Dogtra 280C, 282C Remote Training Collar - 1/2 Mile Range, Waterproof, Rechargeable, Static, Vibration - Includes PetsTEK Dog Training Clicker

  As a result, I intend to write a lengthy evaluation. I had previously purchased a less expensive, vibration-only remote, and while it was useful, the dog ignored me when she was excited, and the collar's battery died in less than a day. Tom Davis (Upstate Canine Academy) recommended that I buy this device, so I did. Day One: br>br> br>I'm blown away! My two-year-old German Shepherd is an extremely intelligent dog who can also be a brat. She does heel, but if she didn't have the leash, she'd run up to another dog and play with them! This is no longer the case. Her life was transformed by this collar. Even without the leash, she was the best heeler I'd ever seen. Now, don't get me wrong: the device isn't magical, and I've been working with her for a while; we have a great rapport, and we were in the middle of training, but this device did the trick. I'll make a video of it tomorrow. a word of warning: br>br> To get an idea of the levels, place the remote on the back of your hand because the palm is sensitive. I didn't feel anything until level 20, and I got a good shock at 25, so I'm not going to do it again. On the first day, it appeared that once the dog had tuned in the remote, ten was all that was required! If your dog isn't responding as you'd like, make sure she understands what she's supposed to do (there are plenty of videos and tutorials online) and that the collar is snug (but not too snug). High levels should be avoided at first because, based on my experience with level 25, I believe they are painful and unnecessary once your dog understands the device. br>br>We'll see what happens next. br>br>The 22nd of December: I was so taken with Dogtra that I ordered another one in the year 1900. They're great for training your dogs, especially powerful breeds and larger dogs, in my opinion. The goal for the 1900 version was to make it waterproof and have a longer range. br>br>Unfortunately, the performance of my 208C began to deteriorate. The levels no longer function correctly. Level 8 works well some of the time, but level 25 doesn't give the dog or my skin any stimulation at all, then works again at random, which is dangerous and unreliable. I've tried cleaning/wiping the stimulation rods, pulling back hair, and varying the tightness of the stimulation rods. br>br>I assume this is a faulty unit and an exception based on other reviews. I give the item a five-star rating because of the difference it made in training dogs, the build quality, and the ability to get solid recalls. After a month or so of use, I'll write a review of the 1900 unit.

Poppy Ayers

| Jun 08, 2021

After watching dozens of Tom Davis videos, I decided to purchase this collar, and I must say that it has made a significant difference in my dog's behavior. when everything is in place The issue is that the ecollar does not properly disconnect from the receiver (yes, I have read and reread the instructions for turning off the ecollar and yes, I am following them) and lacks a battery indicator, so it is dead every time I try to use it. I'm back at it again, trying to charge it so I can take my dog for a walk. That's not what I'd expect from a collar that costs $215. It's a huge letdown.

Alanna Armstrong

| May 17, 2021

Although it appears to be well-made, it has two fatal flaws that would prevent me from using it on any of my favorite projects. 1) There is no way to lock the sensitivity setting, and the top knob can easily be bumped, causing your dog to be overstimulated. 2) the system of two dogs (I. 282c) does not permit each dog to have its own stimulation level. The stimulation level for each dog will be different. So, what am I supposed to do if I need to make a quick adjustment? Please, Dogstra, correct me if I'm wrong, or make sure your product is safe. Is it possible that I am mistaken?.

Haven Douglas

| Mar 11, 2021

My 6-month-old German Shepherd was recently in training, and the trainers recommended this collar for her continued training. I've used lower-cost training collars before, but this one goes above and beyond. This collar allows her to be up to half a mile away from me, and if she refuses to listen, I can give her a quick bump on the collar and she will respond. The display allows you to see the exact voltage level without having to guess on a dial. This collar is fantastic! My trainer uses this collar on all of the dogs he trains, so I understand why he recommends it.

Nathaniel Gill

| Jul 02, 2021

For our two black labs, we purchased these specific collars. One of them weighs 81 pounds, while the other weighs 93. Be warned: if your fat dogs decide to chase a jogger in an emergency situation, this will not, and I mean, will not, have any effect on them. They didn't even flinch when I turned the volume up to 127. I tore a muscle in my stomach screaming at them, pressing the shock buttons as if my life depended on it, and they went after the jogger (who they see every morning) regardless. The commotion that erupted that morning, with the jogger yelling, the dogs acting like rabid wild animals, and me yelling at them like some psycho, partially because they were acting like rabid wild animals and partially because our brand new shock collars didn't work as they should, awoke my sleepy little town and left people dazed and confused over the commotion that had just occurred. It was a terrifying experience. br>br>My husband commented that the collars were not tight enoughbr>I believe I did, because I ALWAYS tug on them and place two fingers between the neck and collar as a fit check whenever I put them on. I always think they're a little too tight, but apparently you have to strangle them to get them to work. The prongs are tiny, with 42 layers of skin on their necks. These simply lack the necessary punch to complete the task. We rarely turned up the volume on the larger set, and it completely blew them away. This set is unaffected at 127. Those interested in purchasing Dogtra shock collars should know that they are excellent collars. This is not a criticism of the company in any way. We had a set before, but they were bigger and beefier, and they were incredible, not to mention the fact that they had to have been almost 15 feet long. The remote was 20 years old when it broke down. I should also mention that when I called the company to see if I could simply replace the remote for that particular set, they seemed surprised that we were having a problem at all, given that they usually have more life in them. They requested that I send in the remote for them to examine and test. When they discovered the issue, they informed us that the fix would be pricey, but they were willing to do it if we wanted to keep our original set. They offered us a discount on the most recent model when I inquired about just getting a brand new set. (Remember, it was nearly 20 years old. ) We declined at the time; however, I was very pleased with customer service and pleased to hear that they were surprised that our "20-year-old" shockers had finally given up the ghost. It's just that this particular collar is clearly designed for a smaller dog, but the description's wording, in my opinion, is a little ambiguous. for some. br>br>I strongly suggest Dogtra; just make sure you get the right size for your dogs and read the description carefully. "As big as 10 pounds" and "as small as 10 pounds" are clearly not the same thing. If your large dogs, like ours, are stubborn, go with one of their collars that is specifically designed for large dogs. On the Dogtra website, you can fill out a short questionnaire to help you decide which one is right for you. On a related note. I did this and received my recommendation, but my husband was convinced that, based on other Amazon reviews, these would be ideal. and now we've arrived. br>br>I'm still going to give these a four-star rating because I don't think it's the product's fault that they aren't designed for large dogs, and the only reason I'm not giving five stars is because the description should probably say so. By the way, br>br> The jogger was fine, and the ding dongs had temporarily forgotten who he was.

Lauren Soto

| Jan 07, 2021