Toby is a larger (140)lb dog and wouldnt listen when told to come or sit. After finding the proper sitting for him..I have only had to use the shock part of item once. I found out that he KNEW WHAT I WAS TELLING HIM but thought he was the alpha member. He knows now whom is in control and responds every time when called and sits without being told anymore. I still use it for more training abd have found that the NICK part of the system is usually enough. THANKS
10/30/2008
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
Great Product!!
By 7
from Tacoma, WA
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Pros
Durable
Easy to Use
Effective
Improves Behavior
Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
Active Dogs
Hunting Dogs
Comments about SportDog SD-400 Field Trainer:
Need my dog to be at side when out of yard, this took care of it.
Doesn't shock if dog get's out, only when i say it's time.
When the collar is on not sure if the tips touch skin or are only touching fur(i have heavy coated dogs)
10/13/2008
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
3.0
Not right for me
By 2 yellow labs
from North Dakota
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Pros
Easy to Use
Improves Behavior
Cons
Ineffective
Best Uses
Active Dogs
Hunting Dogs
Large Dogs
Puppies
Comments about SportDog SD-400 Field Trainer:
I own two of these collars and have a friend that owns one. The one I have that is 2 years old works intermittently and the battery life is very poor. My other collar that is only 1 year old still works, but I have realized 400 yards isn't enough range. Especially if your dog(s) get away from you.
9/10/2008
4.0
very good
By dogbuddy
from Norway
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Pros
Easy to Use
Effective
Improves Behavior
Cons
Buy european charger
Best Uses
Work Dogs
Comments about SportDog SD-400 Field Trainer:
I use it when i train him and in a day life situation. Its great that you have control without the leash. Not so great that you have to buy a european adapter to charge it but hey i did bought in US of A so i should expect it.
5/4/2008
(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
4.0
This is a great product it really helps
By Dan
from Perth Western Australia
About Me New Pet Owner
Pros
Durable
Effective
Improves Behavior
Cons
power
Best Uses
Active Dogs
Large Dogs
Comments about SportDog SD-400 Field Trainer:
Before we could not go out any where without having our dogs on a leash. Howevever once we learned how to use sportsdog collar and followed simple instructions we have not looked back. we have now began letting our dogs off the leash and with the aid of the collars are finding that they will now obey the commands that they instructed to do. Thanks
4/23/2008
(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
no more undergroud fences
By fumble
from garnet valley pa
About Me Long-time Pet Owner
Pros
Durable
Easy to Use
Effective
Improves Behavior
Cons
Best Uses
Active Dogs
Hunting Dogs
Large Dogs
Puppies
Small Dogs
Work Dogs
Comments about SportDog SD-400 Field Trainer:
better than an underground fence didn't need to dig up lawn, its waterproof rain didn't affect it
