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“Her prey drive towards wildlife was an issue from an early age which needed addressing!”

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91%

Main behaviour fully resolved or substantially improved

96%

Much better able to manage the dog safely

Negative outcome: Reported skin irritation or injury at contact points

Negative outcome: Said safe management became much worse

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

The dogs behind the stories

These are individual accounts from owners and handlers, not independently verified clinical evidence or promises of results. Each dog and situation is different. Personal claims about recall, safety or lives saved describe the contributor’s experience and do not establish causation or guaranteed control. Training does not replace appropriate supervision, leads or other safety measures.

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Her prey drive towards wildlife was an issue from an early age which needed addressing!
Today 2 years on 9 times out of 10 all that is needed for a prompt recall is a clear vocal call & this is due to the training we received

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Ended up chasing her across farm fields after pheasants, hares and believe it or not.. stags.
Without that ecollar, I already know the stress it puts on both myself AND her.
With the ecollar, all of that can be avoided - along with keeping my sanity in check

Willow, a border collie, sitting indoors

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High prey drive very movement sensitive. She would take off after everything and be out of site in seconds.
e collar training has changed both our lives.
Willow now does what a border collie is meant to do run with complete freedom while making amazing decisions around wildlife with no input from me.

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Pulled like a train, zero training, no socialisation skills and was scared witless to everything around him with a high prey drive. His first walks he screamed and was so reactive to dogs, people and situations
I can safely and happily walk him in a public area, amongst other dogs. He can now also enjoy off lead time with friends. Something I never ever thought would happen

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We were told never to let him off the leash as well never get him back. Tried months intense recall training with treats, absolutely nothing worked. Lack of proper exercise led to him being naughty at home and built up reactivity. A trainer introduced us to ecollar training and it changed our lives and his. He has complete freedom and safety outdoors.
He now runs freely and is a really well behaved pup

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Before we introduced an e collar he was reactive on and off lead, we tried for 2 years to try and sort it out with different leads etc and nothing. 6 months with an e collar and he has complete freedom. Offlead most of the time around dogs, children, bikes and whatever else, he is now perfectly behaved at all times.
Couldn't imagine taking it away from him

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The E collar has been a life saver for us, without it Xyla would be running across roads chasing rabbits due to her extremely high prey drive
The e collar has helped us massively and given my girl so much freedom so I really don't want them to be banned

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It's been so lovely seeing everyone's wide range of dogs enjoying off lead freedom! Here's mine,
Murphy.
Lots of blood, sweet and tears have gone into our training and got us where we are today. The e collar opened up our whole world and I'm so glad we did it. Only regret is not starting e collar training sooner!

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He was e collar trained in May this year and it's the best thing we could have ever done. He finally has freedom and is reliable and safe.
Also to add, I am Veterinary Nurse of over 20 years, in that time I have never treated a dog for any injury caused by an e collar. I have however seen hundreds of dogs with injuries caused by unreliable recall, including hit by cars, trains, buses and falling into ditches and rivers etc

Ella, a German Shepherd, sitting on a rocky beach

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Ella and was on death row until we saved her. We have had numerous GSD's over the years but after a lot of training, her drive to attack other dogs and anything that moved faster than a snail we decided to try an e-collar.
Our life changed along with my opinion of them. She now walks with a large pack on a regular basis and is an ambassador for the breed! She loves her collar and it gives her so much more freedom.

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This is my boy Dante, he's e-collar trained and loves the freedom it gives him.

German Shepherd lying beside a door indoors

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The E collar has literally saved his life, Before he was reactive to everything, cars, bikes, people with hoods on and dogs.
He's now enjoying freedom as he should do, he comes to the pub with us for a Sunday roast and gets as much freedom as he deserves but this would not be possible without the e collar.

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This is my boy, Sam, rescue GSD. He has been e collar trained by a brilliant group of balance trainers in Harrogate. The e collar has changed our lives for the better.

