I have my transmitter on a level 1 (0-100) and this seems to high for my dog by his reaction, should I be able to feel it on a "1"?From what I read a person should be able to feel it. It just seems pretty powerful for a "1" setting. Anything I can do...
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Your dog is just surprised by it, not so much scared. If you use it on yourself, you can just feel the electric current. It doesn't really hurt. You may jump the first time because you're not used to feeling that sensation, but it is not painful. You should try it on yourself. I will not shock my dog with a setting higher than I've tested on myself (I feel this is a humane way to use it). But to answer your questions, 1 is the lowest shock setting and it's "surprising" your dog, not hurting it.
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Yes, there is a sensitivity adjustment on the unit, but not in the sense you are talking about. The unit will come on regular sensitivity and this is a low and high setting. If you don't want to pick up smaller animals, make sure to mount the unit high enough so that the small animals will not pass through the detection area. You can also stop the detection "beam" by aiming the transmitter at a solid object across from it. The transmitter puts out a "beam" 50' and at it's widest, the detection area is 2'x2'.
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At 6 ft the pup gets a signal, 5 ft it gets louder, 3 ft from the wire is a mild shock, as they get closer it becomes a stronger shock. You can adjust only the strength of the signal to the wire not to the collar. I know as I try it on myself before I try it on my pup.
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Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of... » Read More Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." « Show Less
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no. If I am close I adjust the power. My dog is not as sensitive as others. When we are on a free walk I turn it up to 100 and use the hard shock the first time then she doesn't run off .
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My transmitter is broadcasting from my computer, I set the volumn on the transmitter in the middle, maybe just a little right, like 1:00 position, then I adjust the volumn on my computer higher, works for me
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This collar has 10 settings and only at the high settings would I say it gives a shock sorta speak, but it's more like a vibration, however we have been using this collar for a few months now and we have only needed to use the vibration mode maybe a dozen times and only set at level 2, never past that, the rest of the time we use the warning button....once our dog new the two things she responds right away to the warning so we almost never use the vibration button which is great! Hope that helps
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yes, there are three different alerts, sound, vibration, and shock. The shock has numerous levels. I have an 85 lab/bulldog mix. only took him twice to get shocked on lowest level to realize what the sound and vibration means. responds to me just picking up the controller, when his collar is on.
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I could not get me extra transmitter to work, i would plug in down on my dock, so the dog could go further out in the water, it did not work. I have my lone transmitter in the front of the house (lake side) so she can roam that more so than the back (street side) i love the transmitter, i just didnt get the 2nd one to do what i wanted.
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Each push advances to another mode. This is kinda irritating until u get used to it. Once you're use to it the dog seems to even notice the clicks...helpful if he isn't too excited. There is also the button you push to activate your chosen mode. Wouldn't want to beep when he in danger, nor would you want to shock just to get his attention. I rarely have to do more than vibrate when he's being pigheaded. I only shock because he dpesn't seem to mind getting hit by cars when in the "zone".
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I have mine aimed in the general direction and it works just fine - if you have just purchased unit I would experiment with it before anchoring transmitter. A couple of reminders - change batteries once a year and set your sensitivity to max . Setting sensitivity is really simple - call Rodann and they will tell you how- they are very nice and helpful.
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It is variable from 0-100. This allows you to set the minimum level of stimulation that is needed to get your dogs attention without "frying" him.
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My understanding is that each has a unique frequency. However, to be certain, I would suggest calling Dogtra directly. They have excellent customer service! I lost our transmitter and they were so helpful in the purchase of a replacement.
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I just started by twisting it all the way closed and then i sat in a place that my dog couldn't see me so he didnt know i was there. I blew the whistle and adjusted it at the same time, slowly, until i saw him respond to it. You have to kind of play around with it to find the right adjustment which your dog will respond to. There's no one set way. You'll know you got it right when your dog lets you know it's bugging him.
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Your dog will not get shocked by hearing the tone. If he continues toward the wire, he will feel the shock. The boundary is adjustable. My dog learned very quickly to avoid getting too close to the wire so I chose the minimum distance. You can actually see the a path where she runs. My cats have also learned where the wire is. They sit by it knowing it's their safety zone and the dog won't bug them!
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Sounds like a defective transmitter. Mine doesn't do this and I've had it for over a year. I'd request a replacement.
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Sorry I bought this for my son who is trying to train his dog not to bark at everyone. I can't say if it works long term because he's not very persistent with it. He tried it on himself to see what it felt like. On the highest setting the dog started barking and it was shocking him. It didn't hurt exactly but he decided the high setting wasn't necessary.