The SportDOG YardTrainer 105S is a powerful training tool effective for stubborn dogs, but users report frequent malfunctions and short battery life.
Frequent malfunctions and poor battery life.
Many users find the collar effective in training their stubborn dogs.
The collar has intuitive features like an audible alert for turning the unit on and off.
Users appreciate the multiple settings like buzz and pulse which help in gradual training.
The battery life is consistently reported as very short, lasting only a few days.
The collar sometimes turns itself off and has to be manually turned back on multiple times a day.
Many recent reviews mention quality decline and increasing issues with battery life and random shut-offs.
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negative
Factors: frequent use, battery replacement, random shut-offs
No, the battery life is very short, lasting only a few days.
Yes, it is effective for training stubborn dogs, particularly large breeds.
It is not very durable; frequent malfunctions and short battery life are common issues.
"We have a very large and very stubborn 1.5 yr old English Bulldog. He was having issues jumping up on people. This is the second collar we have purchased and it’s much better than the first! It’s powerful enough to break his train of thought without hurting him. He is responding great to this co..."
"Poor build quality. It’s too expensive to be this bad. Started having issues after about two weeks. The battery’s died, so I replaced them then they lasted about a week, so replaced them again then the collar stared turning itself off randomly. The short of it is the collar turns itself off now ..."
If you need a powerful training tool and don't mind potential technical issues, the SportDOG YardTrainer 105S could be effective. However, be prepared for possible short-lived use and frequent annoyances.
Customizable scent diffusing system, pet-friendly.
Durable and effective training collar for dogs.
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