On how young a puppy should this device be used on? I purchased a similar (no remote) and it irritated his neck
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I think any age. This has a vibrate only or sound only so you don't have to shock a young puppy. The rechargeable batteries are great also.
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It worked for about 6 months before my puppy got a hold of the box {that holds the prongs} and chewed it all up. This brand doesn't cause any irritation on my puppy. Hope this helps!
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I use it on a 95 lb Golden Retriever and have only had to use the vibrate function. It is rather big... the buzz box on the collar is probably 2"x2" x1" so just size wise you might want something less bulky.
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I have a mini pin and I have used the light shock on him, but mainly if I just push the vibrate button he comes dashing back. I have had this collar for 2 years
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I would say there's a 50% percent chance that his device will work. But I feel that biting hands and feet is an issue best dealt with more than just this device alone. Dog training is your best bet.
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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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You can use it on a puppy if you wish. Just make sure that it the puppy can not slip out of it and they do not pull. If the puppy is a puller I would not use this at this time.
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This is a problem I had to work out as well. I found that a couple things help keep the collar well-placed. First, if it is too tight the collar will slip to the side and get stuck there. If the collar is slightly loose, gravity will keep the device hanging low. In order to make sure the collar still stays in a position to feel the vibrations, I leave my dogs other (normal) collar on. I place the shock collar above their regular collar (close to the ears) so that it stays higher on the throat. It took some time to adjust the collar properly. I had to play around with how tight the collar was. Even a little change can make a big difference.
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he/she wouldn't like it and there are better things on the market to correct excessive barking. This unit "repels" an animal .. you surely don't want your pet to run from you when they bark. I'd suggest a "shock" collar or something like that. Shock collars are more expensive but invaluable tools. Don't buy expensive though as using a shock collar once or twice is all you need. Good luck.
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I use the vibration mode for my 3 lb Chihuahua. Before I would use the electrical shock mode on any pet I would first try it on myself; it can burn if the setting is too high.
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I understand. I would also like a remote shock collar for training. However, this collar is only for barking. It is activated by sound and not by a remote. This would not help you with a stubborn dog.
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I am sorry that I don't know. I looked on the collar for a number without luck. I think it is vibration as you must have the "box" on their throat area for it to work. Hope that helps.
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I agree with the first answer. You can usually find a secure point to lock the device to down low to the ground, such as the ironwork on a bench. The collar can rotate around the dog's neck so that the locking mechanism doesn't interfere with resting comfortably on the ground.
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Not sure mine never worked so I returned it right away. I ended up going to pet smart and investing in an expensive (160.00) one. It was worth it. I know there are some really pricey ones out there but you have to find what fits your needs. They are great training tools. Try contacting the seller and see if they are willing to trade for an upgrade. Most of the reviews were not positive. They may be wiling to work with you since you are not alone. I hope this helps.
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What type of dog do you have and is the fur on his neck ollowing the pegs to touch his neck? If he just looks at you, you may try notching it up 5 settings at a time. I have my shitzu responding to the beep and have had no issues with it making contact when needing it. Also make sure its charged well and not laying on top of the dogs regular collar.hope that helps! Cindy
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No. I actually did a lot of research trying to find a "remote controlled bark collar" and it doesn't seem to exist. After a lot of thought about what training I was trying to accomplish, I decided to go with this collar as opposed to a bark collar. With this I could always tap the button if he was barking excessively, and also use the collar for other training. A bark collar was too limited. Good luck!
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It depends, you may have to wait until your puppy gets older, especially if he/she is hyper. My rabbits react to the clicking and do the tricks I ask for based on knowing they will get a treat, which is the key. Best of luck.
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Humm. I'm assuming your dog got used to it? It doesn't always help my dog either. It seems to work better if we change it up a bit. I had to change settings from 5, to 4, that made my dog quit barking. I sometimes use our citranella spray collar for awhile. Sometimes, like during play, I hold a spray bottle w/water and a little vinegar and spray it at him (while saying the no command) that works well too. Make sure your collar actually works by using the test mood. Make sure it's snug. Good luck!