PetSpy M686 Premium Dog Training Collar Review 2022

Pros

• A great way to keep your dog alongside you without a leash – Does your dog pull or lunge when you’re out for a walk? Does your dog try to run away – both with or without the leash? Then consider the PetSpy M686 as a dog training collar. There are four available training modes, one of which uses electronic shock. Pet parents can adjust the level of correction to suit their particular pup. There is also a remote pet parent are able to utilize to teach Fido to walk alongside you while out and about, and the remote works up to 1100 yards away!
• Correction level can be “fine-tuned” so that you completely control the level of correction – There are four training modes, including continuous and intermediate shock, vibration, or sound. Pet parents may use eight various levels of correction, particularly with vibration and shock. Many pet parents like the ability to “fine-tune” the level of correction. Of course, pet parents like that the correction can be swapped to sound or noise rather than electronic correction or vibration.
• Waterproof and durable – The collar is made from durable plastic and features long prongs for skin contact. The collar has a buckle closure. Both the remote and the collar itself are operated by a rechargeable battery.
• Provides effective training for a highly affordable price – Although prices may vary from retailer to retailer, the PetSpy M686 Premium Dog Training Collar can be obtained for less than $100, on average. The PetSpy M686 collar is durable, waterproof, offers selectable training modes, and so much more. Plus, pet parents report it is a highly effective tool for training, even when pet parents choose sound or other deterrents (in lieu of the electronic shock mode).

Cons

• DOES utilize electronic shock as a mode of correction – If you are of the belief that a shock collar is inhumane, you may have some reservations about using the PetSpy M686 Premium Dog Training Collar. However, keep in mind that you ARE able to use other modes of correction – vibration, sound, or a mixture of the two. These do not involve using the product as a shock collar, and they can be quite effective.
• Product claims to work with small breeds, but only those ten pounds or heavier – If you have a very small breed dog, such as a Yorkie or a Chihuahua, this collar won’t work for your pup. The manufacturer recommends that dogs using the product are at least ten pounds for the product to be effective.

Offers coverage for up to 1,100 yards

When using the remote feature, you can allow Fido to be up to ten football fields away, and the collar is still functional! However, you can use this collar to assist in training dogs who like to aggressively pull at their leash and who try to wander when you are out for a walk.

Collar is bright orange for extra safety

Just in case Fido happens to wander off while wearing the collar, the bright orange plastic is easily seen and promotes safety.

Contact points of collar are made from conductive rubber to prevent skin irritation

Although this collar shouldn’t be worn for over four hours at one time, the manufacturer is working to ensure that your dog doesn’t get skin irritation during use. The prongs are made from conductive rubber, so you don’t have to worry about metal prongs irritating Fido’s skin.

Blind operation of the remote

The remote is designed to be intuitive, and it is made in such a way that operators can utilize the remote by touch and never have to look at the remote if necessary.

Both remote and the collar itself use rechargeable batteries

The batteries for both the remote and the collar are rechargeable; you’ll receive USB port chargers to fit each.

Helps to correct wandering off, barking, leash pulling, approaching strangers, other undesirable behavior

This is why the collar is better for slightly older dogs. The collar works best for dogs who are just beginning to develop these undesirable habits, and the product is most effective when individuals “catch” the behavior early and take care to train the dog to behave differently.

Collar is meant for training purposes only and should not be left on the dog for over four hours

This collar has long prongs that can irritate your dog’s skin if they are left on for long periods of time. Therefore, you shouldn’t leave this product on your dog for more than four hours in one sitting.

Best for dogs six months and older

The collar’s manufacturer recommends that individual dogs be at least ten pounds in order to properly use the collar, so it makes sense that the dog is at least six months of age. Most pet parents also understand that while puppies should be socialized and some training should begin at eight weeks and beyond, using the electronic shock version of the collar isn’t appropriate for most pups. You may want to utilize the sound or vibration (which is not shock) for pups six months to one year of age.