Petrainer PET998DRB1 Dog Training Collar Rechargeable and Rainproof 330 yd Remote Dog Training Collar with Beep, Vibra and Static Electronic Collar
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Pattern | Basic Version |
Color | black |
Material | Nylon |
Brand | Petrainer |
Closure Type | Buckle |
About this item
- Regain control of your dog: Dog Training Collars offer 3 types of safe corrective stimulation modes including static, vibration and beep for dog disobedience; Remote Training E Collars can be used to help correct your overwhelming dogs' behavior problems.
- Ultimate training: Dog training collar with remote provides 0 to 100 levels of intensity for vibration and stimulation, plus a standard beep mode;Either an expert trainer or pet owner, with these 3 types of stimulation, you will find a safe corrective stimulation that works best for your dog.
- Adjustable for all size dogs: Adjustable training collar ranging from 14 to 25 inches, it will fit your small, medium, or large size dogs;Petrainer's E collar nylon strap helps protect your dog's sensitive skin.
- Travel with your pet: Don't hesitate about training in the rain, both our transmitter and waterproof collar are rechargeable; Fast charging and can be done simultaneously with both devices.
- Freedom to roam: Have wireless control of your pet up to 330 yards; Easily train your dog in the backyard or in the park; With a long battery life, you will be able to train your dog effectively.
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Vibration strength | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Remote Control | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 |
Battery life | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
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Petrainer is a professional manufacturer and supplier of a variety of dog training devices. Located in the North America, we have been engaged in research & development, manufacturing and distribution of pet products for years. With a passion for innovation, the Petrainer team is constantly improving upon its products and operations to deliver the best experience to its valued customers.
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Petrainer has been engaged in research & development, manufacturing and distribution of pet products for years. With a passion for innovation, we are constantly improving upon our products and delivering the best experience to our valued customers.
- Package:
- 1 x Transmitter
- 1 x Receiver
- 1 x Nylon Belt
- 1 x Charging cable
- 3 Sets of Contact Points
- 1 x Test Bulb
Petrainer Training Collar with Remote
With 330yd range, this device was designed with the common household dog in mind, as it easily accommodates a stroll to your nearby park, or training in the backyard. We've incorporated every function that's needed for a beginner which are static, vibrate and tone that allow the trainer to receive the best possible results. Don't worry about finding a stimulation level that will correct your dog without overstimulating, as it has 100 levels to ensure a level is found that's perfect for your dog.
- Remote Range: 300m/ 330yd/ 1000ft
- Rechargeable Lithium Batteries for Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter (Please use a 5V adapter to charge the battery)
- Rainproof Collar Receiver and Remote Transmitter
- Light Mode to assist seeing dog in low light conditions and if you drop your keys
- Quick and straightforward pairing process
- Power saving design with Automatic Standby and Memory Function
- Adjustable Collar Size from 14 to 25 inches, able to fit all size dogs 8lbs or larger
- Uses: basic dog obedience, barking, hunting, digging, aggression, jumping up, bolting and so on
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Extensive Range ControlDesigned with RF434Mhz technology to provide a range up to 330 yards, tackle any outdoor environment with confidence that you’ll be able to control your dog. |
Zero Skin IrritationSoft silicone covers for contact points better protect your pet's skin, to ensure a safe and humane training experience |
Rainproof ReceiverRain-resistant receiver allow your dog to enjoy the aquatic adventures in their life; Train your dog during any weather conditions |
3 Training Mode0-100 levels of customization for Static & Vibration and a standard Tone Mode, ensures you will find a stimulation that trains your dog like a professional would. |
Why People Choose Petrainer Brand?
