For recall--do you nick/vibrate dog when he doesn't obey to "come" (after learning) or when saying come (like in video)? Only want to use for off-leash recall, just not sure how/when to use For recall--do you nick/vibrate dog when he doesn't obey to "come" (after learning) or when saying come (like in video)? Only want to use for off-leash recall, just not sure how/when... » Read More For recall--do you nick/vibrate dog when he doesn't obey to "come" (after learning) or when saying come (like in video)? Only want to use for off-leash recall, just not sure how/when to use « Show Less
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I only nick/vibrate when the dog is doing something wrong or is in a bolt after something and didn't respond to the tone. I taught my dog to respond to calling her name followed by the side tone button and then giving her a reward. I no longer need to reward her and she usually comes when I call her name but will always come when I press the tone even if I don't call her name.
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I vibrate for come and if no response then nick. This collar has trained my 9 month old Pit Mix so well that I rarely have to use more than vibrate!
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I trained dog to come using vibrate and treats. If he doesn't respond to the vibrate I then nick him to get his attention. I rarely have to nick now. I have an 8 year old Border Collie. I got him 18 months ago & had to train him.
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I always give my dog a moment to respond to my voice command. If no response, I use the beep/vibrate. If he still does not respond, I use the shock. If he starts to respond, but gets distracted, I give him another chance with just a beep/vibrate. Always start with the voice command because that is ultimately what you want him to obey just in case he is ever without the collar. Once you shock your dog a couple times during the training phase, you will rarely need to use it. I have a very stubborn beagle, but he almost always responds to the beep because he knows what is going to come next if he doesn't. I always give my dog a moment to respond to my voice command. If no response, I use the beep/vibrate. If he still does not respond, I use the shock. If he starts to respond, but gets distracted, I give him another chance with just a beep/vibrate. Always start with the voice command because that is ultimately what you want him to obey just in case he is ever without the collar. Once you shock your dog a couple times during the training phase, you will rarely need to use it. I have a very stubborn beagle, but he almost always responds to the beep because he knows what is going to come next if... » Read More I always give my dog a moment to respond to my voice command. If no response, I use the beep/vibrate. If he still does not respond, I use the shock. If he starts to respond, but gets distracted, I give him another chance with just a beep/vibrate. Always start with the voice command because that is ultimately what you want him to obey just in case he is ever without the collar. Once you shock your dog a couple times during the training phase, you will rarely need to use it. I have a very stubborn beagle, but he almost always responds to the beep because he knows what is going to come next if he doesn't. « Show Less
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I would call "come", then give the tone. If he did not respond correctly, I would nick him. He learned very quickly (only had to nick him a few times). It was important that I could see him (off leash) to ascertain if he was responding to the call and tone. I never wanted to nick him if he was returning to me but I couldn't yet see him. In those cases where I could not see him, I would only use the tone. I also rewarded him "good dog" as soon as I saw him turn towards me and then again when he was by my side. I rarely need to use the collar now (my dog is 10 months). Hope this helps I would call "come", then give the tone. If he did not respond correctly, I would nick him. He learned very quickly (only had to nick him a few times). It was important that I could see him (off leash) to ascertain if he was responding to the call and tone. I never wanted to nick him if he was returning to me but I couldn't yet see him. In those cases where I could not see him, I would only use the tone. I also rewarded him "good dog" as soon as I saw him turn towards me and then again when he was by my side. I rarely need to use the collar now (my dog is 10 months).... » Read More I would call "come", then give the tone. If he did not respond correctly, I would nick him. He learned very quickly (only had to nick him a few times). It was important that I could see him (off leash) to ascertain if he was responding to the call and tone. I never wanted to nick him if he was returning to me but I couldn't yet see him. In those cases where I could not see him, I would only use the tone. I also rewarded him "good dog" as soon as I saw him turn towards me and then again when he was by my side. I rarely need to use the collar now (my dog is 10 months). Hope this helps « Show Less
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I don't know of this feature. Why? When the collar is in use, I turn the control on, and when it's in the drawer,it's turned off. Very effective. Only had to use 3 three times to reinforce commands. Hopefully, I wont need it until the next dog need correcting. Good luck
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As a bird dog owner, I mainly only use the locate tone to correct my dog. She responds well to the locate tone which can be set at a high or low frequency. I rarely have to nick/shock.
