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perception of shock by non-human species, & affects thereof
Dairy Cattle - Stray Voltage Problems in Livestock Production
In a dairy barn, 'stray voltage' affects profitability of the herd, health & behavior of the cattle [mastitis-rates rise, water- & food-intake drops, milk-production falls & there are other indicators of stress: tail-sucking, fights, etc]. Stray Voltage has a threshold sensitivity of 0.4 to 2.4 volts & current as low as 1.0 to 6.0-mA AC-current [mA= MILLI-Amps - the scale is 1/1000-Amp, extremely tiny.] This level of voltage & current is typically below any human-perception - sensitivity varies, but the lower end of what is perceptible by cattle is not human-perceptible. Why do we [conveniently] assume that what we humans feel is what dogs feel? If cattle feel voltage & amperage we do not & cannot, isn't it handy that canines supposedly feel what we humans feel? IMO this is purely self-serving assumption, & dogs being stoic makes it a risky assumption.
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28-04-2011, 04:25 AM
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good article; sadly FAIL on the photo accompanying it...
What to Look For in a Dog Trainer | Wooftown
notice the choke-chain, & more, it's a fine gauge: more slicing into skin, pulling hairs, etc, = more ouch! thankfully, the copy is excellent.  notice there is No Mention recommending shock-collars?or indeed, anything to cause pain, or the use of confrontation, coercion or flooding? the author didn't 'forget' them; they are not recommended because they are often counterproductive.
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28-04-2011, 04:27 AM
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how-to on shock collars
How to Use a Remote Trainer for a Dog | eHow.com
BTW if U are on Facebook, there is an interesting discussion appended to this video-page.
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28-04-2011, 05:36 AM
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Re: Boulder Dog: 'pervasive shock-collar use'
Shock collar threads are not encouraged on the forum - banned in Wales and hopefully soon to be banned nationwide
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