Glad it was helpful!

I am pretty sure it has to be set to one or the other, Vibrate Or Auto Increase. The only way to switch from vibrate to stimulation is manually on the collar or through the app. The Auto Increase setting can only be applied to stimulation level.

@@OnlyTheBestForOurPets That's a shame. I think it would be really useful to give them a vibration as a "warning" first. Thank you so much for answering.

My Pleasure!! I actually just called Dogtra to ask because I was kind of surprised. Not sure if this is helpful for you or not but technically, it will always vibrate before it gives a stimulation. So you could set the auto increase to start at 0 and it will vibrate and then give a level 0 correction. So that is basically a warning but then after that, if it automatically increases, it is going to vibrate and then stimulate at whatever level it has moved up to. So if you have the collar starting at 0, you can at least give a warning there, just not as it automatically moves higher. If you have the collar set to a specific stimulation level without Auto Increase, it will also vibrate and then give the stimulation.

I've seen dogs scuff it up by scratching but I have never actually seen a dog crack or break through the plastic. It is one of the thickest plastic crates I've ever seen. Like I say in the video, as a trainer, this is my go to plastic crate for dogs that are known to break out of crates. In my experience, it works great!!

I would be happy to lol

Lets do it!

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I did not personally have that issue. If you end up trying out the collar, I would just start on "count only" to see if it is registering other dogs barking. If it is, you may have to go into the sensitivity settings in the app and adjust as needed. I had the mic sensitivity set to 2 out of 5.

Their website says this crate weighs about 20 pounds .

haha it really just depends on what people are looking to accomplish. Different tools for different situations! Generally speaking, I would rather use a remote based E-collar like the 1900 but this may work well for very specific situations. I would imagine this collar could be helpful for separation anxiety or working dogs that are required to stay quiet while formally working. Like I say in the video, there are probably other trainers out there that specialize more in the uses of this type of collar.

thank you!!

I have definitely used the Arc and the 1900s for Doberman in the past and I would imagine either one would work. The main consideration is probably going to be based around his expected size at maturity. If he is going to be on the smaller side, the Arc may seem a little less bulky. If he is expected to be 70 lbs or more, the 1900s may be more appropriate. The Arc is not quite as strong so there is a chance you may get stuck using the higher end of the stimulation levels. I personally don't mind if collars are a little bulky so if I am ever on the fence, I usually go with the stronger collar. I would rather use low numbers on the 1900s than high numbers on the Arc. It is always better to have some wiggle room to move up in stimulation.

The vibrate on the 1900s is slightly stronger than the Arc. It has never really been a problem for me with either collar but I don't really use the vibrate feature that much in my training. The Arc will probably seem less bulky for a Cattle dog but I have definitely used the 1900s with Heelers before. If you can deal with the 1900s collar being a little bigger, it does not hurt to have a slightly stronger vibration and a slightly higher capacity for stimulation when it comes to these working breeds.

@@OnlyTheBestForOurPetsit looks like the 1900s it is. Thank you for your reply! My heeler is on the skinner side but it won’t be on 24/7 anyway, only during training sessions/walks and that’s it. I doubt it’ll interfere too much

Hello, I have a heeler and got the arc. We also got the enhanced contact points for his badger like neck lol. The vibrate is quite weak compared to any other collar I've seen. But I don't use it really at all. My boy is quite sensitive, in personality, and to stimulation but doesn't care about any collar vibration. 2-3, 5 boost for home/ yard work. Outdoor, depending on environment, 5-7 stimulation and 12-15 boost. He's been a journey of love to get him working. He was a vet tech school adoptee at a 1 1/2 year, extremely reactive, and just a wayward boy. He's now off leash trained, and we're working on our bedbug detection certification. The arc is not the end-all be-all solution. But it's a tool that helped make where we are now possible. I got the arc for the low profile, but trust your gut and whatever you do, do it for the betterment of your pup. :)

Probably going to go with the Arc with slightly longer contact points! It kinds of depends on the dogs age and temperament. how old is your pup?

Appreciate it!

Hey There! If I am working with a Husky, I am almost always going to use the 1900s with Longer Contact points.

Oh yeah, I believe it! Unfortunately, you can only really use wire crates for certain dogs in certain situations. I use that same 48" Petmate Sky-Kennel all the time, it is one of my favorite crates. I've trained a lot of dogs and I don't think I have ever seen one break out of that model.

