Does the dog have to wear it forever or will this train the dog.
1735950
I put mine on my dogs when repetative barking is an issue, and take it off most of the time.
1735951
Well my basset hound isn't very bright so he just wears it all the time I would think it depends on the intelligence level of your dog and breed
1735952
Depends on the dog. Our lab will start barking after he figures out that it's off. We didn't start using it until he was five years old though.
1735953
It has helped some. But for the most part, the dogs don't bark with it on but will bark with it off. They have calmed some but it hasn't been a magic bullet for us. After a while, you won't have to turn it on. Just putting it on loosely stops the barking. It has been a great deterrent. Our dogs bark at the dogs behind us and at our pool Polaris. When we put the collars on, all is quiet :>)
1056249
To the best of my knowledge, taking the collar off of the dog during its 30 day active lifespan does not decrease its effectiveness.
375047
Some dogs will become "collar trained" though. But merely putting it own can bring their behavior back.
1717719
It depends on how hard headed your dog is to train. I have Irish Setters, but once they get the initial correction, they are very good about continual action w/ the boundary line. I have a five month old puppy that we have recently trained with the Pet Safe system. He is still using the same battery, been about three months. He does not leave the yard. I also have a bark collar w/ this battery for my older dog and the battery seems to last along time in it. But, he is also very aware when he has the bark collar on his neck.
602409
On the instructions it says to not leave on the dog all the time. Also it probably would get them hot if worn outside long periods
1286892
If normal wear-and-tear is two big dogs jumping on it, then it lasts a really long time. Still looks good.
745782
You dont. Its supposed to be random when it shocks so they learn faster. Its a pretty powerful shock so they will learn regardless of placement. Trust me...I have one of the most stubborn dogs ever....and it worked for him.
1317677
Depends on what you are going to use it to train him to do or not to do. But the best way to use this style of training collar is by using voice reinforcement along with the "tone" key. I rarely have to use the shock feature anymore as I give a command and then beep the tone button. 9/10 times she responds positively because that was how I trained her. A verbal command, if I got no response, a beep then followed by a shock. She learned quickly that the tone would mean a shock if she didn't respond to the command.
954597
I think it would be warm for the dog to wear it for a long time. I think it is made out a thin fleece type of material. I have central air so it is not a problem for my dog, Lizzie. It does seem to work, although I have only had to use it a couple of times. My brother has two dogs and the thundershirt works for their dogs. It s
1949239
Your fur baby's collar goes thru loops in the collar..Then it just Velcro's on. My Brittany wore it with no problem for 10 days.
1316043
It takes time to train your dog to use it. Ours (IG - 15 lbs) took almost a year to be totally accident free from a bigger box. We have her when she was 5 months old, and trainned her to use the box ever since. This box is a replacement of what we originally had. She used it right away without any issue. This box is a few inches smaller than what we had before. It works if you are willing to train your dog, and it does not happen over night. However, because of the box size, I would not recommend it to any dog over 15 lbs. They seem to have a bigger version, but I have not seen it in person.
950416
We love it, but you have to be there to correct the behavior. Any training is hands-on anyway, but this helps them to understand there is a consequence. We have a very active Lab that is almost 2 yrs old. He likes to tear our wooden fence apart. That's a major no-no. He WILL get a correction when he does that and he is learning fast. Hope this helps.
1530741
You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of... » Read More You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. « Show Less
1136530
You need to make sure you know what or Who is wearing which. They do have different frequency. It is up to you to know If you have an obedient dog he should not be wearing one. I have use shock training with all mydogs they seemed to learn fast. I only have to show the remote now no need to push buttons
1014773
I believe that it would...it is based on both verbal and hand signals. The collar gives a slight bite when used correctly and with my dogs it was a very quick process. It also worked on a pitbull puppy that I was helping my daughter train to walk on a lease. He also learned quickly. I think the product is great and would recommend it to anyone. It must be used correctly though ( I watched the DVD several times before each lesson to make sure I was following MY directions for proper technique and consistency ) and ONLY with just enough force to get the results. Good luck with your puppy :)
375045
I only used the collar for about a month and then I stopped putting it on my dog. He still obeys perfectly some 3 months later. I have heard from others that sometimes it is necessary to use the collar again as a "refresher." I'm keeping mine handy, but so far I haven't needed to use it.
1288766
To add to the previous answer, I leave it on my dogs all the time. If the collar is tightened up to get the slack out of it, the chain part will stay flush to their neck. my dogs have a full range of motion and haven't had any issues.