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We call this the "Akita eye". Let's just say that "graduate school" for dog training started today. In other words there is no longer any e-collar setting less than maximum for Mr. Hard As Nails anymore. Ok, Mr. 18 month old intact male Akita, give it your best shot..
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During this mornings first potty break of the day one of my girls spotted a cat running across the street and bolted out after it. Bitch not only went out in the street but got as far as about two houses down before FINALLY listening and coming back to her own yard.
Fortunately no cat got hurt, bitch did not get hit by a car, and she did come back fairly quickly without me having to chase her down.
If she does this sort of crap again any time soon - She goes back to the long lead and pinch collar for a while. Bitch seriously ought to KNOW by now how to STAY in her own yard and STOP when told to stop.
I would imagine that before long you will not 'need' any batteries for your e-collar. Similar as to how towards the end of training one does not have to actually connect the lead to the pinch collar... The dog responds just because it is there and they think it CAN be used.
VERY nice looking dog!