Used properly, no. Tone and vibration are the default modes and most owners stay there permanently. Static is adjustable from 0 and locked behind a keypad lock. The rule is simple: find the lowest level your dog reacts to and never go above it. Pain doesn't teach — attention does. If you're new to remote training, work with a qualified trainer first.

It's the line-of-sight figure — open ground, nothing between you and the receiver. In dense woodland, around buildings, or over hills you'll get less. Every remote trainer on the market works this way. We'd rather tell you plainly than pretend otherwise.

The receiver is IPX7 — rated for full submersion, not just splashes. Lakes, rivers, baths, downpours. Rinse it under the tap after a muddy walk. Keep the handheld transmitter out of the water; it's the receiver that goes swimming.

The adjustable reflective nylon strap covers small breeds through to large working dogs. Fit test: two fingers should slide under the strap comfortably. Too loose and the contacts won't reach; too tight and it will irritate the skin.

Around 8–10 hours at a stretch, then take it off. Reposition it slightly through the day and check the skin underneath. Overnight wear isn't recommended for any collar of this kind.

Orders are picked and dispatched on business days, with tracking emailed the moment your parcel leaves. Delivery windows and carrier options are confirmed at checkout for your address. Full details are on our shipping page.

Our returns and warranty terms are published in full on the store's policy pages, and support is one email away if anything arrives faulty. Read them before you order so there are no surprises either way.

Remote training collars are restricted or banned in some countries and regions — parts of the UK, Germany, Austria and Australia among them, and rules change. Check your local legislation before ordering. It's your responsibility, and we'd rather you knew up front.