PATPET Premium Waterproof Visualized Automatic Bark Training Collar
In a Nutshell
- Effective but inconsistent in distinguishing bark levels
- Safety concerns due to accidental shocks
- Difficult to use and set up
- Value for money is questionable
- Mixed reviews with a negative overall sentiment
Quick Verdict
The PATPET Premium Waterproof Visualized Automatic Bark Training Collar has mixed reviews. While some users find it effective, others report issues with inaccurate detection and unintended shocks, raising safety concerns. The design and ease of use are criticized, and the value for money is questionable given the potential risks.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Unexpected shocks causing fear and discomfort in dogs.
Prevention: Avoid using shock levels higher than necessary.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Effective when loud (1)
The collar works well for very loud barks.
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Easy setup (1)
Easy to set up and use with clear settings.
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Upgrade from previous models (1)
Better design and functionality compared to previous versions.
Cons
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Inconsistent Detection (1) major
The collar fails to detect softer barks consistently.
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Unintended Shocks (2) critical
The collar shocks even when the dog is not barking.
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Difficult to Lock Settings (2) major
Users struggle to lock the settings and navigate modes.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Owners of dogs that bark excessively — Effective in stopping very loud barks
- • Users looking for an upgrade from older models — Noted improvements over previous versions
✗ Skip If
- • Owners concerned about safety — Multiple reports of unintended shocks
- • Users seeking easy-to-use products — Difficulty in setting and locking modes
Durability & Care
Factors: Charging Type, prior models vs this model
Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Is this collar safe for all dogs?
Not recommended for dogs with a softer bark as it may lead to accidental shocks and becomes obvious this collars aim is to detect louder barks
Highlighted Reviews
"This product was so easy to set-up. Ease of use. You can easily select from vibrate to "shock". I'm leaning towards the vibrate just to be enough of an annoyance to have our dark stop barking when someone comes to the dog. It works well. So far so good. Highly recommend."
"I was already really uneasy about putting a shock collar on my dog. I did the vibrate setting and when he barked it didn't phase him so I put it on level three shock, the first time he barked it worked. He was roaming around the house and I just heard him yelping, the collar went off without him eve..."
Bottom Line
Due to safety concerns and mixed effectiveness, consider alternative bark training collars.