I noticed on the dogtra website that this is only for small to medium size dogs. My dog is 96lbs bundle of joy and growing! Will this work for us?
293804
I have this collar and use it on my German Shepherd. I have to crank it up to > 75% but it works great.
293805
I would use it on a bigger dog. The collar is definitely big enough and adjustable. The effect would be the same as far as frequency and control of stimulus. I have two small stubborn dogs who need more stimulus than any large dog I've ever owned. I've had nothing but big dogs (rotts, shepherds, labs, etc.) prior to my 2 and I am very confident this would work.
293806
My dog is 45 pounds and the 60 setting out of 100 got her attention and she responded to it well. But I can't answer your question.
293807
Honestly, I am not sure! Our Weim is now 10 mo old and about 75lbs and works just fine. But sounds like your dog is/will be much larger than Mr. Wilson. We use it set at 40 and it goes to 100. There is plenty of collar length left, so not sure how they determine what size dog its appropriate for.
293808
I use it on my 140 lb Great Dane. He's almost one and a half years old, and it works very well. I never need to use the stimulation over level 40 (goes to 100), and the vibrate gets a reaction in most situations, even though I would compare it to a strong cell phone vibration. The remote and the collar seem to hold up well, and the length of the collar strap is plenty for us, and I imagine even a larger dog as well. IF you have a dog with very long, very thick fur, I would recommend getting the prong extensions so that they can actually feel the stimulation through all that hair.
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Another response based on the other responses regarding the sensitivity. I think this will depend on your dog. The dog we purchased this for is deaf and he's very sensitive. Usually, we only use the paging feature but for correction, rarely have we had to turn it above 20. He weighs about 45-50 lbs. As I mentioned about the collar size in my other response, my other dog is about 55 lbs and she's all muscle. She seems to respond in the 30-40 range for correction and is responsive to the paging as well.
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It really depends on your dog. My 1 year old Mastiff-x will respond to the Dogtra when it is fully charged and on about 40 or 50, and it will stop her in her tracks at 80, but if it is losing its charge or below 40 it isn't very effective. The good news is that it is quick to charge - 2 hours usually gets it up and running at full blast! The only thing that I really don't like about the Dogtra is that you have to touch the transmitter to the collar to turn it on and off. A simple on/off button on the collar would be SO much easier for those doggies who don't stand still long enough to let you activate it (like my wriggly pup!)!! It really depends on your dog. My 1 year old Mastiff-x will respond to the Dogtra when it is fully charged and on about 40 or 50, and it will stop her in her tracks at 80, but if it is losing its charge or below 40 it isn't very effective. The good news is that it is quick to charge - 2 hours usually gets it up and running at full blast! The only thing that I really don't like about the Dogtra is that you have to touch the transmitter to the collar to turn it on and off. A simple on/off button on the collar would be SO much easier for those doggies who don't stand still long enough to let... » Read More It really depends on your dog. My 1 year old Mastiff-x will respond to the Dogtra when it is fully charged and on about 40 or 50, and it will stop her in her tracks at 80, but if it is losing its charge or below 40 it isn't very effective. The good news is that it is quick to charge - 2 hours usually gets it up and running at full blast! The only thing that I really don't like about the Dogtra is that you have to touch the transmitter to the collar to turn it on and off. A simple on/off button on the collar would be SO much easier for those doggies who don't stand still long enough to let you activate it (like my wriggly pup!)!! « Show Less
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Every dog is different and some dogs require a very mild intensity while others hardly respond when it is turned almost all the way up. I have the small for an aggressive Manchester and Jack Russel and the Fieldstar for the German Shepherds.
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My dog is 60 pounds and it works for her. I would imagine that it would work for a bigger dog, the size definitely isn't an issue.
