My dog jumps in our pond to short out our current shock collar. Is this product truly waterproof?
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Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of... » Read More Sounds like you have a very intelligent dog. Personally, I haven't had problems with the unit when it gets wet. Rarely do I have to use the "shock" feature since my dog usually responds to the auditory signal. I would suggest you contact the manufacturer regarding the actual waterproof quality of the receiver. Whether or not the unit is waterproof may be a separate issue from whether or not to use it on a pooch who is wet or dry. I am VERY satisfied with the unit finding that it is well-made. I started using it toward the end of formalized dog training. It allows my pup a lot of freedom yet excellent control when she romps about "off leash." « Show Less
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Yes we live next to a river and our dog is always in and out of the water. We have a 110 lb Doberman, those collar is so nice we can let him run in the country and still have control of him. He is trainded to the beeps we haven't had to use the sting since he was a puppy and being trained.
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We moved last year to a house that doesnt have a fence and my lab chow mix would CONSTANTLY chase wildlife deep into the woods. We didn't want to invest thousands into another fence or an electric fence so we decided to give this collar a try. There are two buttons and a 1-10 dial on the remote that you hold. One button makes the warning beep (letting your dog know that the shock is coming) and the other button administers the shock. We have found great success with this product and after the first few days only needed to use the warning button. We tested it on ourselves before testing it in our dog and it doesn't hurt but it will get your attention. I hope this helps!
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It is a shock collar after all...But note, I purchased one and had a replacement sent to me and both "shorted out" after just a few hours and left my poor dog with a raw, hairless neck.
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I wouldn't say that they are waterproof...My dog is a bush dog and I had once left the collar on her on a rainy day, this happened more by accident, she ran through alot of wet bush and it did survive, but I had the red collar and it did dye the hair around her neck pink...not easy to get off. I do not recommend it for real rainy days...wet/damp bush it should survive and in snow it seems to work fine, but sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you don't....It's a good, well priced collar that is really only made for night walks ...it keeps you and your dog safe, so that is what I truely recommend it for.
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Yes definitely - it's waterproof - I've got my dog swimming in a lake all the time with it on
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Idk if it works if you go in a pond, pool, etc, however my dogs wear there in collar out in the rain and snow and it has never been a problem. I have had this unit over 10 yrs and I just buy an extra collar when I get a new dog. The only down side is the batteries wear down much quickernow that they have switched it to the new battery size. The original collars used a 2032 size battery. The new ones are more expensive. I did get a 6 pack on Amazon for like $20 but if you buy in Petco type store they are about $10 for 2 . Fyi
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These are made for large dogs...I have one on a 60lb 10-month old and one on an 80lb mutt. And they REALLY ARE waterproof - I took my dogs swimming this weekend...without hesitation. This is the third collar set I've owned from Dogtra - range works and totally waterproof. You can turn it up to about 130 (shock strength) but I never have to go above about 40 to get their attention.
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It's definitely not 100% waterproof. We had the same thing happen with our puppy. I holds the majority of the water/urine, but until your pup gets a little mor potty trained I would have a backup underneath it. These hammocks are also nice, because you can just throw them in the washer and dryer! Overall, we really love ours.
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Both the collar and the remote are waterproof. Even if the cover comes off the charging port it's still waterproof. My dog swims with his on all the time and we've never had a problem.
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From my understanding, the collar is water proof. My dogs have worn them in the rain but I can not say to what extent that collars were wet because my dogs would be in their dog houses most of the time. So I can not say emphatically that it is water proof.
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I don't believe that it is waterproof in the sense that it can go underwater. It is a training tool to be used during training for short periods of time. You shouldn't leave it on the dog for extended periods of time. We have used ours in the snow and the rain and it functions properly.
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It does not say water proof. It says use every two weeks. Instructions say. Treatment. Is four squeezes of the trigger per pound. You must weigh your dog first
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My dogs have had the collars on in the rain a few times and have been in a deep stream once. They are still working, but if you look at the description, they are not supposed to be submersible. I would not chance it too much if you can help it.
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Just a beeper for warning first and then a shock from 1-10, I have only had to use the shock like 4 times in training and now just have to beep him and he comes running, if it gets wet around the collar the shock is greater!!
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There are available connectors with a rubber boot over the top of the collar to make them "water proof" (water getting in through the collar end). For the exposed metal, I think it is fine, but if you're worried about weather exposure, just use vinyl electrical tape to wrap the collar end or the entire connector -- but it has to be done properly or water could make it in and get trapped (if unwrapped, any water would otherwise dry up).
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I can't verify if it's waterproof, but definitely designed for outdoor use!I have had it hanging from a rear garage exterior door for a couple of years with no problems.The keys are dry and the lock mechanism has always opened with ease every time.
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Thank you for your question! As long as the battery, correction button cap and metal contact points are all tightly in place, this receiver collar is fully waterproof.