I have my transmitter on a level 1 (0-100) and this seems to high for my dog by his reaction, should I be able to feel it on a "1"?From what I read a person should be able to feel it. It just seems pretty powerful for a "1" setting. Anything I can do to lessen the power? Thanks I have my transmitter on a level 1 (0-100) and this seems to high for my dog by his reaction, should I be able to feel it on a "1"?From what I read a person should be able to feel it. It... » Read More I have my transmitter on a level 1 (0-100) and this seems to high for my dog by his reaction, should I be able to feel it on a "1"?From what I read a person should be able to feel it. It just seems pretty powerful for a "1" setting. Anything I can do to lessen the power? Thanks « Show Less
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Your dog is just surprised by it, not so much scared. If you use it on yourself, you can just feel the electric current. It doesn't really hurt. You may jump the first time because you're not used to feeling that sensation, but it is not painful. You should try it on yourself. I will not shock my dog with a setting higher than I've tested on myself (I feel this is a humane way to use it). But to answer your questions, 1 is the lowest shock setting and it's "surprising" your dog, not hurting it.
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Yes you should be able to feel it. How much does your dog weigh??? It sounds like it's too small for the collar
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If you are using Static, then I have no idea. The reason that I got this is because of the vibration mode. That is what I use and I set that on 80 and it is not bad. To me static is like a shock collar and I don't agree with those. I know when I first got it and charged it up I put it on static and I tested it out on myself and it hurt. Imagine what it is doing to your dogs throat. Go to vibration mode...
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We have a 20# Pomeranian and a 70# lab. We bought the 2-collar set with one remote to control 2 collars. Both the vibrate and shock mode as control from 0-100 with 100 being the highest. So depending on how stubborn the dog is, it can be adjusted accordingly. Actually, we only have to use a 20 on vibrate to get our lab's attention, but our Pom needs 65 at a minimum to get her attention. For both dogs the tone is great for calling them back to the house. So as far as the minimum size dog, the collar size & weight would become too much for the smaller dogs; that's when common sense should prevail. Also, our daughter uses the same collar on her 85# coonhound with equal success. Hope this helps. We have a 20# Pomeranian and a 70# lab. We bought the 2-collar set with one remote to control 2 collars. Both the vibrate and shock mode as control from 0-100 with 100 being the highest. So depending on how stubborn the dog is, it can be adjusted accordingly. Actually, we only have to use a 20 on vibrate to get our lab's attention, but our Pom needs 65 at a minimum to get her attention. For both dogs the tone is great for calling them back to the house. So as far as the minimum size dog, the collar size & weight would become too much for the smaller dogs; that's when common sense should... » Read More We have a 20# Pomeranian and a 70# lab. We bought the 2-collar set with one remote to control 2 collars. Both the vibrate and shock mode as control from 0-100 with 100 being the highest. So depending on how stubborn the dog is, it can be adjusted accordingly. Actually, we only have to use a 20 on vibrate to get our lab's attention, but our Pom needs 65 at a minimum to get her attention. For both dogs the tone is great for calling them back to the house. So as far as the minimum size dog, the collar size & weight would become too much for the smaller dogs; that's when common sense should prevail. Also, our daughter uses the same collar on her 85# coonhound with equal success. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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yes, there are three different alerts, sound, vibration, and shock. The shock has numerous levels. I have an 85 lab/bulldog mix. only took him twice to get shocked on lowest level to realize what the sound and vibration means. responds to me just picking up the controller, when his collar is on.
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I have a 2 year old basset hound and I have never turned above 1 (it registers 8) and it works great! She is very stubborn but I've only had to shock her once for chasing deer and now when I press the beep button she comes running!!
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Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of... » Read More Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." « Show Less
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At 6 ft the pup gets a signal, 5 ft it gets louder, 3 ft from the wire is a mild shock, as they get closer it becomes a stronger shock. You can adjust only the strength of the signal to the wire not to the collar. I know as I try it on myself before I try it on my pup.
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To be honest, every individual dog responds differently to each reinforcement. I have had positive results with this particular product on all four of my dogs. Even my most stubborn one. However, dogs with thicker fur may not be able to feel the reinforcement stimulus. The best thing about this product is that it increases the stimulus slowly and maintains the level of response that your dog recognizes. In short, while I have had great result, love and recommend the product, you must know that just like people, each dog has it's own preferences for behavior modification. I hope this product will work as well for your pup has it has for mine. To be honest, every individual dog responds differently to each reinforcement. I have had positive results with this particular product on all four of my dogs. Even my most stubborn one. However, dogs with thicker fur may not be able to feel the reinforcement stimulus. The best thing about this product is that it increases the stimulus slowly and maintains the level of response that your dog recognizes. In short, while I have had great result, love and recommend the product, you must know that just like people, each dog has it's own preferences for behavior modification. I hope this product... » Read More To be honest, every individual dog responds differently to each reinforcement. I have had positive results with this particular product on all four of my dogs. Even my most stubborn one. However, dogs with thicker fur may not be able to feel the reinforcement stimulus. The best thing about this product is that it increases the stimulus slowly and maintains the level of response that your dog recognizes. In short, while I have had great result, love and recommend the product, you must know that just like people, each dog has it's own preferences for behavior modification. I hope this product will work as well for your pup has it has for mine. « Show Less
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This confused the heck out of me too. There is a small black button on the bottom of the collar that you have to push and hold. When you push and hold it, you'll see a flash of red light. However many flashes of red you see, that's the level of shock on the collar. One flash is level one, two flashes is level two, etc.
