I got a Dogtra IQ easily 10 years ago and recharge it maybe every other day . And I have never replaced the batteries adfter hundreds of recharges. Working Level for my dogs is about 20-40 and very seldom a 'bottom button' to trigger an aversive 'sting' (I had an Innotek in 1991 when 1-button and dipswitch aversive was all that was available). I learned how to use and 'electric' collar and later an 'electronic collar' from professional dog handlers. An e-collar is NOT a DIY project and requires skilled instruction to use it correctly.
I have a friend's dog for the weekend that has an older Dogtra. Last time I could push the locate button and it would make an audible noise on the collar. this time it's not working. I charged both until the green light came on. Do you have any ideas on why the alarm isn't sounding?
Would highly discourage people from Dogtra products. Go with literally any other brand. Long story short, my collar fried my dog without my control & customer service was like “eh, it happens". I sent in the collar for a diagnostic check & they sent it back with zero feedback and hasn't worked since they sent it back.
I have a friend's dog for the weekend and the locate audible noise is not working like it was last time I had him. Anybody have an idea what i need to do? I charged both the collar and control unit until they turned green.
You must find your dogs working level - each dog will be different.. seeing as though you are asking this question - I recommend more study and research before you get an ecollar as any tool used incorrectly can potentially harm a dog...
The pager can be used however you think best. Personally I find the humans like it because they afraid that the stim will hurt the dog, but the dogs generally seem to be much more bothered by the pager than the stim when properly trained.