superminty Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Hi all, Quick question for e-collar users, as per topic title. Can you use an e-collar under water i.e. for a dog that is swimming? I have a Dogtra 1900, so it is waterproof I know, but I was just concerned that there may be issues with the application of a stim while the collar is submerged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 K9: No problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superminty Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thank you thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyroo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 No never a problem here either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 The stim level will possibly feel higher to the dog because of increased conductivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superminty Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thanks Erny, will keep that possibility in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What's the voltage? Can it stun the fishes and other aquatic critters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan3 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What's the voltage? Can it stun the fishes and other aquatic critters? Yes, but it's a bugger to get them on the slippery suckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 What's the voltage? Can it stun the fishes and other aquatic critters? Yes, but it's a bugger to get them on the slippery suckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Kivi's been trying to make friends with the fishes lately. If anyone has a way to get one to tuck itself under a dog collar it's him! I assume a fishy would have to be super close to be affected if it could be, but we seem to have some really bold ones down at the river. The little guys are a bit sensitive. They don't need much to knock them out if my electro-fishing friend is correct. Imagine what would happen if a collar could do it. I bet you could make all sorts of creative bait fish traps with an e-collar. ETA Is it salt water or fresh water? It makes a difference in conductivity, doesn't it? Can ya tell I have no idea?? Edited January 7, 2011 by corvus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 K9: The remote collar has two probes, the current only travels between the two probes using the dogs skin to complete the circuit, no voltage or current enters the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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