Collar for my 2yo Macedonian sheepdog.
The Dogtra YS600 on first appearance looked a bit basic for the money. But that was not the case, its simple to charge, just remove rubber plug and insert charger. This only takes about 2 hours max. The setting dial is self explanatory, 1 low, 10 very harsh.
I have tried various different methods to reduce the amount my dog barks and what it barks at. I did have some success but it was becoming a problem with my neighbors. He is big, stubborn and has a loud bark.
I first tried the collar on when I had time to observe the effects to see if the setting was to low etc. So I adjusted the dial to number 1 (as recommended) and fitted the collar. I waited for someone to walk past my 6ft garden fence and as usual he ran to the fence line and started to bark. He barked about 5 times which activated the collar. He then yelped and backed away from the fence. He did that once more that day rather than multiple times.
It's been about 3 weeks from first fitment and has activated the collar only a couple of times while I've been at home with him on different days. I use the collar when walking also with no problems, he used to bark at some dogs when walking, not any more, It's tough, durable and works.
I had serious doubts before I purchased this collar, for obvious reasons , it's a shock collar. But I have observed a positive change in his behaviour and would recommend this collar for stubborn hounds. I haven't changed the setting from number 1.