The PetSafe Add-A-Dog Collar is praised for its beeper feature, but users report issues with shock functionality, durability, and size though they work with certain breeds and do a good job of training and boy from bad behavior and not from safety. After some time, you will have to resize it.
Ineffective shock feature can lead to dangerous situations, such as when a dog runs into the road and does not respond to the shock.
Prevention: Use with caution, do not rely on the shock feature for safety
Durability problems can lead to unexpected malfunction of the collar.
Prevention: Monitor the collar and remote for signs of wear and replace promptly
The beeper feature is effective for training dogs, especially for behavior correction without needing the shock.
Excellent for training, especially for younger or smaller dogs.
Users find it a good investment for its price, especially for basic training needs.
Reports of frequent breakdowns and short lifespan, especially with waterproof features.
Ineffective shock feature, especially with larger or resistant dogs.
Prongs are too small for larger breeds, making the collar ineffective for bigger dogs.
Limited range makes the collar unusable for large yards or fields.
Recent reviews report more durability issues and ineffective shock feature.
neutral
negative
Factors: Water exposure, Heavy use, Lack of battery charging
Yes, it is compatible with existing PetSafe systems, but the range of this part seems far shorter than other parts.
This collar should have until recently low resistance shock until the price doesn’t stop.
People seem to have significant difficulty keeping it upside down for all dog breeds so no this collar is not compatible because the skills are unrecognizable
"We never need to use the shock feature anymore. Used it twice when we first put it on a Boardercollie, and now only use the beeper to get his attention or to stop doing something he shouldn't be doing."
"I pretty upset right now. This collar put my pup in danger. First let me say this is not my first Petsafe training collar. I have been using these collars to train my dogs to stay out of bad situations on the farm. I bought this as a replacement for one of my big dog collars that broke for my new ..."
This product may be a good fit for training smaller, younger dogs. However, durability issues and concerns. GeneralDogcare says probably should look at other options before putting their dog in danger where. We received this collar we didn't expect this had to many boops that the dog could no longer understand the vocal cues and wasn't it FM nor receiverly significant to repair the brain calming behaviour and no vocally assisted curb
Great quality dog training collar with customizable options, well-received in professional...
Varied experiences with functionality; suitable for moderate use.
Durable and effective, but watch for strong shock intensity.
Effective deterrent spray collar for dog training with minor design flaws.
Highly effective training collar with responsive vibration and shock settings.
Effective for training but has reliability issues.