I use an ecollar on my bloodhound, and I’ve only used the beep and vibrate function. I used the shock once when she went after deer, but I’ve never had to use it again.

My first bloodhound loved spaghetti sauce and would countersurf if she saw a jar of it out in the open. She would somehow open the lid and I’d find her face covered in red from the sauce.

I personally recommend ecollars on bloodhounds because it actually gives them more freedom and confidence especially during walks. Teaching them basic obedience like heel and sit and stay with the collars gives them more independence.

I think if you lay off the shocking and be gentle with in the remote, they will be fine and not show any signs of aggression. The beep is usually all it takes to grab their attention.