Petrainer Shock Collar for Dogs - Waterproof Rechargeable Dog Training E-Collar with 3 Safe Correction Remote Training Modes, Shock, Vibration, Beep for Dogs Small, Medium, Large

I waited a while to write a Review as a product such as this can't be reviewed without using it for a while. I have used "No Bark Collars" off and on several different times over the years, also different brands. I have not been happy with them as you have no control over when, or when not to give a correction. I found they discouraged barking, but also discouraged every type of barking, and in fact discouraged "alert" barking the most. I also found that almost all the dogs I used it on figured out how it worked, and could bark anyway.I have a nice Rottweiler who had 2 major problems, not listening, and barking / whining all the time, at nothing. It didn't matter if she was inside or outside. I've done a lot of training, showing, competitive Obedience, guard work, tracking, CGC, ect... I have never worked with a dog like this. I finally made the decision that if her manners could not be changed for the better, I would sell her as a pet and she would be spayed. I decided a training collar would be the best at this time, but I wanted it mainly for corrections. At the time I was using No Bark collars, Electronic Traing collars with more control were quite expensive (I'm sure some still are). When I found there were quite a few that were very reasonable, I was very surprised, as well as suspicious. After some research, I bought the Petrainer PET998DBB1 Dog Shock Collar by Tri- Tronics. I was impressed by the light weight and size, but if I could change anything I would change the plastic collar to something with more strength and longevity. For a large Breed, Rottweiler, Shepherd, Doberman, ect... this collar will not hold up for long. After only a few days my Rottie had scratched at it enough to get the collar off. I made some adjustments and she has not done so since, but it is something to be watched by people especially if they have a large breed.As far as the collar itself, I was very pleased. Teaching a dog to bark only when they should is not easy. Most people tell their dogs "No", "Quiet", "Enough"... thinking of it as a form of correction, which in fact encourages the dog to bark more. By giving verbal commands or some type of physical response, you're doing just what your dog wants, giving them attention. If you use this system, not making any noise or response, the collar interrupts their cycle. Again I found that the switch that changes the channel between 2 dogs can be aggravating and can accidentally be hit. Several times I thought it wasn't working until I found out it was on the wrong channel. I also found that the posts on the collar when you first get it are the smallest ones that come with the collar. These may work fine with smaller dogs, or dogs with no, or very little, undercoat, for the most part most dogs with underoats and large dogs would need at least the mid-size posts, and because I have none of the large Breeds with thick underoats and /or long hair, even using the long posts, it's hard to give any information as to its' effectiveness. Most people don't realize that Rotties, Labs, Mastiffs, and a lot of other shorthair dogs have fairly heavy undercoats. I do not use the collar all the time, and it's always bothered me that the directions state the collars must be very tight to work. I put the long posts on for my Rottie, and then put the collar on more like a regular collar. After thinking about it, I realized it really made no difference where the receiver (the part on the collar that gives the correction) was, as long as they felt the correction (I found the beep was non-existing on my collar) it had the desired effect. Collars that had to be tight and under their jaw area, had to be so because it is the vibration of their barking that regulates when the collars work, and when they stop. You do have to understand that positioning, tightness of collar, post lengths (make sure to check the length of the posts that come on the receiver before you complain that it doesn't work) and if you have the right channel on (I set all the correction levels on the second channel, as long as I'm using it for only one dog, on 0 so when I look at the vibrate or shock levels if it says 0 I know I'm on the wrong channel). Another biggie, make sure the receiver is on when on your dog (there is a green light that blinks every 20 seconds or so) and is turned off when not on your dog. When there's no light, there's no power getting to it.One thing I found I agreed with a lot of other complaints, was the fact the batteries did not hold a charge long. For me this wasn't a real problem, it was more of an inconvenience. After reading other reviews it sounded like people were leaving the collars on all the time, using the wrong channel, leaving the receivers on when they took the collars off (I don't think some people realize that the collars are on, unless shut off, even when not on the dog), and people must charge the transmitter (the control you hold) as well as the receiver. What I do is every other night I charge both the transmitter and the receiver. The double plug at the end was a great idea! It allows me to plug both in at the same time.All and all I would recommend this collar to anyone who understands how to use it correctly. It has worked well for the reason I bought it, and far better then any stand alone No Bark collar I've ever used. Unbelievably nice system for the money. I'm glad I took the chance and bought itOnly problems I found (and they're not really problems) The directions could be a little clearer (and bigger print for those with vision problems) the collar should be a little more rugged, like nylon or something, and would somehow make the ability to change channels so it can't be done accidentally.

We are in our late 60’s and our puppy days are behind us. Until a starving puppy showed up. So many unwanted dogs and cats, no one could take him. We agreed to foster him until a home could be found. Unfortunately, the pup is a labrador mixed with australian shepherd and was way too active for us to handle. We found ourselves getting angry at him, and it wasn’t his fault. Group we were working with said that he would be going soon because he would make a great Christmas gift. Whaaaattttttt, oh noooo, we were dealing with the wrong people! My husband informed me that we were keeping him. (My hubby had never ‘informed me’ of anything, ever) By now he is 7 months old.I have trained many dogs, in the 90’s I won many obedience competitions. Everything is motivational training! But the problem with such a high energy puppy was my inability to work with him ‘on the move’At my wits end I looked at my go to for solutions, Amazon.I did not want an e collar, but when I saw that they also vibrate & beep I looked closer.I did end up using the electric as well as the vibration.First, I am the only person allowed to use the remote. It is very important that the timing is correct. You need to be able to understand the behavior you want to change, and be able to recognize the beginning of it.Second, you use the least correction possible.The manufacturer recommends not leaving the collar on, but I do so he doesn’t think he can misbehave when it is not on.In less than one week we have gone from times of being angry to thoroughly enjoying every single moment with Browny.He no longer:Chases chickensHarasses the kittyTries to play with our 15 year old terrierTries to play with our 8 year old chiweenieHe does:Walk among the chickens without trying to chase them.Walk nicely around the kitty, the terrier & the chiweenieComes reliably when called*Understand that these changes are not yet permanent! It takes a lot longer than one week for a puppy or adult dog to become fully trained. I will be taking him different places to make sure he does what he is supposed to in new surroundings. I will monitor him at home, with the collar on, for at least a month or two.What I like about this collar:*Collar & remote are USB charged.*It comes with a USB cable for charging them.*The remote is very easy to use, no worries about pushing the wrong buttons.*The collar comes with an extension for the contacts. It is a metal piece that screws under the contacts and extends up & out for long haired dogs.What I don’t like:*It seems like the lower settings for the electric don’t do anything. I tried it on myself to determine the setting and up until #6 I didn’t feel anything.It might be just the collar I got.If you know how to use an e collar, get this one, I highly recommend it! So does Browny!