ShakeTrainer - The Original Humane Dog Training Kit with Instructional Video - Stops Your Dog's Bad Behaviors in Minutes Without Shocking or Spraying - Easy to Use - Now Made in The USA

Had to wait a bit before writing the review to see how this works, but it is really a winner! Be sure to read the directions and follow them to the tea and the trainer works like a charm! I have had a problem with my small dog barking when other dogs approach or are around or when visitors come over. I did follow the introductions to the product and it was amazing how well the dogs listen. Do NOT use all the time or to scare the dog. The dogs do catch on in less than 3 minutes when you follow the instructions. I used it once when visitors came in after the dog barked to let me know someone was coming. Then when I had enough barking I shook the trainer and repeated, "No bark" and the dog immediately calmed down. Now when visitors come over, I let him bark a few time to warn us then I repeat "No bark" and it works - dog stops and calms down. We have two dogs and one is very sensitive to the sound. The other is also sensitive, but it took a repeat lesson with the other dog and after two incidents of shaking the trainer she was also trained. It is great for any problem areas that you may have. I did also have a problem with our dogs when walking and other dogs in neighborhood would bark at us as we passed their house causing our dogs to bark and carry on also. While on the walk, I had the trainer in my pocket and shook it once. Immediately our dogs calmed down. Then I noticed that our one dog was very hesitant about going for a walk for a few days. One day on a walk we again encountered the neighborhood dogs that started barking and all I had to repeat was "No bark" and our dogs did not bark. I verbally rewarded the dogs and also gave a treat after we passed the house and they were calm. I have been working on this situation for almost 4 years and could not believe this worked so well in such a short time! I may have to use it once in awhile as a reminder if necessary and I keep it by the door just in case. I recommend this product, but be sure to follow the instructions and read the pamphlet that comes with the product. It has made our life much easier!

Read the reviews and purchased the training tool to get our 2 year old Golden to stop barking. Several of the reviews were based on our problem. Worked with the Shaker for three days and from day one had no positive results. She completely ignored the Shaker and only barked louder. From my point of view don't waste your money. Throw some coins in a pop can and you'll have the same training tool as this Shaker. We are at our wits end on how to get our Golden to stop her behavior.

I have used a can with pennies for years with new pups. My wife snuck this in and it works the same....but too expensive over the free aluminum can. People comment it failed...or pilot error. I think the latter. A shaker is effective if used correctly. The main point most miss....you have to have the dog's attention.Rikkos Mesa, AZ.

Over the last several years it seems like I have become somewhat of an amateur dog-trainer. I work with 6-7 doggies on a regular basis. I am a big proponent of clicker training and use it almost exclusively. The only problem that I have with it is that, although it is great for reinforcing positive behavior, it's not always successful--at least for me--when trying to curtail negative behavior. The shake trainer operates on a similar principle as clicker-training so I thought that I would give it a shot.The conditioning portion of this training program is extremely simple. However, that is where I ran into some problems. The first two dogs (a Yorkie and a Miniature Blue Heeler) took to it right away but my friend's smooth-coat Dachshund was very frightened by the shaker and I could not continue working with her. Whenever I pick it up now she runs away and hides.The next dog that I tried to work with was a large, kind of wild behaving, pit bull mix named Bowzer. I have worked with him using clicker trainer just a little and I thought that he would be a good prospect for the Shaker. When I first shook it he tore out and hid behind some bushes. Although he has known me for quite a while he suddenly became afraid of me and it took a while for him to get over it. However, his "sister" is a yellow Lab mix and it worked perfectly on her.Beyond the initial conditioning I have found to Shaker system to be very effective when combined with consistent and firm vocal commands. I use it mostly for stopping the dogs from barking at strangers and other passersby and it has been very effective. I will continue using it and I will recommend it to others.

I had purchased the air spray to try and stop our new puppy from biting. But the nozzle was hard to press down to active and I needed both hands to do so. Unfortunately one of those hands was usually in the pup's mouth!!! With the Shake Trainer, I can quickly stop him from biting or even attempting to go for my hands. Thankfully, he is learning. Now I only have to show him or pick up the shaker and that stops him before he can bit. Good product and training video!

Did not work for my dog. He started using it as a toy.

Its easy to use and great value for what it is but noise it emits is so hurtful to my own ears id rather listen to my dog bark. Its basically a plastic container with "rocks" on the inside. The concept is when you shake it, it is so loud and annoying your dog will stop barking to make the noise stop but I was only able to get one shake out of it before I wanted to never touch it again. It hurt my ears too bad to even think about trying to shake it again.

Instant attention from my puppy when I give a shake. Perfect! I do wish there was some type of strap with it to hang on wrist to keep it handy to use and avoid unnecessary shakes when holding it or picking it up. Have to pick it slow and softly to keep it quiet as to not get my puppy's attention when not needed to.