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I am not sure. ...my dog is trained and she comes back at the audible alarm...we actually had a different one when we trained her and that one shocked for 15 seconds. ..If they stray and get shocked (during training) call them back...it should not take long for them to understand
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Think of the vibration as the lowest setting. No shock whatsoever. Just like your phone vibrating. I'll use it as my first "tug". If no immediate response, I'll give a shock stim on very low level. I think it's a very helpful feature. I thought the DVD was simple and to the point. I had done some training with my older dog years ago, and this DVD brought that all back to me and showed how to transition properly to the E Collar. Good luck!
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Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she... » Read More Not sure in your case, but we started using the head halter after our 1 yr old lab pulled me down on the ground with a traditional collar. We were at obedience class and the trainer saw what happened and told me to go home and order one immediately! Shadow became a different dog! It is still the only thing I trust to be able to "control" him when we walk. (he is 2-1/2 now) He still "fights" it (rubs his nose on the ground trying to get it off) but eventually decides to go along with it and walks beautifully. I would say just keep trying at short intervals until he/she gets used to it. « Show Less
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Honestly every dog is different but this has helped with my Springer Spaniel who has a similar problem. I either use the vibrate setting or a low shock setting (if she really isn't listening) and she instantly listens and returns back to me.
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This is a training device. It will help you train your dogs to respond to your commands better. You should expect to spend a fair amount of time training them. It is not meant to strap it on right out of the package and push the button when they don't listen. they will not know how to respond to that. It comes with very good instructions on how to train
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It probably depends on the puppy but my puppy doesn't always 'ask' for it. She did when she was younger but now that she is near 4 months she doesn't need it like she did when she was 6 weeks old. She was separated from her mom and siblings too soon so it made it easier for her to not be lonely.
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Think of the vibration as the lowest setting. No shock whatsoever. Just like your phone vibrating. I'll use it as my first "tug". If no immediate response, I'll give a shock stim on very low level. I think it's a very helpful feature. I thought the DVD was simple and to the point. I had done some training with my older dog years ago, and this DVD brought that all back to me and showed how to transition properly to the E Collar.Good luck!
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I train my dog to heal when I press the vibrating function. I call his name as I press it, and he comes right back to me. I only use the shock feature if he dosent respond to the vibrations (when he sees a squirrel and starts to bolt into the street). And he will always respond to the shock. Now that I have had it for a while I don't even have to turn it on. Once I put the collar on my dog he is on his best behavior.
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On my very stubborn Airedale-Great Pyreenes, I used it all the time initially. (Ionly use the vibration, not the shock but he acts as if he has been stung by bees.) Although he wore it constantly, I would just work on one behavior (barking, eating poo, 'wait', and now, I have given up on the poo thing because I just wasn't up to watching him every second he was outside). I've also failed in the 'don't eat off the counter' thing. He just drank a whole glass of Baileys, so this could be an interesting evening. I take it off now (he's nearly two) until the behavior we've been working on pops up again, or he's having a particularly bad day. I can't say enough nice things about the widget. I tried a shock collar first, and I would watch him grit his teeth and just take it...not stopping barking at all.