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The level has to do with the severity of your pets hips. One being the lowest dose. I would only give it to an older dog as they might be accustomed to it and when you really need help it will not help.
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You have to change stimulation for each dog and different levels depending on dog response. I usually start out at 20 and it is rare that I have to raise past 60.
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It can be. It is preset at the factory on level 2. They feel a little tiny jolt. No screaming or anything likehat. It can however be a shock collar if dialed up high enough. I had to use a higher setting when my dog...( he's 75 lbs) got out of the yard and ran like a maniac. He would not come back on command. So rather than have him get run over in the street the collar literally saved his life. He gave a little yelp turned around and ran back to his yard. This in itself was a miracle. It has proved to be a very good investment. his is not a cruel collar just a training collar. I just use the beep and he responds now. Hope this helped. It can be. It is preset at the factory on level 2. They feel a little tiny jolt. No screaming or anything likehat. It can however be a shock collar if dialed up high enough. I had to use a higher setting when my dog...( he's 75 lbs) got out of the yard and ran like a maniac. He would not come back on command. So rather than have him get run over in the street the collar literally saved his life. He gave a little yelp turned around and ran back to his yard. This in itself was a miracle. It has proved to be a very good investment. his is not a cruel collar just a training collar. I just use... » Read More It can be. It is preset at the factory on level 2. They feel a little tiny jolt. No screaming or anything likehat. It can however be a shock collar if dialed up high enough. I had to use a higher setting when my dog...( he's 75 lbs) got out of the yard and ran like a maniac. He would not come back on command. So rather than have him get run over in the street the collar literally saved his life. He gave a little yelp turned around and ran back to his yard. This in itself was a miracle. It has proved to be a very good investment. his is not a cruel collar just a training collar. I just use the beep and he responds now. Hope this helped. « Show Less
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I had to mark each receiver with a 1 & a 2. I have not used the shock yet. I have had good results with just the vibration set at 15. Now when the dogs see the collars, they start behaving and listening.
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Yes, but only use the vibrate mode. It will startle but not hurt. Give the command you want, then if no response push only once. The startle will go with the unwanted action. We tried both modes on ourselves.So we would know what our dog would feel. The shock was way to much. But the vibrate was fine. I wish there was a intensity level adjustment. Remember to check the batteries in both the collar and remote. We have a small dog who thinks he needs to bark all the time and usually at nothing. Now all we say is" quiet or do you need your collar on" and he's quiet. He no longer wears his collar all the time, and it only took about 20- 30 mins. for him to learn. Use the vibrate. Yes, but only use the vibrate mode. It will startle but not hurt. Give the command you want, then if no response push only once. The startle will go with the unwanted action. We tried both modes on ourselves.So we would know what our dog would feel. The shock was way to much. But the vibrate was fine. I wish there was a intensity level adjustment. Remember to check the batteries in both the collar and remote. We have a small dog who thinks he needs to bark all the time and usually at nothing. Now all we say is" quiet or do you need your collar on" and he's quiet. He no longer... » Read More Yes, but only use the vibrate mode. It will startle but not hurt. Give the command you want, then if no response push only once. The startle will go with the unwanted action. We tried both modes on ourselves.So we would know what our dog would feel. The shock was way to much. But the vibrate was fine. I wish there was a intensity level adjustment. Remember to check the batteries in both the collar and remote. We have a small dog who thinks he needs to bark all the time and usually at nothing. Now all we say is" quiet or do you need your collar on" and he's quiet. He no longer wears his collar all the time, and it only took about 20- 30 mins. for him to learn. Use the vibrate. « Show Less
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I would definitely contact the seller and make them aware. Ill try my best to explain but there should be an online manual on google somewhere. All you do is charge it up first until the light on the collar is green. Then activate the collar by holding the button on the side with the digital display. You do this and then it should come on. Then if you let go and hold the button again two lights will be displayed (green and blue) and this means that each time your dog barks sequentially the electric pulses will increase. This is where I have mine. However if you let go and hold the button again there is a manual setting where you can set the pulse from 1-9, 9 being the strongest. I had troubles figuring it out at first but just play with it and if this doesn't help call the manufacturing company they'll absolutely answer your questions. Be careful not to hold the button too long as this will power off the collar. Hope this had helped you! If you have any more questions let me know. Also let me know if it works well on your dog as well.
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There are 5 levels of correction. My dogs are 25 pounds and they jump right up in the air like their are on fire when it's on level 2. Make sure you follow the steps for training. It's a pain at first, but well worth it !
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I just started by twisting it all the way closed and then i sat in a place that my dog couldn't see me so he didnt know i was there. I blew the whistle and adjusted it at the same time, slowly, until i saw him respond to it. You have to kind of play around with it to find the right adjustment which your dog will respond to. There's no one set way. You'll know you got it right when your dog lets you know it's bugging him.
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Yes, but I suggest that you shock yourself with each level before using just so you have a sense of what your doggy will experience. I have a 10 lb dog and levels 1 & 2 are as far as I go in most situations. I've only used level 4 once when she was chasing another dog into a dangerous situation. There is an associated sound that csn be used separately and works most of the time alone without the shock.