I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep?

• 11-06-2007 11:04 PM

  dax702 Joined on 04-23-2006 Las Vegas, NV Posts 171 Points 5

  I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact 1 - Petsafe PDLDT-305 Deluxe 2 - Sportdog SportTrainer 105S So I went on eBay and noticed all the demand for remote controlled shock collars.  I happened to see the Sportdog was about to end with no bids and I got that for a decent price.  But prior to that I had bid on the Petsafe collar with a max bid of $50 so I was positive I would be outbid because these things were all going for around $85. Naturally, when you don't want to win on eBay, you do, and I did. I won the Petsafe collar for pretty much half of what it sells for, $46.  Both of these collars are very similar featurewise but since I have to now buy them both, I was curious to see if anyone has used either of these so I can try and determine which one to keep before opening them..

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• 11-07-2007 7:21 AM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact  Since I can't imagine having to resort to batteries to train a dog, I have no idea which one you should keep.  I would have spent my money on a couple of clickers and some roast beef.    http://www.hollysden.com/say-no-to-shock-collars.htm    Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 01-09-2008 8:08 AM

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  zippyz Joined on 01-03-2008 East Central Georgia Posts 30 Points 25

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact My sister has used the Sportdog SportTrainer with great success. I use the DT H2O System. From your pictures, it looks like you do a good bit of hiking with your dogs. I trail ride my mule and "Z" comes along. She is not yet a year old and is really catching onto the rules of the trail. She will be a great trail dog one day. Good luck with your decision. I know your delima. This is my second collar. The first one was an Innotek and I was not able to control "Z" and the hound in her from horseback when it was critical that she obey, so we went with a stubborn dog collar, the H2O. I use my collar as an extension of me, so that I can  reach out and touch, and when it could mean life or death such as a highway crossing, I am glad that she is collar trained. Hounds are hugs with fur!

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• 01-24-2008 12:28 PM

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  blondee028 Joined on 01-23-2008 Posts 2 Points 0

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact I have The Little Dog Trainer by Petsafe ( I think)  It cost me $120.00  but it was the best money ever spent.  It is like having a totally trained dog. It has a negitive tone and a static shock with levels from 1-10  .  My cocker is 16 weeks old and weighs 10 lbs.  I have only used the shock once, ( she wouldn't stop eating rocks) She has never done it again. All I use is the tone and she is so trained now I just have to pick up the remote. By the way When I do use it , I only had it set on level 4. Batteries I keep on hand ( just incase)  The collar takes 2-  3volt batteries # 2032 which cost me $1.50 each and last 2months.  Well worth it. This collar also gives you controll over what part of the house you want to confine your puppy to. If she tries to go beyond where I allow her I hit the tone button. If she goes to the garbage can I hit the tone button.  No gates needed, no yelling needed. I highly reccommed it

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• 01-25-2008 7:50 PM

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  Xerxes Joined on 05-08-2006 Posts 5,622 Points 520	Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact  I have a bull-whip that cost me $25 at a stand by the side of the road.  Now even the cows practice their sit-stays when I'm around.
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• 01-25-2008 10:26 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact  I have a cattle prod.  I bet I can make those cows dance and spit nickels. Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 01-26-2008 12:30 AM

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  Dog_ma Joined on 06-25-2007 San Diego County, California Posts 1,353 Points 795

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Xerxes:  I have a bull-whip that cost me $25 at a stand by the side of the road.  Now even the cows practice their sit-stays when I'm around.   Pure lies. A good bull whip costs way more than $25.  And you all are amateurs. I shoot lasers out of my eyes. My EYES!!!  "Are you a dog trainer?" "No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night."