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I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a... » Read More I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. « Show Less
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Remember first, this is a training device not a cure all. You should remove the collar when in the home or if you are around to supervise her actions. Don't leave it on the dog turned off, this defeats the purpose. You and your children need to set aside 10 minutes a day and reinforce the positive result (treats, petting, lavish attention) when the collar is removed so she will still bark when appropriate (intruders, protecting...etc.) but not at certain times. It won't take long for her to associate her behaviors with the collar for certain times. Dogs are very smart and will pick up good, consistent training because you are the leader, the collar doesn't train her, it is only a tool. If you train her behaviors now you will only have to refresh her commands maybe once a week or month so she never forgets. But the collar I used for my cocker spaniel was only needed for 3-4 months. After that she had learned there was no barking at the required time of day (my work hours). I also taught her basic commands (sit, come, stay) and walked her consistently at specific times so she knew what was expected of her. It sounds hard but after a few weeks or months, dogs are conditioned in their thinking as long as YOU take control and it gets easier because they feel more secure.
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Yes, if the window and the dog are close enough as they need to be when there's no window or wall between you and the dog. I've used it within my home for that purpose. I try to yell "No" loudly enough near the window for her to associate the command with the collar stimulus. Ultimately, I want her to respond to a voice command because sometimes I do want her to bark for security purposes.
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It works for me. When my parents dog yapps at me, I blow this thing and that little bugger almost jumps back. I keep my hand on the whistle and I've even held the whistle up to my lips when we have those situations. It sometimes takes a couple sustained blows, on the highest setting (I don't mess around), and that yapper shuts up. You must only use it when the dog barks. If you use it at any other time, your going to confuse the animal and this whistle does hurt...so don't let anyone use it for any other purpose and certainly, don't use it unless it is truly required. (That would board abuse). If used properly, its very useful. It works for me. When my parents dog yapps at me, I blow this thing and that little bugger almost jumps back. I keep my hand on the whistle and I've even held the whistle up to my lips when we have those situations. It sometimes takes a couple sustained blows, on the highest setting (I don't mess around), and that yapper shuts up. You must only use it when the dog barks. If you use it at any other time, your going to confuse the animal and this whistle does hurt...so don't let anyone use it for any other purpose and certainly, don't use it unless it is truly required. (That would board... » Read More It works for me. When my parents dog yapps at me, I blow this thing and that little bugger almost jumps back. I keep my hand on the whistle and I've even held the whistle up to my lips when we have those situations. It sometimes takes a couple sustained blows, on the highest setting (I don't mess around), and that yapper shuts up. You must only use it when the dog barks. If you use it at any other time, your going to confuse the animal and this whistle does hurt...so don't let anyone use it for any other purpose and certainly, don't use it unless it is truly required. (That would board abuse). If used properly, its very useful. « Show Less
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Have you ever used an electronic collar before? It is a tool, and like any good tool it can be useful if used correctly. Whether or not it is effective will depend on how much experience you have with using this device and training dogs in general. If you have a dog who is exhibiting some unwanted behavior, this is a good tool as it has the vibrate feature to get their attention so you get an opportunity to correct it without using the shock feature. I have used this collar with a deaf border collie as a way to get her attention when off leash and it has worked well for that purpose, although it seems like at times the vibration is not quite strong enough to get her mind back to me. Hope this helps. Have you ever used an electronic collar before? It is a tool, and like any good tool it can be useful if used correctly. Whether or not it is effective will depend on how much experience you have with using this device and training dogs in general. If you have a dog who is exhibiting some unwanted behavior, this is a good tool as it has the vibrate feature to get their attention so you get an opportunity to correct it without using the shock feature. I have used this collar with a deaf border collie as a way to get her attention when off leash and it has worked well for that purpose,... » Read More Have you ever used an electronic collar before? It is a tool, and like any good tool it can be useful if used correctly. Whether or not it is effective will depend on how much experience you have with using this device and training dogs in general. If you have a dog who is exhibiting some unwanted behavior, this is a good tool as it has the vibrate feature to get their attention so you get an opportunity to correct it without using the shock feature. I have used this collar with a deaf border collie as a way to get her attention when off leash and it has worked well for that purpose, although it seems like at times the vibration is not quite strong enough to get her mind back to me. Hope this helps. « Show Less