Review on SportDOG Brand Family Remote Trainers by Satsuki Silva

ADVANTAGES: - works anytime, anytime without the need to guess (yet) if stimulation was delivered - long life rechargeable batteries (battery operated models consume lots of battery even on standby) - easy to use - the transmitter is smaller than expected from the photo (smallest clamshell size) With a separate button it means that if you never use the sound the bad behavior is corrected , you can use your Teaching the dog to respond positively to noises, e.g. B. Approaching you when he's too far away to hear you call his name. Minuses: - Packaging. Packing in a sealed box is one thing. But in this box it's sealed in strong plastic, so you'll need metal scissors to cut it, so don't buy unless from a trusted seller like Revain, who has a no-return policy. Model SD-425 or Model SD-425S for "stubborn dogs"? Owners use these collars for two main reasons: to train hunting dogs at long range to always shout commands, or to correct unwanted behavior have been training dogs for 40 years. I can't imagine a stubborn dog making a good candidate for a hunting dog. So I have to assume the stubborn dog model was invented to correct bad behavior. Some reviewers say that the model S even emits too much shock At the lowest settings I tested this myself so I know for sure it equates to a strong tickle, uncomfortable but nothing to make the dog squeal in pain If for some reason the lowest setting still is too strong for your dog, you can always just use the vibration mode, but at least you will have a higher intensity if your dog has a new Ra This behavior is called, for example, blindly falling into a dangerous movement from the yard. Incidentally, it is your responsibility to test the stimulation level on yourself (unless you have a pacemaker) in front of your dog so you know what kind of boost your dog is getting that he is humane. I have not trained sporting dogs but have used these collars to correct unwanted behaviors such as infrequent barking, digging, running along fences, barking at every walker to stop sleeping on certain pieces of furniture etc. Different trainers have different methods, but here's what worked for me: - Dogs are incredibly smart and learn quickly, literally in a day. When proper procedure is followed, I have never had to "stimulate" a dog more than 3 times to stop bad behavior, including dogs that their owners say have been barking uncontrollably for the past 6 years. The older the dog, the easier it is to correct bad behavior, but just as quickly he learns that he will only be hit if he wears a collar. I suggest that you put the collar on your dog a week before using it. After your dog has corrected his behavior, be prepared for the dog to wear the collar for several months afterwards, especially when you are away from home or in situations where it usually provokes his bad behavior so much, that he has long since forgotten his bad behavior, even though you no longer need to stimulate him. Dogs are smart enough to even notice if you're wearing a transmitter around your neck. Carry it in your jacket pocket instead. Expect your dog's behavior: If he jumps out of bed in the morning and goes to the window to bark first, put the collar on BEFORE he gets up. Change one behavior at a time. - The instructions say to give the command followed by "pacing". The only verbal command that should be given is "no" or "stop." And only if you or several family members have yelled "no" at the dog so many times and for so long that he has understood that there would be no consequences if you did not listen to you. painful depending on the desired setting. A painful shock will never teach a dog to respond positively (e.g. approach, get closer, or sit down). It's like calling the dog downstairs to come into your bedroom and then yelling at it for chewing on that shoe you just found - trust me, the dog will think twice before he runs the next time you call him. DO NOT give verbal commands. If you don't want your dog sitting on a white couch, keep an eye on him. When he jumps, hit him, DO NOT SAY anything and just watch him jump off. He will look confused, maybe shake his head, but usually after at most 3 tries he will realize that the sofa is no longer a comfortable place to sleep and go to sleep on a leather sofa instead. And don't let him in the room with that white couch unless you're there to correct his behavior if necessary. This "tricks" the dog into thinking that something is suddenly uncomfortable on this couch or that his actions will cause a shock, regardless of whether you are around or not. Soothe him with comforting words like "What's up, baby?" He'll be quick to associate the firing with bad behavior, not because YOU gave the command, so will stay away from that white couch even if you don't are nearby. These collars are NOT a substitute or a shortcut to proper basic training. But when used properly, they are invaluable in correcting single or isolated bad deeds.