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(More customer reviews)A Few thing I don't like about this product:
-The collar loosens and has come off by itself. It may seem like an innovative collar design to have both a buckle and a clasp, but it's not. It's a very cheap collar. As another reviewer stated, it's worth buying a quality collar to replace the el-cheapo one that comes with the device. (Hey, I bought one from the grocery store for 4 dollars that is higher quality). Also, because it's very important to have a dog bark collar that is snug, but not overly tight or too loose, a buckle is terrible idea. The holes in the collar are at about 1 inch increments so your most likely not going to get the best fit. Buy a collar that allows for a custom fit.
-Other reviewer's mention that the collar repeatedly shocks their dog for no reason at all. I've also experienced this and it was due to user error. I had my mini-aussie sitting in the truck next to me and I was talking in her ear telling her she's a good girl and I saw her head bob as it does when she is getting a static correction. I looked at the collar and the setting was set to 'test'. She was getting shocked each time I talked to her. Setting it to off or a regular setting fixed the problem. Kind of a design mistake if you ask me. I don't like the thought that I could accidentally leave the device on test while I'm in a hurry to get out the door and my dog gets shocked the rest of the day. It's the lowest setting shock, but just moving or slight sounds set it off. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LEAVE IT ON TEST MODE.-The RFA-97 proprietary batteries. While they are not going to break the bank at 4 for ~13 dollars plus shipping, it does add up. (My first battery was depleted in aprox. 6 weeks of continuous usage). Another reviewer briefly mentions that she was able to pry the battery out and replaced it. I have not done this and instead was able to find a company on ebay that mentioned their website rfa97 (I don't want to directly link, but you can search for RFA67 Battery Holder). disclaimer: I have not yet used this product, so I can't comment on it. But I can say that it will save me money because it uses the ubiquitous cr-2032 watch batteries. Shame on pet safe for profiteering on a battery revenue.
What I like about the collar:
-Seems to work better then my other cheaper pet safe model. I was using a cheaper brand for a while but lost it around the house. (fell into the couch cushions!) I still needed a bark collar, so I spent a long time reading reviews before I settled on the pdc-300. I have to say that it has been a night and day change with my dog. She used to herd other dogs and not care about the static correction on the cheaper model, but this model has 3 levels of adaptive correction and when it's on 2 of 3, one bark is enough and she quiets down. The collar works from the start and keeps her calm to avoid escalation of her barking. I was about to get kicked out of the place I"m living because of her, and just today my landlord said she has seen a huge improvement.
**KEEP IN MIND - static correction is not a substitute for exercising your dog. Your dog may be barking because he/she is bored. Exercise your dog for at least 45mins-2 hours a day (depending on breed) and keep it up. In a few weeks you will see the difference Exercise is fun for you and your dog. Yes, you do have the time. Just because it gets dark outside when you come home is no excuse. Train your dog to run on a treadmill or buy an LED meteorlite ball that lights up the night (also sold on amazon) and play fetch with your dog in the dark.
I gave the product a 3 out of 5 stars due to what I view as shortcomings of the product. However, it's better than most of the collars on the market, so I would still recommend it.
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PetSafe Deluxe Bark Control Collar, PDBC-300PetSafe's sleek, comfortable, waterproof Deluxe Bark Control Collar lets you choose between sound and vibration to train your pet to stop barking. It uses patented Perfect Bark detection that ensures your dog's bark is the only stimulus to trigger a correction. Choose from 18 correction levels to match your dog's personality—3 correction modes, each with 6 levels of stimulation. The Temperament Learning System automatically and incrementally adjusts the correction to suit the training. A 2-color LED indicates battery level. Uses PetSafe RFA-67 replacement battery (sold separately). Also includes manual for easy setup and use and limited lifetime warranty.
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