Innotek Spray Commander Remote Spray Trainer, 85 m

A good value, bad habit deterent
Having had labradors for many years we were struggling to stop Henry, our 4 year old, eating dog poo when out walking in our local forest. Actually, replace the word 'dog' with deer, rabbit, cat, rotting dead animals!! He suffered badly with a bout of pancreatitis and was on a drip for two days. Luckily he survived but all my training skills could not stop this bad habit. I was reluctant to use a muzzle and believe my dogs should be able to run free when out. I was worried that this device might be cruel but the Innotek commander remote collar has helped immensely. Henry is not totally cured of his habit but I am able to stop him, from a distance, and just having the collar around his neck can lessen his urges. The spray is unscented, just a cold sensation, and has also proved to be waterproof. I am in control with the remote, this is not sound activated, and our walks are now a pleasure.
Use with caution
These collars definitely have their uses but be careful about which types of dog you use them on. I have a challenging rescue border collie who used to chase joggers and cyclists and leap up at people. He is also aggressive to other dogs and has been so since a tiny pup. I considered whether to use one of these collars for quite some time before purchasing. I must add that ever since he was 10 weeks old he has been to the same training classes as my older border collie with whom I do competition obedience and agility so I did not see this collar as a quick fix in isolation but as part of a wider training programme and only after other methods were not working! I think the collar did help with the jogger and bike chasing and with the jumping up at everyone, something which he very rarely does these days. What I realise in hindsight however is that his aggression to other dogs is totally fear based and because of this I think the collar actually made his aggression to other dogs worse,...
This could be compulsory with dogs - brilliant
My 6 month cocker spaniel has never thought I was 'master' and puppy classes/out on walks would go "deaf". She would run 50 metres without turning round looking for rabbits. She also chased my free-range ducks/chickens. My dog trainer bought this round & IT'S WORKED MIRACLES. She's circling close to me on walks now responding to my calls; she even lets the ducks/chickens walk past her & doesn't jump up at them. It only took 2 sessions & about 10 squirts. Since, I've only needed to buzz occasionally.

As far as safety goes, it's brilliant as she doesn't jump at my toddlers or run off. It has also progressed the normal treats-based puppy/dog training as she now listens & is engaged with my voice.

She seems to need reassurance & love afterwards & I would recommend a trainer to help you use it - if not I'd just recommend going gently with it.

I now see a future ahead with a lovely family dog & not one that I'm laying awake at night worrying how I could...
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