will it work for small breed? around 8 pounds?
332189
I believe it will, collar has plenty of adjustment, and can turn power level way down. Read the instructions on box.
332190
I doubt it. The device on the collar is pretty large. And the electrode are 1.5 to 2 inches apart. Seem big and heavy for little dog.
332191
I agree with the answer above, I think it would be bulky for a small dog. I have a 65 Coonhound and have it set on the lowest setting. Occasionally I have to bump it up two levels. It has worked great for him.
332192
Our dog is 40 lbs and it works quite well. The collar would be bulky for a small dog. Operationally, on the lowest level, I think it would be okay but might me heavy for a small pet.
686201
We got an xs for our smallest dog, she is 13 lbs. It is kinda of short as she is long but for girth it is fine. With all of that said I would get the xs (extra small). We got the small for our 18lb dog and it fits him fine so I would think it would be too big for an eight pound dog.
664650
I have two different size dogs. It seem to work better for my dog who weighs about 60lbs my other dog who weighs about 80lbs it wouldn't stop her. But I think also matters how old your dog is. If you start them as a puppy they respond better than being an older dog
224376
If this is the Small, no it will not fit. I find that it fits up to ~11-13 lbs comfortably depending on the build of the dog.
1189259
I believe that this collar works best for all dogs over 12 pounds. We have a small mini-dashound and while it will adjust a works fine on her, it is too big and cumbersome for a "small dog".
332672
We have a medium one that is successfully used by a 45(!) lb well-fed dog (yes, we can read, but the door was here before the dog). We also have cats ranging from 6 to 16 lbs who all get through it just fine, so an 8 lb dog probably would once she got the idea. (And the very best training aid is watching the OTHER critters going in and out!) The flaps are heavy, but the smaller cats have learned to push aside a corner and squeeze on through.
657768
I'm not an expert but I would not go any smaller. My standard poodle is just a few pound smaller and it works just fine.....
1270804
i would say no right off the bat but how small is small? there are weight limits- i wouldn't put it on any dog below 25 pounds
1259758
My puppy is only 5 lbs so it's hard to say; well made tho' and plenty of room; so it might work!
1004185
absolutely not. it recommends only for 8 lbs or more i would do nothing less than 12 lbs. see your vet for help.
885240
Our dogs are 8 years old so this might be a little tough on puppy teeth. We have one at 20 pounds and one at 80 pounds and this works for both of them.
1350794
It may work for you if he stays smaller, but think about his max weight. The dog does sit low like the pic, but You may be able to position him up a little more. My dog was a 7lb puppy at the time I was using it and really, that's too much weight to carry low like that. I almost altered it to be a few inches shorter. It does give them security and closeness to you as a puppy... I hope this helps.
1764269
I have a large german sheperd that I bought this for. I personally would not recommend this product for a small dog. The lowest setting on this was enough to make my dog behave but I feel it would be too much for a small dog.
886609
My dog is just 8 lbs and it works great even for the tiny droppings he leaves at the end. May have to try 2 times to get it, but I don't have to bend over and pick it up with my hand.
686202
I would get extra small for an 8 pound dog. We have a 16-18 pound dog and got the small and it fits well.
1651089
Don't think this particular toy would be a good pick for a smaller dog. I purchased for a 7 month old german shepherd and she occasionally trips over it when she is dragging it around the house since this is a really long toy. If sold with a shorter body you would probably be ok.
319961
I purchased a "small" for my 8 pound Silky Terrier. It fit relatively well for that size/weight. However, she was very bothered by the straps around her back legs/groin area and wouldn't walk. When I pulled on leash, her back end went right up in the air...so did not work out for us. A larger, heavier dog will likely be more adaptable to this style. Good luck.