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E-Collar ET-300 Mini Educator Dog Training Collar & Finger Clicker, Yellow

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Condition
New
Color
Yellow
Size
1 Dog
Model
ET-300
Dimensions
11.75 x 7.38 x 1.9 in; 7.68 oz
Weight
7.68 oz
Material
Biothane
In the box
TransmitterReceiver collarBiothane Contact points for short and long hair
Warranty
Two-year full manufacturer warranty on transmitters and receivers, and one-year warranty on accessories.

Features 5

  • ET-300 ONE-DOG SYSTEM EXACTLY 100 LEVELS: Provides 100 adjustable levels of Electronic Stimulation with a Pulsing or Tapping Sensation. Begin at the lowest level your dog can perceive and adjust gradually based on your dog's response.
  • CHARGE & VERIFY OPERATION BEFORE FIRST USE: Fully charge both the handheld transmitter and RX-090 receiver using the included charging equipment. Verify power, transmitter-to-receiver operation, Electronic Stimulation settings, vibration, tone, and LED light before training.
  • PROPER FIT FOR CONSISTENT OPERATION: Designed for dogs approximately 10 lbs and up. Proper collar adjustment, RX-090 receiver positioning, and contact point placement are important for consistent Electronic Stimulation. Check fit and contact if operation appears inconsistent.
  • UP TO 1/2 MILE MAXIMUM RANGE: Maximum range is rated up to 1/2 mile under open, unobstructed conditions. Terrain, buildings, vegetation, interference, and other environmental conditions can reduce actual operating range.

Description

Happiness is a well-behaved dog. The Educator Remote Training Collar is made specially to help you make your bad dog good and your good dog better! The Mini Educator ET-300 1/2-mile dog training collar bundle with finger clicker is loaded with features, making it the most humane and effective trainer available. Made for smaller hands or situations where discretion is important, the waterproof mini transmitter remote is 2.6" diameter x 1.1" thick. The receiver emits a tapping sensation, similar to intense vibration, and includes a Pavlovian tone delivering clean, effective stimulation. The finger clicker provides an audible clicking noise for additional training options. The user- selectable levels range from 1 to 100 with "lock and set" technology to prevent overstimulation. A boost feature with a range of 1 to 60 gets your dog’s attention when extra stimulation is needed. The transmitter "stopwatch" design is ergonomic, controls a tracking light with either flash or continuous on the receiver for use after dark. A beeper can be turned on to help locate a lost transmitter. System includes waterproof floating transmitter remote with lanyard, training clicker, waterproof receiver, 3/4" x 30" waterproof, odorproof Biothane collar, rechargeable lithium polymer batteries charge in just 2 hours, battery charger, test light, contact points (5/8" and 3/4"), contact point installation tool, and storage box. We strive to make you successful with your training collar and your complete satisfaction is our only concern. We offer a two-year full manufacturer warranty on transmitters and receivers, and one-year warranty on accessories. Please refer to included owner’s manual for training tips or call toll-free for expert help with set- up, training, troubleshooting and registering your Educator product. Live US phone support is available Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm Eastern.

Specs 31

Pattern Solid
Color Yellow
Material Biothane
Brand Educator
Item Display Dimensions 1.1 x 4.5 inches
Product Dimensions 11.75 x 7.38 x 1.9 inches; 7.68 ounces
Item model number ET-300
Department Pet Supplies

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This IS A LIFESAVER, MY PUPPY'S LIFE!!