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One of Leading Pet Training BrandMillions of users of our product across many countries in the world, more and more people trust Petrainer products. |
Your Voice Based DesignWe are always listening to customer's suggestions to help design our products, and ensure our products are continually improved. |
Friendly After-sales ServiceA hassle-free support experienced team would love to hear from you and won't rest until your issue is resolved. |
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Offer | 13.99 | 36.99 | 44.99 | 39.99 |
Expandable System | Supports training up to 2 dogs | Supports training up to 2 dogs | Supports training up to 2 dogs | |
Collar Material | Nylon | TPU | Nylon | TPU |
Water Capabilities | Waterproof | Rainproof Remote & Waterproof Collar | Waterproof Remote & Collar | Rainproof Remote & Waterproof Collar |
Level Adjustment Tool | Button | Up-down button | Dial | Button |
Remote Range | 330 Yards | 330 Yards | 330 Yards |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 7.6 x 1.8 x 6 inches; 9.6 ounces
- Item model number : PET998DRU
- Department : dogs
- Batteries : 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : April 16, 2015
- Manufacturer : Petrainer
- ASIN : B00W6UVROK
- Best Sellers Rank: #23,101 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #154 in Electronic Training Collars
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About Mode: Training collars are used to train the dogs instead of punishing. This collar has three options to train the dogs, Beep, vibration and Static shock. And the static shock will always be the last source to use. We'd like to recommend our strong vibration training collar as well if you don't want to use static shock collar. About Range: The dog training collar is including transmitter and receiver; transmitter transmits the signal to receiver through radio wave. a. Depending on the way holding the transmitter, the range of radio wave may vary. Hold the transmitter in a horizontal position away from your body to achieve optimum range. b. Terrain, weather, vegetation, transmission from other radio devices, and other factors will affect the range of your Remote Trainer. About charging: a. Please charge the transmitter and receiver for 2 hours when you get the product for the first time. If the transmitter and receiver in low power status, please charge them for 2 hours at most. b. Don't charge the product under circumstance of high-temperature. c. The device is not waterproof and in any case, if it may get wet, the customer should stop to use the device until they make sure it’s dry.
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Customers like the vibration and training features of the animal collar. They mention that the vibration mode seems to be perfectly adequate, and the strength is impressive from such a small unit. They say that it really helps you train your dog, and that it's great for anti-barking training. Customers are also satisfied with value, and ease of use. However, some customers have mixed opinions on quality, performance, battery life, and shock.
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Customers like the value of the animal collar. They say it's pretty good for an inexpensive collar, serves its purpose, and has some nice features. Some customers also mention that it'd be a good choice for a training collar.
"...reliability and continued satisfaction; so far it’s a good product at a good price." Read more
"...Pros: -Great price and value -Love that there are other modes besides Shock (such as Beep and Vibrate) -Waterproof..." Read more
"...Used on a 65 lb Lab.Good value, but essentially flawed in one important way: The collar can pop out of the slots if your dog, like mine,..." Read more
"...The product is made out of a cheaper plastic and the only thing covering the charging port and reset button is a tiny rubber plug...." Read more
Customers find the animal collar easy to use. They mention the instructions are clear, and the remote for the device is easy to operate. Customers say that their pets learned very quickly and has really become a much better dog.
"...function buttons on the transmitter, but once you do they’re pretty straight forward...." Read more
"...3. The blue glow display is very easy to read and straight forward. The operation of the remote is very user-friendly and intuitive...." Read more
"...It was easy enough to get things up and running...." Read more
"...62;The buttons on the transmitter are poorly labeled and are not intuitive. You'll just have to get used to it...." Read more
Customers find the training with the animal collar extremely effective. They say it works well and really helps them train their dog. Customers also say it's a great product for anti-barking training, and a terrific trainer tool. They mention that the tips and suggestions are very helpful and informative. Customers say the product is effective at curtailing problem behaviors and is a good teaching tool.
"...This device makes training so much more effective and fast...." Read more
"...It is definitely a good collar and an effective means of training." Read more
"...This has been such a great teaching tool. We also put it on her when we were training her to respond to us off leash. It worked great for that too...." Read more
"...Overall it has been making a big difference, and has sped up the training process for us since she is so stubborn...." Read more
Customers like the vibration mode of the animal collar. They mention that the adjustable vibration is adequate for average yards. The vibration strength is impressive from such a small unit, and it really helps get their attention. The vibrating function works well for disrupting bad behavior, and the beep and shock feature is easy to set up. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ability to warn their dog with vibrations, greatly reducing the need to use the shock feature.
"...From my personal experience, the vibration mode seems to be perfectly adequate 99.9% of the time...." Read more
"...The vibration is like a phone on vibration (also goes from 0-100) which got our dog's attention just as much as the shock...." Read more
"...The vibration initially startles but your dog can easily shrug it off over time. Mine does but is still somewhat effective...." Read more
"...I was excited that it has the three options - sound, vibrate, and shock...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the animal collar. Some mention it works very well for their puppy, while others say that it struggles to work. Some say that the charging port works amazing, while other say that other functions did not work.
