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The voltage of a shock collar can vary from model to model. However, the typical range on a shock collar is from 400 to 6000 volts: 400 being the lowest setting and 6000 being the highest. Honestly, voltage doesn't matter. It's about how long your dog's exposed to the electricity that will affect the damage.
Simply so, how bad does a dog shock collar hurt?
Misconceptions About Shock Collars In fact, according to canine experts and behaviorists, these collars do more harm than good. Reported cases of mild to severe electrical burns and damage to the dog's vocal cords are only the beginning of the horrible effects of shock collars.
Additionally, what does a shock collar feel like to a dog?
Shock collars use electric current passing through metal contact points on the collar to give your dog a signal. This electric signal can range from a mild tickling sensation to a painful shock. Shock collars are sold as training devices and to stop barking.
Yes it gives you a fright, but it's by no means painful, and it can certainly do you no harm… The static shock we know is barely overpassed by the maximum intensity level of the collar shock. There are several kinds of shock collars. Some give a shock that is triggered by the vibration of the dog's throat.