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
This is amazing! My disabled vet daughter's service dog was trained in part with this device. That is what prompted me to this particular device. I got a rescue, 1.5 yr old 12lb girl in Jan '18. I could not take her off the leash for a sec! After a few months of treat training, I THOUGHT she wouldnt run, but boy was I wrong! If she heard others voices, especially children, she would haul hiney, running in and out of the busy neighborhood street and the chase was on! It WAS SCARY TO SAY THE LEAST!! She LOVED to play the'catch me if you can' game and I had to ask the neighbor she ran to to catch her. I FINALLY bit the bullet and paid the price! I read a few hints on ecollar training before purchase and got the jist of the objectivity of using an ecollar. I FIRST used the vibrating mode and it scared the living daylights out of her! I thought she'd get used to it but it appeared to be way too aggressive for her. So I thought I'd try the 'pavlovian'tone (shock is the harsh term) at a level of 7. I saw that was a little strong so I turned it down to 5. I had only been using this for about a week and she is so smart that she KNEW when her collar was on, she HAD TO BEHAVE! it was an AMAZING TRANSFORMATION!! I have now been walking her without a leash for a couple months now and I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW IMPORTANT THIS DEVICE IS!!! She still loves to run to people but will not jump on them when I say'down'. I don't have to press any button cause she had already learned after no more than 2 times at'buzzing' her for bad manners. I taught her to sit at a crosswalk and not run into the street until I say so. She was even chasing a cat and when the cat ran across the street, my smart little girl STOPPED when I said STOP. I AM SO VERY HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE AND WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL! ALSO, the light is amazing and all the other dog walkers ask me where I got it and how much they love that they can see her at night! WATERPROOF IT IS! in the summer I have to put her in the pool before we walk because she appears to be heart sensitive. The collar is on her and I put her on the step of the pool and pour water all over her. She will also lay in water puddles if she finds (to cool her down. She is not a natural water dog) one and the collar is in the water. We walk about 45 min in the am and the same at night, using the light. After 3 or 4 days I usually put it on charge but I have never run out of charge either. I am a very sensitive dog lover and previously thought these were cruel. WRONG!!!!! You control the intensity and THE DOGS ARE SMART!! IT'S CALLED A SPANKING WHEN THERE'S BAD BEHAVIOR! Like our parents did! BUT THIS COLLAR IS LESS PAINFUL AND MORE SUCCESSFUL! I put it on myself FIRST TO SEE WHAT LEVEL TO START WITH. now I keep it on a 4 AND RARELY have to use it. She now comes when I call, WILL NOT run in the street, doesn't jump on people and is just a happy little girl!! IF YOU WERE SKEPTICAL AS I WAS, JUST EDUCATE YOURSELF A BIT AND GET THIS MINI EDUCATOR!!! sorry for the long review but I wanted to get my point across with stories to back it up. IT'S A TRUE LIFESAVER!! I ALWAYS take a leash with me AND ALWAYS PICK UP HER POOP! use the poop bags and keep neighbors lawn clean! IT'S SO EASY AND CLEAN! MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA! REMEMBER TO VOTE!! Update: June 2020 : this is an AMAZING TRAINER!! I will say the battery stopped taking a charge about 6 mo ago and the company sent me a new one right away at no charge! Sassy still gets so excited to see children and family and she likes to stand out jump up to smoother then with love. She is extreme about it but it’s bothersome when they come over. I JUST PUT THAT COLLAR ON HER AND SHE CALMS DOWN AND SNUGGLES NEXT TO THE LOVED ONE! THE BEST PART IS I DON’T EVEN HAVE IT TURNED ON! Watch a few training videos, take the time with your baby and you will BE AMAZED! We walk the neighborhood with this collar, no leash, and they al comment how well behaved she is!! BEST $$$ I’VE EVER SPENT!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2018 by GKnee
This device blew my mind. Amazing !!!!!!
