On leash my dog will not even approach the flags. However, he ran through (he is extremely fast) a number of times when I let him off the leash.
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Tara, some dogs need more work. I walked with my dog (Boston Terrier) to the distance from the wire. Had him hear the tone and pulled/command him to come. Few days later increased to mild correction. I accidentally set it to high which caused him run scarred and shaky. This is all on the leash still for week or so. After few week s he was fine. I hope this helped. I love this product. I have mine on the second shock correction at this time.
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Hi Tara. My shep/rottie mix did the same thing. However, when I place her ball between the flags, she will not approach. I only use my electronic fence to protect my garden and saplings, which my puppy loves to uproot and chew on. However, the electronic fence keeps her from doing this. Do you have the e-fence turned up to its highest power?
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When you take him near the flags on the leash, where are you in your training? I mean, are you at the first stage where you approach the flags with everything off and do a leash correction when he goes near? Are you at second stage when you approach with tone-only? Or is he running through the flags with correction? If he's running through with correction, you need to up the correction (and make sure the pins are making good contact.) The collar will keep correcting even after he's well across the wire. It will keep correcting for 15 seconds (I think) or until he gets back in the yard. One nice feature of the Yardmax is that it will keep correcting until it times-out or the dog moves back within the perimeter. My dog is fast as well and the first time he thought he was free, even though we went through the full training, he bolted for the street after he thought he could get away. He crossed the perimeter, took about three leaps, yelped and ran back to the yard. He's tested it twice since and we've had it for about 6 months. He seems so much happier and playful now that he can go out without the leash.
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Did you put the flags up and train him on leash? Walk the perimeter every day a couple times a day for a couple weeks. The training will pay off. We went through the same issues with our Weimaraner. Do not use the shock feature to train. Use the audible signal. The dog does not recognize or "Respect" the fence if he is still bolting through it. Be patient!
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It could be that my dog is just really smart, but I'll put it on him for about a week and he won't make a peep. So the one day I take it off he barks like crazy. We've repeated this cycle several times. I think every dog is different, but if you have a beagle like I do I'd skip this product and try something else.
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This leash is a convertible leash harness - so she might get the harness aspect undone. For a dog that is backing out of a collar- I would suggest trying a "martingale " type collar which works great to keep the dog secure. My border collie mix used to back out of her collar and we tried her with a martingale and we have never had problems .
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Check make sure collar is tight enough and that the leads are making good contact with the dogs skin. you may have to trim some hair where the leads make contact with the dog.
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I suggest another gate. My son figured this gate out (all 3 steps) within a week. At 2 1/2 we now only keep it up to block the dog out. My son can do all 3 steps very fast.
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I have used these leashes for several years now. They hold up very well and the lock will stop them in their tracks, just make sure you are holding on to the leash tightly (I'm sure you know this). We use it on a 80 lb GS mix and a 65 lb Pitt Bull with no problems at all.Hope this helps you.
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On occasion my other dog set off the collar. You could always tell when it happened because the dog wearing the collar ran away quickly. I saw it happen a handful of times. It obviously didn't deter me from using the collar.
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I haven't noticed a problem. My dogs are 20 and 26 lbs. Each leash is independent and just goes up to the one handle. Sorry I'm not describing it very well. I find this much easier than using two separate leashes.
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If u r very dillogent with the collar on a leash at first. Then continue to use properly this device will help! Keep in mind it's up to you to continue to condition with the collar until you can fully trust your dog. You will love this products! It has changed my life with my dog! Good luck!
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Sounds to me like its a skin contact issue, If he is walking through the fence with no reaction, that would me my first guess. Check to make sure the collars are tight enough on his neck that he is receiving a correction. If he is a longer haired dog switch to the longer stainless steel posts, 9 out of 10 times it is an actual skin contact problem that is causing the issue, if you don't get anywhere with these steps please don't hesitate to call me during normal business hours, I would be more than happy to trouble shoot you over the phone 800-396-5517 we are closed for the Holiday, but will be back in on Tuesday.
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For my dog it didn't work. I put the dieper on her and as soon as she starts walking the dirper falls off, doesn't matter how tide or loosen it is. I have an Italian greyhound
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I love these harnesses, but one of my dogs did the same thing. This has only happened once. Do you have the soft part of the harness in the back? You should be able to tighten both sides enough so he can't pull out. I usually hold the leash up a bit so he can't pull backwards. I do love the quick release.
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Honestly, I can't answer that because I have a cat and this is the first time my cat has been on a leash so right now I'm not having an issue with him pulling on the leash as we walk. If your dog is use to walking on a leash, I recommend getting one for a dog. Hope this helps. Have a great day!
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to be honestI tried it on full for my dogHe let out a little yip in response but otherwise ignored the collar. I eventually gave up. (If he is not in an enclosed area, nothing will prevent him from running around and hassling cats)
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Maybe try kicking it for your dog to chase after. Maybe if you start out playing with it with him he'll become more interested & enjoy it. My dog absolutely loves it.
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My dog is a beagle mix,35 lbs.,who loves to run and smell things. She would pull me around to the point of choking herself. Have used this leash for several months and she can no longer pull me as the leash controls her back legs, it is a pleasure to walk her now,I tried a harness but she got out of it and still choked herself. Hope this info helps you!
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Hi MH, There are a few things to consider. Is your dog strong enough to pull you out of the chair. If so, I wouldn't recommend this. Or is the dog capable of controlling your chair speed and possibly endangering you? If the dog is smaller and not one to pull then I think this is an excellent choice! The length of the leash is adjustable and could be used in a chair. I just wouldn't want you hurt. It does take core strength with a pulling dog like mine. Let us know how it goes!