DINJOO Smart Bark Training Collar Review

Summary

In this 'Awkward Hamster' video, the owner reviews a smart collar for their dog Mango, highlighting its barking recognition system. The collar, purchased for $35 on Amazon, offers vibration and beep modes instead of shock. It has a good battery life, is lightweight, and has a reflective strip for night visibility. After two weeks of use, the collar has helped reduce Mango's excessive barking, although it still barks when other dogs are close. The reviewer wishes for a more common charging cable in future versions and shares a link for interested viewers.

Takeaways

• 🐾 The video introduces a smart collar for the dog Mango, which includes a barking recognition system.
• 💡 The collar was purchased for $35 on Amazon with the intention of potentially removing the dog's fence.
• 🔧 The collar comes with shock plugs, but the owner plans to use only the vibrate and beep functions.
• 🔋 The collar has a good battery life, likely due to its energy-efficient design that only activates upon barking detection.
• 🔊 The collar has three modes: sound, vibrate, and shock, with adjustable sensitivity levels.
• 🔄 The sensitivity settings cannot be adjusted separately for each mode; they are linked together.
• 📚 The owner is not relying on the manual initially but is willing to consult it for more detailed instructions.
• 🐕 The collar is not heavy and does not bother Mango when worn, and she reacts to the beep and vibration without harm.
• 🚫 The previous anti-bark collar was ineffective in stopping Mango from barking at nearby dogs.
• 🚶‍♀️ The collar has a reflective part that helps locate Mango at night, but it's not a replacement for a reflective vest.
• 🔄 The owner wishes for a more common charging port like USB-C or Micro-USB for the next version of the collar.
• 📉 Mango's barking has decreased with the new collar, especially when other dogs are not too close.

Q & A

What feature does the new smart collar have that the previous one lacked?

The new smart collar has a barking recognition system.

How much did the smart collar cost on Amazon?

The smart collar cost $35 on Amazon.

What functionalities does the smart collar offer?

The smart collar offers sound, vibrate, and shock functionalities.

Why is the user not using the shock functionality?

The user prefers to use only the vibrate and beep functionalities for training their dog.

How can the user adjust the sensitivity settings on the collar?

The user can adjust the sensitivity by pressing the power button or tapping on it, with levels ranging from 1 to 8.

Can the user adjust the sensitivity for each mode (sound, vibrate, shock) separately?

No, adjusting the sensitivity for one mode changes it for all modes simultaneously.

What observations did the user make about the smart collar after using it for a couple of weeks?

The user noted that the collar has good battery life, does not bother the dog, and effectively reduces barking when using the beep and vibrate functions.

How does the smart collar help locate the dog at night?

The top and bottom white parts of the collar are reflective, making it easier to spot the dog with a light.

What is on the user's wish list for future versions of the smart collar?

The user hopes future versions will use a more common charging connection like USB Type-C or micro USB.

How does the dog react to the collar's beep and vibrate functions?

When the collar beeps and vibrates, the dog startles a little and runs back to the user.