Some dog trainers swear by e-collars while others wouldn’t take a case of them for free. Whether or not you choose to use a shock collar is something that any hunting dog owner needs to consider.

3. Use a bandage A bandage is another barrier you can place over your dog’s wound to prevent it from licking, and avoid using an Elizabethan collar.

After a few months, the prong collar stopped working, so the clients got an e-collar to continue to help with pulling. From there, they started using it for other behaviors they deemed problematic.

Many dog owners use training collars (or often known as e-collars) as tools to curb bad habits. Some emit sounds or vibrations to divert your dog’s attention away from a naughty activity.

From inexpensive halter-style collars to sophisticated e-collars, these training tools can help shape your pup’s behavior, and even save his life.

Castle used e-collars with his police dogs and also taught classes for pet owners on how to train dogs using only treats and praise.

Dogs using e-collars would need to be trained to respond and return to their owner, not approach other people or chase wildlife, and must remain in sight of their owner.

The Prince George's State's Attorney's Office said the PGPD policies and protocols around the proper use of K-9 e-collars are vague and even dangerous.

After a few months, the prong collar stopped working, so the clients got an e-collar to continue to help with pulling. From there, they started using it for other behaviors they deemed problematic.