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Customer Testimonial Letters
Introduction: PAC has received the following testimonials letters, in heartfelt appreciation of the very positive results our clients have obtained when using electronic collars to correct problems with their hitherto uncontrollable, wayward dogs. Having tried all the normal, conventional methods (including ‘clickers’ and sprays), such equipment has been their last resort, and indeed, the only saviour for a relatively small proportion of the world’s dogs. All the letters are genuine: you will notice from some of the comments that no testimonial letter has been deliberately excluded; and no sense of the letters has been altered; but they have been lightly reviewed and corrected for spelling and grammatical errors (to avoid distraction from their purpose… and for ease of reading). Please also bear in mind that some of the earlier, most vehement objectors to the use of these collars, through various circumstances, have realised that, to save the lives of their own dogs, there is no viable or proven alternative. Such converts now freely admit that they were wrong. It is only when one has actually owned a difficult dog that one can fully understand and appreciate the value of these electronic collars. Among these letters, you might well see many likenesses to your own situation. We wish you happy, enlightened and, in some cases, amusing reading… Choose your breed for specific testimonials:Collies, German Shepherd, Yorkshire Terrier, Weimaraner, Great Dane, Springer Spaniel, Labrador, Burmese Mountain Dog, English Pointer, Cocker Spaniel, Irish Setter, German Pointer
Keywords: Sheepdog, Sheepdog Trainer I use the PAC collar as a lifesaver for numerous dogs each year. They are mostly sheep worriers, but I also deal occasionally with chasers of traffic and equestrians. In nearly every case the alternative is death, or… more or less permanent confinement. As you know I am not a typical user in that years ago I ran kennels, including what I can only describe as a Canine Borstal! I then had a privately made, remote control collar. Now, as a sheepdog trainer and training instructor, I should really love to give up the remedial training… but where real delinquent dogs are concerned, I continue for the dogs’ sake. I consider brief use of the collar to be absolutely justified, humane and desirable, if it is to cure the dog of life or death misdemeanours. I have to say, however, that I have reservations where it comes to unqualified and inexperienced owners having unrestricted access to the equipment. I do not like to see this collar used as a routine substitute for good, basic training methods. To ban the use of these collars totally would be a tragic mistake and numerous dogs would die as a result of such a decision. H J of Dartmoor #298
Thank you for the remote trainer. It has been a great success in the training of my Springer Spaniel. I now have a much better dog and I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone. J J of Powys #24 keywords. Springer Spaniel I am more than happy to recommend the PAC remote training collar as a gentle persuader for hard to handle dogs. When I took on a rescue Springer Spaniel about three years ago, I was her fourth owner. She was out of control and a real problem. She now responds to the whistle and enjoys off-the-lead walks. There is no doubt in my mind that the collar has saved her life. C O of St Austell #32
Keywords: worrying sheep, Back to Top I certainly found the PAC collar extremely effective for the three weeks that I had it on hire from you, but sadly the affects wore off after a couple of months. The dog was caught worrying sheep on a number of occasions, despite severe reprimands. We still have the dog, but she has extremely limited freedom, and is never allowed out of sight when off the lead. She must now spend a certain amount of time chained up. If I could afford it, I would buy a collar. I am sure long term effects are achieved with a great number of dogs, but suspect that my dog, being an alpha bitch, is somewhat stronger-willed and more persistent than most. I would agree with you, that these collars do need to be used in the right hands. As an example, I had to fend off pleas from my children to have a go with it. It is possible that the collar could be used as an instrument of amusement by sadistic or sick individuals. However, so could a stick! Nevertheless, rather than banning electric collars, I would recommend that they be sold at a more affordable price! Mrs A B of Dorchester #66
keyworks: problems, responding to whistle, Back to Top I would recommend your Remote Training Collar to anyone having problems with a dog. My dog now responds superbly to the whistle … whereas, before, you would sometimes have thought he had something wrong with his ears! B A of Holbeach #53
Keywords: Labrador, chicken-chasing, Back to Top Murphy is a two-year-old chocolate Labrador with very little brain! Although he has been neutered, he has been very difficult to train, as he seems unable to remember commands from one day to the next. He is a great big, soft lump, but had developed the habit of running at people and other dogs, barking furiously, particularly if they appeared from around a corner unexpectedly. Naturally seven stone of rushing, barking Labrador was quite intimidating for most people. He never meant any harm… It was just his way of saying ‘hello’. Since using the PAC collar, he has improved dramatically, although it has taken some time because we don't meet people or dogs on every walk… and so correction cannot always be given. Nevertheless, he now seems at last to be getting the message. He now usually looks at me if he sees another dog, and if I call him he will stay with me, even if our other two dogs go off to do the greeting. A friend who had a chicken-chasing Labrador recommended your collar to me. One zap and Fudge has never gone near another chicken. Indeed, I have been so pleased with the progress that I have made with the PAC remote training collar that I should exercise my option to keep the one that I have on hire from you. In this way I can provide a service to other people with sheep chasers, or other problem dogs. Before using the collar, I did have certain reservations about using it, but Murphy has shown no ill effects at all and he positively loves having the collar put on. It certainly takes all the worry out of our walks, when we used to have to take detours if we saw people in the distance. We are off to Cornwall for a week at Easter and, as we walk a lot of Cornish coastal path, we will not have to worry about meeting fellow walkers, and we can settle down to enjoy the views! Mrs J D of Gloucestershire #96
keywords: rescue dog, sheep, Back to Top Some while ago we gave home to a year-old rescue dog of unknown provenance. We soon found we could not contain him in our grounds. This was a nightmare; since we had grazing sheep close by. On receiving complaints, we sought advice and we decided to try PAC's remote training collar. This was very effective. We do not find it cruel. Our dog is no longer deaf to commands and now enjoys his freedom. Thank you. A R of Droitwich #221
Keywords: Burmese Mountain Dog, sniffing crotches, dog training classes, water pistols, audible warning devices, social outcast, Back to Top As you know I acquired a remote control collar as a last resort to try to stop my Burmese Mountain Dog from sniffing crotches! I had tried everything else - dog training classes; water pistols; audible warning devices; and, of course, making my displeasure known in no uncertain terms. Nothing had worked, and he was very much a ‘social outcast’. The collar had an immediate result… and it has had no, ill effect on him at all. Life is now much more enjoyable for him - and for us. I would recommend its use to anyone provided it is done sensibly and with affection. A O of Devon #206
Keyworkds: Springer Spaniel, dartmoor, chasing sheep, off-the-lead, Back to Top I recently acquired a remote training collar from you. We had tried a number of methods to stop our Springer Spaniel pup from chasing sheep, but had to resort to keeping her on the lead during walks on Dartmoor . This was not much fun for her - or for us. After reading the excellent literature supplied with the collar, we started the training. It only took four applications for the problem to be cured. The dog has had no adverse effects and is now a joy to take out without being on a lead all the time. We would certainly recommend its use in extreme problems such as we experienced. Thank you for your excellent advice and service. J S of Okehampton #237
keyword: Cocker Spaniel, serious dog owner, Back to Top My use of the PAC training collar has produced a good, steady bitch that is a pleasure to work. Before I used the collar on my three-year-old, headstrong Cocker Spaniel, I dreaded having to take her on beats. Now I can't leave her at home! I would definitely recommend its use to any serious dog owner with a problem. Many thanks. M W of Barnstaple #284
keywords: Labrador, rspca kennels, biscuit rewards chasing deer, chasing hare, chasing horses, chasing people, undesirable behaviour, Back to Top Some months ago I acquired a remote training collar for use on my 18-month-old rescue Labrador who had been re-homed unsuccessfully three times before, and who had ended up in RSPCA kennels. By using the remote training collar in conjunction with biscuit rewards for responsive and/or correct behaviour, she is now a complete pleasure, and is able to run freely without endangering herself or others. She comes back on request, no longer chasing deer, hare, horses or people and will stay when told to. In her case, I feel that I was her 'last hope’. And indeed, the training collar was my 'last hope'. It worked so well, since it gave an instant reprimand for undesirable behaviour. She understood this. Conversely, I believe it is no use punishing 5 minutes after the event. This she would never have understood. She has such a good quality of life now. She has plenty of exercise, free from leads and 'non-pulling halters' etc. She is a real pleasure to take out. Compare this to her earlier existence when she had spent the first 18 months of her life shut up with little or no exercise… and the more boisterous she became the more she was shut up, until eventually she was handed over to the rescue services. As a result, her new lease of life is even more precious to her. Thank you for sorting out our problems and thank you from 'Fudge' for helping to give her the taste of freedom she had never known before… and for contributing to such a good life in her new home. Mrs B J F of Cheltenham #121
keyworkds: rescue kennels, last chance, life saver, Back to Top Our dog came from a rescue kennels and was uncontrollably aggressive – sometimes, even foaming at the mouth - with other dogs. The collar was the last chance for her. If it hadn’t worked, we had already agreed she would have to be returned to the dog welfare organisation (where she had already spent over six months). We only had to use the active collar a few times before her behaviour started to change. After about three months we didn't use the collar at all. Although she's far from perfect, she can now run - off the lead - even when other dogs are in the vicinity. Occasional confrontations still occur, but not to any great extent - and only when other dogs appear to threaten her. The collar has probably saved her life. Thanks. Mr J F of Hampshire #126
keywords: chastisement, gun-dog, Back to Top I found the PAC training collar excellent for speed and ease of use, and causing the minimum of distress for the dog. One of my friends who disapproved said she thought it much better to wallop her dog when it misbehaved! That is the last thing I would wish to do to him when he returned! I believe it much better that any chastisement is not associated with me… and anyway, how does one wallop a dog half a field away?! I recommend the collar to all my gun-dog friends. Miss G of Dorset #19
