How is this collar any better than other prong collars?
1026906
I think the main difference is the quality of manufacturing. The prongs are all rounded and smooth so they won't cut or scrape your dog's skin. The collar is all stainless steel, so it won't rust and the finish won't chip off, unlike if it was chromed
1026907
I compare it like a Name Brand vs. an off brand.. They both have the same concept. One is just cheaply made doesn't release as quick, has plastic parts, etc.. We used a couple off brand type before getting this one.. and it has made all the difference. Nice quality - all Metal, no rusting- sticking or catching, and the way the link meet at the metal plate distributes the pressure evenly and has easy adjustable links.
1026908
This is one of the best quality collars I have bought. The prongs face in two different directions and meet in the front at a metal plate. It keeps the pressure at the sides and not right in the throat area.
1026909
Main difference to me is that prongs are rounded carefully to NOT run risk of hurting your dog with flush cut or rough ends.
1026910
I can't compare to others as I didn't look at others. It is a high quality product and you can see that when you use it. The prongs are rounded on the ends. There are not any burrs or sharp edges anywhere. It came highly recommended by a lot of other professional trainers and handlers. When used properly, it works much better than any of the alternatives like a choke chain or the Halti. I use it on a 60# Malinois. I bought the 22"heavyweight and it works by removing links but I could have used the 20"heavyweight or possibly the 18 inch medium weight.
612874
Hi...I have 3 dogs with 3 bark collars (2 are Schnauzers )....they operate on vibration and sound so they generally do not have an issue....rain proof....not very long prongs.....would buy again
1874120
I don't know the answer to that question but I would not recommend this shock collar. It didn't work at all and I sent it back. I bought a sport dog model and it has worked wonderfully and even is waterproof.
813768
These collars work better than anything else I have used. There is no "feel" to the collar to suggest they are anything other than a plastic collar. I had a popular "spot" flea treatment on my cats, which I had used on them before, but there were still fleas. Within thirty minutes of putting on the Seresto collar, I could see on my white-faced cat fleas, barely moving, that I could simply pick off and put down the drain. And yes they work on ferals (which I have on a couple of mine) and they do work for 8 months. I feel they are a real bargain! Good Luck with finding forever homes for your outdoor babies! These collars work better than anything else I have used. There is no "feel" to the collar to suggest they are anything other than a plastic collar. I had a popular "spot" flea treatment on my cats, which I had used on them before, but there were still fleas. Within thirty minutes of putting on the Seresto collar, I could see on my white-faced cat fleas, barely moving, that I could simply pick off and put down the drain. And yes they work on ferals (which I have on a couple of mine) and they do work for 8 months. I feel they are a real bargain! Good Luck with finding... » Read More These collars work better than anything else I have used. There is no "feel" to the collar to suggest they are anything other than a plastic collar. I had a popular "spot" flea treatment on my cats, which I had used on them before, but there were still fleas. Within thirty minutes of putting on the Seresto collar, I could see on my white-faced cat fleas, barely moving, that I could simply pick off and put down the drain. And yes they work on ferals (which I have on a couple of mine) and they do work for 8 months. I feel they are a real bargain! Good Luck with finding forever homes for your outdoor babies! « Show Less
780833
The charger I received is two prong. It can charge two collars. On the collar there is an LED located on one side that helps you see what shock setting you have programmed, plus it blinks showing green for charged and red for needing a charge. Lasts about one week on a charge for us. We have the battery-style one for our other dog and are thinking we should just go ahead and get one more of the wall charger type collars instead. Either one works very well, but the wall charger type is more convenient. We have yorkies and these work great even through their hair. I don't know about larger, stronger, or more active dogs though. I would/will buy again. The charger I received is two prong. It can charge two collars. On the collar there is an LED located on one side that helps you see what shock setting you have programmed, plus it blinks showing green for charged and red for needing a charge. Lasts about one week on a charge for us. We have the battery-style one for our other dog and are thinking we should just go ahead and get one more of the wall charger type collars instead. Either one works very well, but the wall charger type is more convenient. We have yorkies and these work great even through their hair. I don't know about... » Read More The charger I received is two prong. It can charge two collars. On the collar there is an LED located on one side that helps you see what shock setting you have programmed, plus it blinks showing green for charged and red for needing a charge. Lasts about one week on a charge for us. We have the battery-style one for our other dog and are thinking we should just go ahead and get one more of the wall charger type collars instead. Either one works very well, but the wall charger type is more convenient. We have yorkies and these work great even through their hair. I don't know about larger, stronger, or more active dogs though. I would/will buy again. « Show Less
