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Great for dogs under 10 pounds!
We have tried this collar and the Tri tronics bark collar for small dogs, and the Petsafe collar is smaller and seems to be more comfortable on our 3 small dogs. The other thing we like about the Petsafe collar is that it is self-adjusting, so if your dog barks once and the first mild shock doesn't correct the barking, it automatically increases the intensity of the...
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
petsafe bark collar - comfort fit
Purchased this collar for our bichon-poo, he is a little yippy at times. Collar worked fine for about a week, then he started barking again, replaced the battery that cost $10.00, I figured we had a defective battery. Same thing, worked for a week and then the barking started again. Not sure what the problem is, but it seems like the battery only lasts a short time,...
This review is from: PetSafe PBC00-10782 Deluxe Little Dog Bark-Control Collar (Misc.)
We have tried this collar and the Tri tronics bark collar for small dogs, and the Petsafe collar is smaller and seems to be more comfortable on our 3 small dogs. The other thing we like about the Petsafe collar is that it is self-adjusting, so if your dog barks once and the first mild shock doesn't correct the barking, it automatically increases the intensity of the shock. The intensity of the Tri tronics collar needs to be manually adjusted by you. Both are good products, but the Petsafe collar works better for us and our mini dachshunds & Papillion.
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Purchased this collar for our bichon-poo, he is a little yippy at times. Collar worked fine for about a week, then he started barking again, replaced the battery that cost $10.00, I figured we had a defective battery. Same thing, worked for a week and then the barking started again. Not sure what the problem is, but it seems like the battery only lasts a short time, the dog is not barking when the collar is working so he is not what is causing the battery to run down. Will be returning collar to place of purchase (not amazon) and will buy a different brand, such as Innotek. E-mailed Petsafe without any response.
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This review is from: PetSafe PBC00-10782 Deluxe Little Dog Bark-Control Collar (Misc.)
I have a boxer puppy and I am crate training her. Within a few weeks of use this device has taught her not to bark when she goes into her kennel while I'm at work. I bought this tool initially because I was concerned that her persistant barking would break the sanity for myself and the neighbors. It's a great tool when used correctly and consistently.
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Yes, the fact that you have to buy a "special" battery for the device is ridiculous, but you can't deny that it stops the yapping. Make sure you place the device on your little yip-yip snug enough and in the right place as detailed in the directions. Also, be persistent with usage or the dog wont learn to be quiet. Initially, batteries lasted only about 2-3 weeks, but now I go over 3 months on one battery, if I even need to use the collar at all.
Great for helping the dog settle down when kennel training.
The advantage of some of the Innotek products is that some don't require any special battery, but be careful, some do require plugging in to a special charger station (batteries not replaceable in some units).
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This review is from: PetSafe PBC00-10782 Deluxe Little Dog Bark-Control Collar (Misc.)
In May 2009 I purchased this bark control collar for my little dog with a big bark. She's 5lbs and none of the other bark collars would work for her weight, so I opted for a trusted brand and collar that fit the exact description of my dog and her issues. (ie. Little dog, big bark.)
I was so excited to have finally made a decision (I thoroughly research before buying items such as this) and waited impatiently for it to arrive. I purchased this collar online from a third party, and it came shortly after purchase. I thought it was EXACTLY what we needed.
Although the idea is perfect for a little dog, sadly, the shape and firmness of the collar prevented it from connecting in the ideal spot for correction (ie. shock). No matter how tight or loose I made the collar, it simply would not stay in the correct place. Instead, it continuously turned to the side of her neck where it did not work as intended. I kept trying to fix it and put it back where it was meant to be, but it would not stay.
I ended up frustrated that this collar would not work as it was advertised. Therefore, on May 8th, 2009, I contacted PetSafe to explain my discouragement for their product. Unfortunately, I was unable to find my original receipt (although I did still have the package), thus, PetSafe would not stand behind their product and accept an exchange for a collar that 'might' work better.
My husband and I live on quite a tight budget and I was unable to purchase a new bark collar for my little dog. I had already bought a collar from a trusted manufacturer that was made especially for the little dog (which it says on the packaging). I didn't want to sell the collar to some other unsuspecting dog owner, it did not work as it was intended. I would NOT put someone else through the discouragement that I went through after purchasing this collar. So I kept it, on my counter, in the package, for months.
My little dog still had the bark issue, I had a collar that didn't work as it was advertised to, and I was out too many dollars and unable to purchase a new bark collar. Out of desperation, I decided, 'Well, if they won't return it, and PetSafe won't stand behind their faulty product, what else can I do?'