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
I bought this device after watching dog trainers online to see which products work best for recall and general obedience. When I bought it, my male boxer was 1year old. It arrived with no hassles. l used it maybe once, didn't really have confidence that I knew what I was doing, and the weather was pretty cold (snow) so I basically put in on the shelf. My boxer has a mind of his own, already good on a leash from training him and he was pretty solid with heel, unless he saw another dog and wanted to play. The problem was until a couple days ago, that my dog now 2 years old, would take off immediately if we let him out. He would always come back eventually, but he just wanted to run and go play with no response to "come", So I got out the mini educator and said I need to get this dog under control. On a leash without tension, I walked him around the neighborhood for about 30 minutes with the collar on at a level that he notices, but doesn't get a big zap. His working level is like 10 out of 100. He immediately noticed the vibrate signal and the continuous pulse signal. If he got in front of me a bit, I would buzz him and say heel, and he was revert back to my feet and let me lead. We walked around, I would turn and he would follow several turns and changing directions. I would give me space, say come when he wasn't paying attention, and buzz him. He would come right to me. Gave him a treat a few times as a reward. He had the heel down pat within minutes with NO pulling or tugging. The true test was about to start. I took him off the leash, and he would walk about a bit. As soon as I said "come" and gave the signal with the collar, he would come right to me. After 30 minutes, this dog that would always take off and run, was trained. The next day, I took him outside, and he was glued to me no matter if people, or dogs were around, this dog did not leave me. If he wandered at all, I would signal the collar and say "come" and he would turn and come back to me no matter what distractions were around. Walked him to the neighbors house where is play pal Mastiff lives, and let them play. He would normally chase the dog around the house, and they would be all over the place. He responded to the collar amazingly and would come right to me when I wanted him to. Now, he honestly doesn't need a leash. Literally in one day, my boxer is amazingly obedient. I cannot believe the results, he is a totally different dog in 1 DAY. He is happy too, not afraid. I have never written a review on any products. This one, I had to. 100% the best training aid I have ever used. My neighbors are all interested in getting a Mini Educator for their dogs. Very easy to use set up and use. Charges fast, and lasts a long time. I take it off him in the house. He responds to come, heel, stay, sit with or without me hitting the signal now. I love it. The frustration of tracking him down is gone. My wife and I are able to keep him at our side, and he doesn't charge at kids to play, or dogs to chase. So awesome. In ONE DAY. Why didn't we use this a year ago when I bought it? ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018 by Ryan P Kaza
Insurance policy (Like wearing a seat belt)
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
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It's been just over a year since I've had this e collar and it's still working perfectly. Even though I drop it in ponds, lakes, and yes even deer/cow pies. Out of the 100 levels you choose from both of my dogs are under level 15 for their working levels. (To find your dogs working level you start at 0 in a no distraction area and work your way up until you find the level where they barely notice it. So if they are yelping/screaming/jumping the collar is way too high or you bought a Chinese knock off collar.) mind you I don't physically feel the collar on my body until around level 11. We only use the e collar to grab their attention, that's it. So if a dog see's a deer or another dog and recall fails they are "tapped" with a stimulation to remind them of "hey mom is calling you, go back to her." Or you can put it on continuous mode. Which is what we use. It means that weird feeling on their neck does not go away until they are turned around and coming back to me. Then the pressure is released. We never use it at levels where they are yelping or jumping. The only reason we are turning it up is because recall as failed and for their safety they need to come back when I call them no matter the distraction. The highest level they have seen is 35. Recall failed and they were chasing a deer. I tapped them once with that level and they both turned around and came back. I have felt the e collar on my hands, arms, and even neck all the way up to 100. It's a muscle stimulus. It's not causing physical pain or burning. Its the same technology as a TENS unit. It's sending a message to your brain that this is a weird feeling and I don't like it. For us it means we have reliable recall or matter the situation we are in. I rarely have to use the remote anymore. This is our insurance policy for them off leash. We first train positively then layer an e collar to proof the command. Once I felt our e collar I was amazed how it felt like the TENS unit at my chiropractor. I actually have used it on my back knots and my husbands back knots before. What's interesting is on some dogs the vibrate is more punishing to them then taking a tap of the stim. The vibrate is so intense and powerful to a dog that some will freak it or blow through it. Camber blows through it but Akira will yelp and even jump. So we never use it since she finds the vibrate aversive. Now not every dog needs an e collar but in the right hands on the right dog it can really help with recall and other basic commands like heeling or gun dogs. I'm very happy I opened my mind up to this type of training. I was turned down by 3 positive dog trainers with Camber that said at the end of training that he will never be trusted off leash around dogs and wildlife.... now? We spend 99% of the time off leash. They are both happy to be off leash and their quality of life has skyrocketed. Off leash hiking is the best thing for my dogs. I cried the first time Camber was off leash this past summer. To see him running around a field happy as can be was amazing to me. We tried every other method in the book to train recall when a distraction is present but no hot dog or whatever the treats was would get him back. I could slap him in the face with steak and he would still ignore me because chasing a deer is a higher value then the cookie I have for