689140
The prongs do need to contact the throat to feel the vibration so,yes,they push into the throat slightly.The collar does not have to be really tight but just make continual contact .This particular model didnt work for my husbands Peekachu because of his build/lack of neck area vs the size of the receiver. Im a K-9 trainer and have used Bark Collars with great success for many yrs so I do have some background on the collars and their use.Also,just a FYI just in case no ones knows this,These collars(bark collars of all brands) should NEVER be left on the dog continually like a regular collar. The prongs will rub sores on the neck. The prongs do need to contact the throat to feel the vibration so,yes,they push into the throat slightly.The collar does not have to be really tight but just make continual contact .This particular model didnt work for my husbands Peekachu because of his build/lack of neck area vs the size of the receiver. Im a K-9 trainer and have used Bark Collars with great success for many yrs so I do have some background on the collars and their use.Also,just a FYI just in case no ones knows this,These collars(bark collars of all brands) should NEVER be left on the dog continually like a regular... » Read More The prongs do need to contact the throat to feel the vibration so,yes,they push into the throat slightly.The collar does not have to be really tight but just make continual contact .This particular model didnt work for my husbands Peekachu because of his build/lack of neck area vs the size of the receiver. Im a K-9 trainer and have used Bark Collars with great success for many yrs so I do have some background on the collars and their use.Also,just a FYI just in case no ones knows this,These collars(bark collars of all brands) should NEVER be left on the dog continually like a regular collar. The prongs will rub sores on the neck. « Show Less
1191635
Sorry, I can't answer this question, as we aren't using ours right now, and when we took it off the dog, it still had a charge. We don't like this collar.
421092
the collar is lightweight but large, I am not sure about a dog that small. check out their websit hitecpet.com. However I suggest you do a google search on dog fence comparisons. Pet Safe has alot of different products and you can use any of their collars with any unit. Human contain did not work for us, so had to spend another $400 on a new system that had more features. Research before you buy.
1986562
I love this collar, i also switched it to a normal dog collar and u just need one that can slide through the stots on each side...think they are 1.5 " wide slits. The spare prongs work for a dog who's coat gets thick in the winter. Been used all year, and in water plenty.
807452
I don't know about the comparison, but I have my collars set high on my min pins. They stay in the boundaries except my male occasionally can run across when he's not thinking about it. I don't think the fence has enough time to respond or his collar bounces away from his neck when this happens. I love this system none the less.
501576
I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk" command. The chrome polish from the pinch collars flakes off from use. I find much more correction is needed with pinch collars than prong. I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk"... » Read More I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk" command. The chrome polish from the pinch collars flakes off from use. I find much more correction is needed with pinch collars than prong. « Show Less
1674791
You can buy additional prongs. Here is the Amazon number for the Chrome 3 mm prongs that go with this collar: B0006L2PD8 Each prong is about 1 inch long.
2001810
I have four collars which I have used for many years. I have never experienced a problem with any of them.
1054440
You can get very small collars for small dogs. Larger dogs can use the regular size, and they come with short and long prongs depending on the dogs fur depth.
612877
According to the manual; only the dog wearing the collar will trigger it. That has been my experience as well. It is probably not waterproof, so would not be advisable to be worn if the dog has the ability to get into water. The prongs are about 1/2" long. Mostly covered with rubber with about a 1/8" long metal contact showing. According to the instruction, the fit is critical. Collar needs to be really snug but not so tight as to restrict breathing or cause choking.
199206
I only bought one collar and it works great. I would send it back and ask for a replacement...most companies will replace it free of charge.
1686231
Sorry to hear this, I have had to contact PetSafe regarding the prongs being to long and the collar strap that holds the excess collar at the end and each time, customer service was most helpful. I believe they also said that since I had the collar less than a year, they would send me a new collar strap, they also sent me shorter prongs, both free of charge. I have never had a problem with the remote or the electronic part of the collar. Customer service was extremely helpful and very pleasent every time I have had a question and it appeared that Customer Satisfaction was their number one goal. Have you tried to contact them which resulted in poor results? I do not want you to think I have a half of a brain but was the plug inserted correctly? I charge both the collar and the remote at the same time. I wonder if the battery in the remote could be bad, it is rechargeable but who knows for how long its actual life is. Hope this is helpful but do try to contact Customer Service @ Toll Free: 1-800-941-4200, this # is from the Pet Safe web site," contact us". Hope you will have satisfactory result. I always have. Good luck and I would not mind hearing if they would help. Thank you