Is it easy to learn how to whistle? or do I have to actually train myself using this before i can train my dog with this whistle?
1672496
You'd probably have to learn. Some people have a knack for it but I had to practice hitting the same tones when I wanted them.
1672497
Learning to whistle is difficult. I am not sure I was whistling properly. My Aussie mostly ignored the whistle, and I didn't spend much time trying to improve my technique. I don't know if it was me or my stubborn dog. He responds much better to voice commands than the whistle.
1672498
As in all training, you first must be trained, before you can train your dog. The whistle is very easy to use. Practice and consistency is the key. I use it along with non verbal commands and treat whenever my dog gives me the correct response.
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After a few days it was. It takes time. I had a BC-X & had used a silent whistle with great results so I did use that with the BC. When we got our BC I started the Shepards whistle. Def. learn it firsts. There is a web site that plays the sounds and that makes it easier than trying to figure long, shorts, hoots, or whooots. My BC boy is very laid back, not a working dog. He is so fast at learning it was good that I learned it first. My main goal was to get them to "come here!" Fast. We are doing down now. I do back up on occ. with the silent whistle, seems I get quicker results. Oh, use high quality treats, rewards also. Goog luck! After a few days it was. It takes time. I had a BC-X & had used a silent whistle with great results so I did use that with the BC. When we got our BC I started the Shepards whistle. Def. learn it firsts. There is a web site that plays the sounds and that makes it easier than trying to figure long, shorts, hoots, or whooots. My BC boy is very laid back, not a working dog. He is so fast at learning it was good that I learned it first. My main goal was to get them to "come here!" Fast. We are doing down now. I do back up on occ. with the silent whistle, seems I get quicker results.... » Read More After a few days it was. It takes time. I had a BC-X & had used a silent whistle with great results so I did use that with the BC. When we got our BC I started the Shepards whistle. Def. learn it firsts. There is a web site that plays the sounds and that makes it easier than trying to figure long, shorts, hoots, or whooots. My BC boy is very laid back, not a working dog. He is so fast at learning it was good that I learned it first. My main goal was to get them to "come here!" Fast. We are doing down now. I do back up on occ. with the silent whistle, seems I get quicker results. Oh, use high quality treats, rewards also. Goog luck! « Show Less
1672500
I really love my whistle. It took me 2 days to learn to use it. I cannot still make the sounds specific to an event each time. I only use it to get all my little dogs to come to the door when I want them. I then reward them with a treat. It would take more time to train myself to play the whistle correctly for sheep herding. I hope this helps. You can play it softly or loud depending on your needs.
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You need to train yourself first.It took me a while before I could produce the different sounds on the whistle reliably. It helps if you practice while driving listening to music on the radio and whistling along on the whistle. Eventually you will surprise yourself getting high and low sounds. Then decide what whistle sounds you want to use for the different commands and only try them on the dog once you are successful. At first with your dog use voice command and the whistle so your dog understands the link between the 2. All the best and be patient.
1672502
It depends on you, some people find it easier than others. Practice away from your dog until you can reliably hit the notes you want, I practiced going to/from work in my car.
1672503
There is a learning curve, and it is a bit steep, but once you learn it, it's pretty great to use.
652222
Yes! Don specifically addresses this issue. I definitely think you should invest in this program. I took my first dog to training classes at Petsmart. She is a smarty and could do all the tricks and commands but it didn't help with barking at home and obeying me. Don's program has shaped both of my dogs up. Now they understand who is in charge. That definitely helps with potty training too.
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It works for me. When my parents dog yapps at me, I blow this thing and that little bugger almost jumps back. I keep my hand on the whistle and I've even held the whistle up to my lips when we have those situations. It sometimes takes a couple sustained blows, on the highest setting (I don't mess around), and that yapper shuts up. You must only use it when the dog barks. If you use it at any other time, your going to confuse the animal and this whistle does hurt...so don't let anyone use it for any other purpose and certainly, don't use it unless it is truly required. (That would board abuse). If used properly, its very useful.
