Are the collars ruined if they are submerged in water?
879603
The ones I have have not been submerged in water but they have been on the dogs in a down pour and they still work
879604
My dog went swimming in a creek for a few minutes with hers on (I forgot to take it off). It still worked fine afterwards, but I wouldn't recommend doing that!!
879605
I know they are water RESISTENT, not water proof. I would t use it until you know for sure they are completely dry before trying.
1420660
Yes water does not affect the collar. But from my experience the collar did not work at all on my puppy. He continued to bark and act the same with or without it. He did like using it as a chew toy.
1967464
I wouldn't submerge these in water permanently. A strong rain or being temporary submerged isn't a problem as long as it's not cracked from what I've seen.
309113
My husband uses them to clean the yard on raw rainy days, so not real sure about submerging in water.
272423
These are made for large dogs...I have one on a 60lb 10-month old and one on an 80lb mutt. And they REALLY ARE waterproof - I took my dogs swimming this weekend...without hesitation. This is the third collar set I've owned from Dogtra - range works and totally waterproof. You can turn it up to about 130 (shock strength) but I never have to go above about 40 to get their attention.
668921
The collar is not water proof and will stay wet until it dries, Check with your doctor, I suggest you buy two and switch after the shower.
1489076
There are available connectors with a rubber boot over the top of the collar to make them "water proof" (water getting in through the collar end). For the exposed metal, I think it is fine, but if you're worried about weather exposure, just use vinyl electrical tape to wrap the collar end or the entire connector -- but it has to be done properly or water could make it in and get trapped (if unwrapped, any water would otherwise dry up).
2001810
I have four collars which I have used for many years. I have never experienced a problem with any of them.
1381386
Not sure. I've gotten the strap and sensor wet when I rinse after working out but don't submerge it for a longer time.
413413
No it isn't, but we have a lot of melting snow here and the collar is on a beagle sized dog, it gets wet and still works but I wouldn't recommend letting it go into water, like swimming or big puddles.
1457801
Yes! They are waterproof. We have a lake house and swimming dogs. The dogs have also gotten ticks there without the collars.
1018686
Nope. Water will destroy these. I had these above an aquarium. The little splashes of water caused these to corrode and fail. There are water proof versions of these. I use those now.
167070
Yes kinda, let me explain.... The collar has a rubber backing plate where you put the batteries so as long as thats sealed youre ok.. I havent bathed him with it but it works at the lake when hes all wet.. I hope this helps
1981025
No. Although I have kept mine on my dog when she was outside in light rain, I try not to. One of our first 2 collars was damaged by a fairly small amount of liquid. (The second one broke when I pulled on it, instead of her collar... oops!)
2007606
unfortunately, my dog hasn't had the need to have the collar submerged in water since i live in the city and my dog doesn't come into contact with any type of water submergen in the winter time. right now, he has only worn it in the rain with no problem and wallowing his neck in the snow so i really can't say. Sorry.
2179820
No not really. It is ok in the rain without problems. My dog sent swimming with his on and it seemed to shorten the collars life span. If your new to this door I would recommend having a spare collar around. Best wishes.
2166905
it does appear to be.....i have a lab (loves water).....keeps working.....only bad thing is he chewed through the collar and part of the shocker so we aren't sure if it actually still works......but i would definitely agree that it is water proof