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I got the medium one for our 65lb lab mix and it works just fine! I think the larger ones just cover more surface area, so it's possible they could get the job done quicker for bigger dogs. For us, the less expensive medium size was definitely the way to go!:)
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Hi Michael, I got the smaller one for my maltese...but she quickly grew out of it...but she is a bigger dog at 10 lbs. I think if your pup is just 4-5 lbs...the small one would work.It is a good looking product and I enjoyed using it when my girl was a puppy.Hope this helps.I gave mine to the local shelter and they plaeend on using it for the smaller pups and kitties so they could work and still have them with them.Good Luck...Julie
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It's fine for my eleven pound dachshund but I'm having trouble getting it to work on my eight pound Pom. I have a collar that I've put on a collar that is smaller than it one it came on and I'm trying to get the connectors to work right. The collar that comes with it is way too big. So...I haven't figured out the right combination yet to see if I can get it to work. If I do, I'll post it to this same inquiry.
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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.
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I have a 2 year old pug. He between 17lbs and 19lbs. This dog carrier was too short and too small for him. I think if your dog is small, it might work. I bought Masion & Trade's 28" wine red portable house crate carrier cage kennel. It's perfect for him. I would highly reccomend this product to anyone.
458755
It's too big for your dogs. I think they have to be over 8 pounds for this. The collar is just huge on my ten pound dachsund. I have an underground system that has a tiny collar and is safe for toy dogs. You might want to look into something like that where you have control of the severity of the shock if they go through the fence. If you only need a small space for such little dogs, it might even be less expensive. Good luck!
1442002
My opinion...the toy would be too small. We have a 6 month old english setter, she is 38 lbs and we have the large, it fits her just right. My nephews 90 lb lab was over the other day and didn't pay any attention to it. But the price is right if you really want to try it, sells in stores for twice what amazon sells it for. It is fun to watch our pup play with it, but I think she is losing interest in it also. hope this helps.
418143
My 5 small dogs range from 9 lbs to 21 lbs.. The small was way too big for the 9#, the medium was ok for the rest of them, but too short in the length to the tail for the 21 lb. Ordered the large for the 21# and it was HUGE! I ended up altering the small slicker for the 9# and altered the large one for the 21#......I recommend if your pet is at the higher end of the range for a particular size, I suggest you order the next larger size. If the slicker is not long enough to cover the pets back, what good is it? I like the material and the quality. But the sizing can be tricky. The sizes are for the length and girth of the pet, not the lbs. Hope this helps.
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I do not claim to be an expert, but the way this leash is designed, I believe that it will work for a dog of this size. One of "our" dogs, which is in the small to medium range pulled like crazy before getting this leash. It attaches to an existing collar and wraps around the dogs mid section, which adjusts to the dog size--the bigger the mid-section, the shorter the leash as one may guess. I hope this helps.
1514487
I would not get it for such a little dog. It is too heavy and would most likely drag on the ground. I have problems with it even with my Westie. It's a great product but is for bigger dogs, in my opinion.
1553138
not me. smaller dogs. All I can say is I set it for medium to train my Irish setter mix (60 lbs). The first time it shocked her she literally did a back flip and started yowling. Needless to say, I turned it all the way down before trying it again. So turned up it should at least get their attention?Good luck.
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While our pets are smaller than yours, I would feel perfectly at ease with a dog the size you described. This kennel is very sturdy and well built. Hope this helps : )
844659
Possibly...but my experience is with 2 dogs, one that is 48lbs and one 95lbs. This product is a life/time saver.
1649656
Yes. I think the whole unit would be too big for your dog. The shock the collar gives off may be way too much for dog. My dog is a 42lb greyhound/boxer mix and the shock really gets his attention. 97% of the time the vibration feature is enough to get his attention.I would not use this collar on your small dog.
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We have a twelve pound mini schnauzer and it works well for them. It is adjustable in the girth. I am not sure as our dogs are bigger.
606402
I would think this is just a little small for such a big dog. I use mine on a Sheltie and a Springer Spaniel. It works fine for them but for your "BIG" gal you want to get a larger size.