Equipment Q&As

I have bought many of your products and have some questions? When a dog is OVERLY excited, I have been told, not to use an ecollar because it can make them aggressive! Do you agree with this? It makes plenty of sense. I have and old dogtra 1200, it goes from low to high and I have never used over 60 and I never did that but once. It goes to 100. The numbers are very small and hard to see and I am thinking of replacing it. Why do you recommend a 280 instead of a 190. I think the 280 is fro...

Cindy, I recently purchased the E-Collar for Pet Owners video. My plan had been to use an e-collar at about the one-year mark, after achieving a firm foundation in basic obedience. However, when reading the Discussion Forums a user alluded to a difference in the way an e-collar is used for a pet and protection work. I plan on training my dog in protection work and would like to understand what (if any) are the differences in the way an e-collar is used for pet owners as opposed to ...

Hi Ed and Cindy: I have two dogs, a 40 lbs. Chow mix and a 35 lbs. Border Collie mix. I wish to take their training (obedience even around distractions) to the next level. I have never used an e-collar before and have a couple of questions: My dogs are used to wearing a dog harness as their only leash attachment device (not a sled pulling harness or 'no pull' harness, just a simple harness like pet stores sell). They have never worn a simple collar. I'm concerned that conditi...

Can I put my remote collar receiver on a different collar strap?

Can my dog's remote collar accidently go off from a radio signal other than my transmitter?

How long will the remote collar hold a charge?

How tight should the remote collar strap be on my dogs neck?

Will the collar irritate my dogs neck?

Are there other features available on remote collars?

Does the remote collar hurt my dog?

How does the remote collar work?

What is a remote collar (electric collar)?

Hi, I've been watching your basic dog training videos with my 4 and 5 year old papillons. They've quit pulling on the leashes on walks, but only as long as they are on prong collars. They still pull continually on flat collars. How do I transition between the prong collar and the flat collar for walks? Thanks! Rebecca

Hi there, First off wanted to let you know that your DVDs have literally done worlds of change for our dog, and now that we have such an engaged and happy dog we recently took her hiking with us in the state parks in texas, which was phenomenal. The one problem there is that you must keep your dog on a lead at all times, no exceptions, even though I would feel confident that our dog would not leave a platz, sit or place until released I still must follow the rules or get a ticket. Is there...

I was looking to purchase a wire basket muzzle for my German Shepard. I have taken all the necessary measurement needed. My question is it does not have a leather strap going from the basket between the eyes to behind the head like some others that I seen on your site is the a reason or just because of the longer snout. If there are fitted right have you ever seen the wire basket muzzle come off. Thanks for your time Michael

I have a almost 3 year old Yorkie/Pekingese mix, he is 10 lbs and his neck is measured at 11 inches snug ( his collars are 12-14 inches to fit with comfort). He pulls on walks every single time and it's worse when he sees a dog or squirrel. We have decided to finally try a prong collar since nothing else works with him. Which prong collar and size do you recommend for him? Thanks, Leticia

Good afternoon. I just joined a Schutzhund club and I'm looking to purchase a harness and tracking line. My first question is in regards to the harness. My GSD is a 70-75 lb male, 11 months & 1 week old today. What size harness would be appropriate? Where exactly would I measure him? I'm guessing it would be the brown version (25 to 39"). My tracking line question is which material would be good to have. I certainly don't need the 'best,' but I also don't want one that will be ruined ...

Cindy, I just ordered a bark collar from you all, and I have a question about fitting it properly. My dog has a lot of extra skin around his neck. I want this to work, but am unsure about where it place it on his neck and how snug to make it. I've read the articles, but I didn't see anything about dogs with excess neck skin. I look forward to your help! ~Ann

Hi, I have a yellow labrador. He is 2 years old and very friendly, but when he sees people, he takes off... Tried the Walmart e-collar and put it to the highest level but that won't stop him at all. So, you have so many e-collars, I don't know the right one for him. Please help... Thanks, Martha

Cindy HI. My name is Donna and I have the Irish Setter, Lexee. Recently I purchased a few of your videos and the prong collar and a stim collar too. ( I already have a stim collar but you recommended one with more distance.) I have been using the prong collar and immediately Lexee stopped almost all the pulling. I have made very few pop corrections and they have all been in a mild manner. So far so good. My problem is that I think Lexee is mad at me and even though this will sound corny...