him. This tool in the wrong hands can cause some major damage.... but in the right hands and with proper training this tool will help your dog bloom and enjoy that off leash freedom that they crave and want. I don't think every dog needs an e collar but this was our last resort for them to get that off leash freedom and I don't regret one second or penny of it. No matter how much and often I train my dogs they are still dogs and have instincts. Sometimes training will become second and nature will take over. I want to be as prepared as possible to ensure my dogs can be off leash but safe. The moment we see people/wildlife/dogs anything or anyone they are put back on leash for everyones safety and we move to the side of the trail. Think of it like this, you are an awesome driver right? You obey the laws of the road and consider yourself a defensive driver. But you still wear I seat belt because you cannot control the people driving around you. You cannot control the deer that jumps out in front of your car at night and you hit it. The seat belt will save your life. Just like an e collar could save your dogs life! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016 by Suzie
Absolutely Awesome for training a rescue puppy. 👍
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
I rescued a 6-month-old Shepherd husky mix on October 5th of 2023 that is too smart for his own good. I have p5 acres fenced in and he would climb the fence not jump it, climb like a monkey. He's well-trained in the home but when he gets outside there were too many squirrels. When he would get out he would run to neighbor's properties and harass their chickens. He had been shot at once that I know of by one of the unsavory neighbors in the area. He was not hit but he did come running back. He had gotten out a total of five times in 6 months that I know of. But since I received the mini educator my problems have dissolved. I've been training him as he gets near the fence I tap him and he runs away from the fence. I've had to use the minimum shock four or five times when I first received it as he would go near the fence to try to climb it. That was the first weekend. I have had it now for a week and for the last 6 days he does not even want to go near the fence. I would hate to have to use the boost shock on him because I tried it on myself and that is rough but if he does get over the fence again I will use it. He is also a very smart dog you can call him and you can see him thinking about it but this only happens when he's off leash and outside. Now when I call him and he looks at me and I see he's starting to think I tap him he comes right over and sits right next to me. One other thing is that he will get a blinding zoomy meaning he will start running and he's not focused on anything but just the running and with other dogs you can call them and they would stop. with my guy if you could grab him you could just see his head moving in his eyes would be just wanting to roam everywhere and it would take 5 seconds for him to actually focus and come back to who he is. When he got the zoomies the last time I tapped him and he came right over and sat next to me. I hope this helps some of you with a semi problem dog but this product works. He weighs about 80 lb and now he's about 1 year and 2 months old. I had almost thought about taking him to a rescue shelter after he climbed the fence the last time. This product was his last chance to stay with me because I just can't handle a dog that will climb fences and want to get out especially when they have five acres wooded and grass to live in. So far this product has worked miracles for him and me. As far as the settings go I set the regular shock at 36 which then would be the boost to 96. I tested it on myself first the 36 is a good boost and it brings him back immediately. The tap I do believe is a general sensation and that is maybe 1/5 the sensation of the regular shock. I also tested that out on myself first. When I first received it I had to call the company to help with 3 questions .it is an American company I talked to a representative who said she lived in Indiana within 2 minutes I had the collar and the remote setup no problems. I only had a few questions because the directions are a little confusing and she even said there are some things that are vague. one of the things that are vague or how to turn it on. there is a red dot on the side of the remote controller and a red dot on top of the collar sensor you touch them together and it turns on. It works like a charm. Then the charging; he wears a collar between 6 to 8 hours a day and I charge it every other day depending on how many times I have to tap him. The instructions say do not let the batteries get below 50% and to charge it up so the batteries will last a very long time if you do that. That is what the instructions in the manual say to do. Sometimes I charge it up at the end of the day if I tap him a couple of times it takes 15 to 20 minutes to charge it up and I'm good to go. I am very happy with this product. There is also an LED light on the collar so when he's in the woods I hit the light sensor button on the back of the remote and it comes on it's like a headlight but it's on his neck. It can go from a blinking LED every two to three seconds to a solid LED light I've used that a couple of times just to see if it worked he was about 500 ft from me came on immediately. I hope I never have to test the half mile range of this but so far the longest distance I've had to tap,shock or turn the light on is about 800 ft and it is instantaneous. I watched multiple videos on 10 different e-collars then research them and I settled on the mini educator it seemed to be more durable, used by more trainers and the most important part made in the USA with customer service based in the United States. From what I saw from the other e-collars they were not. AS an ending note now my rescue puppy repeatedly comes back and looks for me at least every 10 minutes and it is only been one week. I have had dogs before but I always got them between 12 and 8 weeks old they were easily trained and they were all trained up by me by the time they were 3- 4 months old. This is my first rescue puppy which I rescued him from a truck stop in Amarillo Texas he was emaciated, his pads on his paws were torn up and he had a bad case of diarrhea. At the time I rescued him he was approximately 5 to 6 months old per the vet. He had no collar no tags and no chip. I called the rescues in the area and the shelter no one had claimed him as missing and they told me when I asked them if it was okay if I could keep him. they said please do we are being overrun with dogs being turned in or loose dogs roaming around.. He is an extremely happy, smart and now thanks to the mini educator well-trained off leash and like I said it has only been one week 👍😁 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Been a great training tool and recall assistant when hiking with the dog - batterey died after ~9 months but was replaced for fr
