How sensitive is the button? I would like to train my small dog to press it to let me know he has to go potty.
1100911
It only takes a light touch to make it work. When recording place device on the speaker volume set to high.
1100912
Sensitive enough I guess. They are kinda small though, but if they are properly mounted it may work. See if there is something like this out there already for what you want to do.
1100913
The buttons are fairly sensitive, however you may not be able to hear your recording unless you are right next to it. There is no volume control and it is not very loud.
1100914
I purchased these buttons for my dog and they are sensitive enough for a small dog but the voice recording is not the best. I spoke very loudly to record my voice but I can barely hear it. The buttons are also very small and will move around when your dog presses it. I would recommend a larger button that can be heard clearly. I have a "YES", "NO", and "MAYBE" button that I use interchangeably with my Pomeranian and I can hear them from across the house.
1147061
The vibrate buttons work fine for smaller dogs. I used this on my 5lb toy poodle and 12lb maltipoo. I only used the low shock a couple times when she didn't respond to the vibrate but usually the vibrate was all you needed to get their attention.
1321603
I just turned it on and off many times to be sure. It's not a huge button, in fact it feels small. Yet it engages easily and gives you a positive "click." Plus they give you two extra buttons in case you wear the first one out.
840388
What a neat idea! I would think a dog would not have any problem hitting the button (with nose or paw). The button is very easy to push/engage.
1448158
It depends on how stuborn it is. I start low and work your way up. Sometimes it is necessary to to turn it all the way up and really let them have it at full power. Normally with my very large 87 pound 6 month old dog,I use it on 4. This not necessary all the time, but most of the time, just because he is big and tough. Now that I have him pretty well traind to stay in his area, etc. sometimes I just use the beeper, but is still needed on higher settings at times just to remind him who is boss. Never abuse the power. My dog has never been afraid of the collor, and it is easy to put it on after charging. He hears the beep when I turn it on and comes to sit down, so I can put his collor on. It depends on how stuborn it is. I start low and work your way up. Sometimes it is necessary to to turn it all the way up and really let them have it at full power. Normally with my very large 87 pound 6 month old dog,I use it on 4. This not necessary all the time, but most of the time, just because he is big and tough. Now that I have him pretty well traind to stay in his area, etc. sometimes I just use the beeper, but is still needed on higher settings at times just to remind him who is boss. Never abuse the power. My dog has never been afraid of the collor, and it is easy to put it on... » Read More It depends on how stuborn it is. I start low and work your way up. Sometimes it is necessary to to turn it all the way up and really let them have it at full power. Normally with my very large 87 pound 6 month old dog,I use it on 4. This not necessary all the time, but most of the time, just because he is big and tough. Now that I have him pretty well traind to stay in his area, etc. sometimes I just use the beeper, but is still needed on higher settings at times just to remind him who is boss. Never abuse the power. My dog has never been afraid of the collor, and it is easy to put it on after charging. He hears the beep when I turn it on and comes to sit down, so I can put his collor on. « Show Less
1774061
I train my dog to heal when I press the vibrating function. I call his name as I press it, and he comes right back to me. I only use the shock feature if he dosent respond to the vibrations (when he sees a squirrel and starts to bolt into the street). And he will always respond to the shock. Now that I have had it for a while I don't even have to turn it on. Once I put the collar on my dog he is on his best behavior.
2125176
Only if you keep pushing the button while pointing it at the dog for than 30 seconds non-stop.5 to 10 seconds at a time is fine.
8985
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
234389
Wow, thanks for the post. For me less buttons is good. LOL. I may have to start saving for this one. Can you give another quick comment on how easy it is to use?Thanks a lot Thomas.Lamar
407842
I meant to click "no", because I don't believe it will help with potty training. I believe this is only for calming due to nervousness or anxiety.
1246528
Yes its pretty sensitive. It also has a button specifically for playing with just your hands.
1713815
Mine was pretty sensitive while it was working. A door closed too loudly, a dog bark, or one good cry would set it off. I wouldn't have wanted it to be more sensitive b/c it would have been on ALL the time.
714398
Just point it at the dog and press the button. It is really loud! You can test it to see just how loud it is.
1864600
THE BUTTON ON MINE also has a small movement but has a nice sharply defined click, 3 positions full, half, and off. My guess is that if you have to push it really hard it is defective
1043859
This is a training device. It will help you train your dogs to respond to your commands better. You should expect to spend a fair amount of time training them. It is not meant to strap it on right out of the package and push the button when they don't listen. they will not know how to respond to that. It comes with very good instructions on how to train
214215
I think that it might be a little difficult for a small dog to press this. They do make one for dogs that may be easier.
1814034
There is a button on the side that is just for the tone. You can also just shock or just vibrate. It does not beep when you shock the dog. My dog usually responds to just the tone and I don't even have to shock him at all.