"...So far this collar is working very well. Like most things it’s important to study the instructions to understand its proper use and limitations...." Read more
"...dogs who are very sensitive--as in hurt feelings--and are incredibly intelligent, which makes training them without breaking their spirit a..." Read more
"...hear the beeps anymore... So while it's a good idea, the execution was severely lacking, and unfortunately makes this mode have VERY limited..." Read more
"...It is still working great, and the charge lasts a long time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the animal collar. Some mention it's a decent quality training collar, with an adequate grade of nylon material. However, others say that it'd be better off with another shock collar.
"...This is a poor design choice considering all of the other surface space that could have been used, instead a small portion underneath where the..." Read more
"...Now, four months later I continue to be impressed with quality and reliability of the iTronics PET998DRB Training collar...." Read more
"...The device is not fragile but it is not rugged. Good for a dog in a house and taking to walk to the park...." Read more
"...the device and the placement of the Y button makes this device extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury if the user is not careful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the animal collar. Some mention that it has great battery life and they don't need to buy batteries, while others say that it runs out of battery without them knowing. They say the collar needs to be recharged periodically and the transmitter does not have a replaceable battery.
"...The battery on one collar isn't holding a charge for more than two days, anymore. When new in 2016, it lasted for over a week of moderate use...." Read more
"...It is still working great, and the charge lasts a long time...." Read more
"...And while having a non-replaceable battery construction and a non-drop resistant remote are definitely hits to this products overall design, it's..." Read more
"...Since I do not use the shock so often the battery life is great. I have charged it once every 2-3 weeks...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the shock of the animal collar. Some mention that it doesn't shock anyone, has other modes besides shock, and the contact points are easy to test. However, others say that it goes from non-existent shock to much too powerful, and continues to shock for over 2 hours. Some customers also say that the shock definitely stops terrible behavior, but it makes them cry or yelp in pain.
"...The beep on this collar sounds awful, a little tinny, kinda disturbing...." Read more
"...Depending on breed, weight, age, and/or size, the shock function may not work...." Read more
"...finally, you have both a vibration correction mode, and a static shock correction mode...." Read more
"...It was a very strong shock! So much that it made the muscles in my arm suddenly contract involuntarily...." Read more
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This adds to my review of 02 April 17.
Now, four months later I continue to be impressed with quality and reliability of the iTronics PET998DRB Training collar. Its numerous optional features and 300 meter range provide a great deal of flexibility for various training agendas. One of the most impressive factors in my experience with this product has been the outstanding customer service and support iTronics provides in order to insure maximum efficiency and satisfaction with their training collar. After about two months use, the receiver came off of the collar and was lost. I think it must have gotten hung up because it seemed to be well-secured by the retaining tabs on the receiver. In any case, due to their excellent customer support and my satisfaction with the original collar, I did not hesitate to purchase it again. This time however, I elected to buy the PET998DRB2, 2-dog option so I would have a spare in the future. After placing my order, iTronics again sent an e-mail inquiring about my experience with the collar and providing contacts for questions and concerns. I informed them of my satisfaction and why I needed another one. When they learned the receiver had come off, they immediately sent a replacement receiver without me requesting it. I reiterated that I didn’t hold them accountable for the loss of the original receiver as it seemed well-secured but offered the information only to identify a possible trend with other users. However, they replaced it nevertheless. This demonstration of their strong commitment to customer satisfaction is highly commendable. As products become more technical, timely and efficient customer service becomes increasingly critical to the purchasing decision. In this regard, iTronics has proven to have been an excellent choice. Meanwhile, the replacement collar continues to perform flawlessly.
INITIAL 02 April 2017 REVIEW FOLLOWS:
I have to start by saying I’ve only used this collar for a very short time so value my comments accordingly. So far this collar is working very well. Like most things it’s important to study the instructions to understand its proper use and limitations. Most important is the warning that these collars should never be used on aggressive dogs. In addition, there are a lot of informational videos online. The components are light-weight but seemingly well-made. Like any product you have to familiarize yourself with the location of the function buttons on the transmitter, but once you do they’re pretty straight forward. The mode button is the largest and allows selection between the LIGHT mode, which simply activates the red light on the receiver; BEEPER; VIBRATE and STATIC SHOCK. The side buttons adjust the intensity of the VIBRATE and STATIC SHOCK modes only. The intensity range is from 0 to 100. As a point of reference, I use 25 to 30 and find it is still mild enough to gain attention and yet not cause pain or fear which would totally ruin the training session. I always try the settings on myself to insure I know what degree of correction is being delivered before making any changes. The LIGHT SYMBOL button on the transmitter activates an LED mini-flashlight on top of the transmitter. The 1/2 button is for two receiver capable units and finally the Y button transmits the selected mode.