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
Worked great while it worked. the receiver/collar stopped holding a battery charge or recharging after about 6 months so now is worthless. My wife called their customer support and has not received any response for weeks. ***UPDATE*** Called back during business hours and spoke with a kind service rep who arranged to mail us a replacement within a few days. Apparently they don't return customer service calls if you leave a message on their voicemail when calling outside of normal business hours. Maybe don't have an answering machine then? Anyway, they sent us a replacement collar receiver with minimal hassle. Thank you. Also, I have to say that we love this e-collar. Every dog owner should have one. We have a 70 lb rottweiler who is super smart, dominant, has strong pray drive and very sweet. This tool allowed us to very quickly get her attention that give us the confidence to play fetch with her in the urban park where we live. Previously the Chuck-It ball had taken a bad bounce and gone into the street and she chased it heedless of my commands to return, partially becuase of the large distance between us. Happened twice and gave me a heart attack each time though she was not hit. After training with this Mini Educator not only does she have excellent recall at a distance but can also get her to stay and down at distance too. Particularly important given our crowded urban park. I like to let her roam off least so she can explore and get expercise and experience as much 'freedom' as she can, while being confident that I can keep her away from other dogs that might be aggressive, alpha, or small dogs trying to pick a stupid fight that they will lose and get me and my dog in trouble. The features are excellent. Very good blend of flexibility and simplicity. That said, if you haven't trained a dog using positive and negative reinforcement before definitely make sure you watch some youtube videos from professionals tht have good ratings. It can be easy to apply this tool incorrectly and not get the results you want. If you follow the video guidance, understand the principles of training or hire a good dog trainer this tool will lead to you having more confidence with your dog off leash and hence let your dog experience more freedom and off leash time while staying safe. Lastly, if you are concerned about using a 'shock' collar, I would say this is as humane a way to go as I know of. I shocked myself with it on the wrist at a medium low setting as I wanted to see what it felt like. It was uncomfortable, sort of like a static electricity shock, but not as jolting. Seriously, no pun intended. My dog does not freak out, and never did when gets a negative stimulus pulse. At low settings she does not seem to feel it or ignores it. At medium settings she tries to scratch the collar or tilts her head but does not seem in significant discomfort. That said, she definitely does not like it and if she goes near something I don't want her to, like a dead rat, and I hit the pulse button she backs off immediately. Effective. I haven't tried any other e-collar but this is definitely recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2015 by Gdiggity
Wonderful!
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
My favorite part is the ability to change the dial. This makes it a wonderful training tool. I recommend, even without buying the collar, "Shawn with 'TheGoodDogTraining' on YouTube. Ive followed some of the technique and now my dog is wonderful. I adopted him to be a service dog (service dogs dont require professional training. The need to be respectful, not sniff merchandise and not soil in inappropriate places) Now with the E-collar he has become wonderful. My bf and I both put the collar on, tried the different levels, so we know how it feels. It does not burn my dog or hurt my dog. He is by baby, i would subject him to unnecessary torture. He used to bark, chase our cat, dig and when we would try to grab him and tell him he was bad, he would run away and whimper. We wanted a consistent way to tell him not to do something, so he would actually stop. He used to be stubborn sometimes and be like 'nah nah' im not listening. Now we dont have to put a hand on him, and he can be disciplined. He doesn't need to be afraid of us when he does somethings wrong. We put his 'No!' level at a 40. Just enough so now he doesnt dig. He doesnt yelp when we press the button to tell him no. He shakes his head like, 'damn thats uncomfortable.' we tried it and know level 40 is something we want to avoid. So he learns he doesnt want to do that action. Enough times and he learns that the action is what cause the pain. We say no when he does something wrong and now he isnt arrogant. Even without the collar he now respects the fact that we mean No. When training him i work on a training level of 10. He is even still wagging his tail while training so I know for a fact that the collar isnt too much for him. Learning to heal went well. I put him next to me so his paws were next to my feet. When i say 'heal' i put him where he is supposed to be. When he leaves the area he is zapped. It doesnt hurt, it just lets him know that when i say heal, thats the 'safe zone'. With training recommended by 'TheGoodDogTraining' he stays near me because he realizes that im the safe zone and wont get zapped. So how, without trying he walks off leash. Yay!! The remote is cool too. The size is comfortable. There is a light so if its dark you can see were the dog is and there is a vibrate button. The collar and the remote have light that blinks green. When it is a low power they blink orange. When it is very low it blinks red. I charge them both at night and the last three or four days without recharging before it blinks orange. Over all im very happy with my purchase. Its wonderful. With a few training techniques training is great. Whiskey Bear now is awesome and i get complements all the time about how well behaved he is now. Recommend!! Six Stars if i could I fould his 'working level' a 10. My bf and I adopted Whiskey Bear ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015 by Angie
Solved 95% of problems in 1 week - Tricky to figure out at first, but results are worth it.
