I received the collar and am overall very pleased. My question is on battery life. Seems I have to recharge it every night. Is this common?
1811617
I do not have this problem. However I have been very careful not to leave it on the charger too long. My experience with this type of battery is that if it is frequently left on the chrger longer than 12 hours it looses some of its ability to hold a charge.
1811618
I believe the owner's manual says that the charge is good for about 8 hours.
1811619
Even if you don't turn it off I think you should get a week or more on a charge. We usually turn our receiver off when not in use and we get over a month on a charge.
1811620
Not common. Should last 40+ hours. Remember to turn off the collar unit after each use. If you do that, recharging every 2 weeks or so would be about right, if not longer. Remember also that it needs to charge overnight until both units display a green light.
1811621
I have only charged it once since I bought it about a month and a half ago. I use it occasionally during the day to reinforce our dogs commands and then turn it off when not needed.
1811622
We probably get 2-3 weeks on a charge. We only use it when he goes out to go to the bathroom and on long walks once or twice a week. He rarely gets shocked so it's just occasional beeping.
1811623
Are you sure you gave it a full 24 hour charge the first time. 12 hours therafter.
1811624
We use the collars pretty much every day for our woods walks. I charge them once a week as a routine. But they never go dead. Make sure it is off look for the blinking light.
1811625
I am generally charging once a week, trying to watch for flashing of the signal as it says in the manual. If you are like me you are using the stimulation frequently. My 11 month old Lab is very hard headed. Of the 7 levels, I do not get response in a potential situation below 6. I agree with others to be sure and turn the collar unit off after each use. Wish you the best!
1639524
The collar has a low battery indicator. I have not had the kit long enough to see if the transmitter has one. I am still using the original 9V battery.
1398356
The batteries it comes with vary (I bought 7 collars). I would guess on the low end 15 hours and double that if you get the better battery pack. There's no way to tell which one you'll get.
1990294
I have a three collar system that I use several times a day. The transmitter holds a 9-volt battery and simply won't work when it's low. The collars don't have a "low battery warning" that I'm aware of. I charge mine once a week on a regular basis.
2004271
We purchased ours on Oct 4 2104. We just had to replace batteries for first time.So about 2 1/2 months. The only thing is, it doesn't give you warning so maybe it went dead before because one day she was down the street so we realized batteries must be dead. So who knows when it actually went dead? That's kind of a bad thing because there isn't something that tells you so some day your dog can wonder off. Other than that it works great! So I guess maybe every few weeks, or once a week we should take the collar out by end of yard and check it? We take it off her at night to give her a rest but we don't turn it off or anything. Hope that helps. We purchased ours on Oct 4 2104. We just had to replace batteries for first time.So about 2 1/2 months. The only thing is, it doesn't give you warning so maybe it went dead before because one day she was down the street so we realized batteries must be dead. So who knows when it actually went dead? That's kind of a bad thing because there isn't something that tells you so some day your dog can wonder off. Other than that it works great! So I guess maybe every few weeks, or once a week we should take the collar out by end of yard and check it? We take it off her at night to give her a... » Read More We purchased ours on Oct 4 2104. We just had to replace batteries for first time.So about 2 1/2 months. The only thing is, it doesn't give you warning so maybe it went dead before because one day she was down the street so we realized batteries must be dead. So who knows when it actually went dead? That's kind of a bad thing because there isn't something that tells you so some day your dog can wonder off. Other than that it works great! So I guess maybe every few weeks, or once a week we should take the collar out by end of yard and check it? We take it off her at night to give her a rest but we don't turn it off or anything. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Julie, we found the same thing with our collars. Didn't take us long to learn that you have to sync the collars every time they are charged. Not sure why they are designed that way but it wasn't a real big deal to us.
406476
I charge the collar overnight. The charge lasts all day. I recently replaced this battery as well. When I ordered the new one, the old one was holding a charge for about 8 hours. I'm definitely glad I replaced the battery when I did.
1403455
No it uses regular 6 volt batteries, which is better in my opinioun no charing a collar everyday, only once every 4-6 months, also rechargeable battery collars usually go bad after a couple of years and may need to be replaced. You can buy from us, we will give you the best customer service and support. Perimeter Technologies Comfort Contact Extra Receiver Collar
971709
This particular collar is rechargeable and I'm currently recharging it about once a month. System works great!!!
2176682
I have had several Sport Dog collars. The battery will last 1 or 2 days on a full charge. I have found that aftermarket batteries from Batteries Plus hold a charge longer and the battery itself has a longer lifespan. Therefore, when the battery starts to not hold a charge as long don't buy the replacements from Sport Dog go to batteries plus.They are around $20.00 new. The same is true for the transmitter but it will work for weeks without a recharge.
1775486
Yes....both the transmitter and collar have rechargeable batteries. It comes with a charging unit. Collar should only be "on" dog or no more than 8 hours because of prongs, even though loosely attached. My dog's collar lasts for 3-4 days before needing charging. Really glad I bought this. I first bought a "cheapo" unit.......didn't hold up at all!
148912
My dog has gone in and out of a lake with it on, and it still works the same as when it was new. I would say "yes" to your question.I charge it every couple of days. The collar, itself, doesn't tell you when it is about ready to go out, but the control does have a gauge, so you know when it is time to plug it in again.
5266
It needs to be charged regularly and i noticed that I have to reset the collar almost every time i use it. Other than that, it has been working just fine. I am wondering if my dog will go back to old habits once i stop using the collar or will it program her not to do certain things so eventually she won't do them even when i don't use the collar. Has anyone noticed the difference with their dog's behavior when the collar is not used?
440114
I have two of the collars which are on 24/7 and a charge last 3 to 4 days. The also charge quickly (about 2 hours) and they have been in use for 2+ years without any signs of battery degradation. Great product!
165571
Yes for sure. The collar needs to be recharged every few days, we have gone as long as a week and it still works.
2136754
You have to be in very close proximity to the collar with remote. Almost touching. Other than that, is the battery in the collar fully charged and is the remote battery old? If so change it out. Good Luck, sorry I cannot be of more help.
2245945
Yes, just plug it in and charge it. Great training aid! We love these collars!