How to Use Your Dogtra 280c E-collar

This video goes over the features of the Dogtra 280c ecollar and explains how to use it.

[@susandowty7537]

You are very informative on how to use the buttons! You are correct in that the booklet that comes with it can be confusing, or rather does not go into the detail that you do for proper use of this collar. Thank you!

[@leadthewayk9training]

Glad it was helpful! Happy training 🐶

[@annamariesebastiano6493]

Excellent video

[@leadthewayk9training]

Happy Training!

[@Tam-iz3qc]

Thank you for explaining. It was very helpful.

[@leadthewayk9training]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roseleekraus5118]

wonderful video especially the step by step really helps to understand . Thank You!

[@leadthewayk9training]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@healthbis]

Thank goodness I found this! It was so helpful. Thank you for posting!!

[@leadthewayk9training]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@Earned_Fitness_]

Thank you for this vid

[@leadthewayk9training]

Glad it was helpful for you! Happy Training.

[@vmt9063]

Well done, Thanks for the simple and clear demo! I was able to get the kit working.

[@leadthewayk9training]

Happy you found this helpful!

[@alexhausen4927]

Great video, great step by step breakdown

[@lauriewolfe9867]

Thank you! Very helpful post

[@leadthewayk9training]

Glad it was helpful! Happy training :-)

[@scarter176]

Very helpful

[@russream3732]

Thank you.

[@Trishafuninthesun11]

Great video. I might have missed what level to start off with? Is it 4? I have a 4 month old Aussie that will take off and not come back. I want to start at the lowest level but not too low.

[@leadthewayk9training]

To answer your question: That's going to depend on the individual dog. You need to find your dog's "working level" aka the lowest level of perception. I would highly encourage you to find a local professional to help you with ecollar training or if there isn't an experienced trainer in your area who is well-versed in proper ecollar conditioning and training, I'd recommend purchasing Larry Krohn's book and reading it before starting any ecollar work with your dog. www.amazon.com/Everything-need-about-Collar-Training/dp/1521126550/ref=asc_df_1521126550/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241995309321&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2091290010245363159&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008843&hvtargid=pla-547402577447&psc=1 However, 4 months is a bit younger than we like to start dogs on ecollar training. We like to wait to 5 months. For now I would recommend keeping your pup on a leash or long line and practicing the basics of recall then adding in the ecollar when he's a bit more mature. You have to teach him what the ecollar means and not just use it as the "no, don't do that" button.

[@user-vb5qk9vh5o]

how do you unlock the settings once they are locked?

[@NothingBoutNothing]

I know this is an old video but where do you get the bungee collar that works with this ? The one that came seems so uncomfortable. We have a small chiwenni.

[@leadthewayk9training]

www.k9vitaminshop.com/product-p/fgs-ebc-s-8-16.htm is where we get our bungee collars. You probably want the small size but measure your dog's neck to be sure. Happy training!

[@cherylparrish1179]

Thank you so much - do you recommend a certain level for a small dog?

[@leadthewayk9training]

That's going to depend on the individual dog and interestingly enough it doesn't have anything to do with the size of the dog. Some large dogs are very sensitive and some small dogs are very insensitive and vice versa. You need to find your dog's "working level" aka the lowest level of perception. I would highly encourage you to find a local professional trainer to help you with ecollar training or if there isn't an experienced trainer in your area who is well-versed in proper ecollar conditioning and training, I'd recommend purchasing Larry Krohn's book and reading it before starting any ecollar work with your dog. amzn.to/40OQIKU

[@susancronin6608]

Hello can you tell me What bungee collar you use please

[@leadthewayk9training]

www.k9vitaminshop.com/product-p/fgs-ebc.htm this is where I buy bungee collars. They come in a couple sizes so make sure you get the size for your dog.

[@karenbarnes4558]

Great video! Does the stimulation level knob lock to help avoid accidental higher level stimualtion?

[@leadthewayk9training]

This Dogtra ecollar does not offer a lock for the stim level. But I personally never use the lock on my ecollars that do have that feature. You are going to want the ability to fine tune up and down with the level when training. Ecollar Tecnhologies ecollars (ecollar.com) offer a locking dial if you need the feature.

[@kellyschriver391]

Thank you for this. Is it still waterproof if you had to change the contact point size and the new points are all metal

[@leadthewayk9training]

Yes, the contact points are interchangable and won't change the water-proof status.

[@kellyschriver391]

@@leadthewayk9training thank you so much!

