If you replace the battery with the less expensive type and you remove but replace the black ring, does the collar remain waterproof enough to swim?
1462303
It's not waterproof for swimming to begin with. We have a wading pool for our two Havanese and the collar is fine for that. But the pond is out of bounds.
1462304
I have replaced the batteries in mine with less expensive ones and they work great. I haven't seen a problem with water because of rain, but I don't think I would trust any collar of this type being submersed in water for swimming. I can't believe that the manufacturer would suggest such a thing either. I would be afraid that if enough water got inside, it would cause the dog to get shocked unexpectedly. I think the cost of replacing the collar would also keep me from risking it.
113565
The only degree of water resistance I can account is that it still works well after being used in rain. The battery cap seals with an o-ring so I think it's designed with water resistance in mind.
667125
Definitely not waterproof. The armband slides inside the case, so the band itself makes direct contact with your phone. As the band gets wet so does your phone. I have already damaged and iPhone from this. I now wear a wrist/sweatband underneath. It is far from flawless (broken ring, sweat issues) but it's the best case I've used -- and I've used most of them. It's certainly affordable.
1038926
This is just my opinion. I wouldn't use it on a dog that goes in and out of water all day. I haven't used the waterproof part, because nothing has come up. We don't have a pool or anything like that. And I take their collar's off at that time. I sure wouldn't want to find out the hard way that it's not fully waterproof. Sorry, I couldn't help you out more.
2164916
No, it really isn't water proof at all. We have a small kiddie pool about 6 inches deep that our dog gets in and when we open up the battery compartment it has a little bit of moisture in it. Personally I would look into another brand because we have sent ours back twice and they replaced it both times but we haven't even used it since we got it back the second time. It worked really well for about the first week
528345
No problem with that but you should know that when they get WET they quit working and Amazon wouldn't stand behind that product. So if you have only had the collar for a short while return it and get a better product.
1243994
Yes, I wore mine in the pool & lake several times and it worked just fine. However, after I changed the battery in the HRM, I haven't worn it in the water.
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!)
1433742
The question if it's waterproof is not likely. If it was mine, I would either put it in a small zip lock bag and then it would still work and stay clean or I'd put a very small bead of clear silicone sealer around the seam, but there is the issue of the button which could be covered with electrical tape. If it shorts out due to water with the battery inside you stand the risk of damage. Good luck
1352377
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2133385
We own a resort on Houghton Lake in Michigan (www.wakaiganshores.com). Our dog is in the water for hours at a time playing with kids. We bought the collar in early August of 2013 and it is still working. Only thing we do is we put some black electrical tape over the plug for the charger so it doesn't accidentally come out as she is rolling in the sand. This is great collar. I did buy a new battery this year, as the old one wasn't holding a charge well. I would buy this collar again.
1447073
I would not let the the collars be submerged in water, say swimming in a pool or taking a bath. If the dog is out in the rain, it is not a problem.
763670
My dog swims in the lake with his on with no problem. I do take it off and let it dry and brush off any sand or debris when he comes in.
1408072
Yes, I have replaced the batteries in my receiver (collar) with after market ones and everything worked. Careful not to break the rubber seal or it won't be water-resistant anymore.
1447074
The collars have been updated and we now offer a waterproof version. Please contact the seller to determine which version they are currently selling.
1079037
They are waterproof up to a point. My dogs are outside only dogs so they get pretty wet and the collars work fine. I would imagine if they swim a lot that the chemicals in the pool water might impact the effectiveness not to mention being submersed for any length of time.