keywords: anti-collar lobby, English Pointer, puppy, chase sheep, chase seagulls, chase deer, Dartmoor, chasing ponies, gun-dog trainer, whistle training, stop dog chasing, dog behaviourist, instantaneous effect, running-in, game birds, roam freely off-the-lead, Back to Top I am writing to you in the light of recent lobbying against electronic collars. The extremism behind this activity appears to be blind to the self-evident truth that an individual who intends to be cruel to an animal will go down that particular road, whatever. A walking stick, a lead, a catapult or any other implement can be used in a cruel fashion. In an ideal world there would be no cruel humans nor would dogs chase sheep, deer or other wild life or be aggressive. Unfortunately, all these conditions exist and it is therefore in the best interests of canine welfare that a sensible balance is found. My wife and I own two English Pointers. Carlos, who is now three years old and who came to us as a puppy, displayed an inclination to chase sheep, seagulls and deer. He is an intelligent and strong-willed dog and would disobey as the fancy took him. We live in the country and there are many opportunities for him to get into trouble. The very nature of a Pointer requires lots of off-the-lead exercise. We therefore need to have the confidence that he will respond to the whistle and that he can be described as being under our control. We took him to the usual dog training sessions where we only achieved limited success. It certainly did not stop his inclination to chase. On one occasion he got himself into a potentially very dangerous situation by chasing seagulls over rocks where he got cut off. The tide was rising and there were big breakers. Fortunately he found a spot where there was a rock-pool which, although deep, was calm, and he managed to swim to us. On another occasion we took him on to Dartmoor , where there are numerous sheep. It was quite evident that he would have chased them into the next county, given the opportunity. We then found an area where sheep were absent, but he took a great interest in the Dartmoor ponies and was on the point of getting kicked by a stallion. He would always chase any game bird that he happened to scent. It was in this context that we looked for solutions. We went to a gun-dog trainer who assessed Carlos as a strong-willed dog. Together with the trainer we began training him to the whistle but it was evident that something was needed which would stop his chasing. I happened to see your advertisement and spoke to you on the telephone. You explained that the collar was not a disciplinary implement but a training aid that should be used sparingly. In fact, it was a mild form of aversion therapy that should be used responsibly. Used properly, the dog connects the sheep/deer or the act of chasing with the shock and not the collar. I then wished to speak with an animal behaviourist and contacted the Canine Defence League for some names. I explained the reasons behind my request and it became obvious that the person I was speaking to was full of opinions, but totally bankrupt of any practical solutions. However, she did give me the name of a Mr B E (a dog behaviourist and trainer) with whom I spoke on the telephone. He expressed the opinion that a collar was an acceptable method in certain situations, provided it was used properly. He also indicated that a dog could be ruined if a collar was used in an irresponsible way. By the time we actually met Mr B E, we had purchased and used the collar. He saw Carlos and stated that he believed him to be a happy and well-balanced dog. The effect of the collar was instantaneous, and its use over the last two years has been extremely limited. In fact I cannot recall when it was last used. We now own a happy and reasonably well behaved dog, which does not chase sheep or horses and will hold back from running-in to game birds. He can roam freely off-the-lead without getting himself into potentially dangerous situations. Our second pointer, Pablo, is not so headstrong and has learned to respond to the whistle - without recourse to the collar - but by following Carlos. My brief contact with the Canine Defence League did not leave me with a favourable impression. On the other hand, the PAC electronic collar has done a great service to our dogs by making it possible to enjoy the freedom that their nature requires. The world seems full of people who feel it is their right to force their opinions on everybody else by “in your face politics". I speak as I find and have no particular axe to grind in this matter. Mr A B of Paignton #3
The PAC collar has proved to be a very helpful aid to the training of my Labrador pet, companion, watchdog and guard. It was especially valuable in overcoming early obstinacy and ‘selective’ hearing up to considerable distances. I do regard the ‘ban it’ do-gooding lobby as misguided in this matter as in most of their well meant but subversive follies. Mr G S Axminster #256
keywords: lurcher, chasing sheep, tight lead, Back to Top When seeing to the stock on my husband’s farm, Daisy, my exuberant pet Lurcher, became increasingly obsessed with chasing the sheep. Apart from keeping her on a tight lead, all the other conventional deterrents failed. Only the PAC collar proved successful and, within a very short period of time, she was no longer interested in chasing sheep. She now enjoys hours of freedom with me, whilst we walk, tending to the animals around the farm. Mrs S T of Honiton #306
I am very grateful to you for supplying me with the PAC Training Collar. We were having a serious problem with our Terrier, Sam. Although a perfectly amenable dog in all other respects, he barked continuously in the car, deafening me in the ear, through sheer joy and excitement… to a point at which it became impossible to take him with us. With the help of the collar we have now cured that problem and he is now quiet in the car. He enjoys it as much as ever, but he has learnt that he can enjoy it without barking. Sir H of Hampshire #217
keywords: Wirehaired German Pointer, obedience classes, trainers, choke trainers, chasing sheep, cured of sheep chasing, Dartmoor, manageable dog, obedient dog, Back to Top I am writing to tell you of my experience using the PAC electric collar. I have a particularly hard headed and stubborn Wirehaired German Pointer. From the very beginning he was difficult to train. Obedience classes, consultations with individual trainers, etc. had little or no effect. I consider the use of choke chains to be painful and cruel… and it was a misery for both of us when out walking. The final straw was when he started chasing sheep at the age of three. In desperation I resorted to the PAC collar. Within an hour he was cured of sheep chasing with just one short zap from the control. He suffered no ill effects whatsoever, and he can now run free when walking on the moor ( Dartmoor ), and no longer needs to be constantly on the lead. The same applies to the recall. Within an hour he was responding immediately to the whistle. I do not consider this method of training cruel or unkind, and I am only sorry I didn’t use it earlier. I now have an obedient and manageable dog thanks to the PAC collar and I would recommend this method to others. Mrs N K of Newton Abbot #101
keywords: pet, pet dog, correct and control dog, GSD, Labrador, Lurcher, chasing joggers, chasing ponies, chasing cows, chasing cattle, New Forest, peace of mind, bad behaviour , Back to Top When we purchased the PAC Remote Training Collar from you last year, you spent considerable time to convey a thorough understanding of the product in itself, and the correct procedure on how to use the device safely, so as not to cause any distress to our pet. Needless to say, since we have been in possession of the Remote Training Collar, it has efficiently demonstrated to us the ultimate manner to correct and control our dog. Beforehand he was just continually a hazard both to himself and to others - animals and humans alike. We have had him from 8 weeks old, and he soon became quite large, with a huge amount of energy to use up every day. As he is a GSD X Labrador X Lurcher, you may be aware of the size and speed this entails, as well as being extremely nervous and excitable. After using every other possible means to deter him from chasing ponies, joggers, cows and any other moving object, to no avail, the final straw was after causing a stampede of cattle running haphazardly between bewildered motorists on a busy New Forest road. The dog had previously been kicked several times by ponies, luckily escaping a fatal disaster. But not even did this deter him from pursuing them on every occasion. We found the Remote Training Collar an almost immediate solution. At first he was quite taken aback, but stubbornly continued to harass his objective. But by increasing gradually the intensity, without any excessive distress to him, we were able to find the level required to catch his attention, and he soon associated a level of discomfort with the chasing of his targeted quarry. Within a week we were satisfied and relaxed about letting him off the lead during his walk around the forest, without worrying about his next act. Within a month our dog had become happier: he now stays, sits and responds to verbal commands. In fact, it is very rare we have to resort to using the collar even though admittedly he still wears it when off the lead, mainly for our peace of mind, just in case. He has since been castrated; we spend and have spent lots of money on his welfare and endeavour to be responsible for our pet at all times. We were very distressed having to keep him on a lead for all walks, but fortunately this is now all in the past, thanks to PAC. Many, many people have stopped and questioned us about the collar they saw he was wearing. At all times we have responded correctly. I would hasten to say that the majority of people would appear very much in favour of its use, as they also can relate to some degree of bad behaviour from their dogs and often spend some time telling me all about it. Only once has someone asked if it actually "hurts" the dog, to which my reply was "Not as much as being kicked by a pony and being seriously injured". If, therefore, the RSPCA and the NCDL do indeed have the welfare of dogs at heart, which I am sure they do, then perhaps before taking a hasty view of the cruelty factors which this collar could cause in the "wrong hands", they should consider the long term effect it has on a dog's lifestyle. In all honesty, if we had not have discovered the PAC Remote Training Collar when we did, then I am almost sure that today we would not have our pet dog as he would either have been killed by another animal or car or worse still, we would have had to let him go because of the problems he was causing, in turn, passing the problem onto somebody else and so on. In all fairness, all bad behaviour needs correcting, whether it be a child, adult or animal but some people and societies rather than seeing the need to correct it, prefer to defend it, hence creating ignorance and confusion as to right and wrong. Of course, this is only my opinion but trust it is shared by many others too. I trust the above will be of assistance to you and once again, thank you for your fine product that has proved so successful to both my family and to me. Mr J R of Southampton #223 keyworkds: Springer, Springer Spaniel, hunting, go deaf, disobey commands, wel We purchased a two-year old Springer and were unable to stop him hunting in nearby woods. He would go deaf and not obey commands. After talking to you, we purchased a PAC collar, only needed to use it two or three times and have not used it since. Our Springer is the happiest and best-behaved dog we have ever owned. I would recommend this method to anyone. Mr W B C of Charmouth #11
