re: Dog Training Question - Non Hunting Dog

Dog training requires:
-patience
-consistency
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-understanding the difference between the dog being confused or it being disobedient
-trying to utilize more positive re-enforcement than negative

The e collar, when used correctly, should correct the issues you listed. You cannot be lazy, putting the collar on the dog only when you want to train, you should put it on your dog every day. Try to make it some days where you would not anticipate having to correct the dog so the dog will not associate the collar with being shocked.Food training can be very powerful as well...a hungry dog will do almost anything to be able to eat.
Consistency and repetition is the key. If you find yourself getting frustrated dealing with your dog, put it up...nothing good comes from you having an angry response to your dog..and Youtube is very much your friend in this.