What's the best product you've purchased??
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I wanted to hit funny and informative at the same time for that one. That's one of those things I have to say I haven't tried on myself.
Doberman Gang
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I always try it before I do it to my dog. Including a prong collar. Everyone should do that before they train a dog. I have had my ecollar on myself and as high as 45. Zeke trains at level 9 and have had to jump to 15 a couple of times. Tge key is training everything on the collar first. Then the ecollar just becomes a reminder when they go off leash. It is all about conditioning.
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I did it right away with the prong, but I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to any sort of electrical stimulation. Even our TENS unit makes me squirm sometimes.
Hmm. Hard to think of one. Two come to mind:
The horse lead I use for 90% of Oji's walks. I have it around my waist and he can go ahead and pull like a little freight train.
The dental scaler I got from Drs. Foster & Smith. Since I've been lazy and don't brush my Dobe's teeth everyday like I used to with my first Dobe, I can remove most of the tartar buildup with the tool.
The horse lead I use for 90% of Oji's walks. I have it around my waist and he can go ahead and pull like a little freight train.
The dental scaler I got from Drs. Foster & Smith. Since I've been lazy and don't brush my Dobe's teeth everyday like I used to with my first Dobe, I can remove most of the tartar buildup with the tool.
Gretchen_Red
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For my yorkie it was a collar with his name on it and my phone #(if you're not in the know, you don't use collars on yorkies so when he would get out (and he's quite the escape artist) no one could get hold of me and after thinking he was snatched by a coyote something had to give!
I have a feeling my last 2 purchases will be my faves for Gretchen:
1)Prong with cover over it (thanks Jan!) now I have help warding off ignorant people and their opinions.
2)is a soft sided (light weight) kennel! A lot of my fellow dobie showman use wire but G. Is quite a happy dog and mostly sleeps and chills in her crate at the shows so I think soft will be our go to. Plus sometimes I'm all by myself so the lighter the easier. I spent a lot of time researching the best bang for your buck and was pretty happy spending $71 for 1 that's VERY well ventilated!
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I also use the educator, it was suggested by someone who is a well known IPO competitor/judge. It was slightly more expensive but I can't say one bad thing about it!
I have a feeling my last 2 purchases will be my faves for Gretchen:
1)Prong with cover over it (thanks Jan!) now I have help warding off ignorant people and their opinions.
2)is a soft sided (light weight) kennel! A lot of my fellow dobie showman use wire but G. Is quite a happy dog and mostly sleeps and chills in her crate at the shows so I think soft will be our go to. Plus sometimes I'm all by myself so the lighter the easier. I spent a lot of time researching the best bang for your buck and was pretty happy spending $71 for 1 that's VERY well ventilated!
[DOUBLEPOST=1433188441,1433187853][/DOUBLEPOST]I wanted to add that I LUV this thread!
I also use the educator, it was suggested by someone who is a well known IPO competitor/judge. It was slightly more expensive but I can't say one bad thing about it!
I bought a really nice one for Della too and she is just terrified of it, even though she's very crate trained. I've tried and tried gettting her comfortable with it here in the house, but it's a no go so I'll probably wind up selling it. They really are nice since they fold up and have a nice carrying case too.
Gretchen_Red
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Don't tell me that!!! I do know a few dobies who ONLY like their crate! It's almost like a comfort blanket to them but I'm hoping if we start it in the house that she'll warm up to the idea because mommy no likey carrying bastard wire crate.
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Totally agree!!I did it right away with the prong, but I'm a bit of a chicken when it comes to any sort of electrical stimulation. Even our TENS unit makes me squirm sometimes.
My first experience with the prong was with my first Dobermans breeder. When she showed me a prong for the first time, I was like most people and did a
! Then she put in on my arm and tried it and I was more like, Oh! 
Was not as bad as everyone thinks! lol! But, to try the shock just gives me the creeps!! LOL!
That's why I love the Vibe on that e-collar! 
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I know, right? I've been known to snuggle with him! It's big enough for both of us!
I can see why.
My dogs each have a bed like that. Drake loves his, but Greta not so much. The beds sit side by side and Drake tries his best to stretch out over both of them. Not sure why he likes to do that. He doesn't look comfy at all because the arm in the middle makes him look bent in half.
I would have to say that my best investment for any of my dogs is training. A trained dog is a happy dog. A happy dog equals a happy family.
Doberman Gang
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I can see why.
My dogs each have a bed like that. Drake loves his, but Greta not so much. The beds sit side by side and Drake tries his best to stretch out over both of them. Not sure why he likes to do that. He doesn't look comfy at all because the arm in the middle makes him look bent in half.
I would have to say that my best investment for any of my dogs is training. A trained dog is a happy dog. A happy dog equals a happy family.
Best answer Genny, training is the best money spent and any equipment used in training is invaluable.
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I said that because I was reminded of the value of training right before responding. I was outside watching my neighbor fight with her dogs to get out the gate. I went over to help her and gave the dogs a lesson on stay. She said I'm glad you did that because I could never be mean to my babies.
Edens_Daddy
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Is there a specific E-coller everyone is using? Are they all pretty much the same? I've seen them range from $45-200 and seems like they have same basic functions (tone,vibe,static shock) only difference is distance and the remote...
Edens_Daddy
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And what's a prong?
Drogon
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What brand is that bed? Do they come in different sizes? My pup still has ear posts and is always looking for something to prop his head up with. He might really like that bed with a back and sides like a small couch
Gretchen_Red
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I use the educator and I love it! It's more on the expensive side but has a great range and had better reviews than the others. It also came highly recommended by a IPO trainer.
Nothing's wrong with a prong but you can't really use them for distance training. Did someone say something that made you think that there was something wrong with a prong? Neither should be used to train a behavior, IMO.
Nothing's wrong with a prong but you can't really use them for distance training. Did someone say something that made you think that there was something wrong with a prong? Neither should be used to train a behavior, IMO.
Drogon
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A prong collar also known as a pinch collar. Here's an image example http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41-anYwnRkL._AA160_.jpg
