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E-Collar Dog Training in Salt Lake City, UT

Dog collars are useful for identifying your dog and providing information in case they ever get lost, and of course, they’re useful for attaching a leash to walk your dog. They can also be a fun way for your pooch to make a fashion statement.

Certain kinds of dog collars can be utilized for training purposes, such as head collars, electronic collars, and vibration collars. These are all humane electronic dog collar training choices.

Training collars are just another tool in the toolbox for helping dogs learn appropriate behaviors on their way to becoming loyal, lifelong companions. At Dog Training Elite, we use e-collar dog training in Salt Lake City, UT as part of our training programs.

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Shock Collars vs. Electronic Dog Collars

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As the name suggests, shock collars give a dog a “shock” via an electric current passing through metal contact points on the collar. The electrical signal can range from mild to painful. Shock collars are often used to try and teach a dog a certain behavior, such as barking or attacking other dogs, is inappropriate.

However, not all dogs will submit when they experience a shock, and it is impossible to predict how a dog will react. Some dogs may react aggressively, worsening the situation. Receiving a shock from their collar can produce an anxious reaction in dogs and potentially have long-term negative effects on a dog’s behavior.

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The Role of Positive Reinforcement

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Research clearly shows that training through Positive Reinforcement schedules is the most effective in teaching positive behaviors that will last long-term. Other reinforcement schedules, like Positive or Negative Punishment, can result in immediate compliance but are not effective in the long run.

At Dog Training Elite, we use electronic dog collar training in tandem with positive reinforcement. The electronic collar we use is not a shock collar and does not harm the dog. Instead, it is a vibration collar that provides a sensation like the gentle tug of a leash. It is only used to get a dog’s attention and is never used for punishment.

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E-Collar Dog Training in Salt Lake City, UT

The Dog Training Elite Difference

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When you sign up to train your dog with Dog Training Elite Salt Lake City, our electronic dog collar training is part of the package.

The Dog Training Elite training theory is based on classical conditioning, also known as the Pavlovian method or respondent conditioning. This includes developing conditioned or automatic reflexes to commands. In its simplest form (after proper conditioning), when an owner says "down," their dog automatically sits without thinking about it.

Our method uses commands and an electronic collar to teach dogs to respond immediately. This approach nurtures their natural obedience and strengthens the bond with their owner, creating a dog that truly wants to please rather than one trained through fear.

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  • Laura Smith
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Jeff was great with our dog Sera, she loved him and his dog. We are really excited to start training with him. Had our 3rd lesson with Meggie and it was very good she have us great advice. Meggie and Happy were awesome to work with and she is very positive. Finally went to a puppy socialization class with Jeff. It was really good for my puppy and really showed me what I still need to work on. Seraphina did really well and I was super pleased. I definitely have my work cut out for me though cause she could careless about treats. She just wants to play. She was definitely ready for bed last night and she's still tired this morning..LOL Jeff was out today and he was excellent with Seraphina. She is a very stubborn alpha puppy and he really helped me to understand how to handle her stubborn side. She is already listening better, but i am working on being the alpha in or relationship. I had to tie her to my desk cause I told her to stay and she kept leaving. Eventually I was able to untie her and she stayed and fell asleep 😴 💤
  • Erin Sanford
    Dec. 10, 2025
    Soooo helpful and patient
  • Stephanie Cisek
    Dec. 10, 2025
    McCall (and everyone else at DTE) was absolutely incredible—it truly felt like she treated Gunner like her own!! She took our dog—a well-known trash goblin—to a certified good boy. Gunner is seriously the most well-behaved and obedient boy now! He LOVED going every morning, and would even start whining in the car as soon as we turned into the parking lot! We’re excited to start the group classes to keep up on Gunner’s training!
  • Joyce Ferrone
    Jul. 31, 2025
    Meggie was great. Came to our home, met our puppy and answered our many questions. We are looking forward to teaching our darling puppy to be a great dog. She taught us how to calm our over activated puppy!!!! So helpful
  • Jenn Oldham
    Dec. 2, 2025
    Jeff is always extremely professional. I love how much he cares for and loves dogs! Great guy! Look forward to having him back
  • Debi Penagos
    Jun. 27, 2025
    Thanks to the Jeff and Yaga team for teaching Brady and I some new behaviors. We appreciate you so much for helping US become a better team. I highly recommend Jeff and all the trainers at Dog Training Elite.
  • Curtis White
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Wow, Jeff arrived and quickly put our dog Delilah at ease. She’s always so happy to see him. Today we learned the Heal command. She did extremely well even with distractions like Jeff’s dog walking with us; small killer dog barking at us; and motorcycles going by. We highly recommend the Elite Dog Trainers to all wanting training for themselves and their dogs. Mary and Curtis.
  • Anne Reynolds
    Nov. 26, 2025
    Jeff is great
  • Bria Mertens
    Nov. 17, 2025
    We had a fantastic experience taking two dogs through the program. McCall was an outstanding trainer and made great progress with both our adult dog and our puppy. We are really looking forward to sending our other two doggos through the program soon!
  • Katie Burton
    Nov. 16, 2025
    Always a joy working with Jeff. Out dogs love him and we are learning a lot about training our pups.
  • Andrea Boyle
    Nov. 13, 2025
    Jeff is the dog whisperer! First day went well! Coco is progressing nicely!
  • Julie Alverson
    Sep. 24, 2025
    I have loved working with Jeff and his dog. Our dog loves him too. He has a great way to teach and connect with us.
  • Pamela Aizad
    Oct. 14, 2025
    These trainers are amazing !! They are so knowledgeable and patient! They know their stuff!!
  • Alan Rigdon
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Meggie did a great with our one on one appointment today. She put extra effort into the training session
  • shontae Vowles
    Oct. 30, 2025
    Jeff is amazing with his techniques and lessons not only teaching your dog but also teaching you. He’s very knowledgeable and explains everything well so you understand it, Titus and I are excited to work with him and the rest of his team
  • Angelica Panlaqui
    Oct. 12, 2025
    McCall did an incredible job training our 4-month-old doodle, Peaches! She taught our pup all the basic commands, sit, come, lay down, off, and up, and our favorite, “place”! Peaches now knows how to stay in her place, even when we walk away, until we give the release command, “break.” It’s been a game-changer! McCall also introduced “calm stops,” helping Peaches learn how to regulate her emotions. I can’t say enough about how much she taught not just our dog, but us as owners! Every day, she provided clear breakdowns of what Peaches learned, what to practice, and always asked, “What else? What else came up? What else do you need help with?” She’s incredibly attentive, thorough, and supportive. We’re so excited to continue with in-home sessions! Peaches has learned so much, and so have we!
  • Erin Kerr
    Oct. 23, 2025
    Meggie took amazing care of me and my pups!
  • Erin Rooks
    Oct. 23, 2025
    Meggie took such good care of me and my pitties! 😍
  • Kirstie Savage
    Oct. 17, 2025
    We've loved our experience with Dog Training Elite! We've done the majority of our in home trainings with Meggie and she is such a delight to work with and our pup just loves her so much! The in facility training was also so awesome! Definitely recommend.
  • Adam Fox
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Jeff was fantastic. Easy to talk to and professional. Presented the information in a natural way without beating around the bush. Displaying his dogs skill and training was fun to watch. You can tell he loves what he does!