PetSafe PDBDT-305 Deluxe Big-Dog Trainer

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Product Features

• Remote trainer for dogs over 40 pounds with a range of up to 100 yards
• 10 easily adjustable levels of stimulation, from 250 volts to 7000 volts
• Option for negative tone without correction and negative tone with correction
• Low-battery indicator light; expanded training manual and batteries included
• Transmitter measures 1 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches; receiver 1-1/4 by 2-1/2 by 1 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [255kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 3 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002C7FHM
• Item model number: PDBDT-305
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #728 in Home & Garden (See Bestsellers in Home & Garden)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With its range of up to 100 yards, this deluxe big-dog trainer provides the control needed to train canine companions over 40 pounds at home or even at the park. Use the trainer to deter unwanted behavior such as digging, chewing on furniture, jumping on guests, or barking. Or, it can be used for basic obedience training such as teaching the "come" command. The remote trainer offers 10 adjustable levels of stimulation, from 250 volts to 7000 volts, that can be changed with a quick flick of the thumb, ensuring the appropriate stimulus--just enough to get the dog's attention. The unit's transmitter provides a negative tone without correction and a negative tone with correction. After a few corrections with the tone, the pet then associates the tone with the correction, making it one of the most humane trainers available.

The transmitter, which measures 1 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches, features a correction dial and a red indicator light on its face, and a pop-off battery cover and belt clip on the back. The receiver, which measures 1-1/4 by 2-1/2 by 1 inches, features a power push button, a light on the side, an antenna running through the strap, and a red light that serves as a low-battery indicator. The transmitter is water-resistant, while the receiver collar is totally waterproof, so there's no risk of damage if the dog decides to go for a swim. The transmitter uses a 9-volt alkaline battery, and the receiver uses two 3-volt lithium batteries (batteries included). Designed for both the professional trainer and the average pet owner with no training experience, the full-featured training system comes with an expanded training manual written by the professional dog trainers at Triple Crown Dog Academy, ensuring users get the proper instruction before training their pets. The big-dog trainer carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Product Description

The Deluxe Big Dog Trainer is a full featured trainer designed for both the professional and the average pet owner. Recommended for dogs over 40 pounds or stubborn dogs over 15 pounds. Includes a comprehensive training manual. It can be used to deter unwanted behavior such as, chewing on furniture, jumping on guests or digging. Can be used for basic obedience training as well.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

89 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Turned my 9 month old Rottie into a perfect gentleman, March 12, 2007

By	V. E. Cucci III - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was very hesitant to use a shock collar on my dog so I tried everything else I could think of to control his jumping, barking and general disobedience. I worked with him myself, hired a trainer, and purchased an audio and spray correction device but nothing worked. With two small children in the house I could not afford to have an uncontrollable dog. Maybe if he were a miniature pinscher or pug it wouldn't be a big deal but Hades was going to be a 125 to 140 pound Rottweiler when he is full grown. That would be a recipe for disaster. I purchased the Deluxe big dog trainer from Amazon (at the best price available). Five days later when I received it I still did not want to use it. After trying each stimulation setting on myself (even at level 10 it is not painful but it does command your attention), I adjusted the collar and placed it on my puppy. Saying that there was an almost instant change in his demeanor would be an understatement. He was a different dog in just a couple of days. Within 2 days I only had to use the sound to correct him. And now, only a few weeks later, I don't even need to turn the collar on. He is a pleasure and I know that this product is the reason for his change. Thank you Petsafe for this wonderful product. I have already recommended it to my friends.

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deluxe dog training collar, May 5, 2007

By	D. Hardin (U.S.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We have a border collie who is very smart, and generally easy to train. For some reason, though - everytime the front door was open, he would RUN! He was so smart and so fast - very difficult to catch. For him, it was a game. He loved being chased. A couple of weeks ago, I'd had enough - and had to try something! I'd always thought of shock collars as cruel, but I was at the end of my rope.

We bought this collar, and after ONE TRAINING SESSION - he stopped running off!! I'm not exaggerating.

Now, he goes outside with me all the time. He comes to me, when I call him - and never even tries to run off. He is a happier dog now, too -because he loves going out in the front yard with his family.

This is how we proceeded: After putting the collar on him for the first time, my husband and I took Red (our dog) in the front yard. As he started to run, I would call "Red, come!" When he didn't respond, he got shocked (just a quick press of the button - don't hold it down.) This got his attention. (We used level 10 - the lower levels didn't phase him.) He turned around and came back to me. I praised him for coming to me. Then, I walked away and called him again. If he didn't respond IMMEDIATELY, he got a quick shock. He would turn and come to me. Pretty soon, he started coming as soon as I called. He got lots of praise and we were both very pleased.

We only turn the collar on for training sessions - we don't leave it on, this saves on batteries.

A couple of hours after the first session, Red got out when my son opened the door. I called out "Red, come!" And he came!! The collar was not turned on!

We have refresher training sessions everytime we go out into the front yard. 99% of the time, Red responds immediately when I call him. If not, he gets a quick shock. I have no doubt that it will be 100% of the time soon, and the collar will no longer be needed at all. Look at how much progress we made in the first day - and after just a couple of weeks, he is like a totally different (and very good) dog. Our neighbors can't get over the change in him. It used to be a joint neighborhood project to catch him - now he stands outside in the front yard with me, and never strays!

Like I'd said before, I thought shock collars were cruel. This collar is a blessing. It is certainly no worse than spanking a young child who runs out into the road, in order to keep him safe. Everybody involved is much happier - especially the dog.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Trainer, March 8, 2006

By	B. Albertson "BMA" (Factoryville, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The trainer is very versitile. A function for noise or a zapper. Ten range zapping strenght. I've only had to use up to 5 with my dog. The noise works in most cases.