her. she is a bit on the tough side when it comes to training. I asked her about using an e collar on Boris, and she was hesitant. she said we could go on to that, but we had to learn some finer points first. He is at least 2, and has had a fair amount of training. I'm not an expert, but have taken enough dogs through obedience classes that recall isn't my biggest worry. I think, from reading, that e collars have a place as an effective tool. but from the sounds of it, this trainer may be cutting a few corners. just my opinion.