Looking at the collar I noticed that there was a tiny space between the plastic of the collar and the 'correction device'. I purchased a new plain dog collar, cut it to length, cut off the hard plastic strap of the PetSafe bark collar, and shoved the new nylon collar into the space between the plastic collar and the 'correction device'. I sewed that side of the new collar onto the 'correction device' then proceeded to do the same to the other side. To hold it onto my little dog's neck I sewed on two snaps then it was done. It may not look as pretty as it could, but it fit perfectly and the 'correction device' was in the right spot to correct the barking problem.
Today, February 2nd, 2010, for the first time since I purchased this collar, it shocked my little dog and I'm on my way to correcting the little dog with the big barking issue.
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I was hoping for better results from the barking collar. Although it seems to help a little, there are still times when the collar doesn't seem to startle my dog enough to get him to stop barking. I would not purchase it again, knowing what I know about it, and the cost of it.
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I bought this collar for my small dog, she's only 6 lbs, the collar is so unflexible because its all plastic the anti bark prongs end up on the back of her neck everytime she shakes her head. I cant make it any tighter or she would for sure stop barking, as well as breathing...so I'm out 70 bucks and I still have a non stop barking dog.
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This review is from: PetSafe PBC00-10782 Deluxe Little Dog Bark-Control Collar (Misc.)
I purchased this collar nearly a year ago to deal with a barking problem with my pomerianian. The collar was completely ineffective even after following all of the recommended suggestions in the product documentation including checking the fit, and shaving the hair on the dogs neck. After talking with Pet Safe's customer support, they agreed to send me a replacement collar (assuming that the first one was defective). The second one arrived and it doesn't work any better than the first one.
This collar has a flashing green light that is supposed to turn red when the dog is barking and it gives correction. I have been able to observe my dog while he is actively barking and the collar is not giving any correction. I have tested it (as suggested by Pet Safe) by rubbing the vibration sensor on a hard surface while simultaneously blowing into the sound sensor and the red light does flash, but it simply does not work on my dog. There are no user adjustable setting or sensitivity adjustments, so I am completely out of luck. I am totally at my wits end and I would give this item 0 stars if that were possible. Pet Safe should be ashamed for foisting this type of inferior product on the unsuspecting public. I would strongly suggest that you save your money and look elsewhere.
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I found that this collar does work BUT what I don't like about it and wish I would have read reviews on it first is that the battery lasts all but 1 week. Upon contacting the company they say this is because it is for short term use which is not an acceptable reason for me since training is life long. Dogs are smart once the collar is off they will start the behavior up again especially since the battery life is so short. On the net you can find the batteries for 10.00 at the store you pay 12.99 for a battery if you can get away with it monthly that is 120.00 est a year on batteries that is the cost of the collar. The bigger dog collars have chargers for both the collar and the remote operator and that is what I would look for if you were looking to purchase an e-collar is that both collar and remote are chargable OR that the battery in the collar lasts more then 1-2 weeks when used throughout the day. It is a waste to get this collar not because it doesn't work but because of the battery consistantly having to be replaced.
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The one piece, hard plastic collar, for small dogs, is the worse possible idea for a bark collar. It easily rotates around the dog's neck, won't stay in place, and does not make proper contact in order for it to work. Even when I tightened the collar to where it nearly choked him, my dog barked all he wanted.
Petsafe has other bark collars that work just fine on small dogs, for the same price or less. Just be sure it has a flexible, fabric collar.
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This review is from: PetSafe PBC00-10782 Deluxe Little Dog Bark-Control Collar (Misc.)
I purchased 3 of these collars (Pet Safe 10782) and they are totally ineffective on 3 little dogs. First and foremost they shift and turn on the little dogs and settle somewhere on the side of their necks. Therefore the collar does not sit properly for it to work. In their item description Pet Safe says "With a unique duel-detection system that uses both vibration and sound sensors, as well as computer-controlled microprocessor technology..." They don't say that the collar will not fit little dogs correctly, will not stay in place correctly, and therefore will not work on little dogs. It must sit hanging straight down so that all three prongs, (especially the middle one)make contact with the dog's throat. I have spoken to Pet Safe and they are aware of this problem. Considering I cannot get these units to actually sit properly and no shock is emitted it also amazed me that the batteries in all of the units went dead over a 2 week period of trying all the fixes that Pet Safe recommended. I would not recommend this product.
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