I am looking to see how this really works with your dog..I have a 7 month old lab and has a mind of his own.
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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! 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... » Read More 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! « Show Less
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This item works great with our large Pyrenees mix. Just don't let your dog see you holding the remote, put it in your pocket so they don't associate you with it. Would definitely recommend this item.
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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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We have an older black lab and a 5 year old rottweiler/boxer mix....both dogs would bark at anything/everything. We gave this collar a try and after a few times of giving them a warning followed by a shock, they've been doing much better! They will start to bark now and all we have to do is put the collars on them and give them the warning sound....it works...no more barking! :) Hope it works for you too if you decide to get it! :)
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One thing I forgot, if your dig has thick hair around the collar area you might have to turn it upland tichten it for them to feel it. We made that mistake initially. It was too loose and we couldn't catch him after he took off.
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Sorry for late response, but maybe it's not working. My Golden Retriever responds very well to it ... used it to stop barking at people when we're out walking ( she does it for attention, not aggression) and used it to have her stop eating rabbit & deer droppings. It works great for me.
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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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We had older dogs so it proved hard to convince them to use it. Perhaps it's better for training puppies. Anyway, we did try absorbing some of their urine onto a paper towel and putting that in the drawer of the Pet Park so their scent would be there, and you know how dogs like to top the last dogs leavings. Gate them into an area with a tile floor and the Pet Park and when they have to go, they will hopefully use the Pet Park. Susan W had a great suggestion on how to train your dog. Make sure to read her comment.
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I have had great success, my puppy is 30 pounds and since you can adjust the degree of stimulation (I use #3) you should be able to use it on a dog as large as 160 pounds, maybe more, it packs a punch, I tried it on my thigh and wow
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I have a similar problem with my jealous Australian Shephard. I have considered using the collar BUT, it would mean watching the dog all day until he began acting up. Are you willing to spend all your free time watching him? I'm trying to come up with a better idea.
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Hi Shontay,I have a 66 lb lab & I give her 1.5 of the calming treats and it seems to keep ker mellow for about 6 hours. The product does say you can double or triple the dose if the pet is over stressed, however I would start out with the regular dose until you know how your pets are going to react. I do NOT use the treats on regular basis, only when I am having company over that will be over for 4-6 hours just so my lab is not continuously begging for attention.
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It's fine for my eleven pound dachshund but I'm having trouble getting it to work on my eight pound Pom. I have a collar that I've put on a collar that is smaller than it one it came on and I'm trying to get the connectors to work right. The collar that comes with it is way too big. So...I haven't figured out the right combination yet to see if I can get it to work. If I do, I'll post it to this same inquiry.
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Yes I have been giving it to my lab and I am hoping it will leliniate the hip problem. I have lost 2 dogs at an early age. They were not on Missing Link.
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We have 2 dogs, have not had that happen. Will let you know if it does happen and will be back to answer the question.
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I've never tried it with this kind of behavior...just barking, but I imagine it will work for your situation. I would definitely try it.
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I have the same problem with my 80 lb lab/pit mix. I would say that it helps a little in that it helps to not choke him, but it does not help once he goes out of control. However, it does help get control of him in normal situations and you need to see the other dog first and make him sit next to you as the dog goes by. Hope this helps.
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Hey Trish, my dog (a black lab) seems to respond more to the noise than the shock itself. If the noise does not work well for you dog try to put the shock to the highest to see if it works. Hopes this helps :D
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Humm. I'm assuming your dog got used to it? It doesn't always help my dog either. It seems to work better if we change it up a bit. I had to change settings from 5, to 4, that made my dog quit barking. I sometimes use our citranella spray collar for awhile. Sometimes, like during play, I hold a spray bottle w/water and a little vinegar and spray it at him (while saying the no command) that works well too. Make sure your collar actually works by using the test mood. Make sure it's snug. Good luck!
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We bought it for my daughters Mini Dachshund and it works with her not sure how it would work with a big lab though.
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Our dog also gets very excited when they see other dogs! The gentle leader hasn't eliminate this urge but it does make it easier to get them into a sit position. I get very nervous when our dog lunges at other dogs and with the gentle leader it can look even worse sometimes. We are trying to train them to sit when another dog is coming and sit after they pass and that has been easier with the gentle leader. In the DVD it says not to use with aggressive dogs so excited dogs seems like a grey area. Sorry this wasn't more helpful, I hope you have success with whichever way you choose.
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Try not to force, as its new and the dog is scared. Assure he or she its okay. Speak gently and just place on nose for a few seconds. My dog didn't like it, but I believe realized it was doing some good. She somewhat relaxed about it an allowed me to, but when she backed away, I let her. Didn't want to force her. My dog had chronic bronchitis and heart disease. She fought for three months and passed. I wish u luck.