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I'm sorry I never had a chance to use it. I started calling the police every night since the first of this year because of the noise,(they didn't seem to be doing anything) so I ordered the bark control just in case the police didn't correct the situation. They did & I gave it away to my brother. He was dealing with 3 barking dogs. 2 dogs stop barking, 1 still barks, sister in law thinks it's deaf. My neighbor no longer has the dog & we are enjoying peace and quiet after 2 years of nonstop barking. Good luck to you.
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I have not used it for that purpose as my dog is always quiet. However, I think it should work very well, as long as you blew it every time the dog was vocal. I think it would really get the dogs attention. Probably wouldn't hurt if you followed up with a treat to reinforce the being quiet after the whistle was blown.
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Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she... » Read More Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. « Show Less
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It did not work for the dogs next door to me. Not where I live now, or where I lived previously. I am afraid that dog training requires the dog owner's participation to be efficient and to have any lasting effect. On your own dog - I think it is a helpful training tool (such as a leash is). On other dogs - nope, save your money.
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In my humble opinion definitely Is. It is still a puppy and too young to use one of these. Wait until about a year and then maybe. I don't use the shock part , but the buzzer to make corrections, only after a voice command. The electrodes in my opinion works better on the big dogs if the buzzer doesn't work. Just use common sense and good judgement when applying anything like this. Hope this helps.
418701
I don't think it is a good option for you. I used it on my border collie who does a lot of the low barking. It lets the dog bark once or twice before correcting them and as a result, my dog didn't actually learn anything from the device. I actually plan on trying either the dogtra or sport dog bark collar. I've seen them used and they are a lot more accurate in their corrections and can learn from the dog and choose the appropriate correction. This collar is pretty low tech in that department. Good luck and remember, you have 30 days to return it if you aren't happy!
1275057
the whistle is loud but if you don't put the top back on after you fill it or if the spout sticks open ( which it can cuz its a different design ) then it won't whistle .... i like it better than the rest cuz it doesn't get the calcium deposit so you have to decalcify all of the time.. I would buy this again.. I use it everyday throughout the day..hope that helps.
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Yes. You need the controller. This is a promote training collar and not a bark collar. You need to purchase a bark collar that will go off if the dog barks. Don't get a really cheep bark collar. The cheaper ones will go off when your dog runs up and down stairs or there is another load noise.
863183
Good question, it honestly depends on a few different things 1) Bark Collar Strength setting 2) The amount of vibration created with the whines and whimpers and 3) your specific dog. I would recommend following the program which they suggest to you. Start with it only on "beep" mode so the dog can become familiarized with the noise, then after 1 week switch it to the low corrective mode. This should take care of almost all the issues with kennel noise.
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I tried it and my little girl learned to whine and howl instead of barking...you can try it and send back if it doesn't work...mostly for indoors
441071
No....I actually found that after the 1st couple of walks with this product, where it dod work....my dog started ignoring it. I've found a small spray bottle with water, works WAY better. All I have to do now when they are barking, is pick up the spray bottle (or sometimes even just threaten to get it) and they stop. I think if you're using this as a training tool for a puppy...it could be useful, but my two 2 1/2, and 2 yr old fur kids, just tune it out.
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Sadly this will not help with the whining. Also if the dog is smart (as mine turned out to be), they learn that they can "get away with" a single bark so they stick to that. It did really help with the long running bark sessions which I'm delighted to say are a thing of the past.I feel like it was a good value for my dog and I. We get along much better when she wears it.There are dog collars with remotes which allow you to control the sending of the correction. That might help.Good luck!Alena
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of course! always ignore bad behavior in the dog,(just like a child screams and yells/barks for attention) reward good behavior. this will take dedication and patience, but it's totally worth it. if I can train a rabbit you can easily do a dog. :)Karen Pryor, Getting Started: Clicker Training for Dogs Kit
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I received mine and it sounds great. These penny whistles dont take a lot of air to play so it is easy for some people to blow too hard. It is all about control. If youd like to know how mine sounds and how I play, email me at hoggunott@gmail.com.