The collar is the “snap buckle” type which I find convenient because once it’s adjusted and secured; you can simply snap it on and not have to worry about finding the right hole for a proper fit; which is essential to proper operation of the collar. One drawback is that the LCD mode icons on the transmitter are a little small for us old guys. However, it’s easy to compensate for this by learning the relative positions on the screen for selected modes, e.g. LIGHT is the farthest to the right, BEEPER is over the ones column of the LCD 100 intensity scale, VIBRATE is over the tens column and STATIC SHOCK is the farthest to the left over the hundreds column. It also helped me to note that the severity of the corrections are displayed from right to left, i.e. LIGHT is farthest right and STATIC SHOCK is farthest left. I only use one receiver but similarly you could reference the CHANNEL 1 and CHANNEL 2 icons by whether it was at the center of the ones column digit or at the top. The LOW BATTERY indicator is at the bottom left of the screen.
The receivers charging port and the reset hole, to pair the transmitter and receiver, are located under a small rubber flap with two small protective rubber plugs on the side of the receiver and are additionally covered by the collar strap which is easily removed for access. This small protective flap could be the problem stated in some reviews about water damage failures. If this protective cover becomes damaged, compromised or out of position, I can see that this might cause a problem. However, I haven’t used it in wet conditions so I can’t evaluate its degree of significance. I should add that though they say it’s rainproof, they also qualify this stating that it’s water-resistant not waterproof and further caution that this rubber cover must be in the proper position.
Additionally, to conserve battery power the transmitter goes into STANDBY mode after 20 seconds and turns off after 20 minutes of non-use. The receiver goes into STANDBY after 4 minutes of no movement. Pushing the Y button on the transmitter or movement of the receiver activates it again. Once it’s reactivated you have to push the Y button again to transmit a correction.
Again this is still pretty new. I like the light-weight components and so far I have no real complaints. It comes with additional length contact points for longer haired dogs. Also, iTronics sent a follow-up e-mail offering product assistance and training information. Additionally, the unit comes with their website, twitter, facebook, e-mail address and a YouTube link reference. Although expectations vary among consumers and time will determine its durability, reliability and continued satisfaction; so far it’s a good product at a good price.
I get these dogs obedience trained and under control while they are young, so that it does not present a problem once they are full grown. I am an elderly woman, and I cannot manhandle a full-grown Pyr around if they won't let me. They must respond to my voice alone. As they live outside, I need them to come when I call them from anywhere on my property.
I know that hitting dogs does not help train them. I also wanted to be able to "reach" them when they didn't want to come close and, most important, not have them associate the pain of correcting with my person, but with their disobedience.
This device satisfies all requirements. Once we've established our dominance with the pups and they are obedience trained (~5-6 months), we advance to distance training with them interacting properly with livestock/strangers, coming when called, to reduce barking only to situations where there is a real threat, etc. (Pyrs love to bark at nothing simply to announce they are here.) This is where this product shines.
It only takes a few jolts before each dog learns that their obedience must extend beyond the reach of my arms. I never have to yell, just speak normally, and they are never afraid of punishment from me.
If they start barking we tell them to "go get it" (as it get the threat). If they stay and we see no threat, we tell them to "shut up." If they don't shut up, we put the collar on. If they continue barking, we say "shut up" and if they don't, we shock them, starting low. The degree of shock increases until they learn what "shut up" means. This process only takes a few days.
After this, they are reliably trained to only bark only at genuine threats and we remove the collar all day. If they fall back to barking, we put the collar on, again. They learn that the collar means they will not bark--especially all night long at nothing. At this point, they often only require a vibrate to remind them. Once trained, all we need to do is show them the collar and they get the message loud and clear.
After being trained to the collar for barking, we use it for other commands. Calling them to come no matter where they are on our acreage is a biggie, but with the collar, a buzz of vibration, and a treat when they arrive, they are quickly and reliably trained to come immediately no matter where they are when we call, and they don't need to wear the collar any more. We use it for fence training, so they know their territory and don't take road trips outside our property.