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
It took me awhile to really use this product consistently, but I'm glad I did. I have a stubborn bulldog mix that had lots of bad habits that were getting worse over time. I looked into sending her away to a local training camp that was very expensive. When I got their paperwork, one of the terms of agreement was you had to buy and use this model of training collar. Before spending thousands of dollars, I decided to try to train her myself using this collar and send her to camp if it didnt work since I would have to buy and learn to use the collar either way. Personally, I think they could make this product easier to use - I had to read the manual a few times and look at some training videos online. I was confused with the settings - I ended up following an online video of a dog trainer advising to just set it to M / C and start around level 24. I tested it on my hand - it doesnt hurt, just a buzzing really that makes my dog uncomfortable/anxious but not in pain. My dogs biggest problems were leash pulling, not listening to come/sit, jumping on our bed and - worst of all - aggression toward other dogs, usually while on walks. She progressed to such a bad attitude that she started snapping at my husband and I when we would try to make her do something she didn't want to do - usually, go outside for potty or get off our bed. I started using this collar to work on a few of the milder issues first- leash pulling, come and sit - before the big issues involving her aggression and challenging of authority. These were things I could do outside on walks, so I reasoned that if she took the collar training badly she would not necessarily associate it/ take it out on me or the home environment. I HIGHLY recommend that you leave the collar on for a day or so before using it and starting outside the home environment. You want them to think it's a natural consequence, and if they do get really scared at first you dont want them to associate that with you or your home. I was afraid her fear may make her more aggressive, so I didnt want to use it in my bed (where she snaps/challenges me when I remove her) or around other dogs at first for fear of making things worse. When I began to use the remote, I was unsure for the first 48 hours because she did have extra anxiety and I was not sure it was a good idea or if it would make her more neurotic. But, I stuck with it, taking my time, backing off a little bit and watching her and practicing walking, sitting, coming every day outside for 10-30 minutes. Whenever she pulled on the leash or ignored a command, I pressed it on until she corrected. When she pulled on the leash I pulled her back toward me, firmly but not aggressively, while pressing it. She learned very quickly that listening to my commands made the uncomfortable feeling go away - its not so much a punishment as a communication/queue for them to listen to the owner. Also I would reward her with positive reinforcement (treats and attention) on many of the times she would come or sit. In just a week she has improved 95%. Its amazing. She walks beautifully, comes, sits and stays without fail. After the first 4 days when her anxiety about the buzzing decreased, I started using it in the house as well for come/sit as well as not jumping on the bed and commands to go outside for potty. Since she was already used to the corrections, this went fine. Today on a walk we came across other dogs, usually a scenario that brings out her very worst - barking, yelping, jumping, snarling and snapping. Using the skills we have been practicing, I ordered her to sit and stay while letting the dogs pass on the other side of the road. The couple times she was too excited to listen, I used the remote to buzz when she didn't sit right away and that got her attention to listen to me and sit. It's a simple thing, but a miracle to anyone that knows my dog - I used to only walk her with a muzzle and with helper because she could get so out of hand. I have gotten knocked down and scratched before when she would get excited trying to lunge at a dog or squirrel - she is very strong. Now walks are actually fun! I suggest learning to use this, watch online videos, read some dog blogs (my favorites are 'the good dog' and 'dog gone problems'). Also important to practice fundamentals of 'petting with a purpose' and making them wait for a command to eat, things I started doing a few months before the collar training that didnt solve everything but I think helped prime the dog to see me as the leader. I cant emphasize enough to start slow with the remote to avoid freaking the dog out - a lot of bad behavior comes from anxiety and fear, you don't want to make it worse. You want to make it feel like a natural occurrence they can control and give them time to get used to it - in my case, she learned very quick. Good luck! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017 by Amazon Customer
