Since this unit is a smaller design for smaller dogs, does that mean the battery life is shorter than a model like the NCP1900?
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I use this unit for my 85 lb retriever. The battery life is very generous. And it takes no time to recharge. I am so glad I purchased this unit.
1143397
All I can say is that we use this all the time and never had issues with the batteries. The transmitter stays on all the time, the receiver (dog collar) turns on and off with the transmitter. we charge it after using 2-3 hours. Our dog is pretty hyper once in a while we use setting 10. He is a big dog and it gets his attention.
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I never had an issue with the battery life with my lab....it lasts all day....I never owned the ncp1900....the dogtra is a solid quality training device that I would purchase again....the smaller dog description kinda threw me off.....my dog is a medium large/ large dog....I had to cut 6 inches off the collar and my lab is 60 lbs....the dogtra stops her in her tracks at less than half strength....now all I have to do is put the collar on her and she knows....a little vibration is all it takes....20 dogs can walk past her and she will just sit and look at them....you will not regret purchasing this....I have had mine for about a year....it has been submerged in the pond, in the rain, in the snow....awesome device
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I can't imagine it does. I use this for my 20 lbs JRT. I don't have him wear all the time (which is what you should do as if you haven't on constanly it will harm your dog) but it last days. I will go a week to three before needing to charge
1143400
I havent noticed an exceptionally short battery life. I charged it at night every couple of days just to be safe
96781
My experience has been that they have limited range and the battery life is very short.
960690
This is almost certainly a TT10 collar. The external appearance of the TT10 and TT15 is very similar and from what I have read, there is no functional difference if used with the Alpha handheld unit. I have the Alpha/TT10 system that I use to track and control 3 dogs and I am extremely happy with the system. Now that the TT15 is out, I suspect that the Alpha will soon be packaged with the TT15, so if you buy this unit, it will be slightly obsolete when you get it. I would not worry about that unless you have a deaf dog for which you want to use the vibration stimulation feature, or an ASTRO 320. The Alpha/TT10 is a superior product that I recommend highly. This is almost certainly a TT10 collar. The external appearance of the TT10 and TT15 is very similar and from what I have read, there is no functional difference if used with the Alpha handheld unit. I have the Alpha/TT10 system that I use to track and control 3 dogs and I am extremely happy with the system. Now that the TT15 is out, I suspect that the Alpha will soon be packaged with the TT15, so if you buy this unit, it will be slightly obsolete when you get it. I would not worry about that unless you have a deaf dog for which you want to use the vibration stimulation feature, or an ASTRO... » Read More This is almost certainly a TT10 collar. The external appearance of the TT10 and TT15 is very similar and from what I have read, there is no functional difference if used with the Alpha handheld unit. I have the Alpha/TT10 system that I use to track and control 3 dogs and I am extremely happy with the system. Now that the TT15 is out, I suspect that the Alpha will soon be packaged with the TT15, so if you buy this unit, it will be slightly obsolete when you get it. I would not worry about that unless you have a deaf dog for which you want to use the vibration stimulation feature, or an ASTRO 320. The Alpha/TT10 is a superior product that I recommend highly. « Show Less
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The dog doesn't have a built in charger. If you want to save on batteries, use rechargeables. Probably a good idea as this thing eats through batteries quite quickly if played with frequently. You might want to read reviews on this toy as it's not really as exciting as it appears.
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I charge mine every 2 weeks, but my dog is close to the home base most of the time. If it is active more because you have a large house or if activity monitoring is on, you could be looking more like a few days. The last time my wanderer got out, it was after I was notified that the battery was low, but it still had enough power to track him until I found him, which was less that 15 minutes. He was over a mile away and I didn't know what direction he had gone in, so it paid for itself right then. Without the tracker I would have been driving in a search pattern for hours.
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It's pretty small; definitely less than 2 inches. It's great for smaller dogs.
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Small dog collar has a special battery but the big dog collar uses a 9 volt battery.
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I bought it because I have had really good luck previously with PetSafe products.. It's better than 2 other products that I tried.. The battery is specific to this collar so you can't buy one that looks similar, any pet store carries them.. Battery is molded into back cover. so you buy a pack of two for around $7.00. Battery life depends on how much the dog barks.. I have a stubborn German Shepherd and battery will last around a month.. Prongs are not long enough for a dog with a really thick coat unless you shave some fur down... Not a fan of the collar... My stubborn dog has worn it for about 3 months and is better at not driving the neighbors nuts..My other neighbor has the same collar on a short hair boxer, when the pooch has a new battery she is under control but she wears them out faster than my dog... Collar is quite long and can be trimmed down for smaller dogs and the entire collar is very light.
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Hi Mary! The small is for dogs less than 20 pounds, regular Is for dogs greater than 20 pounds. Here is the link to the buddy system website see you can see all the sizing and accessories. I love the buddy system, I own two of them just in case I lose or leave one somewhere. I've had two shoulder surgeries and a back surgery having my hands-free was a lifesaver.http://www.buddysys.com/ProductInformation.aspx
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No. I have 2 dogs: one small and one medium size, and neither one notices when the machine is on.
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Typically around 2 weeks, of course, some dogs are more vocal and use the battery up faster. If there is little to no activity the units can last up to a month before needing a charge.
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I purchased two digital baby scales at the same time, two different manufacturers. I don't know which this is, but one of them took common AAA batteries, and the other takes a very common button battery (2032) and both scales lasted half a year at least of frequent, daily use in my veterinary hospital. I was pleasantly surprised how long the battery lasts in both scales, and it worked great for weighing smaller (<15lbs) pets.
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I would say a Lab would not be challenged very much by the mini. I have a 38 lb cattle dog with a tiny tongue and she has a great time with the bigger one. You want something that will keep them busy for awhile.
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I switched the battery after 30 days to be sure it kept working. But I only use the unit during the day 7-8 hours and turn it off when I am not trying to sleep. I also only use it about 4 days a week. Bear in mind, the small dogs are close by and the unit directly faces the patio where they bark. I think it makes a difference because when I don't have it turned on, they bark alot more.
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They seem to have an issue with the battery - we have 2 dogs, and the battery barely lasts long enough to trim their nails. But, I have to admit that they are able to handle the trimming better with using the Peticure than the old method with the clippers. So, to answer your question, I would say, "yes."
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.
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Yes and no. It's almost the size of a D battery. A little lighter but about the same size. I have a 20lb beagle who doesn't mind, but a cat might not love it as much.