Customer Reviews

Innotek Lap Dog Trainer

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(12)

 

 

Our headstrong, stubborn, rescue rat terrier - responded wonderfully to this product. The different levels of shock have a good range for the most sensitive dog to pretty darn stubborn. I strapped it under my forearm and tested the levels to check the sensation before putting it on our incessant barker, yapper, jumper and newly self appointed pack leader. Level 1) felt like putting your tongue on a 9V battery as a kid everyone did that right? , 2 felt like a sharp pin prick, 3) hurts and feels like a shock, 4) is quite painful - as in OMG make it stop! Our little fella responded to level 2 without a fuss or a yelp and after a few experiences of it - responds to the "bad tone" as a warning and ceases the undesired, barking, yapping and nipping our other well behaved dogs. In 2 days he was like a new, well behaved dog - without losing any of his sparkle. Highly recommended over the no bark automatic collars - to break stubborn habits. The range of the remote to the collar is very good. The dvd enclosed with the product recommends this for teaching basic commands - I feel it is a bit over the top - buy a clicker and train basic commands by positive re-enforcement, this will build a better relationship between you and your dog. But if your dog is putting itself in danger or your neighbors are complaining about barking - this is an excellent device for new behavior.

I recently purchased this collar for our Doxie. We were at our wits end with her behavior. Even though she is still young, she has been very belligerent with obedience training. I trained my Labrador with an electronic collar as well with fantastic results and I was so delighted to find this collar that is specifically designed for lap dogs and small dogs in general. I had no idea there was a collar for dogs this small and I didn't even look for a long time just assuming nobody made one. This has really been a colossal find. The collar is well made and very user friendly. If I had to make one complaint it would be that the transmit range could be a little further than it is. I find that she gets a little "out of bounds" and sometimes I am too far away from her. So if you are used to collars for large dogs, this unit does not nearly have that kind of range and doesn't need to for obvious reasons but I wouldn't mind a few more yards. All and all I highly recommend this product. It has the praise tone and discipline tone as well if you are timid with the electrical aspect. Our Dachshund responds quite well to just the tone 90% of the time. We are slowly reversing bad behavior and teaching her new things with ease now. As with most dogs conditioned by electronic collars, she simply responds to having the collar on her even if I don't actually use it her behavior is better.

We have a rat terrier, Tinkerbelle, with a great spirit but little self control. We tried this collar as a last resort and have been very happy. We only had to use the shock for a day and then the sound was enough. We don't even put the collar on anymore - we just keep it in the living room so that Tinkerbelle can hear the sound.

Sometimes, Tinkerbelle attacks our other dog. She is very territorial. In the past, nothing would prevent the attacks. I would have to grab her and risk being bitten. The collar actually made her stop attacking. Every once in a while she will appear to be in attack mode and we just have to show her the collar and make the sound. She backs down right away.

I was hesitant to buy this at 1st, but with a baby in the horizon I had to change my 8month old yorkie-poo's behavior of jumping on everyone and everything. I tried every single method prior to this and this was the last resort. I seen results with in hours. I don't use it anymore cause the jumping has stop. A+ product.. Please use this product only for the purpose of training your dog.

This is the second lap dog trainer we've purchased and they work great. I even wish they could make them a little smaller and a light that indicates when the batteries are low. But, all in all....great.

My territorial chihuahua chases down anyone walking in front of our home, barking like a rabid mutt. That is, she USED TO... Level 1 she never feels, but level 2 is perfect -- she doesn't cry out or yelp -- just stops her improper behavior. I wish I would have gotten this ages ago. P.S. Mutttmart had the best price around for this item.

i was a little skepical but thought i would give it a try. it WORKS! 8 month old responded beautifully ... only had to use progressive twice ... he now responds to tone only (good and bad). i'm very pleased with progress.

Worked well for our long-legged 20 lb. Jack Russell who kept jumping the fence, bolting out the door, barking at the squirrels (and everything else that moves). We still had to get a high voltage electric wire to keep him from jumping our 6 foot fence because we can't always be out there to zap or warn him with the sound. He sees the wire around the top and he knows he doesn't like it. However, he no longer BOLTS out of the front door, and the barking has ceased. He usually responds to the tone now. Watch for the battery to run down because it really decreases the range before it quits completely. He does obedience training on leash quite well, so we don't use it for that.

I reordered this trainer after determining the Petsafe "small dog" trainer I received was too big and bulky for my 12# Chihuahua. This product is VERY well suited for a really small dog. Short on features found on the larger dog trainers, but quite adequate. No quick release buckle, but still easily removed. Fits snugly against neck since the collar strap goes AROUND it. Good overall design, apparently good tech support from manufacturer.
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D'oh! Dummy me! First training use directed at using the #1 (shock) setting. I inadvertantly held the transmitter upside down and pressed the #4 (highest) control setting. My poor dog went a foot straight up with a yelp. (**Hanging head in shame**) Future training postponed 'till tomorrow. I can tell 'ya it works.

I have had this for about 6 months now and the 1 and 2 buttons on the remote do not work. I have changed the batteries in both the remote and the receiver, but still they do not work. However, the 3 and 4 buttons work, but that is WAY too powerful for my Westie-poo. Also if you buy this from amazon it voids the warranty (I wish I knew where that conspicuous disclosure regarding the warranty was...), so I will have to fork out another 100 bucks or so for a new one...