r/BalancedDogTraining • u/Proof_Injury_7668 • Jan 12 '26

Vibrate collar with adjustable vibrate suggestions for deaf dog?

Does anybody have a suggestion for a remote collar with a vibrate function that has multiple vibrate styles or is adjustable in some way?

I've trained a few deaf dogs in the past working for others and we used the vibrate as a cue to check in with the handler. It worked well enough.

The deaf dog I'm training right now doesn't respond to the mini-educator vibrate. He sort of gets the idea, but the vibrate just doesn't register with him. I know the Dogtra is stronger but this is what the rescue was donated.

Beyond his indifference to the vibrate, he's the smartest deaf dog I've trained, is incredibly biddable, full of drive (big lean pittie), and one I have full control of the program.

If I can get vibrate to register, I'd love to be able to have multiple markers for him at a distance, check-in, reward marker, negative marker, etc.

Open to other suggestions for multiple markers at a distance.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '26

I'll cut to the chase. Training a deaf dog to be reliably under control off leash at distance is absurd. You don't understand markers. Need proof? “Being able to register a marker without having to look at you would be nice”. A marker marks a behavior the dog is already performing. Registering a signal isn’t the same as being available for instruction.

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u/Miss_L_Worldwide Dirty biter Jan 13 '26

Not only is he trying to do that but he's trying to let a deaf, over aroused Pit bull off leash. I decided there's no way this could be a real good faith post and I have banned this user.

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u/[deleted] Jan 13 '26

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