How long do dogs have to wear the citronella collar? Is it okay if I leave it on her when she is inside and turned off?
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Remember first, this is a training device not a cure all. You should remove the collar when in the home or if you are around to supervise her actions. Don't leave it on the dog turned off, this defeats the purpose. You and your children need to set aside 10 minutes a day and reinforce the positive result (treats, petting, lavish attention) when the collar is removed so she will still bark when appropriate (intruders, protecting...etc.) but not at certain times. It won't take long for her to associate her behaviors with the collar for certain times. Dogs are very smart and will pick up good, consistent training because you are the leader, the collar doesn't train her, it is only a tool. If you train her behaviors now you will only have to refresh her commands maybe once a week or month so she never forgets. But the collar I used for my cocker spaniel was only needed for 3-4 months. After that she had learned there was no barking at the required time of day (my work hours). I also taught her basic commands (sit, come, stay) and walked her consistently at specific times so she knew what was expected of her. It sounds hard but after a few weeks or months, dogs are conditioned in their thinking as long as YOU take control and it gets easier because they feel more secure.
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It should last approx 30 days on or off the dog. The effectiveness during that period should not change due to taking it on and off. They say you can put it in a ziploc bag when off the dog to "save" it. I love the collars! Hope they are working well for you all! :)
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For our dogs, we are able to have the collars off at times. It depends on breed and temperament of course. Once they were trained to stop going off the property (we are on a ten acre farm) or stop chasing people (and their dogs) walking by our farm... the dogs only had to wear them and it was a reminder to obey. Then we could even take them off and they would listen and come back when called. After a couple of months our dogs did seem to forget the training and would start to wander. We just put them back on and have a refresher course for a few days. I will say that we have hardly ever had to use the shock button... the vibrate is very effective. For our dogs, we are able to have the collars off at times. It depends on breed and temperament of course. Once they were trained to stop going off the property (we are on a ten acre farm) or stop chasing people (and their dogs) walking by our farm... the dogs only had to wear them and it was a reminder to obey. Then we could even take them off and they would listen and come back when called. After a couple of months our dogs did seem to forget the training and would start to wander. We just put them back on and have a refresher course for a few days. I will say that we have hardly ever had... » Read More For our dogs, we are able to have the collars off at times. It depends on breed and temperament of course. Once they were trained to stop going off the property (we are on a ten acre farm) or stop chasing people (and their dogs) walking by our farm... the dogs only had to wear them and it was a reminder to obey. Then we could even take them off and they would listen and come back when called. After a couple of months our dogs did seem to forget the training and would start to wander. We just put them back on and have a refresher course for a few days. I will say that we have hardly ever had to use the shock button... the vibrate is very effective. « Show Less
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I leave my collar on at all times since my boy is in and out all day long. The battery lasts 2-3 months with constant use.
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I never remove the collar. That's a good way to forget to put it back on and now your Pooch can roam freely. Sounds like that rumor was started by someone's Dog.
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There is no on off button for the collar. The red light will only stay lit up when the collar senses the dog is moving around, after about a minute of your dog being still, it will automatically switch off, to save battery and also to prevent your dog from being accidentally shocked when it is laying down or asleep or whathaveyou. It should always vibrate or shock when the light is ON though and if it doesn't either the batteries need to be charged/replaced or your collar is defective.
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yes it will not hurt your dog to just let the collar on. I learned how to use this collar from a trainer. My dog is a Jack Russell that weighs 20 pounds. I have the remote on a number 1 and that is enough for her. I have only had to shock her a couple of times and now as soon as I put the collar on her behavior changes immediately. Now I usually only need to use the beeper and she stops whatever she is doing. This collar isvery powerful. As per the advice of our trainer he told us to shock ourselves to we know how it feels and how powerful it is. That's why mine is on a number 1. I usually only have to charge the collar about once a week, twice at the most. yes it will not hurt your dog to just let the collar on. I learned how to use this collar from a trainer. My dog is a Jack Russell that weighs 20 pounds. I have the remote on a number 1 and that is enough for her. I have only had to shock her a couple of times and now as soon as I put the collar on her behavior changes immediately. Now I usually only need to use the beeper and she stops whatever she is doing. This collar isvery powerful. As per the advice of our trainer he told us to shock ourselves to we know how it feels and how powerful it is. That's why mine is on a number 1. I... » Read More yes it will not hurt your dog to just let the collar on. I learned how to use this collar from a trainer. My dog is a Jack Russell that weighs 20 pounds. I have the remote on a number 1 and that is enough for her. I have only had to shock her a couple of times and now as soon as I put the collar on her behavior changes immediately. Now I usually only need to use the beeper and she stops whatever she is doing. This collar isvery powerful. As per the advice of our trainer he told us to shock ourselves to we know how it feels and how powerful it is. That's why mine is on a number 1. I usually only have to charge the collar about once a week, twice at the most. « Show Less
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You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of... » Read More You know I am not sure about this. I think you need to call the manufacturer on that one. We did not trim our collie's fur around his neck as indicated. I think his skin is very sensitive and that might not be a good thing for him. So, anyways; it is going on about 1 1/2 months now; and our life has changed. We like the fact that it promotes a more balanced dog. We do not put it on longer than the recommended time. It is supposed to be 11 hours or less. Fortunately, it works well with walking, playing, indoor play where it isn't needed, and the outdoor play is now QUIET. The phone number of Sportdog is 1-800-732-0144. « Show Less
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we leave the collar on. just wash the inside by hand,using a sponge with a mild dishwashing liquid. rinse well and dry as much as possible around the collar. let air dry.
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It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
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Good question! So far we've enjoyed a minimum of 24+ hours on the collar and longer on the transmitter. We use the LED light often when we have Charlie (our pooch) out unleashed at night.
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Any time the dog is barking you will need to put it on BUT my dog has now gotten to when she starts barking all I have to do is call her name and show the collar to her and she will put her head down and stop barking :)
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Personally, I have only used the citronella collar and found it to work very well. The only thing is that my dog got used to the smell of the citronella and after a few months, it didn't bother him that much. It also runs out of the collar fairly quickly so I had to keep filling it.
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Yes, absolutely! The citronella sprays in response to barking, and this interrupts the bad behavior so they stop barking. The collar is adjustable so it should fit. I hope this helps. It worked great for me.
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I didn't use a collar. It's optional but a collar will help secure it more. Especially if your pet is actively trying to remove it.
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I have accidentally left it on the dog all day and it was OK but I wouldn't recommend it on a regular basis. Great collar though.
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Collar comes with a pressurized can of the citronella used to refill the collar - it's easy to do. My dogs didn't need many sprays to convince them to not bark, so probably won't need another can.