Does the hand held transmitter turn itself off? Can you keep it on in case you need to use it immediately? I find with another unit that it takes a couple of seconds to turn the unit on and by that time the dog has already made the mistake and doesn't know why I'm shocking him. Does the hand held transmitter turn itself off? Can you keep it on in case you need to use it immediately? I find with another unit that it takes a couple of seconds to turn the unit on and by that... » Read More Does the hand held transmitter turn itself off? Can you keep it on in case you need to use it immediately? I find with another unit that it takes a couple of seconds to turn the unit on and by that time the dog has already made the mistake and doesn't know why I'm shocking him. « Show Less
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It does turn itself off. My only problem with the unit has been both collars respond on the same setting so I can only allow one dog to wear the collar.
342974
It does shut itself off...mine failed and was never replaced. The seller kept replacing the receiver ( took 4 months each time) and never did send transmitter as promised
342975
The transmitter does turn off by itself, but does recover within a couple seconds. I have really benefited from this product, and find that I really don't have to use it very often and when I do, the beep option works for them.
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It needs to be charged regularly and i noticed that I have to reset the collar almost every time i use it. Other than that, it has been working just fine. I am wondering if my dog will go back to old habits once i stop using the collar or will it program her not to do certain things so eventually she won't do them even when i don't use the collar. Has anyone noticed the difference with their dog's behavior when the collar is not used?
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It will only turn off when the shock piece is turned off. Mine has never gone off when pressed either. In the book it says the on/off button only makes the transmitter beep. Hope it helped you
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I sent mine back as the range was too short and the batteries don't last very long. I bought another Sport Dog model (can't remember which one) that has a longer range and can be recharged. A little more expensive but a much better unit and works really well. It will certainly get her attention and it does not take very long to change behaviour.
375044
We don't leave the collar on 24/7. Just in times where necessary. I can point the remote at our dog even if he doesn't have the collar on and he will stop and listen.
1915306
If its charged, the light stays on for a moment after the collar senses movement. That way if the dog is asleep or inactive the collar conserves battery life. No on off button on the collar.
1245622
We used ours to stop excessive barking and from running off. After you have used it on them a few times, when you pick up the unit and they see it they usually will stop what they are doing. You would have to catch them in the act and then shoot them with it. Good luck.
505251
I am not sure. ...my dog is trained and she comes back at the audible alarm...we actually had a different one when we trained her and that one shocked for 15 seconds. ..If they stray and get shocked (during training) call them back...it should not take long for them to understand
812287
Yes I do... the good thing I found is that you it turns off automatically when the dog is not moving at all.I tried not to fit it thight to the dog, but not to loose as well.
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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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hey there...i started out pugging and unplugging every night. At this point have gotten lazy and just leave it plugged in all the time! I just press the LOCKED button while I'm away at work so dogs don't hit any buttons. If you have the LED lights turned OFF than technically you are not using any electricity by leaving it on. Hasn't been a problem at all for me. hope this helps
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It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
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,..Also, the up and down buttons on the unit only adjust the collars sensitivity to the bark. The owner is able to adjust this because sometimes general sounds will set off the collar (it will beep.) For instance, closing my car door while the dog is in the car will set off the unit. It doesn't administer a shock, only the first of 2 warning beeps. People that live in a noisier environment will probably want the collar at a higher setting, meaning fewer external sounds will set it off. You just have to expirament with it which is very easy to do. Hope that helps.
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I don't know of this feature. Why? When the collar is in use, I turn the control on, and when it's in the drawer,it's turned off. Very effective. Only had to use 3 three times to reinforce commands. Hopefully, I wont need it until the next dog need correcting. Good luck
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Yes. I have two dogs. I numbered their collars 1 & 2 so I wouldn't get confused. Just set your transmitter to the number of the dog who is misbehaving and then push one of the 3 buttons. When I first got the dog trainer I accidentally shocked the wrong dog. He wouldn't have anything to do with me for awhile. Lol. The Aetertek works wonders. My dogs would bark at the neighbors every single time they would see them coming and going. It drove us all nuts. Now I can be out in the yard with my dogs and it's peaceful. No more senseless barking. I hope I helped.
967856
That depends on a lot of factors, like how often you use the collar and what functions you use. The remote's battery will last you a while, we've only had to change it once since we bought the collar. If our dog is behaving well the collar can last a while too, the tone does not eat up the battery as quickly as the shocks. So if your dog responds to the tone then you'll get more use out of the collar battery. We change ours probably every other month.
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I only see an immediate response when I point it directly at his head.The device seems to work well when the dog is standing in front ofme and less effective when the dog is running around. The batteriesshould be new and a good brand. I have started training other dogsto stay away from my dog by approaching these dogs alone. I use the device on them several times and they started avoiding us whenI walk my dog. It feels good to see them keeping a respectful distance.