Do you think this would work on a very aggressive dog that I adopted from the ASPCA? I have trouble with him growling and/or biting for no reason.
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Happy Traveler could be a "tool" for you in this case, however it sounds like you need to find a trainer that deals with reactive dogs (dogs that bark and growl at other dogs, people etc...). Training along with using Happy Traveler may help you. Good luck!!
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It could, but you would have to give him quite a few. I have a standard dachshund and sometimes giving him the full dose doesn't work all that well when he has anxiety. Hope that helps you.
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I used it on my somewhat aggressive white GSD. I would say that it takes the edge off, but you probably some obedience training too.
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These chews will make our Mini Aussie noticeably calmer, even a bit sleepy within 20 mins or so ... great for calming her when there is something stressful happening or a known upcoming situation ... the effect doesn't sedate her for hours and the treats haven't changed her personality (generally high-strung!) but they have helped - she actually will come to me for the treats when she first hears thunder or planes over head (her main triggers for anxiety) Im not sure if they would help enough with a very aggressive dog ... maybe just part of a treatment plan.
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usually it works very well. Chances could be that the other dogs wanted to play OR saw her as small animal prey. The dog it was originally bought for is a little pitbull mix, about 40 lbs and it really scares him and he stops the minute he sees it. Other dogs seem put off by it too ... certainly worth buying to try it.
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Not recomended. If its jumping or just an anoyance of some sort, yes, but if dog is aggressive it is not reccomended because it could tend to increase the aggression.
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I used the system to keep my dog from bolting after critters and running out of sight. I now just have to give the warning button and almost never the actual shock. As stated, you would have to have the collar on the dog all the time and watch all the time until the dog associates the bad behavior with the Shock. It should work but it takes some dedication on your part.
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This collar seems to work well on an animal with a more compliant nature to start with. I have one dog who (very strong willed) just got angry with the collar and barked harder with it on. In light of this, if your goat is the typical stubborn animal goats are reputed to being, I would be surprised if it worked. But hey! You never know! If it meant a few hours extra of sleep, it might be worth the try!
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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.
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I have three dogs now and only the one I trained from a puppy with reacts to it. She does react to both P and N calls. I use the Positive alot more just to call her over if she walked away too far. Works great on her but the other two they don't care for it. Hit or miss if it will work on your dog, I would say give it a try if it doesnt just return it. I would also like to note I have two clickers and one works better then the other. Best of luck
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It will help with howling but not whining/wimpering. If the dog is more than 30 to 40 feet away from the unit, it might not work. If nothing else, the dog will probably avoid that area but still bark on the other side of the yard.
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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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I doubt it will help with the whining, as my Giant Schnauzer whines while wearing his! almost WORSE then when he barked!!! Maybe a remote control shock collar would work, that you could use when he whines.
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Let's put it this way, she acted like it did. She growled, which is not something I wanted. Using the collar to teach her to walk on a leash without pulling was very effective and she stopped pulling the first time I used it.
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This outdoor bark control will impact dogs in the immediate area. I have one pup that absolutely was a nervous wreck when I had the bark control outside. The other dogs, not so much, it did not bother. (it was effective for them). The one that was the culprit could care less. So I had to return it because it impacted the dog I did not need to correct. The individual bark collars work for our boys when they get yappy. Now, all we have to do is show the collar & ask if they want to wear it, & they stop barking. Your neighbors dog might cause your guy to become a wreck. It may work, but if it does not impact the perpetrator, it definitely will impact your dog. Don't know how it would work if you set it on the fence nearer the neighbor's barking dog. I think it would still impact your pup.
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I believe that it would...it is based on both verbal and hand signals. The collar gives a slight bite when used correctly and with my dogs it was a very quick process. It also worked on a pitbull puppy that I was helping my daughter train to walk on a lease. He also learned quickly. I think the product is great and would recommend it to anyone. It must be used correctly though ( I watched the DVD several times before each lesson to make sure I was following MY directions for proper technique and consistency ) and ONLY with just enough force to get the results. Good luck with your puppy :)
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The dog we use it on, never really barked at guests...she was adopted and fought sometimes with her sister. Since we started using it she has calmed down quite a bit and they never fight any more. But she wasn't a barker at guests...so don't know if it would help for that.
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In my opinion, yes. Ask a trainer or behaviorist for help with barking or maybe get a citronella spray collar
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My dog is about the same weight and I would call her a very aggressive chewer. This is by far her favorite chew toy and it has lasted way longer than I ever expected. It is chewed up pretty well, but she still loves it and it looks to last for a good while yet. You might want to give it a try. Good luck!
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