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• 01-26-2008 12:38 AM

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  whtsthfrequency Joined on 09-10-2007 Blacksburg, VA Posts 989 Points 200	Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact And you all are amateurs. I shoot lasers out of my eyes. My EYES!!!  I prefer telekinesis, myself.
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• 01-26-2008 10:56 AM

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  Xerxes Joined on 05-08-2006 Posts 5,622 Points 520	Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Dog_ma: Pure lies. A good bull whip costs way more than $25.      I never said it was a good one.     Dog_ma: And you all are amateurs. I shoot lasers out of my eyes. My EYES!!!      That's even more impressive than the Laser Shooting Sharks I got for my birthday.
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• 02-12-2008 7:19 PM

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  AuroraLove Joined on 11-26-2007 Posts 1,156 Points 330	Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Wow is this a joke? and is that a bully breed they are trying this on? H aha ha hahahahahha, thats hilarious.
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• 02-12-2008 7:22 PM

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  AuroraLove Joined on 11-26-2007 Posts 1,156 Points 330

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Blondee, all jokes aside 16 weeks is extremely too young to use a shock collar on. You could be reported for dog abuse and if you were in my town and  knew what you were doing I'd do it myself. I'm not trying to be rude nor am I some crazy person, I have a pit bull and know how stubborn dogs can be but what are you thinking? What could your dog POSSIBLY be doing at 16 weeks that you need to use a shock collar?

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• 02-16-2008 1:06 PM

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  AgileGSD Joined on 09-16-2007 Posts 452 Points 0

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact blondee028: I have The Little Dog Trainer by Petsafe ( I think)  It cost me $120.00  but it was the best money ever spent.  It is like having a totally trained dog. It has a negitive tone and a static shock with levels from 1-10  .  My cocker is 16 weeks old and weighs 10 lbs.  I have only used the shock once, ( she wouldn't stop eating rocks) She has never done it again. All I use is the tone and she is so trained now I just have to pick up the remote. By the way When I do use it , I only had it set on level 4. Batteries I keep on hand ( just incase)  The collar takes 2-  3volt batteries # 2032 which cost me $1.50 each and last 2months.  Well worth it. This collar also gives you controll over what part of the house you want to confine your puppy to. If she tries to go beyond where I allow her I hit the tone button. If she goes to the garbage can I hit the tone button.  No gates needed, no yelling needed. I highly reccommed it    I am not against proper use of e-collars. That said, I cringe when I hear people who are not experienced trainers talking about buying one at the store and using it on their dogs with no guidence at all. The potential for misuse in such cases is very high and the dog is the one who pays for it. I have seen some dogs which were basically "ruined" or at the very least quite tramatized by their owners guessing wrong on how to use an e-collar. For a 16 week old puppy the sort of training you are talking about doesn't sound appropriate at all. Besides using the threat of being zapped instead of proper supervision what other kind of training are you doing with your puppy? Puppy class? Socialization? Teaching commands? Puppies should start off training in a fun, positive way and really they learn sooooo fast when they are babies with proper training methods. And socialization needs to be a top priority with them - puppies need to get out and meet as many new people as possible and be exposed to a wide variety of situations.    Interesting article about the Dogtra. I have known people who use these and most have never had to put them up past 10 (often at a 5 or 6) on their dogs, quite a bit lower than this woman was talking about. My dogs wear bark collars to keep peace with the neighbors and I have accidently zapped myself with them while testing them. To me it felt like a static shock, wasn't pleasant, wasn't really painful but sure did surprised me.

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• 06-21-2008 12:50 PM

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  spiritdogs Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 10,137 Points 735

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Before you use a shock collar on your dog, which I don't advocate, please take the time to read this information: http://www.hollysden.com/say-no-to-shock-collars.htm   Regional Director for Massachusetts, International Positive Dog Training Association Director, SeniorCare Pawsitive Connections Program AKC CGC Evaluator #3669 Therapy Dogs, Inc. Tester/Observer Sioux, CGC, TDInc. Maska, CGC, TDInc. Sequoyah, CGC Fergie, Retired Lap Dog, Age 19 Dancer, CGC, TDInc. (1989-2006) #1 Heart Dog "If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys." - Chief Dan George "The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be." ~ Konrad Lorenz

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• 06-21-2008 6:37 PM

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  Benedict Joined on 05-30-2006 England Posts 5,240 Points 770

  Re: I won TWO shock collars on eBay - which to keep? Reply Contact Admin speaking... May I remind all who are reading/posting to this thread that the OP is several months old and the thread had, in effect, died out.  I would be surprised if the original issue.....is still an issue....regardless of whether or not the thread starter still lurks/posts here. If one has an opinion to share, far better to start a new thread to do so, than to drag up an old one.  Keeps things current, prevents irrelevant debate of old problems. Thanks all.  Kate - Dog.community Administrator Jokers to the right.

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