any ideas but my 4 moth old GSD fights this collar all the way it is useless seems to do the opposite of what it is supposed to do any ideas to fix
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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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You can't just put this halter on your dog and expect him to be ok with it. It takes patience and a step by step training sequence in order for this to be successful I would recommend that you look for a trainer in your area that uses positive, reward based training methods to help you with this. You can look trainers up when going on APDT.com (Association of Professional Dog Trainers). I guess my other question would be, why you would need this on a 4 month old GSD. I am a professional dog trainer, and in general would use other methods in such a young dog, but you may have a specific reason.
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My dog took some getting used to it. Maybe try putting it on for short periods of time and rewarding with treats before trying to go out with it.
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According to the instructions, the collar needs to fairly tight. If you can get it buckled pretty easily, it is probably too loose. Make sure the dog is standing when you put on the collar. I have to stand over my dog and hold her up with my knees at her hips to put on the collar. I found that the collar can be a little looser and still work. But it still needs to tight enough to stay in place.
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I don't know what kind of dog you have but I have a St Bernard and this collar did absolutely nothing. I returned it. You have to press the button yourself and no matter how near or far, it didn't work
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I would call them. I have seen reviews saying their customer service is good. They will want to help. Our collar is still charging for us. It is almost 8 months old.
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Julie, we found the same thing with our collars. Didn't take us long to learn that you have to sync the collars every time they are charged. Not sure why they are designed that way but it wasn't a real big deal to us.
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Well first need to figure out what they are fighting for... Food, dominance, or just a breed always ready to challenge... ( breed of dog). Long coated dogs need the long prongs attached example german shepards, boxers and beagle hair wear short prongs.( the connection points for correction) Shocking the aggresser dog that starts it needs to know you are correcting and doing it. So start with that dog by itself training some things in yard at a low level 2-3. If dog doesn't listen then a nick correction along with a no. Then when dogs are together if the mean one looks at the other one say no & hit the constant button at a level 4-5 for example. But if they engage in the fight you will have to turn it up to the highest level not guaranteed to stop them. Warning they may act perfect with collar on and then return back when collar is off. Dogs learn the weight of the collar. Just FYI. If they engage in fight can even throw a bucket of wate on them to break it up. This collar will not work for crating together but for living together it may help a lot. My ex had a pit and my pointer did not get along. Pit was an angel with the collar on not fighting going on walks etc! It allows for stimulation correction when we know unwanted behavior is going to happen or is happening when dog is off a ways to be reached at that moment. Good luck
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I'd say if the links are cheap buy a few , but may be worth ur while to just buy another collar . All price considering .
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I would say that is a question to ask the manufacturer. I know when I wanted to get a second collar for my dogs they were more than helpful answering my questions. There should be customer service number to call for information in your box or google the Dogtra. they have a store site and that's where I got my information.
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Collar will be to big and we put this collar on our German Shepherd this collar only has one setting it put our shepherd to the ground crying I would no recommend for any dog if a 70 pound dog did that I would not won't to see how a chihuahua would react I did learn a water sprayer works great on most small dogs and much safer
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Trying to punch and seal the edges of the holes just isn`t worth the aggravation. I found it better to just purchase the collar from Amazon.Buying from Petsafe was more money and getting same product from Amazon cheaper. best advise shop around
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Make sure the battery is in correctly and the unit is charged. The is the second shock collar I have used and I have to tell you is if inconsistent and difficult to use, I wish I had never purchased it.
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Not 100% sure. I believe the collar is advertised for anxiety issues primarily. You might consider calling the company or seek a trainers advise.
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What type of dog do you have and is the fur on his neck ollowing the pegs to touch his neck? If he just looks at you, you may try notching it up 5 settings at a time. I have my shitzu responding to the beep and have had no issues with it making contact when needing it. Also make sure its charged well and not laying on top of the dogs regular collar.hope that helps! Cindy
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I didn't use a collar. It's optional but a collar will help secure it more. Especially if your pet is actively trying to remove it.
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Not sure which collar you are referencing as I only used the Big Dog Bark Control Collar, with which we were very pleased. Since your dog is basically a large dog, like our dobie, I would think your dog may respond well to it. Good luck!
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This is not a cone collar. This is so alittle dog can't slip thru a hole in a fence. Go to your vet and get a $5 cone collar.
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I threw it away, if you get the chance to return this collar I would do so. you have to do something with the batteries and pushing a button...every single time. the batteries don't last long. Get a groovy pets controller.