An electronic apparatus (1) for control or training of an animal includes
a housing (2) supported by a strap against the animal's skin, first and
second stimulus probes (5) connected to a surface (9) of the housing,
and control circuitry in the housing including output terminals selectively producing
aversive stimulus. A stabilizing member (7) is connected to a location of
the surface (9) of the housing that is offset from a straight line between
the first and second stimulus electrodes (5) so that conductive tips of
the first and second stimulus electrodes and a tip of the stabilizing post define
a triangle, whereby the conductive tips of the first and second stimulus electrodes
and the tip of the stabilizing member are pressed against the skin of the animal
and prevent rocking of the conductive tips of the first and second stimulus electrodes
against the skin of the animal to reduce the occurrence and/or severity of skin sores.
