Dog Collars for big dogs: PetSafe Deluxe Big Dog Trainer, PDBDT-305

This Best Selling PetSafe Deluxe Big Dog Trainer, PDBDT-305 tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 3 inches ; 11.2 ounces
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B0002C7FHM
Item model number: PDBDT-305

List Price : ~~$149.99~~
Price : $87.65
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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
With its range of up to 100 yards, this deluxe big-dog trainer provides the control needed to train canine companions over 40 pounds at home or even at the park. Use the trainer to deter unwanted behavior such as digging, chewing on furniture, jumping on guests, or barking. Or, it can be used for basic obedience training such as teaching the "come" command. The remote trainer offers 10 adjustable levels of stimulation, from 250 volts to 7000 volts, that can be changed with a quick flick of the thumb, ensuring the appropriate stimulus--just enough to get the dog's attention. The unit's transmitter provides a negative tone without correction and a negative tone with correction. After a few corrections with the tone, the pet then associates the tone with the correction, making it one of the most humane trainers available.
The transmitter (PPT105), which measures 1 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches, features a correction dial and a red indicator light on its face, and a pop-off battery cover and belt clip on the back. The receiver (LDT205), which measures 1-1/4 by 2-1/2 by 1 inches, features a power push button, a light on the side, an antenna running through the strap, and a red light that serves as a low-battery indicator. The transmitter is water-resistant, while the receiver collar is totally waterproof, so there's no risk of damage if the dog decides to go for a swim. The transmitter uses a 9-volt alkaline battery, and the receiver uses two 3-volt lithium batteries (batteries included). Designed for both the professional trainer and the average pet owner with no training experience, the full-featured training system comes with an expanded training manual written by the professional dog trainers at Triple Crown Dog Academy, ensuring users get the proper instruction before training their pets. The big-dog trainer carries a limited lifetime warranty.
The Deluxe Big Dog Trainer is a full featured trainer designed for both the professional and the average pet owner. Recommended for dogs over 40 pounds or stubborn dogs over 15 pounds. Includes a comprehensive training manual. It can be used to deter unwanted behavior such as, chewing on furniture, jumping on guests or digging. Can be used for basic obedience training as well.

Product Features

Remote trainer for dogs over 40 pounds with a range of up to 100 yards
10 easily adjustable levels of stimulation, from 250 volts to 7000 volts
Option for negative tone without correction and negative tone with correction
Low-battery indicator light; expanded training manual and batteries included
Transmitter measures 1 by 1-1/2 by 6 inches; receiver 1-1/4 by 2-1/2 by 1 inches; limited lifetime warranty

This Best Selling PetSafe Deluxe Big Dog Trainer, PDBDT-305 tends to SELL OUT VERY FAST!!

Customer Reviews

We have a border collie who is very smart, and generally easy to train. For some reason, though - everytime the front door was open, he would RUN! He was so smart and so fast - very difficult to catch. For him, it was a game. He loved being chased. A couple of weeks ago, I'd had enough - and had to try something! I'd always thought of shock collars as cruel, but I was at the end of my rope.
We bought this collar, and after ONE TRAINING SESSION - he stopped running off I'm not exaggerating.
Now, he goes outside with me all the time. He comes to me, when I call him - and never even tries to run off. He is a happier dog now, too -because he loves going out in the front yard with his family.
This is how we proceeded: After putting the collar on him for the first time, my husband and I took Red (our dog) in the front yard. As he started to run, I would call "Red, come!" When he didn't respond, he got shocked (just a quick press of the button - don't hold it down.) This got his attention. (We used level 10 - the lower levels didn't phase him.) He turned around and came back to me. I praised him for coming to me. Then, I walked away and called him again. If he didn't respond IMMEDIATELY, he got a quick shock. He would turn and come to me. Pretty soon, he started coming as soon as I called. He got lots of praise and we were both very pleased.
We only turn the collar on for training sessions - we don't leave it on, this saves on batteries.
A couple of hours after the first session, Red got out when my son opened the door. I called out "Red, come!" And he came The collar was not turned on!
We have refresher training sessions everytime we go out into the front yard. 99% of the time, Red responds immediately when I call him. If not, he gets a quick shock. I have no doubt that it will be 100% of the time soon, and the collar will no longer be needed at all. Look at how much progress we made in the first day - and after just a couple of weeks, he is like a totally different (and very good) dog. Our neighbors can't get over the change in him. It used to be a joint neighborhood project to catch him - now he stands outside in the front yard with me, and never strays!
Like I'd said before, I thought shock collars were cruel. This collar is a blessing. It is certainly no worse than spanking a young child who runs out into the road, in order to keep him safe. Everybody involved is much happier - especially the dog.

Everyone knows that training a high-energy, excitable (large) pup takes patience.
However, I had no idea how difficult training this type of dog to heel could be.
Regular collars didn't work in the slightest. Every walk was a battle. Training went slowly... very slowly.
Choke collars did more harm than good. Every walk was still a battle, but now I was causing my dog to gag audibly loud. After a few weeks of trial I found I was wearing my dog's neck raw (to the point that there was a bald line across the front of her neck).
The gentle leader collar was actually quite nice for training, though it had its issues when just walking. The biggest problem with this collar-type was that my dog was somewhat averse to it (she didn't like wearing it and would try to bat it off every time it was put on her). Also, as an excitable pup, she loves to play, and this collar is, unfortunately, somewhat restrictive.
Enter the shock collar. I was hesitant to use any fancy gadgets with my pup, but after trying the alternatives I gave it a shot.
When I got the collar I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be doing as much damage as the choke collar had done, so I went through the entire range of shock levels (there's 10) on both my arm and my neck. On your arm it will cause an electro-numbing sensation (if you've ever been shocked you know this feeling) and a muscle jump. On your neck it will sting and cause you to jump. On levels 1 and 2 I didn't feel anything. After levels 8-10 I wouldn't get myself shocked. Note that in both cases, though, no lasting damage is done (cept maybe a little muscle tightness - like you just worked out).
So with that cleared up, I tried it out on my dog. After 2 tries she understood that she only got shocked when she did something wrong (note that this is a perfect time to find the right power level: enough so that they visibly react, not so much that they audibly react - I trained "stay" while I did this). After 5 tries she understood that the sound meant a shock was coming (there's 2 buttons - one sound, one shock). After the first day (2 hour long walks - with leash and shock collar) she understood that she shouldn't get excited over dogs and squirrels or attempt to get out of leash range. After the second day (2 more hour long walks with leash) and a "heel" refresher course (taking 1 step and rewarding if she stays by me or correcting if she doesn't, then 2 steps, then 3 steps, up to 10 consecutive steps - I always make her do 10 of each interval before moving on) with and without the leash, she was walking without a leash. And she's been walking without a leash ever since (the past month).
As mentioned, it can be used to train other activities other than walking.
Also note that it seems to be good in water. My dog's been completely submerged swimming multiple times wearing the collar with no problems.
Annnd the range really is nice. 100 yards may be stretching it (I don't let my dog get that far away), but I've had no problems with 30-50 yards (which is pretty far if you're just using it for playing while walking).
And last but not least, the only thing that may be a potential problem is the batteries. The collar batteries are tiny circle batteries that supposedly have 2 weeks worth of "on" time - according to the manual. This made me hesitant at first, but as I only use the collar 2 hours a day, and the "on" time should last 336 hours, I shouldn't be needing to get replacements for about half a year. The remote, on the other hand, just requires a 9V battery which should last about as long as a remote control battery (a long time).
Either way, hope this all helps someone out there (and maybe even answers a question or two).