When should my dog wear this collar? Can I just put it on before we go hiking and take it off after? Is it effective immediately and for how long afte
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Collar should be worn 24/7 except for bathing. Activity against ticks starts within 24 hours. Read directions carefully. Check with your vet to determine if collar is ok for your dog, and will not conflict with other meds or health issues. Directions state replace every 90 days. I am in a heavy tick area; this I replace every 60 days.
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I have not had an issue with that, and the dog we are using the DAP collar with has been wearing one for ten months now. I realize every dog is different, but I would definitely check your Vet.
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It works fine having the dogs wear both collars when they are outside. Ours have worn them for three years. Recently, we combined the radio and barrier rock transmitters on to one collar and that is working also.
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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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Lisa, thank you for your question!Please know that this product is to eliminate nuisance barking only and should only be worn during times you do not want your pet to bark. With consistency and proper training, most pets will learn when it is and is not ok to bark. For the comfort of your pet, we recommend that this collar not be worn more than 8 hours each day.
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No, it is designed to be worn as a second collar, close to the skin (snug) as it is activated by friction with the skin-Our dogs wear their regular collars with tags as well. I believe it is designed as a breakaway, so don't attach a leash, etc.
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My dog ​​is the Dogs . While walking my dog always pulls . Collars are as a matter of do not think so. However, it is free when it is not my dog ​​for a walk.
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The response time of the collar will vary upon the depth of the wire and how fast the dog approaches the wire and the intensity of the field that you set on the dial. I have mine set to roughly the 4 o'clock position and our works fine. To test the field walk towards the line with the collar in your hand, using the indicator lamp. You may have to shave or thin the hair on the under side of your dog's neck.Most of the time it goes down to training. Hope it helps.
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I usually place the receiver and collar on the charger at night, otherwise minimal use it could last a couple of days before needing charging. Edit*** It depends on what you consider minimal use, our dogs have the collars on almost all the time we are with them, rotating the collar every hour. So the collar is always in an "On" state.
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Hi, I leave the collar only if needed. For example I used it for almost a week everyday and now my dog knows when she is not behaving properly just with looking at the collar, also if I put the collar she also knows she did something wrong and she behaves without using any vibration anymore.
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It depends on the dog. I have two vizslas. One still needs the collar periodically, while the other rarely needs it. The one that needs the collar won't engage in the behavior at all with the collar on, but will on occasion if I take it off.
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I started with the vibrate only and moved up to 2 and on as necessary but only put it on when she barked so she would know the collar came on when she barked. Soon she just needed to wear it without turning it on or just show it to her and she would stop. Hope that helps
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I purchased this item for my Lhasa Apso pup of 6 months, First of all, it really works. Tashi calmed down after just a few seconds of wearing her Thunder shirt. I never observed Tashi as having signs of being too hot. Also it is not recommended to be worn for an extended period of time. I noticed Tashi's coat getting matted around the perimeter of the Thunder shirt so I only let my pooch wear her shirt for a short period of time. I always keep an eye on my pup while she is wearing her Thunder shirt or coat. I make sure Tashi has easy access to her water as well. BTW: Tashi loves wearing her calming items of clothing. I purchased this item for my Lhasa Apso pup of 6 months, First of all, it really works. Tashi calmed down after just a few seconds of wearing her Thunder shirt. I never observed Tashi as having signs of being too hot. Also it is not recommended to be worn for an extended period of time. I noticed Tashi's coat getting matted around the perimeter of the Thunder shirt so I only let my pooch wear her shirt for a short period of time. I always keep an eye on my pup while she is wearing her Thunder shirt or coat. I make sure Tashi has easy access to her water as well. BTW: Tashi loves wearing her... » Read More I purchased this item for my Lhasa Apso pup of 6 months, First of all, it really works. Tashi calmed down after just a few seconds of wearing her Thunder shirt. I never observed Tashi as having signs of being too hot. Also it is not recommended to be worn for an extended period of time. I noticed Tashi's coat getting matted around the perimeter of the Thunder shirt so I only let my pooch wear her shirt for a short period of time. I always keep an eye on my pup while she is wearing her Thunder shirt or coat. I make sure Tashi has easy access to her water as well. BTW: Tashi loves wearing her calming items of clothing. « Show Less
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PS - I only use the collar on my chow when we are walking in the parks here, where there is a lot of wildlife. It has made a big difference in being able to control him, especially if he sees a deer or other animal. I usually don't use it in the neighborhood - just a regular choke chain - as he doesn't pull as much in the neighborhood. But we always use it when we are going someplace where he will see other animals, including other dogs. He is friendly, but still pulls. This collar is not meant to be worn all the time.
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A dvd did not come with my collar. My dog has a high tolerance to pain so when I use it I have it turned up. She also has an underground fence which she does respect. I found out that once they learn the different collars and respect them once they understand. She is an Australian Shepard and is very active so we need to have control! Good Luck!
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It really depends on how often your dog barks, at least to a degree. You could remove the battery when your dog is not wearing it, as that probably would extend the battery life. They should work longer than 6 wks, however, in my opinion, but most dogs should have 'learned their lesson' (re: what happens when they insist on barking when the collar is on) within 6 wks. At least our hounds did. . .
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It is a little "backup" collar that the instructions say you should use, in addition to your pet's normal collar to prevent the dog from slipping both collars and getting loose. I personally don't use it, I never did so decades ago either. I use a harness with the flexi-lead these days.