keywords: Weimaraner, dog warden, doberman, not answer to recall, fight other dogs, dog training class, neutered, chasing horses, New Forest, chasing sheep, Dorset, eating rabbits, old habits, vet, put down, well behaved, Back to Top At the time of supplying me with the PAC dog trainer, you expressed the wish that you would like to hear how successful we found the device to be, and how in particular our problem dog reacted to it. I have much pleasure in informing you of the outcome… You may recall from the telephone conversations we had at the time of my initial enquiry, and on your follow up call a short while after we had received the collar, that we had rescued a Weimaraner dog that had been picked up by the local “Dog Warden". He had been given twice the normal 7 days for his owner to claim him, but no one had come forward and he was about to be put down. Fortunately for him the "Dog Warden" knew we had recently lost one of our Dobermans, and asked us to give him a home. He was approximately 18 months old and obviously by his behaviour had not been owned by someone with any knowledge of, or ability in dog training. He was an absolute "nightmare". Every day, whatever the weather my wife has taken our dogs for a 2 hour run in our local Country Park . Max joined in with our remaining Doberman on this daily routine, but on most days my wife would return home virtually in tears. He would not answer to recall; he wanted to fight every other dog he met; if a car drove past with a dog in it he would give chase and when the driver stopped he would jump all over the car (creating many arguments); and when it was time to go back on the lead to come home, he did not want to know. My wife would hang about for ages, waiting for him to get near enough to someone for them to grab his collar. At this stage we enrolled him on a dog training class, and we had him neutered. We take our holidays in a touring caravan enabling us to take our dogs with us, again Max blotted his copy book each day we were away, chasing horses in the New Forest, sheep in Dorset and catching and eating myximatosed rabbits in Sussex. All this time we were being very patient with him… no beatings… lots of love and fuss… plenty of treats… periods on the normal lead… a long length of rope etc… but as soon as you let him free again, he was back to his old habits. It became a daily battle between my wife and me. When I got home from work or when she returned to the caravan it was "HE HAS TO GO. I CANNOT PUT UP WITH HIM ANY LONGER" I argued to save him, because I loved him and did not have to put up with his bad behaviour – as she did each day, and there was only one place he would have to go, that was to the Vet’s to be put down. It would have been impossible to re-home him like he was. Then someone my wife was talking to one day suggested the PAC collar. One can honestly say that it has saved, and it has completely changed his life. He is now a well behaved boy, very affectionate, a pleasure to take out… and this has been achieved by activating the collar on 8 to 10 occasions only, but as my wife remarks, she now feels in control of the situation, should the need to use it arise. Max can now look forward to a long and happy life, and many happy holidays. Without the collar he would have been put down several months ago. He has now been with us for 13 months. I would certainly recommend it as a training aid when all normal methods have been tried and failed, as in our case. M J H of Gwent #148 keyworkds:dummy collar, Labrador, go deaf, ignore commands, ignore whistle, sudden obedience, Back to Top I should like to take this opportunity to say that, although I have had the PAC training collar for only 6 weeks, I have been most impressed with its performance and results, even at this early stage. Following the recommended period of familiarisation using the dummy collar, I introduced the training collar to my 4-year-old, extremely enthusiastic, Labrador dog. The dog’s tendency to go deaf to oral and whistle commands as soon as he is more than 20 yards away is, I am pleased to report, well on the way to being a thing of the past. The ability to attract the dog’s attention as soon as he fails to respond has, in my view, been the key to this. This sudden improvement in obedience has been achieved with the collar set on minimum, and with remarkably few initiations. I am sure that the improvement in the dog's behaviour has benefited us both. Not only do I have more control over the dog, but I feel more confident and relaxed when working him. I am sure that the dog senses this and responds accordingly. I look forward to consolidating the early improvements with less and less use of the training collar. Thank you for supplying an excellent product, complete with good advice on its use. Mr A R H of Wareham #163
keyworkds: Irish Red Setter, chasing farm animals, go deaf, run off, ignore commands, shooting, angry farmers, campsite, holidays, Crufts, Back to Top It is now a while since we purchased the remote training collar from you in an effort to restrain our young, very wilful Irish Red Setter. Our main problem was her great interest in farm animals, the sight of which made her quite deaf and liable to run off, ignoring our commands to return and the attendant risk of irate farmers shooting her. She is now much better behaved particularly towards my wife’s commands who has undertaken most of the training. She tends to become deaf to my commands when I had to take over recently when my wife fell ill. It was most interesting to see that by just placing the collar on her again that she immediately became more responsive, taking immediate notice of the buzzer without having to apply any other correction. We now seldom need to use the collar when at home but do use it in unfamiliar surroundings, particularly such as when on holiday on camp sites and similar locations, where she tends to become so excited as to be a danger to herself and others around. It is in fact a comfort to have, since she still tends to ignore my commands but with increasing age is becoming better… but as she is still very fertile we have periods when she is in season that she becomes very unruly. Indeed we left her with her breeder whilst on holiday, at the end of which the breeder stated that if their first Setter had been as wilful as ours then they would not have taken up the breed to show (at Crufts last week). They had quite a time getting her to settle down amongst their six other dogs over the 14 days she was in their care. Thus, in conclusion, our first experience with the collar has been positive and our dog, being very intelligent, has responded in a very good way to the lessons from its use and its availability. It is a great boon to those owners faced with the seemingly intractable problem that we faced when we took on this young puppy. Her temperament is quite different to our other Setter, whom we had for thirteen years. I am glad that I found this piece of equipment, as otherwise we might have sent her back to the breeder as being untrainable… She is now a valued member of our family, being quite a character in her own right. Mr N S D A of Wimborne #45
Keyworkds: Gordon Setter, foster home, chasing sheep, go deaf, ignore commands, worry sheep, worry domestic cattle, happy hooligan, gun-happy farmer, Back to Top You will remember that Zac was a rescued Gordon Setter, and already had spent some months with a foster home before we took him at eleven months old (the parting remark from his foster parents was “as if anyone would want that dog”.) He had not actually chased sheep during his first few months with us, but as they are all around us we were very concerned that he might escape and do so. He was very fast, and completely deaf to our calls when he ran across our own field. We first thought of an Electronic Collar when we found that, having jumped our own fence and met an electric cattle fence on the other side, he immediately jumped back to our side, and never once tried to escape that way again. We eventually borrowed 25 sheep from a friendly neighbour and having got Zac used to the dummy collar, we went up the field and let him go (feeling very nervous about it) Two blips on the button stopped him and he came straight back to us A couple more days of this, and he wouldn't go near the sheep. As you said, it was as if they had a magic circle round them, and from then on he stayed at the bottom of the field with us keeping a very wary eye on the sheep. The slight shocks he had had were enough to stop him, but certainly not as sharp as the domestic cattle fence which he had touched. The thing we most appreciated was, firstly, that you spend time finding out whether we were responsible and caring enough to use the collar, and, secondly, the very comprehensive instructions on how to use it. In the right hands, and on the right dog, it certainly need not be cruel, and it has had no lasting ill effect. Zac is still just as much the happy hooligan as he was before. As you say, it's a lot better than having the constant worry that a gun-happy neighbour would shoot the dog first - and argue later. Our grateful thanks to you. Mr D W of Barnstaple #280
keywords: Short haired German Pointer, German Pointer, RSPCA, farm, ignore recall, ignore command, go deaf, chasing deer, chasing pheasants, danger of being run over, dummy collar, Back to Top We acquired 'George', a four year old short haired German Pointer, from the RSPCA; he had been too boisterous for his previous owners and had been put up for re-homing in a country environment. We live on a farm and have a large dog-proof garden, at the bottom of which is a very busy main road. George's biggest problem was that, when out walking in the fields, off the lead, he would run off for hours at a time, ignoring any form of recall, to chase deer and pheasants in the nearby woods. There was a strong possibility of him getting onto a road and being run over. We tried treats and obedience classes. Typically he would behave to perfection at the classes, but once home would revert to his bad habits! He ended up being walked only on the lead and for a big energetic dog, who loves to run like the wind, it was awful. Out of desperation, I rang you after seeing your advertisement. We followed your advice to the letter, using the dummy collar and we only had to use the 'active' collar twice to stop him running off completely. We now feel confident about taking George anywhere and letting him run, since we know he will now come back when called. It has been nearly two years now and we occasionally only have to ‘remind’ him for rolling in mess, etc. But he is great. The PAC collar is like having an extension of your hand to reprimand your dog when he thinks he is out of reach! We have recommended it to others already Mrs E G of Wimborne #309
keywords: rescue dog, Back to Top Our rescue dog, Tessa, was on death row before we gave her a last chance. She had been homed several times before, but no one would keep her. We have now had her for 12 months and she is a pleasure to be with, thanks to the remote trainer. Mr & Mrs D B of Penzance #319
keywords: spaniel, wayward, wayward dog, Labrador, Back to Top I gave my daughter a Remote Training Collar to use on her wayward Spaniel who, my husband had said, “would never make good in the field”. Last winter she was brilliant. Later I used it on my Labrador , when she decided she knew best and took no notice of me. She only needed one session! The collar is brilliant… and it would be a terrible disaster for many dogs if it were banned. I am sure it saves many dogs so much aggravation and hassle. I cannot see that it is any worse than fencing cows in with a conventional electric fence. Once bitten - twice shy. Mrs L R of Chard #233
keywords: tied up, beach, woods, livestock, large breeds, Bull-mastiff, Doberman, lambing season, Back to Top Just to say, the remote training collar has worked a treat. Jess no longer has to be permanently tied up in the garden, and can be let off the lead when we go to the local beach and woods with our other dogs. Before we purchased the collar, she would run away every time we let her off the lead, not returning sometimes for an hour or more. At home, the minute the back door was opened, she would run off. As we live in the middle of open countryside with fields, often with livestock in them, it was very worrying, especially with the approach of the lambing season. The collar was my last attempt at controlling her… and I cannot believe how quickly she got the message. I don't feel the collar actually hurt her in anyway - it just made her feel uncomfortable. If it hadn't worked we would have had to consider re-homing her. Jess now enjoys the same freedom as our other dogs and is a pleasure to have as p art of the family. She still wears the collar when we go out, but I rarely have to use it. With large breeds such as Jess (a Bull-Mastiff X Doberman), I think you will agree, it is essential to have control over them - especially in public places. Thanks again Mrs S G of Par #132
keywords: Springer, shoot, remedial action, chasing hare, Back to Top It took me a long time to decide on using the PAC collar. We had a situation where my dog, a Springer, whilst biddable in a one to one situation, was totally uncontrollable during a shoot. This resulted in her being left at home whenever I went to one. With remedial action from the collar she once more began to listen and now accompanies me whenever I go out. We both know that should she chase that hare; head towards that cover; ears go flat and stop listening because she is a little further off; there is a presence which will bring her back into the real world. I love having her with me… and she loves being out. She can now be used to realise her potential as a useful member of any shoot. She is still not perfect, but who in this world is?