This device makes training so much more effective and fast. As long as you don't abuse the dog with the shocks, they learn quickly without getting messed up in the head. Our dogs are very attached to us and very eager to please, which is just their nature. We simply exploit those traits to train them.
People are always surprised that our dogs don't roam, or bark, or jump on people, and are so obedient.
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It is waterproof. Our 8 month-old pup plays in the pond wearing it without causing any damage. Just make sure the plug for the charging port is firmly seated. The fact that the collar covers that port makes me feel more secure that water damage is not likely to occur.
One of our dogs learned to remove the device from the collar (I told you they are smart). Multiple windings of electrical tape around the collar and device solved that problem, and has lasted for several years. However, the nice beep feature allowed us to find where she had left the device outside after getting it off of the collar.
Thick, long hair at the neck where the collar rests. . .I shaved the area to ensure good contact without having the collar be too tight.
My remote has survived dozens of drops out of my pockets onto hard ground. It has also survived being lost in the garden, rained on, and then found a few days later.
The battery on one collar isn't holding a charge for more than two days, anymore. When new in 2016, it lasted for over a week of moderate use. Be nice if it could be replaced.
As with any method of dog training, it requires a commitment from the owner to interact with the dog consistently and to be aware of all surrounding circumstances, and to not be abusive with the tool. Most dog owners won't commit, and that is why they fail to train their dogs effectively.
It isn't necessary to use the shock feature all the time. Often, once the dog learns the shock, reducing it to only vibrate is sufficient to command the dog's obedience.
Our dogs end up wearing the collar for only a few weeks before they are completely trained. While the pup sleeps inside, we remove the collar at night and he only wears it during the day until he is trained. Once he goes out for the night, he wears it at night for as long as we have a barking problem. . .usually 7-10 days with a few relapses over the next few weeks. Our current 8 month old pup (85 lbs) is fully trained to come, shut up, sit, no, drop it, git, stay, and more, and rarely wears the collar any more. He never challenges us, we can remove his food or bone and he won't growl or bite, and submits immediately when he gets in trouble--even for my petite 80 year-old mother. These are great dogs, but even better when trained. He is still a lively, happy puppy who plays like a pup and guards well for his age.
I doubt it would be so if I had to rely on other methods to train him. This causes much less stress to the dog and the owner, shouting and hitting just isn't necessary. The dog never connects the shock to anything the owner actually does, so he doesn't lose trust in his owner. In fact, when shocked as young pups, they come running to us for reassurance before they understand to connect our command and their failure to obey to effect of the shock. The collar is not the owner, so the owner isn't something to be afraid of.
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Anyway. Last year he lost that collar and no doubt buried it DEEP in the yard somewhere. Behavior gradually began to slip. I recently bought this Petrainer to take its place. It works just fine. The remote is intuitive and very simple to use - one button to choose vibrate, beep, shock or light. Another up/down button to select strength. Another to transmit. Much simpler than the SportDog one, and the Petrainer has a light built in that is very useful at night. It saves battery by shutting off when not used for a short time. The collar reactivates when it senses motion from the dog. The remote just needs one press of any button to come alive. Again, an advantage over SportDog which needed to be paired every time it went on the dog and it discharged if you forgot to turn it off. And I should mention, there are 3 lengths of probes for the collar. The longest are plenty long for a very furry beast. I use the medium with the BMD. The collar is easily adjustable and easy to clip on, vs. a buckle which is a p.i.t.a. with a long haired dog! You should never leave the collar on for any length of time as the probes can cause abrasion and infection on the dog's neck. So easy on and off is important.
There are a few disadvantages with the Petrainer. First: the recharging is a bit awkward. The remote and the collar use the same charger and need to be done separately. It's a bit slow, whereas the SportDog had a simple charge stand where it was stored plugged in. Always ready. Second: the range is 300 meters which is plenty for most people, but not as great as the SD-1225 I had before (3/4 mile). Third: Petrainer is only water repellent (ok for a rainy day), vs. waterproof if your dog is a swimmer. Forth: No lanyard on the remote. It has a belt clip - don't use it! It will be lost the first time you bend over.
None of those things were a problem for me. And.... oh yes.... the comparable SportDog SD-350 is more than 4 times the price!
So - FIVE big stars for this product. VALUE FOR MONEY!