Four dogs sitting together beside a fallen tree

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My rescue bully with other rescues who also have a history of reactivity.
They're all able to enjoy doing what dogs are meant to do because of e-collar training

Anatolian Shepherd standing on a moorland path

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Anatolian Shephard. They're renowned for being stubborn and thinking for themselves. The only reason I trust him off lead is an E collar.
His life and quality of walks are transformed with it.
We also live on 36 acres, most of which is unfenced so need to communicate with him over quite some distances to recall him

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Xena was a rescue pup that was found on the streets and had a huge prey drive for anything that moved, was extremely anxious around people and other dogs.
She's been ecollar trained now for about 6 months and it's like having a completely different dog. She's so chilled out now around people and dogs, she listens when recalled

Dog wearing a green jacket on an autumn path

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the e-collar has completely changed my dog's life and mine. My dog used to struggle with anxiety constantly, unable to fully enjoy walks or explore the world around him.
Since we've used the collar responsibly, he has gained confidence, freedom, and the ability to be safe off-lead in ways that were impossible before. It's given him a life that's full and happy, and it's given me peace of mind.

Dog wearing an orange vest beside a walking route sign

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A few bad experiences with off-lead dogs and following the rescue's advice to castrate him ended up making him even more nervous and reactive. Suddenly, he was restricted to a long line.
For a dog bred to chase rabbits, was that really a life?
Since starting e-collar training, he enjoys off-lead freedom, comes when called, ignores livestock and wildlife

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He was a horror for resource guarding, especially food, and his recall was pretty nonexistent.
it has changed my life for the better, my dog is happier, healthier and very comfortable with his place in our family, knowing without doubt our expectations.
He is a changed dog who is now a joy to be with, indoors and out

Pip standing on a rock overlooking the countryside

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Problem with the 5m line was that not only had she put me on the floor a few times, but a line didn't stop the act of chasing, it just limited it to 5m
Now Pip has 100% recall and, as a consequence, enjoys 5-7 mile offlead walks each day.

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We have a dog here that didn't react well will with other dogs
As a dog owner I know that when I am out with her she is safe, I have 100% control of her and I can't imagine having that taken away

Brindle dog looking up on a woodland path

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Without the collar we never would have achieved recall for it to be safe for him to be off lead in these situations.
Without it I wouldn't now be able to whistle him off a rabbit!
we never would have got where we are now without one, and I would not be as connected to my dog, or understand him as well as I do

Brown Labrador and black dog sitting together in a field

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One was highly reactive and unsafe around people and dogs. The other was overly friendly, had no recall, and nearly lost her life running into traffic
Under the guidance of an experienced, ethical behaviourist, e-collars were introduced correctly and fairly.
The result? Two calm, confident dogs with reliable recall and the ability to live full, safe lives off lead.

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The E-collar was a game changer for us, there is no way he would have the freedom he does without it.
We can walk right next to livestock and he isn't interested he just sniffs away in his own little world, we can watch deer run across the fields infront of us and he will quite happily watch them running by

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Two dogs running on grass in a park with trees in the background, one black and white with a pink tongue hanging out, the other brown with a pink tongue out as well. Overlaid with green text discussing their prey drive and training. E-Collar Training

A dachshund wearing a teal collar standing on a wooden surface outdoors with a large rock in the background and a clear blue sky. Dachshund wearing a E-Collar recall trained and off lead obedience

A happy Belgian Malinois dog sitting on ground covered with fallen leaves in a forest, with a quote about e-collar training on the right side of the image. Malinois trained on E-Collar trained. Livestock avoidance

A black and white border collie sits on a black mat in a tiled entryway, looking up at the camera. To the right, there is a green background with white text that talks about the dog's training and behaviour. E-Collar trained, livestock avoidance.

Dog running on the beach with a stick in its mouth and footprints in the sand, ocean waves in the background, accompanied by a quote about training and recall trained using E-Collar.

Two dogs, one on the left with a brindle coat and the one on the right with a black and tan coat, sitting on grass in a park during fall. The dog on the right is wearing a E-Collar and appear to be barking or howling.

