Myth #1: An e-collar will hurt your dogModern e-collars are equipped with safety mechanisms to protect your dog from a prolonged or dangerous shock. You can also use audible tones and vibrations instead of the static shock setting. Used correctly, an e-collar will not hurt your dog.
Your SportDOG® Brand Collar Receiver is DryTek waterproof and is submersible up to a depth of 7.6 metres. If the Collar Receiver is used in or around salt water, we recommend that the Receiver unit and charging port be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water and allowed to air dry following each exposure to salt water.
The Educator ET-300 is a 1/2 mile range trainer loaded with unique features making it the most humane and effective trainer available. The (mini) Educator ET-300 is a ½ mile remote trainer loaded with unique features making it the most humane and effective trainer available.
The batteries should last for a period of 3-5 years. When a battery needs replacement, you can order a new pack by contacting us. Please do not open the Collar Receiver or Remote Transmitter until you have received the replacement.
But when it comes to the question of how old is “old enough†to start using an e-collar to train a dog, the truth is, there isn't a one size fits all answer. Some pups are ready to go around 14 or 15 weeks of age, others should be close to the typically standard prescribed 6 month old time frame before you start.
5X1. 1â€, 2.4 oz. Biothane Collar Strap: ¾â€ X 30â€, 1.46 oz.
The Educator ET-300 Mini comes with a 2 year / limited life warranty.
| Brand | E-Collar Technologies |
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| Correction Levels | 100 |
| Receiver Battery Life | 40-60 Hours |
It will electrocute my dog if it gets wet!: This seems to a be a popular rumor around the dog park. Many dog owners believe that a training collar is essentially a taser that canines wear around their neck, waiting to shock them if the collar malfunctions. Luckily, this is completely false.
Wearing the collar constantly will cause skin irritation and potential pressure sores, due to the snug fit required for proper use. Therefore, after swimming, or if the dog has been in wet conditions, remove the collar and allow the skin to dry thoroughly before putting it back on.
E-collars are short for “electronic collarsâ€. They're training collars that, true to their name, shock canines. They do so with the assistance of electric currents. Since they shocked animals, people started referring to them as shock collars as well.
The easiest way to test if the unit is synced is to activate the pager function (vibration) while holding the collar in your hand. If you feel the vibration sensation you know that the unit is charged, turned on, and synced properly. Next, test to make sure the stimulation is working.
Many ask, can shock collars cause brain damage to dogs? No, although they can make existing issues worse, brain damage is not a shock collar's side effect.
An E-collar should fit snugly thus preventing removal by a pet. A good rule of thumb is that if two fingers can fit between whatever is securing the collar and the neck than it is not too tight.
Yes, with an Invisible Fence Power Cap battery in place, the Computer Collar unit is waterproof and can be submersed in water up to 10 feet. If the nylon collar strap becomes wet, it is recommended that it be removed from your pet and be allowed to air dry before replacing the collar on your pet's neck.
