Dog Shock Collar - Electric Dog Training Collar with Remote 1600FT, Rechargeable E-Collar Waterproof Collars with 3 Training Modes, Security Lock for All Breeds, Sizes

I received my collars on Friday and we put them on our 2 dogs Saturday morning. We have a 7 year old and 2 year old lab-mix male dogs. Both are HUGE barkers, they bark at anything that comes by our house, a car, a truck, a golf cart, a person walking, birds, butterflies, leaves falling! We can see the green of a golf course hole, and they go crazy when there are golfers on #17. We are in the mountains with a glass front and glass back of the house, so they have unlimited views of everything. This has been a nightmare, with my husband and I working from home and both dogs barking all day and night (headlights) at anything that moves.On Saturday, after putting on the collars, people walked by the house with a dog on a leash, both dogs started barking, we used a verbal command to stop barking and use the beep for the first time. Both dogs stopped dead! The younger one, barked one more time, we gave a verbal command and used the lowest setting of vibrate on his collar. He stopped after one bark and sat down, completely unsure of what was going on. In the past 48+ hours, we have had to use the L setting on vibrate 3 times with the 2 year old and only once on the 7 year old. The beep and a short verbal command is all we need!The garbage truck just came and stopped, not one bark from either dog, the 2 year old whined for a couple of seconds, but never barked. Using the beep to get them to come inside is working beautifully. They are coming inside from the backyard when called the first time.The 2 years old is already calmer and more relaxed. It is like he doesn't have to be on "high alert" all day, looking for something to bark at, so he can just be a dog and enjoy the family.The collars and remote came charged, paired and ready to go. The instructions for use are easy to understand. I wish we had ordered these years ago. We recommend these collars 100%!

if you're like me and hate the thought of a shock collar then this is a good option for you. the option to vibrate or audibly alert your dog is a great way to correct the behaviors without hurting them. I also tried the collar on myself to ensure it's nothing terrifying. went over half way up the power scale and it was almost comical. it's more like a muscle twitch than a shock, kind of like what you would get using tens therapy for muscle recovery or working out knots you may have. I have a Dalmatian that it works on most of the time and a mix but mostly Australian Cattle Dog which works unless she's trying to protect the family. haven't attempted to shock either of them even though I know it's safe to do so but I would think it would also be effective if you can get the contact points to set on their skin.I notice it often slides down to their throat instead of staying on the side of their neck and I'd personally never like to use anything other than the noise if it's on their throat. easy to use, decent charging speed and good built quality for a fully functional and durable device makes this a great option to help correct any behaviors your dog may have that needs attention.

For reference, I have a Catahoula leopard dog (think slightly smaller lab-type dog) who weighs approximately 63 lbs. Her hair is short to medium length around her neck. I kept the smaller prongs the collar came pre-installed with.++I bought this collar specifically for the vibrate and sound features. I think zapping is a little cruel to use for every single correction. So far, just using the vibrate and sound, I have been able to correct my rescue dog's nuisance barking, jumping, and lack of focus when issuing commands (sit, lie down, etc.). The vibrate is strong enough to redirect her even when she is honed in on a squirrel!-That said, because her previous owners did not train her at all, my dog exhibits confusion initially after issuing the correction, and doesn't seem to connect the correction to her bad behavior. I also don't think she recognizes it's "me" buzzing her. She actually tries to run from the collar when it's vibrating and sounding and won't fully re-focus without coaching. So whether intentionally or otherwise, I believe this collar will be used strictly as a "stop what you're doing" device only rather than to reinforce information she's already learned.+I loved the testing probe included in the box. It allowed us to test function without having to shock ourselves or the dog; however, we still used it on ourselves... see below...+/-My husband and I tested the shock settings on ourselves, and I must say, even level 1 packs a pretty serious punch, at least to us! I know I'll have to use it eventually, as my dog has shown signs of aggression towards passers-by when on a leash, but I'm definitely saving this feature for a last resort situation.+I'm pleased with the quality of the device, its many features, and the convenient size of the remote (large enough I won't lose it, small enough to tie to a leash or put in my pocket).+I have not yet been able to test water resistance or battery life, but the item did arrive fully charged and seems to be going strong on day 2!-One potentially negative point of feedback is there is no guidance in the box on which shock levels are appropriate for dogs of various weight brackets. To be safe, I'm starting on the lowest setting and will work up if my dog is not responsive.+/- A mixed point of feedback is I'm really not sure how the "lock" feature is anything special. The device is fully operational when in the "on" position, and no buttons can be pressed at all when it's in the "off/locked" position -- this seems like a pretty straightforward, typical feature, but I don't have enough experience with other collar brands to know for sure.-The collar's band is not very sturdy feeling and it loosens very easily because of how slippery the nylon material is. I know this isn't critical as it's not intended to restrain a dog, however, I do think it's important to note for anyone who has a stubborn or strong dog - they will likely be able to loosen this and remove/destroy it with enough time on their "hands".