Is this too strong/harsh for 7lb Maltese? Does anyone use this with small dogs <10lbs?
1147061
The vibrate buttons work fine for smaller dogs. I used this on my 5lb toy poodle and 12lb maltipoo. I only used the low shock a couple times when she didn't respond to the vibrate but usually the vibrate was all you needed to get their attention.
1147062
Yes definitely too strong! I have a 50lb boxer mix & I barely like to use it on her. It makes her cower.
1147063
I have used it on a small dog. It worked really well. You will find you only need to use the first vibration. It scares them but not pain. She learned rather fast. She used to be very yappy now she responds to just no. Collar off now.
498970
My dogs are /5 and 30 lbs and they do ok with it. I wish the carpet on it was a little rougher for them to get a better grip but they do ok. I have thought about putting the rubber shelf liner on top of it for a better grip but i think a 16 lb dog would have an easier time of it. Overall i like it.
605690
Best for small dogs. My dog is 16 pounds and I rarely use the home...only for discipline. And when he was 12 pounds the base was not strong enough to carry him. It is a very nice item for small dogs.
1126384
Let me preface I am no dog trainer or expert. I use it on a 28 pound beagle and never used it over the 4 setting with great results. I have tested all 8 setting on my leg and ultimately I think even the 1 setting would be too strong for a 12 pound dog. I know that at a local retailer they wouldn't sell it to a lady with a 15 pound dog...
670263
It absolutely is. The bag specifies the weight and how much to give, your pup would only need one a day according to the bag. the weight says 25- 50 pounds....if your maltese is under this I would cut one in half. The product is all natural, no chemicals or anything the dog can OD on. :D
974512
Thank you for your question! This particular collar is recommended for pets weighing at least 8 pounds. For your Maltese/Shih Tzu pup, we would recommend the Elite Little Dog In-Ground Fence This system is still capable of containing up to 10 acres, but has a smaller receiver collar that may be a better fit for her.
1827031
Absolutely Not... In fact one of my dogs is a 10 lb, but very thin, Chihuahua/terrier mix and he responds to the vibration immediately. It's a good vibration, but so harmless. I do not even use the shock mode. I hesitate to use it. I haven't even had to try it on either of my two dogs. My other dog is a Toy Manchester Terrier, 13 lbs and also responds to the vibration mode. I am very happy after purchasing at least 5 other (89.00 dollar and up) units for each of my pets - I have 3 dogs. This is my favorite unit. :)
664650
I have two different size dogs. It seem to work better for my dog who weighs about 60lbs my other dog who weighs about 80lbs it wouldn't stop her. But I think also matters how old your dog is. If you start them as a puppy they respond better than being an older dog
926671
We have the small one for our Maltese and she is under 10 lbs. I would think a Dachshund would take a small size also.
2163119
I have used it very successfully for under 10 lb Papillons. I'm sure it would work for larger breeds.
1373284
My Yorkie is at least 10 lbs and may be a bit heavier now too and I have a 15 lb Maltese mix. I can't groom him on this as he is 15 yrs old and disabled and can no longer stand but I am sure he would fit on it. It is pretty sturdy and with my Yorkie she has plenty of room...I could give you the dimensions if they are not listed which may help. Hope this helps and I even have a couple of photos of her on it I could forward to you if you give me your email.
500432
Yes. Good for small dogs but not big ones. My 11 pound papIllinois uses it very well.
1397748
My dog was only 10 pounds and it was perfect for him. I do believe by looking and putting a little pressure on it, I would not use it if my dog weighed more than 25 pounds. Hope this helps.
736177
My dog is a Maltese, so she was not able to move it around. I also connected it to her crate, but I had to use the divider that came with her crate to close the opening on the top because her crate was not that tall. It works great for me, just make sure you connect the crate with no openings. I left an opening one day and she got out and had the entire house to herself.
114945
I honestly wouldn't recommend this product. I had it replaced and it was defective after a day also. It would be too strong for a small dog - the spray is intense! I have a 60lb husky and it always startled him! I hope that helps.
1054437
We have a Maltese and a small mix dog we use them on both are under 10 lbs and there is no problem. The collar beeps at them as they get close to the underground wire and they learn pretty quick what happens if they cross it. The only bad thing is the collar is pretty long for small dogs so you will either need to cut the strap to shorten it or use some electrical tape to fold it up and make it shorter it needs to fit close enough to the neck that they can feel the shock of the prongs.
784875
I think it might be too small. I bought a medium for my 12 lb. maltese mix--and it fits perfectly. Hope this helps.