Is there a stubborn dog collar for this fence? Done all the training, worked great for 2 weeks, he just walks thru it now doesn't even bother him.
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Sounds to me like its a skin contact issue, If he is walking through the fence with no reaction, that would me my first guess. Check to make sure the collars are tight enough on his neck that he is receiving a correction. If he is a longer haired dog switch to the longer stainless steel posts, 9 out of 10 times it is an actual skin contact problem that is causing the issue, if you don't get anywhere with these steps please don't hesitate to call me during normal business hours, I would be more than happy to trouble shoot you over the phone 800-396-5517 we are closed for the Holiday, but will be back in on Tuesday.
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When you take him near the flags on the leash, where are you in your training? I mean, are you at the first stage where you approach the flags with everything off and do a leash correction when he goes near? Are you at second stage when you approach with tone-only? Or is he running through the flags with correction? If he's running through with correction, you need to up the correction (and make sure the pins are making good contact.) The collar will keep correcting even after he's well across the wire. It will keep correcting for 15 seconds (I think) or until he gets back in the yard. One nice feature of the Yardmax is that it will keep correcting until it times-out or the dog moves back within the perimeter. My dog is fast as well and the first time he thought he was free, even though we went through the full training, he bolted for the street after he thought he could get away. He crossed the perimeter, took about three leaps, yelped and ran back to the yard. He's tested it twice since and we've had it for about 6 months. He seems so much happier and playful now that he can go out without the leash.
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I think they have a small dog version, but no, you couldn't use the collar I have on a dog that small. Even the regular collar, not the "stubborn dog" one, would be too big. The electric fence is excellent for all medium size or large dogs, no matter their temperament, and can save you a fortune on fencing a large property! Good luck!
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Hello. We are happy with the unit and it works quite well. We have it at the top of our stairs and it keeps our two beagles off the second floor. We got the "stubborn dog" correction collars and, since you can vary the level of correction, it works as well as our outdoor invisible fence.
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jenny,yes re- synchronize and re-read the instructions but also call petsafe they will walk you through it too and they are very helpful too! hope that helps! we still love our collar and eil is still a yard stayer!
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If you are consistent and work with them a lot it will train them to walk politely with a normal collar. You can't just use the collar and then expect that they will know to translate that behavior to a regular one. There are training instructions provided in the package if I recall correctly. Personally I just this continually with my dog because it is safer than having the pressure on the neck.
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to be honestI tried it on full for my dogHe let out a little yip in response but otherwise ignored the collar. I eventually gave up. (If he is not in an enclosed area, nothing will prevent him from running around and hassling cats)
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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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Not sure I don't keep it on him. His biggest problem is on weekends when neighbors are out. He didn't bark the entire day when wearing the collar. Only use vibrate and it works.
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This is much gentler than a prong collar...it tightens only when pulled. It has worked well for training my large puppy.I would give this a try before going to the more restrictive prong collar.
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Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at the battery store. Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at... » Read More Hi J: With my 150lb Great Dane I had to discard the 2nd buckle and secure the device with a zip tie... which was inserted through two (4 total) incisions at the fold over. The collar is great! Very blinky. And you can spot it from blocks (or meters) away. I bought 2 more because I'm a special needs adult who lives in proximity to a battery store where they lock the doors after hours. In no way am I actually 'special needs' apart from being unmotivated to change the battery.I ordered this collar again and will continue doing this until I successfully make a transaction at the battery store. « Show Less
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Use an invisible fence inside of your other fence. I saw inside because for me one thing I don't like about them is your dog may not go out of the yard but other dogs & people can come in. I used one inside of my other fence for a dog who would climb or scale any fence I put him in. Depending on your breed also you may want to trade the regular collar in for a "stubborn dog" collar. I have Rhodesian Ridgebacks & this male when he had the regular collar on just stood there getting zapped & looked at me like - ya right you think this will keep me in? Only 1 of my boys went thru it w/stbn collar on & he thought I needed him. I purchased not the "brand" name invisible fence a cheaper one. Just make sure if you get the wire kind to set it all down FIRST before permnantly installing! Also watch the training video & read the booklet & make sure you train the dog correctly. Do exactly as it says don't cut corners. The newest ones out that are wireless are incredible but a lot more expensive. What is your breed of dog? That would be my best suggestion. Otherwise you will have to secure your fence on the bottom with like 2x4's around the outside nailed to posts. Have a much heavier fence installed & high enough the dog doesn't jump and the weave close enough so he can't climb. The invisible fence would be cheaper & I think a better solution. One other thing I know someone who had a Boxer & theirs got a short in it & the dog stayed right in the circled area. Many folks tell me this they shut theirs off after a while & dog stays right in the boundries. Not so with a RR my two boys checked it every day to make sure it was working. My husband did not ground a new one we put in after moving & it got zapped & ruined (make sure you do that!) & one of my boys knew it was off in less than 1/2 hour & was out.
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Hi Lisa M. Yes it works on almost all dogs..Some of the really huge dogs it might not stop them from going across the wire and may require two of these collars set on the highest setting, you want to remember if your dog does cross the boundaries you have set out, you always set the collar on a higher setting. For bigger dogs I start my setting on Three, and then if he's stubborn I'll raise it two four, and then you still have five.. After he's had the collar on for three to six months, and he learns the warning sound before the shock, you can try turning it down some. Hope this helps you out.. Hi Lisa M. Yes it works on almost all dogs..Some of the really huge dogs it might not stop them from going across the wire and may require two of these collars set on the highest setting, you want to remember if your dog does cross the boundaries you have set out, you always set the collar on a higher setting. For bigger dogs I start my setting on Three, and then if he's stubborn I'll raise it two four, and then you still have five.. After he's had the collar on for three to six months, and he learns the warning sound before the shock, you can try turning it down some. Hope this helps you... » Read More Hi Lisa M. Yes it works on almost all dogs..Some of the really huge dogs it might not stop them from going across the wire and may require two of these collars set on the highest setting, you want to remember if your dog does cross the boundaries you have set out, you always set the collar on a higher setting. For bigger dogs I start my setting on Three, and then if he's stubborn I'll raise it two four, and then you still have five.. After he's had the collar on for three to six months, and he learns the warning sound before the shock, you can try turning it down some. Hope this helps you out.. « Show Less
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I don't know about the comparison, but I have my collars set high on my min pins. They stay in the boundaries except my male occasionally can run across when he's not thinking about it. I don't think the fence has enough time to respond or his collar bounces away from his neck when this happens. I love this system none the less.
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A dvd did not come with my collar. My dog has a high tolerance to pain so when I use it I have it turned up. She also has an underground fence which she does respect. I found out that once they learn the different collars and respect them once they understand. She is an Australian Shepard and is very active so we need to have control! Good Luck!
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I'd recommend this collar. I didn't think it would work well (on blue heeler) but it's worked great for 4 months (and counting) now. I only charged it about 4 times too.
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The collar length is fully adjustable so it should fit around your dog's neck with no problem. You might just want to cut off the excess length. Also, training your dog to respond to the various functions is important so please follow the instructions that come with the collar. Since my dog is already trained for an invisible fence, it didn't take him long to learn to come when I used the "beep" function. Positive reinforcement is so important when working with your dog so take your time, be patient, and always praise your dog when he/she does what you want.