If USED CORRECTLY, this is a HUMANE, AMAZING collar
Color: Yellow Size: 1 Dog
I LOVE this collar! Originally, I was afraid to get it because I wondered if it was inhumane. That's what all of the positive-only trainers say. This collar was recommended to me by Sean O-Shea of The Good Dog Training and Rehabilitation (thegooddog.net). He and his gang of balanced trainers use these collars a lot. I went to a local balanced trainer, Gemma from PAWS Training Centers (pawstrainingcenters.com) to help me teach my 2 year old rescue coonhound off leash recall and heel. She had already helped me train my dog with positive -only methods using food motivation (he loves his treats!) I wanted to use this collar as an insurance policy. It would be so liberating to hike off leash but with a hound and that nose, he would be gone in an instant. Or if we are near a road, I want to make sure my dog does not run out into the street and get hit by a car. With this collar on I have a surefire way of preventing that. The trainer helped me to introduce the collar to my dog at very low levels (10/100) to get him to realize when I say a command like "come" and press the Tap button or the vibrate button, if he comes to me the sensation goes away. She reserves the continuous stimulation button for dogs that can override the tap through intense anxiety and arousal. So I've never used that button because I have a low anxiety, non-reactive, very good listening dog. I HAVE TRIED THIS COLLAR ON MYSELF. In my hand I can't feel it until a level 20/100 and it is not painful at all - it just makes your muscles twitch and contract. On my neck I feel just the slightest sensation (not even remotely uncomfortable or painful, I just notice it) at a 10/100. These are the levels I train with my dog. I have only had to go up to 50/100 once when he darted across the parking lot in front of my apartment (there was no one driving in it but I wanted to send the message that was NOT okay). After the first few times of using the collar mostly using the vibrate function - but occasionally on levels between 10-20/100, I didn't even need to use it when I said the command. After maybe 2 or 3 weeks of using this collar every day to take him outside to potty and walk on my complex, I don't even need to put the collar on him. He listens. If he doesn't, he usually listens with just the reminder vibrate. He's a very good listener to begin with, and a really smart dog. He knew come and learned heel off of the collar, but now he is more likely to listen when we are outside. I have had to use around a 25/100 while we are hiking and when we see other dogs or really exciting smells out on trails, but that's it. It's so liberating to not have to hike with a leash. I also just discovered the light function - so helpful at night! There was an adjustment period. He was definitely scared when the collar was on the first 3 or 4 times, especially after the parking lot incident, which was his second time on the collar. But we just kept going on walks and I would say in a very upbeat tone "Come!" or "Heel!" and praise him profusely for doing so. After a day or so he got out of his funk and realized the collar is ok. He is more aware of what I am saying and doing and happy to plod along beside me. Now my dog gets SO excited when he can run everywhere or zoom up and down trails while I am walking. I always have him under control and generally hike away from people. When he would hike on leash he would get so worked up with smells to the point of choking himself (whether on a collar or harness) and would whine and cry like, "Let me be free to chase the smells!" He is totally cool with the collar, and so am I. Generally I obey leash laws, but on my complex I don't even carry a leash half the time. He just doesn't need it whatsoever. This collar provides great fun for both of us and I'm excited to go backpacking with him and have true freedom. Additionally, I use the "shock" and vibrate functions so little I have not had to charge the collar in the entire month since I've purchased it. Because he only needs it as a reminder - WHICH IS HOW THIS COLLAR IS SUPPOSED TO WORK: It's a training aid, it is not forever that you are shocking your dog every time he needs to listen to you - I haven't had to charge it AT ALL even though I use it for 1/2 hour to an hour daily. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2015 by A. Smith
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