@@OnlyTheBestForOurPets I swear by that airline-approved crate. After I got that I could fix the damage that was done to my home, clothes, and shoes. I will never forget coming home from work one day and walking into my home to the literal carnage I encountered. I thought someone had broken into my house...LOL My house was toilet papered, had ripped-up suits, half-eaten shoes, and chunks of foam rubber all over the place. I totally freaked out and went looking for my dogs. I found them in my trashed spare room laying in the middle of a mattress they had dug/ripped a hole in. The mattress had to be thrown out as there was no way to fix it. That was the day we went to PetsMart and invested in the crate...LOL Life was good, for me, after that. ;o)

Yeah , the 1900 is definitely bulky in comparison. I really like the 1900 but the dog has to be big enough for it to fit without looking HUGE. Generally, the Arc works well for most large dogs and the 1900 is going to be for XL dogs or large dogs that just absolutely need the stronger stimulation.

I do not have a video on that yet but I will try to make one down the road! I do not have as much experience with all of the different hands free models but I can at least walk you through the basics. 1.) The "handsfree" button has to be within roughly 30 feet of the remote. 2.) Whatever level the remote is on is the output the button will administer. 3.) You can pair up to 14 additional buttons. So if you wanted a separate button for nick, vibrate and continuous you could buy a few extra buttons and pair them. 4.) In order to pair the button I think you need to start with the remote off. Press and hold the on button AND whatever button you want to pair simultaneously until you see the flashing pairing light and then you can release. Then just press and hold the handsfree button for roughly 3 long seconds. From there, I think you should be good to go!

​@OnlyTheBestForOurPets I have a 45 lb Blue Heeler. I bought the 1900s handsfree but the receiver was so big on his neck. Do u think this one would be a good fit? Or what would u suggest? Thanks.

If you think the 1900s is too big, you will probably love the Arc. It still works up to 3/4 of a mile and it is definitely going to fit a Heeler much better. The 1900s has a stronger level of stimulation and that can be nice for a working breed dog but the Arc should work just fine.

@OnlyTheBestForOurPets just ordered one off Amazon thanks for replying back

It's hard to say without meeting your pup but based on the estimated weight, I would probably go with the 1900s. Because she is so big, it will definitely fit well and it will give you some extra room to go up with stimulation level (if needed). I don't think you need to worry about her physically out-growing the Arc but she may "out-grow" the stimulation level. Worst case scenario, you may get stuck using the higher end of the stimulation settings more regularly. It definitely sounds like you will need longer contact points for whichever collar you end up with!

@@OnlyTheBestForOurPets Thank you so much! I was originally looking at the 1900 but after seeing everyone rave about the ARC I wasn’t sure, the training facility I work at exclusively trains on educators but I’ve heard really good things about dogtra and wanted to try them out on my own pup

Absolutely my pleasure! Oh Wow, surprisingly I don't see Anatolian Shepherds all that often. The few that I have worked with have really been awesome dogs. Yeah, as a dog trainer I am always trying to minimize risk so when in doubt, I would rather have the stronger collar. If it ends up being a little stronger than what we need we can always keep it at a lower setting.

Which one would you recommend for a Doberman? The arc or 1900

Sorry for the delay! It kind of depends on the size. I've used both with a lot of success. I am usually going to use the 1900s for Doberman on the bigger side of the scale or for a Doberman that is highly excitable. The 1900s is a bit bulkier so if that bothers you, you can go with the Arc but you might end up using the higher end of the stimulation levels.

If you have the proper foundation put in place and the equipment is introduced/used appropriately, I am sure the 1900 will will do the trick. The 1900s is one of the strongest collars I have worked with so I know it definitely has the capacity BUT.....I can only speak on my experience as a professional dog trainer. I have seen a lot of "trainers" use ecollars the wrong way and it kind of limits the effectiveness. So I would recommend you find a reputable trainer to help you through the process. (Especially if your pup is only 2 months old)

Hey there! I want to make sure I have a good amount of experience with each product I review and unfortunately, I am not super familiar with the PE 900. I will continue to make comparison videos for all of the collars I have personally used. Down the road, I may branch out into some new models and brands so I can properly create content for it. Thank you for the feedback!

@@OnlyTheBestForOurPets No problem! Thanks