Can't I loosen my dog's collar after a while? Won't my dog obey the audio cues since it's been trained?

No, it's important to put SkyShepherd on your dog at the proper tightness and fit every time.

Many people assume that their dog "gets it" after using the collar for a while, and that their dog will obey the audio cues of the collar even if it doesn't get all the feedback. "This collar seems too tight, can't I loosen it?," you might think. 

The truth is, dogs check their boundaries often. They will notice when they check their boundaries that they're not getting the tactile feedback of vibration and stim. Once this happens, they'll realize they can wander wherever they please. 

If you've loosened your dog's collar and your dog is now wandering, you may need to do some retraining to get them back on track once you re-tighten the collar. Don't worry! This can be as easy as a few training sessions. They should remember quickly.

If you forgot the guidance for fitting the collar, here it is:

• As high up on the neck as you can get it
• As tight as you can get it without restricting your dog's breathing
• Make sure SkyShepherd is not overlapping any other collars on your dog's neck
• Your dog might flex its neck when you put the collar on, making it thicker
  • So, check back in a bit to make sure it's still tight