A brown dog wearing Christmas reindeer antlers and a holiday-themed cape, sitting on green grass in a backyard with a fence and some trees in the background.

Dalmatian dog standing in a meadow with yellow and purple flowers under a blue sky, accompanied by a dark green speech bubble with white text about wildlife prey drive and vocal recall training using a electric collar.

A German Shepherd dog with a tan and black coat looking at the camera, standing outdoors on a tiled walkway with a wooden fence and greenery in the background. Part of another dog is visible at the bottom left corner. E-collar trained.

Two gray dogs look up at the camera indoors on a tiled floor, with a wooden table leg and border in the background. To the right, on a dark green background, is white text discussing a dog's prey drive and training results. Ecollar trained for recall

A happy, white dog with a purple collar lying on grass in a rural field with hills and power lines in the background. Next to the dog, there is a dark green background with white text about wildlife training.

A happy black and tan Doberman dog sitting outdoors in a grassy field, with its tongue hanging out and smiling.

A black and tan dog wearing an orange collar sitting indoors on a wooden floor, next to a beige mat and a plant on a table.

A dog standing on a grassy field with hills and trees in the background, accompanied by a green background with white text

A black and tan dog with large ears, standing on green grass in an outdoor setting, wearing a grey collar, with its tongue out.

A brown dog with a black collar running on the beach with water in the background. Next to the dog, there is a text box with a quote about dog training and freedom.

A dog lying on grass outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background, next to a green text box with a quote about the dog's training and behavior.

A Doberman dog sitting on grass in an open field with a rainbow in the cloudy sky background, wearing a black E-collar. Next to it is a quote about the E-collar's importance in controlling the dog and ensuring its freedom.

A tan dog wearing a head cage standing in a grassy field with trees in the background.

A brown dog with a white chest and paws, wearing a black collar, standing on a barren field with trees in the background.

A German Shepherd dog sitting on a rocky beach with ocean waves and large cliffs in the background, accompanied by a quote about the dog's experience with a special collar.

A happy, brown and black dog with a collar, sitting on a carpeted floor, looking up with an open mouth.

A dog lying on a red patterned carpet with a yellow collar and leash, looking up at the camera inside a house near a glass door with white artwork on it. Next to the dog is a white plastic bowl.

A black and tan Australian Kelpie dog sitting on a sandy beach with ocean waves and a rainbow in the cloudy sky in the background.

Four dogs sitting on a fallen tree in a park with leafless trees in the background, alongside an inset quote about rescue dogs and e-collar training.

A large, light-colored dog standing on a narrow, rocky trail in a hilly, moorland landscape with purple heather and a cloudy sky in the background.

A black and tan dog on a leash standing on a dirt pathway in a park with trees and grass.

A black puppy with its tongue out, sitting on grass outdoors with a clear blue sky, and a quote about the puppy's rescue and training on a dark green background.

A dog wearing a green jacket sitting on fallen autumn leaves in a park or forest trail, looking up with a curious expression.

A dog wearing an orange vest sits on a stone post next to a sign with the words 'Walbridge 20, Inglesham 8 3/4' on it, in a grassy and wooded outdoor setting.

A happy dog running on green grass, with a quote about how the dog has changed and brings joy to its family.

A dog standing on a large rock in a hilly landscape with green fields and overcast sky, with supported text about recall training and outdoor walks.

A happy dog holding a red and blue ball in its mouth, standing next to a person wearing camouflage pants and black boots on a beach or lakeside with water in the background.

A dog with a sweetheart brindle coat looking up at the camera on a leaf-covered ground, with a quote about dogs and their owners on a green background to the right.

Two dogs, a brown Labrador and a smaller black dog, sitting on grass in an open field with a dirt path and green fields in the background. The brown dog is sitting with its tongue out, and the black dog is sitting with a relaxed posture.

A Rottweiler dog sitting outdoors on a grassy path during sunset, with a quote about dogs and livestock on the right side of the image.