Mr J W of Oxfordshire #299
keywords: dog problem, chasing postman, chasing joggers, chasing cyclists, Back to Top As I told you when we first spoke, our dog’s ‘problem’ was chasing the postman, joggers and cyclists. It had got to the point where he could not be allowed to be free at all, as he completely ignored commands to stay when he had a ‘target’ in his sights. It was very frustrating for him and for us, as he is a large, energetic dog. When correctly used, the collar is not at all cruel. How can it be if the correction is delivered when - and only when - he offends? I frequently check the collar on my own arm, so I know the sensation is not agony – just unpleasant enough for him to want to avoid it. As to the long-term success – he has recently started to re-offend. It is, of course, now much harder to catch him in the act than when he was doing it all the time. I have not used the collar at all for other misdemeanours – I don’t want to confuse him. As he frequently wears the dummy collar, people often ask what it is for… and several of them have asked for your name and ‘phone number. It seems to me to be an ideal tool as it is so specific – unlike any other form of correction. Mrs. S D of Devises #108
keywords: Lurcher, Jack Russells, JRs, go deaf, ignore commands, moors, ewes, lambs, nervy dog, muzzle, sheep farmers, Dartmoor, dog psychology, Back to Top Until my Lurcher, Bryn arrived, I had had Jack Russells and knew exactly how to cope with their training. I had no idea how extreme the chase urge was in a Lurcher. I had also never experienced a breed that was so focused when chasing that no other information goes in. Once they go, they turn deaf. We first met sheep off the lead when Bryn was half grown. He took off and nothing could stop him. As I used to work with sheep, I know what damage dogs can do. Also, we are very lucky in our area, the farmers are very tolerant of people walking dogs on their land and I was loath to ruin this relationship, both for others and myself. So I knew something had to be done. I first tried a long lead, on the advice of RD (a dog trainer) at Black Dog. The theory being that the dog becomes so accustomed to having to return to heel when called, that this condition would hold if you called him back even when chasing. This didn't work. Then, again with Mr D, we put him in a small pen with a ewe and a lamb, and allowed the ewe to knock him about while protecting her lamb. The theory being that the dog develops a fear of sheep. He was terrified, because he seems to have a very low pain threshold. He was also very nervy as a young dog, so this was quite a traumatic event for him. He was sheep proof for about a month, and then took off one day after them. After that, he'd become vindictive and wasn't just chasing: he wanted to do damage. I seemed condemned to the next few years of always keeping the dog on the lead when exercising unless I was sure there were no sheep nearby, even then he wore a muzzle just in case. Also, I used to worry about what would happen if he ever escaped from the garden. I could see him ending up with a bullet through the brain before too long. An old friend, a sheep farmer, then recommended I contact Mrs. HJ (a well known corrector of wayward dogs) at Moretonhampstead. After hearing Bryn's history, she suggested the PAC training collar. She explained that when used correctly, the dog believes that the shock is caused by getting too close to the sheep and has no idea that there is any link with the collar. First I had the dummy collar for about three weeks. He wore it at completely irregular and random times, so that eventually he would attach no significance to this thing that he sometimes wore around his neck. Then we went for a walk on her farm. She carried the transmitter and when Bryn went for the sheep she zapped him at about five yards distance from them. I was to only offer sympathy, no chastisement. When she zapped him, his reaction was to yelp and run back to mum for sympathy. I think it only needed two shocks that day for the penny to drop. Since then, we tried him on his home ground to make sure he genuinely made no connection between collar and/or the location. We then devised a situation on Dartmoor whereby a solitary ewe popped up out of the bracken – as they often do. No reaction. I did have one problem when we met a black ewe, he chased it; so then we had to make sure that all types of sheep hurt. After that we tested him on a yard full of orphan lambs. Terror on his part, he couldn't get out of there fast enough! I think in total, he's had 3 shocks. I now have a dog I can walk on Dartmoor and around our local area - off the lead - with reasonable confidence. He is a cheerful and relaxed pet, when we enter a field of sheep, he merely steers a wide berth around them. It appears as if they have an invisible barrier beyond which he will not venture. If a bunch suddenly pops up in front of him on the Moor, he comes and keeps close to me, because I can keep him safe. Most importantly, I can feel happy that if he ever did succeed in escaping from the garden, he wouldn't be ruining a farmer's livelihood somewhere. I feel quite strongly that for the sake of two or three occasions of momentary pain, I have been much kinder to my dog than nine or ten years of him never being allowed off the lead; or worse, a much shorter period of ownership, ending in some disaster. I also feel quite strongly that the collars should be used sensibly and under supervision, if at all possible. Although I must say, I was impressed with the leaflet that arrived with the pack from the manufacturers, and from you. If I read properly, the relevant points were made very clearly. I think the psychology works better with Bryn because the sheep hurt him before he got near to them, so there is no option for vindictive retaliation. Ms C W of Crediton #305
keywords: deaf to recall, disobedient, nervous, chasing game, chasing deer, chasing sheep, chasing horses, working dogs, pets, Back to Top The problem that I had with my dog was that she sometimes acted deaf, sometimes was just disobedient and would not come, but at, other times she would come, so it was obvious that she knew what was expected of her. She was very nervous and if I shouted at her she would not come near enough to enable me to put her lead on. This could go on for a long time and I assume it was because she had been beaten by whoever had her before I found her. I was worried that she would either get away into woods that were full of game and deer or that she would chase stock. She never came into contact with sheep, but I was sure that she would run at them if she did. I hired a remote trainer with the option that I could return it after five weeks if it did not work for her. I have only used it on her four times. When she was still wearing the dummy she ran at two old horses. They did not run… but she barked and ran around them and would not leave them. When the next day I put the live collar on her, she ran at them again and I gave her a zap. She yelped and ran past them and took no further notice of them. I next repeated the exercise with two Jacob sheep that belong to a friend. They are used to her dog, and in any case could look after themselves. The result was the same. I twice had to give her a reprimand when she ignored my calls. On the first occasion she lay down and let me put her lead on, on the second she came to me when I called her again. I am now confident that she will come when I call her, sometimes reluctantly and sometimes not as quickly as I would like, but she is improving and it is now up to me. All I can say is that she can now enjoy her walks off the lead (when away from traffic), she will stay with me until I tell her to go, even when she is itching to go and play with other dogs. I do not have the constant worry of her getting into trouble or of her being shot. I know that she is getting older and trusts me more, but the trainer has made the job much easier and quicker. I am sure that the shocks that I gave her hurt less than if I had slapped her and that would have had little effect, if any. I have found that she occasionally shows signs of wanting to be off into the woods again. One or two days with the dummy collar on puts that right. I expect that most of your customers have working dogs, whereas mine is just a pet. I would be pleased, however, to recommend the collar to anyone with the same problems as I had. Mr H T of Morpeth #259
keywords: Springer Spaniel bitch, gun-dog, hunting, rough shoot, deafness, deaf to recall, obedient, Back to Top I bought the remote training collar firstly to help the train a young Springer Spaniel bitch as a gun-dog for hunting over a rough shoot, where one has to have control. I only used the collar about six times and it had an immediate effect. The nature of Springers is to be very enthusiastic and keen. It is this quality that makes for a good gun-dog, but, especially with a young dog, their noses tend to take over and temporary deafness occurs! I have trained several generations of gun-dog, using other methods with varying success. I do not think the remote training collar is cruel, when used in a temperate manner. It saves hours of time. My little dog, now rising two years old, is not in the least cowed or subdued. She is as keen as ever but, she is, however, very obedient and reacts quickly to the whistle. I couldn't recommend the collar more (to the right person, of course). Lady A (confidential) #44
keywords: Springer Spaniel, Back to Top Thank you for supplying my dog training collar. This has been an essential item for the perfect training of my Springer Spaniel. I have already recommended it to many other people and would not hesitate to recommend it in the future to any responsible dog owner. Please forward details of your Electronic Fence system. Mr E B of Okehampton #80
Keywords: Labrador, RSPCA, training classes, dog trainer, Back to Top Without the use of the remote collar, Katie our Labrador X dog would have had to have been put to sleep. She had big problems when we had her from the RSPCA at four years of age. I've had dogs all my life but I have never come across one like this before. When I took her to dog training classes, the first six months didn't do much for her. So, I then took her to a dog trainer on a one-to-one basis, but in the end, he had to use the remote collar, which worked. Things were fine at first but as the months went on she got in her old ways again (chasing dogs and people) and after a long think about it I decided to buy a collar for myself. I don't have to use it often, but it gives me a peace of mind when I'm out with her, knowing I have her under control all the time. This has made my walks - and hers - so much better. She's never been a perfect dog, but now we can live with her. She had been so faithful and loving that I had not wanted to give up on her. Mrs L A C of Liskeard #14
Keywords: Springer, basic training, retrieving lambs, worrying sheep, successful deterrent, Back to Top I have a very determined & enthusiastic Springer who, despite intensive, basic training, still thought he knew best. Including, for example, retrieving lambs; and this obviously had to stop - and quickly! I used the collar on only 3 occasions as he approached the lambs… and since then he has shown no inclination or interest in them whatsoever. I am delighted - as this saves me a lot of worry… but allows him controlled freedom that he otherwise would not have had for 3 months of the year. It has also saved him from the ultimate penalty, had he continued and caused damage. The collar having been very successful as a deterrent is now to be used with my other Springer, to help him with his hearing difficulties! Both my Springers were rescue dogs and both were 9 or 10 months old before I got them for training. Now, 2 and 3 years old, they both worked well last season. I have no hesitation in recommending the collar amongst my friends. Mr R J S of Morpeth #402
keywords:German Shepherd,chasing cattle, ignoring commands, traffic accidents, Back to Top After spending 18 months training our German Shepherd, she was generally obedient but she would still chase young cattle and occasionally run off to the busy road, ignoring commands that she well understood. We were worried she would cause a traffic accident. The remote training collar soon corrected these problems, without causing her any harm or distress. Mr R T D of Bristol #105
keywords: GSD, German German Shepherd, Dog, Labrador, Back to Top I wanted the collar for two problems. Firstly, my GSD was aggressive towards other dogs and secondly, my working Labrador had started to run-in during shoots. I have tried previously to correct these problems, but they were still a ‘pain’. Having received my PAC remote trainer, I can say I have had great success with both dogs, in very little time indeed. Mr S L of Sturminster-Newton #266
keywords: sheep dogs,Collie, Back to Top I am very pleased with the remote control collar that I bought from you. I have found it extremely helpful in training my young sheep dogs. I always check the strength on my own arm before I use it. It has made training them a much quicker and more enjoyable process than it used to be. I have only had to use it on three occasions with some of my young Collies. I have also used it to stop an older dog from chasing cattle lorries out of the lane. Since over the years several of my dogs have been run over and killed, I am so glad now to have found a deterrent at last. Mr R G T of Liskeard #257
keywords: Jack Russel, JR, ignoring commands, ignoring shouts , Back to Top Having bought a remote training collar just a few weeks ago we have already had good results. Our Jack Russell dog is two years old and very wilful. When out for a walk off the lead he would just take off when he wanted to, totally ignoring my shouts. It is now a pleasure to take him out. We only needed the collar on the lowest setting, as this has been enough to correct him. He doesn't attempt to run off now, but stays near to us. We didn't feel it was cruel, as we only had to do it a few times. Just recently, he was walked through a field of sheep and chickens and he made no attempt to go after them. We would certainly recommend this method to other people. Provided it is used as directed, we don't think it is cruel. We consider it was to £200 well spent. Mrs R M of Bude #180
Keywords: electric fence, invisible fence, electronic fence, Back to Top The truth is that the collar didn't work for us. I think it was used too late for my dog and she just ran through all corrections even faster and further. She never flinched, yelped or appeared affected by the shock. If she felt anything the pain was worth the gain. I wish it had worked, but continued use meant I was putting false hope in the effect it would have - and she just disappeared the more! If I had used it during her more formative training, I'm sure it would have been the answer. She has an electronic fence system for the garden - and that works very well. Mrs I F of Cheltenham #122
Keywords: Mixed breed, Back to Top Thank you for your most helpful advice. Peter has done everything you told him to do and it has worked wonders. Hugo, our larger dog has improved tremendously, since he used to lead Harvey astray. Mrs M C of Somerton #320
Keywords: good training, occasional collar use, Back to Top The training is going well – only occasional use of the collar is required now. I have recommended the PAC Remote Training Collar to several people as a result. Mr M B of Wincanton #7
