can you use the vibrate without using the shock?
1256661
Definitely! That's one its best features. I have two long-haired collies and a normal shock collar does not reach through their fur. (And I hate shocking them.) The vibrate feature is so effective, I have only had to use it once or twice, and barking has stopped. I have never used the shock buttons at all! I highly recommend this . . .in fact, My sister-in-law just got one for her two daschunds (big yappers) and she is also pleased. I just don't know why there isn't a product that is vibrate-only.
1256662
Oh, yes. We use the vibrate almost exclusively. Our "girls" don't like the sound/feel of the vibration. So it is very rare that we use the shock. And we've only once had to use the hard shock and then, only on one of the dogs. And if both dogs have on their collars, there's a button that you can hit both dogs at once with vibrate. There is not a similar button for the shock.I like the recharge function. The other system we tried ran through batteries way too quickly.
1702221
yes you can have the heat without the vibration. the footstool can be unplugged and you can select different areas of heat.
1473413
Shock cannot be adjusted but there is an audible tone with two volume settings (The sound emits from the controller) and a vibrate function.
1303811
I don't remember this devise having the option of only using the vibrate sensors. If I remember correctly the vibrating is a warning to the dog to stop barking and if the dog continues to ignore the vibrating the shock comes afterward. My husband tried the collar on himself to be sure it wasn't to harsh. He said it was very much like getting a good static shock. It mostly gets your attention with a split second of mild discomfort. I'm sure your dogs personality plays a part also. Different dogs will react differently.
2055454
I have not had to sync between charges. I only did it with my initial setup. Hope this helps! I really love all the options-I have yet to use the shock setting. The vibration and noise have been sufficient with my Italian Mastiff.
1088722
Yes you can but be careful who you buy from because the one I received was not the one in the picture. The collar I have does sound, vibration and shock it works great but it is not rechargeable like the description said.
1793992
there are two separate options, vibration and the actual shock which they call "stimulus". If you precede the shock with the vibration, your dog may eventually associate the vibration to the shock and then react to the vibration to avoid the "stimulus".
1848150
No, just vibration or shock. After a couple light shocks now the vibrations seems to work well.
1659924
I have not yet tried this, but have you tried using the vibrate feature without the prongs screwed in? And if not try it. If that does not work then I would try to pry the shock buttons out of the remote so they can't be accidentally pressed. Hope these suggestions help :)
1674000
No vibrate, just "buzz" and shock. We are having trouble with ours. Seems the battery in the collar unit is defective.
1523107
Yes...i'd make sure to use the vibrate setting though. The shock setting was almost too much for my 50 pound boxer.
519513
It does not shock. It makes a vibration about the amount of a mechanical toothbrush and a high pitched tone. There are two levels high and low. The only difference from high to low is the amount of time the vibration or tone lasts. You can't do both sound and vibration together. Turn off after every use to save the batteries. I also purchased a big 50 pack of batteries from amazon. The pack of 50 cost what I paid for 3 batteries at CVS. Works ok on my lab.
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
309389
no. it works fine without having to shave. We have only had to use the "shock mode" a couple times on each dog. Since then, just the "vibration mode" does the trick. Just ensure that the collar is tight enough to make contact with the dog's neck. I made the mistake of leaving one of the collars too loose on one of our dogs and he ended up chewing the devise into tiny pieces. I now have to purchase another set. :(
1852223
Does not have vibration mode, one button for tone two for shock. One of the shock buttons is momentary t he other is continuous with higher level of shock.
1123121
The "shock" is more of a vibration and when used on the lowest setting, 1. The options include 3 buttons: there is a normal "beep" without stimulation to be used in training (located on side of remote), then there are 2 larger buttons on the front, one administers beep then shock, the other administers the same beep but without the shock. There are instructions on the best ways to train with these buttons. I use them in that order: warning, 2nd warning, then shock. I don't have to use the shock often, only when she takes off into the woods after a deer.
50087
No. It has the shock sensor and that's it. I need one of those as a matter of fact.