The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Meghan Dougherty
Navigating E-Collar Training: Conditioning Phases and Best Practices for Pet Dogs
1 hour 25 minutes Posted Aug 15, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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Ever wondered if you're using an e-collar correctly with your dog? Meg pulls back the curtain on this powerful training tool, revealing insights that even seasoned trainers might be missing. Meg takes us deep into the two essential phases of e-collar conditioning—escape and avoidance—and explains why most trainers and owners get stuck in the first phase for far too long. This simple mistake creates dogs who only respond when the e-collar is activated rather than understanding commands indepe...