shock collar suggestions needed?

luke4275 · 12-17-2011, 12:07 PM

I have the petsafe 1000 yd shock collar.. Works ok but I dont need the long range and I want vibration, which it doesnt have.. My pup gets a shock for digging,.( almost fixed) and eating his poop) He is a big whiner, but that doesnt warrant a shock.. I want a vibration setting for that.. Can someone suggest a well priced collar that has shock and vibration? I dont need 1000 yds. thanks

AbbyK9 · 12-17-2011, 06:48 PM

Can you define "well-priced"? The majority of (quality) e-collars I am aware of start at about $130 and go up from there. Dogtra, TriTronics, and SportDog are the only brands I would trust, personally.

doggiedad · 12-17-2011, 08:30 PM

how old is your pup? where are you when
your pup is digging and eating poop?

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Originally Posted by luke4275

My pup gets a shock for digging,.( almost fixed) and eating his poop)

Debbieg · 12-17-2011, 09:45 PM

dogtra makes very good e-collars, but they are expensive and should only be used with some dogs with the advice and guidance of a good trainer.

They are not a quick fix and not for all dogs or owners

VomBlack · 12-19-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Debbieg

dogtra makes very good e-collars, but they are expensive and should only be used with some dogs with the advice and guidance of a good trainer.

They are not a quick fix and not for all dogs or owners

Agreed on all accounts. I like the Dogtra collars, and they do have a "page" option that vibrates instead of shocks.. but i'd definitely consult with a good trainer on the best way to use one for both you and your dog.

Lucy Dog · 12-19-2011, 03:07 PM

I recommend the dogtra as well, but it sounds like you're using that collar completely wrong. Stop thinking of it as a "shock" collar and instead as an electric collar. And I'm not just saying that because "electronic" sounds nicer.

elisabeth_00117 · 12-19-2011, 03:16 PM

I have a Dogtra 19000 for Stark.

We started using it this fall and it works great. Of course, I used it IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXPERIENCED TRAINER/CLUB.

Freddy · 12-19-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by doggiedad

how old is your pup? where are you when
your pup is digging and eating poop?

IMO, that's the question. An E collar is not a substitute for responsible ownership. You need to think of a 9 month pup like a 5 yr old child, so I would question whether you are giving "age appropriate" supervision.

Are you looking for something that will allow a correction from your recliner?

12-17-2011, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
luke4275 Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 96	shock collar suggestions needed? I have the petsafe 1000 yd shock collar.. Works ok but I dont need the long range and I want vibration, which it doesnt have.. My pup gets a shock for digging,.( almost fixed) and eating his poop) He is a big whiner, but that doesnt warrant a shock.. I want a vibration setting for that.. Can someone suggest a well priced collar that has shock and vibration? I dont need 1000 yds. thanks

12-17-2011, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	Can you define "well-priced"? The majority of (quality) e-collars I am aware of start at about $130 and go up from there. Dogtra, TriTronics, and SportDog are the only brands I would trust, personally. __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

12-17-2011, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Debbieg Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calif Posts: 1,158	dogtra makes very good e-collars, but they are expensive and should only be used with some dogs with the advice and guidance of a good trainer. They are not a quick fix and not for all dogs or owners __________________ Benedict GSD 4/13/09 Angelina Pit adopted 8/11/09 Jake Borzoi 12/3/10 Waiting at the Bridge Eli GSD Chopper APBT Raphael GSD http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1007494 http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/...ee/610245.html

12-19-2011, 03:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	I recommend the dogtra as well, but it sounds like you're using that collar completely wrong. Stop thinking of it as a "shock" collar and instead as an electric collar. And I'm not just saying that because "electronic" sounds nicer. __________________ Paul

12-19-2011, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
elisabeth_00117 Crowned Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 7,251	I have a Dogtra 19000 for Stark. We started using it this fall and it works great. Of course, I used it IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXPERIENCED TRAINER/CLUB. __________________ Battleborn Hundesport Wild Winds Archangel Raphael "Stark", HIC (2009-04-10) Wild Winds Zephyr "Zefra" (2011-04-15) *Beau* 03/08/97 to 06/07/10

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