[@chrisheffernan7540]

I bought mine about 10 or 11years ago, it hasn't been used in about 8 years sitting in a drawer. Attempted charging it up last night, the remote turns on fine, the collar turns on. Both flash green. When I press pager the collar turns off. Do I need to have the internal battery replaced on my collar? Any ideas?

[@leadthewayk9training]

I'd guess the battery need to be replaced. You can order replacement batteries from Dogtra on their website. Otherwise you can call Dogtra and have them look at it but that requires you to mail it to them (in California) and wait for them to fix it/mail it back and it's definitely not still covered under warranty so no idea what the cost would be for them to look at it. But I'd just start by ordering a replacement battery off their website.

[@timothywright3885]

My collar stays red the whole time I charge it, it turns green when I turn it on but it only pages once and won’t do nothing until turning off and back on. And only works once. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong?

[@leadthewayk9training]

Check to make sure the charger is firmly pushed in, and also try using a different outlet. Then if it's been charging for longer than 3 hours and it's solid red still, I would guess either your charger is broken or the battery in your collar/remote needs to be replaced. If your ecollar is less than 2 years old, Dogtra should honor their warranty and will fix it or replace it. Call Dogtra customer support at 1-888-811-9111 or email them at [e-mail]. Good luck!

[@scarter176]

What stimulation level do you start on ?

[@leadthewayk9training]

That's going to depend on the individual dog. You need to find your dog's "working level" aka the lowest level of perception. I would highly encourage you to find a local professional to help you with ecollar training or if there isn't an experienced trainer in your area who is well-versed in proper ecollar conditioning and training, I'd recommend purchasing Larry Krohn's book and reading it before starting any ecollar work with your dog. www.amazon.com/Everything-need-about-Collar-Training/dp/1521126550/ref=asc_df_1521126550/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241995309321&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2091290010245363159&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008843&hvtargid=pla-547402577447&psc=1

[@carishields7834]

How do you lock it so it does not jump numbers

[@leadthewayk9training]

This ecollar does not have a lock option.

[@carishields7834]

@@leadthewayk9training thank you so much for responding. Do you know of anyone that do? that are high-quality open to other brands.

[@leadthewayk9training]

@@carishields7834 ecollar technologies mini (et-300) has a lock feature and is very comparable to the dogtra 280. I actually switched a few years ago to ecollar tech for our training clients. I have a video on that ecollar as well.

[@carishields7834]

@@leadthewayk9training thx I have used it with a friends dog I didn’t care for it but in blind so I really really need a collar with a lock on the setyings - I’ll go check out your video now !

[@leadthewayk9training]

@@carishields7834 if it's the remote you don't like, they have a 900 model that has a remote more similar to the dogtra remote.

[@cherylparrish1179]

did you not get the little remote on the keychain?

[@leadthewayk9training]

I'm not sure I understand your question.

[@lindag1908]

Where do you purchase longer prongs for dogs with lions fur?

[@leadthewayk9training]

You can buy them here: www.ecollar.com/products/cpad-011-winged-ultra-comfort-pad-short-points-for-long-hair

[@joekaras7080]

At what age can you use it to correct behavior on a Siberian Husky Pup?

[@MsMelaniekaye]

What does P1 code mean?

[@leadthewayk9training]

I've never seen that. Maybe a pager setting? I'd recommend calling the customer service number and asking Dogtra why your ecollar is saying that.

[@kingdon9690]

Thought this was vibrate not shock?

[@leadthewayk9training]

This collar has both functions- vibrate and electronic stimulation (shock).

[@kingdon9690]

@@leadthewayk9training how do I use the vibrate function to condition my dog? I don't wanna shock him with it getting use to it

[@leadthewayk9training]

@@kingdon9690 if you are not familiar with how to condition a dog to an ecollar I strongly encourage you to find a local trainer who is experienced with ecollars. If that's not an option, I would recommend going on Amazon and buying the book by Larry Krohn titled 'Everything You Need To Know About Ecollar Training'

[@kingdon9690]

@@leadthewayk9training I have been watching alot of videos of Tom Davis using the 1900s and 280c, he says vibrate but yet says hit the nick button which sents a shocking sensation. I know how to condition the dog with starting out on 1, until the dog gives a reaction and use a collar etc. But I thought it was just a vibrate not a shock, that's where it's confusing.

[@russellchevalier3606]

What are these bungee straps you mention?

[@leadthewayk9training]

www.k9vitaminshop.com/product-p/fgs-ebc.htm They help keep the ecollar fitting snuggly while also making it more comfortable for the dog with the elastic strap. I use them on all dogs now.