We have not had much success with collar – it must be our fault. Can you help?, Back to Top Mr M V of Harrogate #272
Keywords: Cocker Spaniel, over-enthusiasm, shoot, well behaved, Back to Top We bought the PAC Remote Training Collar to redirect the over-enthusiasm of our 5 year old Cocker Spaniel. The dog was becoming pretty useless on a shoot… but he is now quite amenable and well behaved. Although he still needs the occasional reminder, this humane method works very well. Mr P P of Yeovil #34
Keywords: Weimaraner, open moor, chasing sheep, chasing horses, chasing cattle, Back to Top Thank you for the Remote Trainer. It’s now a pleasure…
Mrs J McC of Exeter #321
keywords: difficult training, German Shorthaired Pointer, GSP, chasing deer, running-in on pheasants, chastise dog, bad behaviour I am writing to thank you and PAC for helping my dog come through a difficult period of training. At one time I was ready to give up and sell my two-year old GSP, as it was impossible to stop her from chasing deer and running-in on pheasants. The use of your remote training collar and tuition you gave me did the trick. Now my Pointer is a dream to go out with and she will remain my loyal friend and companion for the duration of her life. A stick in the wrong hands, or a boot would be a cruel way to chastise a dog, but the remote collar was an extended lead that corrected my dog’s bad behaviour within a week. Once more - many thanks – from my dog Briar, and from me. Mr M D J of Weston-Super-Mare #171
keywords: Springer Spaniel puppy, transformation, Back to Top I recently acquired a Remote Training Collar from you. Having used it for a month on my strong-willed Springer Spaniel puppy of ten months, the transformation was incredible. I now have a delightful dog, which I can enjoy taking for long walks with no lead. I should like to take this opportunity of thoroughly recommending it to any future purchaser. Thanking you again for your help. Mr D H of Langport #153
keywords: Springer, hard-of-hearing, Back to Top Thank you for the Remote Trainer. It has proved a great success for my hard-of-hearing Springer and he is perfect in everything he does now. It took a lot of courage for me to admit I could not get through to him and ask for help. I am so pleased I did. It has worked out perfectly. Mr A B of Gunnislake #73
Keywords: walks, behaviour, Back to Top I want to thank you so much for introducing the PAC remote training collar. My dog, ‘Butch’ is a different dog to take out on walks. His behaviour with larger animals has made a big difference and the walks are more enjoyable. Thank you again. Miss M B of Stockbridge #400
keywords: Spaniel, Back to Top Enclosed are a couple of photos of the recalcitrant Spaniel! – taken in November with the training collar. You can see what he used to look like before he learned to come back at all! (except after 3 hours). Now he is getting 2+ hours out a day doing training and exercises and running in the fields, he has put on so much muscle and has become extremely fit! We have made so much progress and we are determined to stick with it. We are still happy to show and demonstrate the collar, or talk to people on the phone about it. The PAC has made such a difference to us - and to Harley. Mrs H W of Wells #322
keywords: Border Terrier, puppy, hunting, kennel, Labrador, Back to Top We are very pleased with our PAC Electronic Fence. When we first acquired our Border Terrier puppy, our Labrador started to go off hunting with him. He also wanted to follow us down the drive. Living near to a busy road… and being neighbours to a number of sheep farmers means that it is dangerous for the dogs if they get out. It is impossible to keep them in the house - with 5 doors, umpteen children, and a stream of people coming in and out. The alternative was to kennel the dogs whenever I was out (sometimes all day). But we put a PAC collar on the Labrador, having trained her as suggested, and now we can let the dogs in out freely with family, children, secure in the knowledge that the ever present rabbits and deer won't tempt them off into trouble. They adapted very easily and happily and have a large area to play in. J D of Wales #97
Keywords: over-enthusiastic, sheep chaser, deer chaser, sheep chaser, Back to Top I think the PAC trainer is excellent… and quite the kindest way of controlling an over-enthusiastic dog, a sheep chaser and a deer chaser. It is so much better than shutting him up, tying him up, or beating him for chasing sheep – if you can catch him. Mrs A L l of Tiverton #174
keywords: selective hearing, training problem, Hunt Point Retrieve, HPR , Back to Top Our problem was simple – a very fast, young dog that developed a ‘selective’ hearing problem. Early use of the Remote Trainer nipped a serious problem in the bud, and allowed conventional training to get back on course. Our dog is an HPR and it was essential that he acquired a ‘working’ frame of mind lest he became bored, and consequently destructive around the home. We used the collar under the guidance of a qualified and experienced dog handler who agreed a problem would develop if unchecked. It was a last but effective resort. My only concern would be use by a person who did not ‘read’ a dog correctly. This person..., however, is just as likely to be cruel with a boot or a stick as with the Remote Trainer. Your response to requests for information about the tool is to be commended. – You found out about our attitudes before agreeing a sale. Mr M A T of Helston #265
Keywords: Weimaraner, needless barking, chase cattle, working gun-dog, tranquil, Back to Top I am delighted with the results of using the PAC remote training collar on my Weimaraner dog. He is still very lively and has not lost any of his character, but he no longer barks for long periods of time when I am not with him, nor does he chase cattle any more when working as a gun dog! Even more importantly, however, he is no longer so boisterous at home… and life is more tranquil. Without the PAC collar he would almost certainly have needed re-homing. Mr H W W of Plymouth #304
Keywords: dog warden, chaining, wandering dog, Back to Top We have four garden doors. Every time one was opened in the dog was gone within seconds. Gone for anything between twenty minutes and seven hours. The local dog warden has had so many complaints about my dog. His suggestion was a hanging wire, but that would have meant continual punishment, all daylight hours, every day. This would have been no life at all for him. We had tried chaining him up, but he hated it… and we hated it too. Now he has freedom. More interestingly, so do we. We can for the first time leave doors wide open without fear. Guests can come and go without panicking about their host’s dog. We had a well-known Saturday Night game-show host staying alone as a paying guest last autumn, who left the door open for five seconds. Embarrassingly, he then had to spend twenty minutes searching the neighbourhood for our wretched dog. It wouldn't happen now we have the PAC fence. I must admit, I am still waiting for it all to fail, because I cannot believe that anything can work so well. Mrs M H of Newbury #146
keywords: Labrador, wandering dog, electronic fence, Back to Top Our Labrador started a habit of disappearing from the hedge-bound garden. Unfortunately there were many gaps, which caused us great concern, since he had been found several times wandering on the busy local roads. With the Electronic Fence and collar system he very quickly changed his habits. It has saved him from danger… and us from a great deal of anxiety. We have been extremely happy with the product and would readily recommend it to friends. Dr R J A of Dorset #47
keywords: escape artiste, worrying horses, electronic fence, Back to Top Having successfully owned dogs for many years, we then acquired Polly, our first escape artiste. Living on a 4-acre property it was a nightmare. One either needed eyes in the back of the head, or she had to be confined to just a small area. I then heard about the Electronic Fence, and, as I owned horses and had used conventional electric fencing with them, it seemed a logical step. What a relief! Within a few weeks of training, she never looked back and her quality of life (and ours) has improved enormously. I have also found that her behaviour off the property is improving. I would happily recommend the Electronic Fence to anyone. We should like to thank you for all your help and advice. (Thanks also from a grateful Polly). Mr J & Mrs P E of Launceston #114
keywords: perimeter fence, peace of mind, electronic fence, no excursions, feedom for dogs, stress-free containment, no fences, Back to Top I now have some 600 metres of perimeter fencing installed on our property and I have to say that since the dogs were fitted with the collars we have had no further excursions and consequently complete peace of mind for us and freedom for the dogs. It only took a few days for the dogs to accurately understand the perimeter. For your information, I subsequently installed an additional loop to protect our new flowerbed and this gained almost instant recognition. Before fitting the dogs with their collars we checked the perimeter ourselves holding the pins on the collar to determine the consequences that the dogs might experience if they attempted to cross the boundary. We could only detect a small tingle and have found that this is quite sufficient to impose the necessary control. The dogs themselves never showed any sign of distress during their learning period but clearly identified the warning signal. The dogs are now able to enjoy complete freedom within our fairly extensive grounds instead of being cooped up in a comparatively small run unless we took them out on a lead. When we take them out for a walk they have learnt that when they are with us they can cross the boundaries without penalty – they don’t understand that we have switched off the system! In conclusion my wife and I would have no hesitation in recommending the system to other pet owners who have suffered the misery and worry of having to search for their straying pets, especially if it is in an area of farmland such as ours where uncontrolled animals are liable to be shot. Mr M W of Holsworthy #285
keywords: containing headache, Lurcher, high jumper, Back to Top Containing our dogs used to be a constant headache… Goose, our Lurcher, can clear seven-foot fences. Since installing PAC’s Electronic Fence, he still enjoys jumping – but not out! Dr C K-H, Nr Wells #178
keywords: immediate result, PAC remote trainer, Back to Top After having purchased the 250X Remote Trainer, I should like to emphasise to you my delight with a product that has produced an immediate and most satisfactory result. Excellent. Ms J P of Southampton #223B
Keywords: Flatcoat Retriever, drowning, Flatcoat Novice Field Trial, Back to Top I should like to take this opportunity to thank you for a truly wonderful product. Although it is a product that needs to be used with considerable care and respect, I believe that, in the right hands and on the right dog, it is truly a gem of a product. It surely saved my Flatcoat Retriever from certain drowning, as he was determined to jump any fence and swim in our river, however swollen, cold or fast running. He has now gone on to win a Flatcoat Novice Field Trial and he has become the most wonderful companion, since I have been able to trust him at a distance. Thank you. Mrs J D of Haverfordwest #401
keywords: Labrador X, entusiastic, jumping on visitors, unnecessary barking, annoy neighbours, Back to Top We are thrilled to bits with our collar. Molly, our Labrador X, is a very enthusiastic, noisy girl. Whilst we didn’t want to change her character at all, we were very concerned about her jumping up to visitors (which she still does to a degree, but rarely to us) and at her barking in the garden. This was difficult because we didn’t want to deter her from making a noise in case of intruders, but, at the same time, we didn’t want annoy the neighbours. Now, if we let her out without her collar on she will still bark, but as soon as it goes on she stops and she never needs to be zapped. Molly also had selective hearing and often wouldn’t come back if she were doing something more ‘interesting’. Now, we rarely have a problem and we can walk with her, off the lead, in amongst sheep and cattle. Thanks for making life easier. We would thoroughly recommend the collar to anyone thinking about buying one. Mrs V S of Ambergate #254
keywords: Border Collie, over-enthusiastic, hard-of-hearing, shepherding dog, trials, Back to Top My Border Collie dog, Roy , was the most over-enthusiastic dog I have ever owned and he was very hard-of-hearing to any commands I gave him. Since using the PAC Remote Training Collar his hearing has been restored and he has developed into a useful shepherding dog. Indeed, he has even won three trials in his first season. Thank you very much. Mr C R of Powys #231
keywords: good result, flower beds, change behaviour, rented collar, rental unit, Back to Top We had good results with the PAC Remote Trainer we had on rental – Oz now comes back when called; he sits on command; he doesn’t jump up; he walks to heel perfectly on and off the lead… and he leaves the flower beds alone! All in all, he is a completely different dog. Unfortunately we cannot afford to keep the equipment (i.e. purchase it) but we have at least managed to get him steady enough to start training classes. Hopefully this will continue to improve him. Thank you again, We will certainly recommend this training method to anyone we meet who feels they need it. Mr & Mrs J H of Melksham #403
keywords; Jack Russell, chases chickens, de-feathers chickens, comfortable off the lead, ignoring chickens, chicken problem, chasing sheep, chasing horses, countryside freedom, Back to Top Having bought the training collar for Tina, our troublesome Jack Russell, we now find she no longer chases and de-feathers our neighbour’s chickens – ready for oven baking. I can now quite happily walk her to our neighbour’s house and feel comfortable about her remaining off the lead, ignoring the chickens. As well as solving the chicken problem, she no longer chases sheep and horses. Living in the country, with so many animals around us, we really could not have managed without the PAC training collar. If I could communicate verbally with Tina, I am sure she would thank us for training her in such a way whereby her nature has stayed the same, but she can now have more freedom in the countryside. The alternatives are too unpleasant to think about. Mrs S A of Cullompton #49
keywords: GSD,German Shepherd, Dog, lunging at other dogs, throwing tantrums, cats, chasing deer, eating faeces, training classes, breeder, puppy socialisation class, boisterous,dog club, disruptive, police dog handler, dog handler, obedience skills, behaviourist, deer-cat-dog problem, downs on command, obedient, training collar results, Back to Top Many thanks for the PAC training aid. It has made dog ownership pleasurable again. Our 2½-year old GSD was beginning to be a bit of an embarrassment around our village, throwing tantrums, the likes of which we had never seen before, whenever she encountered a cat. This was her worst fault. She also lunged at other dogs on the lead, chased deer and, last but not least, ate her own faeces – even when they were covered with Tabasco and chilli powder! Anyone reading this would be thinking “Take her to a training class and seek professional help”… Very sensible! - So here follows a quick résumé of the dog from hell’s life to date.
