Bark Collar Does it work with dogs that have a lot of hair?
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It did not work with my German Shepherd. I did not want to shave the hair for the prongs to work, as her fur would not grow back well since she has a double coat. You would need to buy the longer contact points separately, but I ended up selling the collar to a friend.
1530738
Our collie is almost 5 years now. They are just a talkative breed. I read some feedback about issues with the collar shocking the dog and causing burns that required vet care. It kind of ended my interest in using the collar. I can't recommend something which could cause injury to dogs. it did work when we used it years ago. Now, we mire or less redirect our dog by bringing him in the house, or yelling at him to stop the barking. I appreciate that he barks if there is reason for him to such as when someone rings the doorbell or comes to the door.
1530739
This works on my Alaskan Malamute. Did not need to trim his fur. Make sure it's positioned just below his mouth on his neck, and tight enough so it can't move around (when he scratches, etc.).
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The company sells longer contact points for $10 or $11 for dogs with longer, thicker hair.
1530740
I will let you know. We just got this for our rough collie due to the neighbors' justifiable complaints.
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
1586537
Yes, I have an English Bulldog with a very thick, wrinkly neck and he responds to this just fine. You may need to try out different number settings to see which is better for your pooch, but it does work on my bulldog. I would recommend.
418700
Not sure which collar you are referencing as I only used the Big Dog Bark Control Collar, with which we were very pleased. Since your dog is basically a large dog, like our dobie, I would think your dog may respond well to it. Good luck!
204372
Dogtra makes a no bark collar for very small dogs.. check out their website
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Both of my dogs are short hair dachshunds, but I know they mention in the brochure that you may have to trim the fur on thick or long hair so that the sensor on the throat makes contact. I can attest to the importance of the sensor making contact sufficiently, otherwise the collar won't work properly. Hope that helps...good luck.
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I'm not sure? This one I do have works awesome!! My dog is a Chow & Shepard mix and some of her fur can get as long as 12 inches!! And she is the most terrified large dog I've ever seen in my life :( She is not afraid of these clippers. So they are not loud.
698889
I use the barkless collar on my 12 lb Yorkie, and while a little bulky, he has no problem with it, and it supresses his barking quite well.
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Yes, it should. It's a tad bulky where the unit with the prongs is located but it is not heavy. You will probably have to add a couple of notch holes because it will not fit your dogs neck with the existing holes. No big deal. Just drive a nail through with a hammer and make sure the prongs are in contact with your dogs neck. Not too tight. Just enough to know they'll feel the pulse when they bark. Remember not to leave it on over 12 hrs and make sure you shut it off when you remove it so the battery won't wear down. You can control the intensity of the pulse they get when they bark which is helpful depending on how well your pooch responds to the lower levels. If they still bark, pick it up another level and check once more that the collar has good contact with the neck area. It definitely does work.
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yes it works great. i have a large yard . it worked the first day i used it. my 2 dogs barked non stop when they were outside now they do not bark outside. they don't like the noise it makes, i hang it on a low branch of a tree. just wonderful....
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They should do, remember your dogs e collar should be able to fit two fingers between it and the dogs neck, my dog is medium hair but its thick and this collar works well on him
735588
I am using this one on a schnauzer that has a shaggy coat. I suspect it would work. The unit is quite effective on our dog.
1586535
I would think it should----our dog has lots of fur and he was terrible about running the neighborhood any chance he could. One afternoon---actually part of it--and he was responding to just the buzz in a very short time!
1429759
There is a good chance it will fit. Collar seems long enough. It works for our dogs. They still bark, just not as much.
1896955
It is more of a bark control, I would look at the Pet Corrector for both or forwalking a Halti Head collar.
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Yes. I have a short haired dog, Bassett hound, and I purchased the long hair furminator by accident. I love it. Her coat is short but thick and it works GREAT. Have fun
997630
Measure his neck. Be aware that you will need to cut the fur below the chin on his neck for the prongs to make contact with the skin. It won't work otherwise. It certainly stopped the barking of my pomerian-terrior mix. With the on-off switch, he is now wearing the collar without it being activated and no barking occurs.
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My dog is chiahuah/rat terrier mix with a bald neck. He weighs 5-6 lbs. he does great with this collar. My husband sawed off the tips of the prongs because w/his bald neck my dog doesnt need anything poking through his fur. However if you have a poneranian you may want to keep the prons as they are. My husband and I both put the collar on ourselves as well just to see what we were exposing our pets to. If we won't do it to ourseves why would we do it to our "babies".