The lead and faeces-eating problem are still to be solved. Using the collar sensibly and thoughtfully over a period of time has produced results. Many people would have given up on this dog. But we love her so much. She now has a new pal in the family – a GSD bitch - and they are firm friends. This has been rather long winded, but I wanted anyone who read this letter to realise that we certainly did not think that we were going gung-ho to shock her into submission without trying anything else – or indeed everything else. This was a last resort. We have absolutely no desire to harm her. But if our beautiful, beloved dog had continued to chase deer, cats and dogs, to cause a serious accident for them, for her or for others, I could not have lived with it, especially knowing that such an aid was available. Ps. It works well on husbands too! Mrs J S of W Sussex #242
keywords: sheep chasing problem, no shouting, no beating, no bruises, no pain , no waiting, prisoner to the lead, Back to Top We used to have a serious sheep-chasing problem. As a last resort we turned to PAC’s remote training collar. It took us just three weeks… during which there was no shouting, no beatings, no bruises, no pain, no waiting, and no loss of spirit. Now we have no more sheep-chasing, no more worries and no more ‘prisoner to the lead’. Freedom! Lots and lots of freedom! Freedom for Bill and freedom for us. Bliss - for these last four years! Problem? What problem? AB of Devon #701
keywords: Labrador, retrieving, shooting, scent, behaviour changing, Back to Top I just wanted to tell you how delighted I have been with the PAC Digital Remote Trainer that you sent me about a month ago. I had originally been concerned about any possible detrimental effects, especially as, for some reason, electronic trainers are not recommended by BASC in England . I have a 2½ year old black Labrador whose nose and retrieving are superb… but who would run in as soon as a shot was fired – by anyone on the shoot!… and who would refuse to return once he got amongst any scent. I followed all your instructions to the letter and, after accustoming him to the collar for a fortnight, I took him out to work some hedges round some open fields. It was only necessary to use the impulse twice, on about a quarter of its strength, since he has at last stopped running in and he reacts perfectly to the whistle. He has now been out working fully on six or seven days and, whilst his good points have not suffered in any way, his bad points have been completely cured. I only very occasionally use just the tone warning to get his attention. The impulse has not been necessary since the original couple of times. Once again, very many thanks for enabling me to have a dog whose faults were cured so effectively and painlessly (for both of us!) and who now works so well. If you wish to use these comments or give my details to anyone who is concerned about the use and effectiveness of the trainer, please feel free to do so. WL of S Devon #700
keywords: Doberman, Back to Top This collar has turned our progressively unmanageable and aggressive, 8 year-old Doberman into a very well trained animal. – Thank you! Many people have tried to solve this dog’s problems… but only the collar has succeeded. PB of Morden #703
Keywords: Lurcher, Rhodesian Ridgeback, breeder, discarded, nervous, aggressive behaviour, professional behaviorist, baring teeth, muzzle, muzzled, responsive to command, no muzzle, no skulking, Back to Top Todd is the youngest of our four dogs. He is a 4-year old Lurcher/Rhodesian Ridgeback X and has been with us since he was one day old. We hand reared him as he had been discarded by the breeder at birth. He grew up with our other dogs, but as he got older, he became more nervous and showed this by aggressive behaviour. Even though he has been to normal training classes, and then to a professional behaviourist, his aggression has become more intense. He would rush up to any person, baring his teeth. On one occasion he actually mouthed a lady and caused bruising. We then had to take him for walks when no-one else was about, or to areas where no-one ever went, and he was muzzled at all times when he was outside the house. Our walks became an unpleasant chore for us and we knew what he was missing. We thought for some time about a training collar, as we were concerned about hurting our pet. In the end, our walks became so unpleasant that we took the plunge. The result has been absolutely out of this world. On the first walk we activated the collar on three occasions when he met another dog (the owner was aware of the training collar). Next day when we met the same dog – only one activation. Since then, just three more activations in three months. He suffered no ill effects, although he certainly got the message. Todd is still nervous about other dogs, but he shows no aggression and he actually now wags his tail as they approach. He is totally responsive to our commands, and will return to us on command. The difference to his quality of life is staggering. No more skulking out before other people are about; no more muzzle; and he is even starting to enjoy doggy association. The PAC training collar has transformed our life totally, and I thoroughly recommend it. Mrs D F of Newbury #704
keywords: rescue, Jack Russell, Blue Cross, difficult to train, deer chasing, Back to Top I want to let you know how delighted I have been with my PAC Training Collar. I had a two-year-old “rescue” Jack Russell that had been in a Blue Cross rescue home for 14 months. He was very difficult to train, as once on to the scent of anything, he was deaf to any command. He also went to earth. In fact I lost him for three weeks as a result of this. I had particular difficulty because four years ago I had to have my Larynx removed due to Cancer. I now speak very well with the help of a tiny valve, (magic), but although my shout is improving - it isn't the most commanding and I am unable to whistle… or even use a whistle. Without the PAC Collar I don’t think I would ever have succeeded with Toby. However, now he has improved amazingly. I very rarely have to give him a stimulus and I can walk him anywhere off the lead. He watched a herd of deer run across our path the other day and did not give chase when I said ‘No!’ - Pretty impressive! I can now let him disappear into the undergrowth - and know he will come back. He very rarely goes to earth anymore, and so far… he has always come straight out. I am extremely grateful, as the start of my relationship with Toby was stressful for me and I feared total defeat. I thought you might like to know of the success with the collar. Mrs J A of W Sussex #705
keywords: dummy collar, no distress, behaviour change, sheep, lambs, leave in car, chickens, Back to Top Time marches on, and I promised to let you know how we got on with the electronic collar. It has been a total success! Doris is a different dog. I wouldn't have believed how successful it would be in such a short time. I was very careful to follow all the instructions and she wore the dummy collar for 2 weeks before we tried the real thing. Actually, it took me a good two weeks to work out the instructions for the real collar - to a non-technical person they are extremely hard to follow, until you get to put them to use and then it is simple. For the first two weeks of Doris being "plugged in" I had to bleep, then zap her on No 3 a couple of times on each walk. She didn't show any sign of distress, or being pulled up short, she would just turn round with an air of "I was coming back this way anyway." Then gradually I was using the zapper less and less, and I haven't used it now for two weeks, though she still needs the bleeper about twice a week. However, her behaviour has changed and she sticks quite close to me and doesn't run off for miles as she used to. She is almost too good, doing a dutiful circle round fields and coming straight back - quite unnerving really! The only time I bleep her now is if she has her nose in a smell and goes deaf. So now we are back to having long, trouble-free walks. I don't have to worry that she is going to charge across a field of sheep and lambs after something with feathers on, and she gets all the exercise that a dog of her age and size needs. It's bliss! Another great thing is that I think we've cracked the chicken problem too. The last time Doris got in with my hens I grabbed the zapper and turned up the volume. A yelp, the hen dropped, unharmed, and Doris hasn't shown any signs of going near the pen since. Again, a joy, because I can have both dogs out in the garden with me on fine days without having to watch madam every second. There is only one problem left to solve; the very least of all of them. If I leave any bags of shopping in the car with Doris she demolishes the lot, even non-food. I just need to set up a situation where I leave the car and she can't see me but I can see her. Judging by the speed she learnt with the chickens, I can only think this will be successful too. In all this, I can honestly say that I know Doris hasn't suffered at all. Neither is she living in fear and trembling. She has always been a very laid back dog anyway, but she is very happy for the collar to be put on and off; and she remains a happy, affectionate dog. In fact, life must be so much better for her now, because her owner is not cross with her all the time! So. Thank you again for your advice, and for selling me the collar. I don't begrudge a penny of its vast cost - money very well spent. I hope this feedback is helpful for you. With my very best wishes for Easter Ms C S of York #706
keywords: stray, rescue, untrainable, Back to Top I just wanted to write and say how delighted I am with your PAC collar. Having rescued a stray, she was completely untrainable and would just go off - and come back in her own time. Now I feel totally in control of her… and best of all, she respects me. I can now take her for a walk and feel completely at ease. I no longer have to use the red button - She learnt within 3-weeks. Thank you for changing my life. Mrs S L of Oxfordshire #932
keywords: Labrador, chasing hares, chasing rabbits, chasing pheasant, always on lead, train by whistle, off the lead, Back to Top I am very grateful to you for recommending PAC’s AXT training collar. Trying to stop two Labradors, both a year old, from chasing hare, rabbits, pheasants, in fact anything that moved, was proving extremely difficult, and I found taking them for walks no fun at all. I was forced in the end to keep them on leads the entire time, which obviously meant they were not getting the exercise they really needed. Things are very different now! After one week of each of them wearing the active collar and the other the dummy collar, they have not been tempted to chase anymore. I only needed to activate the collar, on a low setting, two or three times on each dog, for them to realise that they must not chase. I now only use the harmless tone warning, together with my whistle - and they instantly obey. They are off their leads again, getting all the exercise they need, and taking them for walks is a great pleasure. If used correctly, these collars are the easiest and least harmful way of training a dog, and do not cause them any stress at all. S P* of Berkshire #931
keywords: Pointer, relaxed, whistle, birds, rabbits, Back to Top When I bought my PAC Remote Trainer last September to try to help me to control my Pointer, I promised that I’d let you know how I got on. It has been a great success. I am now able to take her for walks in a much more relaxed frame of mind and she seems much more anxious to keep her eye on me. She still rushes ahead but returns as soon as I whistle, and at a junction often waits to see which way I intend to go. I find a whistle an important accompaniment, as when it’s windy, it is very hard to tell if she can hear my own whistle or call, I’ve also found that the PAC Remote Trainer needs frequent recharging. I’m pleased that I decided to buy than to rent because, although I rarely need to use it now, there is always the odd occasion when the temptation of a bird or rabbit gets the upper hand. Using the PAC Remote Trainer has certainly not broken our Pointer’s spirit –she is still a very friendly dog, brim full of bounce and energy. However, all the information I received with it has been very helpful and I have been careful only to use it when I’m sure she knows quite well what I want. I am sorry it has received such a bad press recently. Mrs D P of Abingdon #930
keywords: reinforcement, German Pointer, obedient dog, family pet, dog problem, wander from garden, stray from garden, PAC electric fence, electronic fence, Back to Top I am returning the PAC remote control trainer, hired from you a month ago. In spite of recent publicity, I am convinced that both the fence and the remote trainer have provided invaluable reinforcement in training Patsy*, our German pointer. Happily we now have a loving and obedient dog; a perfect family pet. Our first problem with Patsy was that she would not stay in the garden; an acre was not enough for her; other gardens were more attractive and no amount of fencing could contain her. The PAC electric fence very quickly taught her the limits and now she is quite content to play in her own garden. As a breed pointers are quick to learn and Patsy responded well in training, although it became apparent that she could be 'wilfully deaf'! The gamekeeper who ran the training classes commanded immediate response, as did my husband, however for her handler (a mere woman) obedience was not guaranteed. It was obvious that my command of "no" needed to be reinforced, and the PAC training collar provided the ideal reinforcement. I have used the collar on fewer than half a dozen occasions, since when "no" has meant "no", especially to Patsy. When used responsibly, I believe the PAC remote trainer and fence are effective training aids that can guarantee the obedience of strong willed dogs. Mrs M G of Oxford # 929
keywords: electronic fence, perimeter of garden, Jack Russell, driveways, gates open, Labradors, Back to Top I have been very happy with the operation of the fence unit. It took me some time to get around to connecting up the 1000 metres of wire that we decided to lay on the perimeter of the garden, but on first connection the appropriate light showed that all the wire had been properly installed and was operational. From then on, Poppy (Jack Russell), who was the cause of the problem in the first place, wore the collar and became accustomed to the position of the barrier, which was in any case, marked by the boundary of the property. The biggest problem was the front, driveway gate that was always open… but she only went across it once. This means that we have enjoyed this summer without having constantly to be on the lookout for her – and she has enjoyed it too because she hasn’t been shut indoors for fear of her breaking out. Our Labradors have also enjoyed greater freedom and the young one, now a year old, has recently shown the need for the collar to be transferred to her. I don’t imagine that she will need it for much longer than about a week, because she is very quick to learn. The surprising thing has been the transformation in Poppy, who has always been a sweet little dog but she is now so well behaved you would hardly credit it. Mr H T of Barnstaple #928
keywords: Labrador, horses, joggers, cyclists, Back to Top The collar has proved a godsend with our exuberant Labrador – horses, joggers and cyclists were of particular interest. Many thanks. Mrs F I of Somerset #927
keywords: German Shepherd, Dog, GSD, reform, reformed dog, chasing wildlife, chasing rabbits , chasing squirrels, chasing pheasants, chasing seagulls, rushing strangers, Border Collie, straining on the leash, Back to Top After two months of wearing the PAC Remote Training Collar, my beautiful, long-haired GSD Leda is a reformed character! I can now take her for walks off the lead in the country and by the sea. She no longer -
… All this on only eight half-second ‘zaps’. Life with Leda has now become a joy; she is so attentive and receptive. Now she knows the ‘ground rules’ when out, she is confident and happy, which she wouldn’t be if she were constantly straining on the leash and being nagged and scolded by me. I hardly need the collar now, but prefer to have it as it gives me so much confidence (and we have yet to meet the ultimate test – SHEEP!) PS. - I am not sure that I would recommend the collar to all and sundry, as I feel one has to be acutely aware of the timing and consistency of the correction. I do not like to think of any dog owner becoming ‘zap-happy’. It takes all my concentration. Ms P W of Norfolk #926
keywords: harsh punishment, intermittent behaviour, basic commands, big dog, difficult to handle, difficult to control, Back to Top
I write to you further to my phone call last week in which I was keen to update you with the progress we have made using the PAC training collar. As I told you, it had been recommended by a friend but I had hesitated for a while, being somewhat unsure of the concept of how Tenga, a naturally loving and friendly dog would react to anything which might resemble harsh punishment. I do take him regularly to training classes in which his behaviour is intermittent. He does understand the basic commands but only chooses to obey if it suits him. He is, after all, only ten months old. During the foot and mouth outbreak exercise he was confined to our own land that comprises a large garden and a field but in which he is secure and free to run. Once I was able to walk him from the house again, it is up a narrow road, which has the occasional traffic but plenty of animal life, both domestic and wild. I was experiencing problems bringing him back to me once he started playing with other dogs and I felt he was being a nuisance in other people's gardens. The worst occasion was when he dashed out of the lane into the main road to chase a rabbit. It is a busy road and on a bend. Having used the dummy collar for a couple of weeks without any problem, my son and I decided to try the real thing one evening by keeping him in the garden and trying to make him lie down. This was the only occasion on which we have had to use anything but the sound to make him stop in his track and do as commanded. We then took him for a walk and used the sound with the command to come to us. Now we do not always need to activate the collar, he more often than not comes to the call. Taking Tenga for a walk has once more become a pleasurable activity, rather than an outing fraught with sorting out distractions. With the main gates closed I am now quite happy to work in the front garden and let him roam in the field. A quick beep on the collar will soon bring him back to the house. Tenga is a big and powerful dog and was becoming difficult for me to handle and he still has some growing to do. I am very glad indeed that we took advice to use the PAC collar. I do keep in mind what you say, Alan, that I must not rest on my laurels and assume that he will always do as he is told, but it is reassuring to have the facility to stop a runaway dog in his tracks before he damages himself or someone else by his enthusiasm. He is a loving and intelligent animal and I certainly do not feel that he has suffered any ill effects from the collar technique. He does not need counselling - just to be kept aware of his need to respond and to receive the constant reassurance that we have his welfare in mind at all times. I should also like to thank you for your sensitive approach when I first rang to enquire. You are obviously very keen to vet prospective clients that they are choosing the collar for the right reasons. As far as I am concerned, it is money well spent. Mrs M F, Devon #Jan04.09
keywords: improve training, confident dog, Back to Top My dog is continuing to improve slowly and the PAC has been a help towards this. When I ‘bleeped’ him today, he responded far more quickly and returned back to me from the depths of the tall ferns. Although he still has a long way to go, the PAC is a useful in giving me confidence with my dog. Mrs C A #924 Bordon Hants
keywords: dog misbehaving, territorial, obedience, Back to Top I would like to thank you very much for all of your help with the remote trainer. At first I had my doubts… but now only wish I had contacted you sooner. Originally we were so distressed with the dog misbehaving that we nearly parted with her. But now we are very happy… She is no longer a problem – she comes first call, sits and stays as bidden. She has also stopped being very territorial over our vehicles. I did not think she was ever going to be capable of such obedience… Nevertheless, she still has a lot of spirit.
As you told me “A well-trained dog is something to be proud of.” And I am now proud. I noticed on the first telephone call that you were very careful to ensure that these training tools are in responsible hands and used properly. You also advise people very clearly – something that should be practised more in this world. I would have no problems in promoting and/or recommending this trainer. Mr AB of Staffordshire #923
keywords: freedom for dogs, sheep, geese, Weimaraner, over-enthusiastic, Back to Top I received a remote trainer from you in May this year and feel the need to write to you to say how pleased I am with it. It gave us both a lot more freedom and we are both very pleased. It does exactly what I wanted; I press the tone button and she appears looking quizzically at me, as if by magic I wouldn't have believed it possible but I now regularly walk through a flock of sheep and a large flock of Canada geese without the slightest trouble. My dog is a Weimaraner and used to react before thinking… "More enthusiasm than sense”. I started to call the gadget my "canine communicator” and thought you may be interested in that name- however, last week in the Daily Telegraph, the name was used to describe a Japanese device claiming to enable dog noises to be converted into human speech!! I wish you would have your telephone number on the communicator because I am always being asked “what is it and where does it come from?” I have given details to my vet and left her with your video - I hope she recommends it to other people. Mr P A of Cheshire #921
keywords: English Pointer, Dummy Collar, training collar, runs off the lead, Back to Top I am writing to let you know how successful we have found the PAC collar in transforming our wilfully disobedient English Pointer. After following your advice and the recommended induction period with the dummy collar, we used the training collar at the lowest setting on one occasion when he refused to come back to our call and quite deliberately ran in the opposite direction. His response in returning to us was immediate and he has never tried what was a previously regular practice since. When we call him back to us, no matter how far away he is, he returns immediately. This means he can now run off the lead on trips across open countryside with our other (less wilful) Pointer without us wondering where he might finish up or for how long he might run away. It is now a pleasure to take them both for a walk and we have had many comments from friends and relatives on what a transformation has been achieved. We would have no hesitation in recommending the collar to others and only wish that we had tried this solution sooner. Mrs M M #922 Herts
keywords: nightmare dog, deaf to recall, raiding bins, raiding dustbins, dummy collar, change behaviour, corrected behaviour, Back to Top Astral was nearly 3 years old when I contacted you. Over the previous 6 months, taking him for his walks had turned from being great fun into a total nightmare. I did not think he would last much longer without causing an awful accident. He could not hear any calls, panic shouts, cars or lorries and… his love for dustbins outweighed any commands he knew well - hand signals. Astral is completely deaf and has been since he was born. Astral didn't care what side of the road a bin was on - he would just run out of the park or off the common, over main roads, with the morning rush hour traffic, in his quest to find food. It didn't matter if he had been fed before we walked or not fed… he still raided the bins. If he was kept on a lead he walked well enough, but he would wreck the house when we got back… or if I went out… he was just getting rid of his pent-up energy. I have always let my dogs run and play when in the parks or on the common, but never have I had a dog that forgot whom he was with, that emptied nearly every bin in the neighbourhood or that refused to relinquish his quest for any bribe offered by anyone trying to catch him. Our walks/chases took longer and longer until I started being late for work and I was beginning to think that I might have to have Astral, our beautiful dog, put down - before someone got badly hurt or killed. One lunch hour I was reading a magazine and came across your advert. I was ready to give anything a try! The dummy collar was accepted readily by Astral and, after a week, I put on the active collar on him. Of course, Astral could not hear the warning tone, so I knew I had to start with the lowest stimulation level. He started running for the gate – ‘buzz’ - no response - up a notch – ‘buzz’… He stopped and looked around at me. I waved him back and… he returned. I nearly sat and cried with relief… there was now hope that I could retrain him. After 2 weeks, life was like a dream come true. Every morning and evening Astral comes into the kitchen to have his special, ‘going-out’ collar put on. He won’t go out without it, although I never have to use the remote any more. My children also have learnt to use the remote and they always take it with them when they go out – just in case Astral forgets. But they haven’t used it for weeks now. Astral no longer attempts to go out of the park or off the common on his own… Nor does he run through the front door any longer. It is as if there is an invisible fence keeping him safe. He seems much more confident and we are able to enjoy our newly trained, ‘special’, rescue dog. Thank you so much for the PAC Remote Trainer. It has been the making of a new, relaxed life for my children, for me and… for our deaf Dalmatian. I have recommended your products to several friends with problem dogs. I know Mr. and Mrs. E of Morden ( Surrey ) have just purchased a remote trainer from you… and it has changed their lives too! Thank you again. Mrs. J F (Morden) # 888
keywords: chasing game, running off scents, Back to Top What a great piece of equipment! It only took 6 stimulations to stop my dog from chasing game and running off on scents. Mr N D of Lostwithiel, #889
keywords: Yorkshire Terrier, bait badgers, rivers, Back to Top The whole system has been a “life-saver” for me, since I live in a property bordering a small river. The two fields on the other side of the river have about 50 metres of badger sets. And, my terriers’ daily sport, before the PAC system was installed, was to cross the river, then… bait the badgers. Indeed, they have been away for up to four days at a time, which was very conducive to the greying of my hair! Dr C T of Chard, Somerset #920
keywords: cyclists, joggers, dummy collars, Dalmatian, Back to Top Thank you for the PAC remote trainer. We are more than happy with the way things have gone since we purchased it. You will remember that I phoned you about our young dog Zak who liked nothing better than to chase cyclists and joggers. Although this was great fun for him, I am afraid the people concerned were not amused (even though they and our dog were separated by a fence). As you recommended, we used the dummy collar first. He took no notice of it at all, and there was no reaction when the "live collar" was fitted. We walk both dogs three times a day. We had to "zap" him about twice a day in the first week … but only once a day in the second week. We are now at that lovely stage where the words NO and LEAVE mean a lot more. He is more attentive now at his agility classes even without wearing the collar! So you will be pleased to know that we have decided to keep it… and the dog! Other people have seen the difference in Zak and have shown an interest in the collar - one person being our friend JF who actually recommended the collar in the first place. Her dog Astral (a deaf Dalmatian) has also changed his ways. Many thanks for all your help and advice when I first enquired about the collar. Mr D C E of Morden, Surrey #Jan.10
keywords: Beagle, Back to Top I should like to say how totally effective my Remote Trainer has been. I am now the proud owner of possibly the most obedient Beagles in the land. People in my area are truly amazed at how well behaved they are… and I can honestly say that although I have only had to administer something more on a couple of occasions, they normally only need the warning beep. Many, many thanks for making life so much easier. Mrs J L of Southwest Surrey #Jan.11
keywords: Jack Russell, JR, pet, expert dog handlers, worrying sheep, Back to Top A few days ago, we temporarily misplaced the handset from our PAC Remote Trainer system. Being without a working system for that short period served to remind us just how critical the system that we purchased from you a year or so ago, is for us. We had heard about its benefits from others and, whilst unsure of the extent of the potential 'value' to us of it given the 'apparent' cost of purchase to us (being owners of one pet dog) nevertheless, we determined we had to 'give it a try. What a terrific piece of judgment on our part! We should like to tell the story: Floyd is our ( Devon ) Jack Russell. He came to us as a puppy, bred from 'working parents'. However, for us he was to be simply a pet. We wondered whether we might experience problems with him - but hoped not. We are dog lovers but we cannot offer ourselves as 'expert' dog handlers. Nevertheless, we believe we have a strong sense of responsibility and we have trained him to the best of our ability. Even so, from the age of one he started worrying sheep and animals. He would not - respond to our calls to heel, simply getting 'the red mist' in his eyes - and he'd be off. As discussed with you when we purchased the PAC system, the final straw was when he 'took out' several prize Show Cockerels during a 'leisurely' walk. Anon. UK
keywords: Rhodesian Ridgeback, Great Dane, German Shepherd, GSD, kennels, kind temperament, large dogs, horses, ponies, cats, dummy collar, moor walking, Back to Top I am writing to describe my experience with the PAC Remote Trainer that you so promptly, with such courtesy and splendid advice, sent to me on 12 th May. In order for you fully to appreciate my success and heartfelt relief, I ought first to cover my “Tom’s” background. This rescued Rhodesian Ridgeback X Great Dane X GSD, at 3 years old, had spent over a year in kennels; unwanted; and in his short life to that time, had been rejected from three homes; and - goodness knows - what else. My first impression, when he was presented to us at the kennels, was that he was massively handsome he was and had a warm and immensely kind temperament. My husband fell for him at once: we decided to give him a chance. I have kept horses and large dogs all my life, so I was fully prepared to take on a dog that was probably quite stressed, that very possibly would need a ‘bit of training’, and that might very well be difficult: I was right on all three counts: it turned out he was incredibly stressed; he needed considerable training; and he was very difficult. Our family comprises horses, ponies, two pet sheep, a cat and three other dogs: in addition, a neighbour’s cattle graze our fields. Wildly excited in his new home, he quickly made friends with the dogs; chased the cat and nearly killed her; attacked my pet sheep; and ran after the horses, ponies, cattle and anything else that moved. Intensive training started at once! It was going to be an uphill struggle - and I began to wonder just how I was going to cope with this challenge for the next ten years or so. No animal has ever beaten me before, but the deciding factor to persevere came in the he art felt reception given by our 3-year-old grandson, who immediately flung his arms around the dog’s neck and announced that Tom was his ‘best friend’. I knew then that somehow we had to win through. In time, he came to terms – rather unreliably – with the other animals; it took up to 3 months before our little cat was able to walk around her home in complete safety (she now chases him!); but, although his affection for us was without question, he just simply and deliberately ignored me when I called him. I carried on, training every day. This eventually bore fruit in the house and garden, but sadly not elsewhere. It was then, after a year or more of much perseverance, and relatively little success, that you received my desperate cry for help… I found your advice, the Training Guide and pamphlets concise, easy to understand and, therefore, extremely helpful. I gave Tom a full two weeks on the dummy collar, before going over to the active collar. I noted, with interest, your statement in the PAC Training Guide, that large breeds are sometimes more sensitive than others. It only took two zaps on ‘medium’ level to turn him off cattle completely, and thereafter he gave them a very wide berth. My friendly neighbour arranged twenty odd sheep in a large barn for us: we turned Tom loose among them, and again it took just two zaps to cure him. But I still was not sure what would have happened had they been, for instance, outside and loose on Dartmoor I could not fully test him on the Moor at that time, since it was still an excluded ‘Foot & Mouth’ area. But now, a few months later, I am absolutely delighted, relieved and ‘oh - so thankful’ to be able to do what, at one time I never believed would be possible - to take him off the lead across the Moor, just as we have with all our other dogs. Following the episode in he barn, he now only needs the occasional ‘bleep’ as a reminder; such a joy! Of course, I am still very careful. He now responds to recall 99% of the time, even when his interests are deeply immersed elsewhere: I am sure it will soon be 110%. He likes having the PAC collar fitted, because he knows he is about to go for a good walk. He wears it when out on most occasions, mainly as an insurance policy, but in truth, I haven’t had to activate it for a long while. The collar is a very humane device, but it has to be used with the utmost care, sensitivity and understanding. In the wrong hands I believe it could be abused and have an adverse effect on a dog. I am so glad to have discovered PAC and to have made contact with your goodself. You have been a godsend for Tom, and saved my sanity! The bond between Tom and us is even closer than before. He is now a very happy, calm and relaxed dog. Thank you again for your kind and friendly help. Mrs M H of Tavistock, Devon Jan.13a
keywords: Alaskan Malamute, dominant breed, independent, treat and clicker training, police dog handler, good to recall, Back to Top We felt that we had to write to you to tell you what a fantastic training aid the PAC collar is. We have an I8-month Alaskan Malamute who is a very dominant breed of dog and totally had a mind of his own. From Puppyhood we had done all the training classes available from Treat and Clicker training through to ex-Policeman Dog Handler... and all to no avail. Taking him for a walk had become 'Running the Gauntlet', having to have X-Ray vision at all approaching dogs to see if they had 'dangly' bits (i.e. ‘entire males’), so we could put him on the lead immediately. Also if he saw anyone in the next field, he would be off to say ‘hello’ with us running behind him, screaming! Within a week of using the collar, we had a different dog. He seemed to respond to the beep after a few days and we can count on one hand the number of times we actually had to use the 'zap': but when we did, we had an instant reaction. He is now a total pleasure to take for a walk, ANYWHERE. And even though we do get the occasional hackles up at another entire male, a sharp 'NO' seems to do the trick. 'Recall' is out of this world - almost as though he is on a piece of elastic - he just bounds back to us. | ||
