PetGentle Reviews: Will It Train Your Dog?

I have a 2-year-old GSD who just wouldn't stop barking when he was outside. He also was a jumper and nobody wanted to come to our house. He is a BIG boy.

I got a static collar and it did nothing to curb his bad behavior. I thought what could I lose if this product didn't work? It was cheaper than a professional trainer and the static collar.

I only had to use the PetGentle a couple of times and my dog quit barking! He no longer jumps on people too! I don't even have to activate it anymore, I just hold it up and show it to my dog and he straightens right up. I now have a happy, content dog that EVERYONE loves to be around.

I never had a GSD that barked or jumped like he did. Now I don't with him either.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We have only been using the device for a few days but clearly my dog does not like it! She is a mini schnauzer - which is a barky breed, she barks at everything. This seems to be helping. When we activate the device she cowers and stops barking. I'm hoping in time we won't have to use it anymore. I'll try to post an update in a few weeks if there are any changes.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I thought it wasn't working well until I realized that the 9v battery, which comes with the unit, was tightly wrapped in plastic and not plugged in! When I first opened the battery case, I saw that it had a battery and it looked like it was plugged in but my dog didn't react the way I thought she should. After careful inspection, I found the problem. Now my dog responds and I hope my ability to use this tool will bring me the results I want. So far, so good!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It doesn't work on my dog, I guess maybe because she said it's a puppy. She's a 6-month-old Australian shepherd and Blue Heeler, she attacks and doesn't listen when I use it on her. I even give her treats whenever she does something right but this device is not working for me.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I bought one for my 2 heelers. It works for my male heeler but not my female. She just barks even more and shows her teeth at it. It only makes her mad. I've tried treats along with it plus other positive reinforcements. Nothing is working with her.

Length of Use: 3–6 months

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have had this for a couple of months and it doesn’t work at all on my three dogs. I was so excited when I read all the reviews. I have two English Cockers and one large dog. They bark when the other dogs next store come out and they won’t stop. This doesn’t stop them at all. Very disappointed.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I purchased this product hoping it would help with the bad behavior of my dogs (barking, jumping up on people and aggression with each other). I followed the instructions that came with it and my dogs looked at me like I was nuts. I kept trying it for several weeks and it did not help one bit. Now I am either not doing something right or this product is a waste of money. I was seriously hoping that this product would help as I am very disappointed.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Worked like magic at first but after about 2 weeks no effect anymore.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Piece of Chinese junk, obviously quit working after about a week, lights still work but the sound does not. I am also concerned about the device having a laser light - I would be careful about accidentally shining the laser beam in dogs eye - laser is a stupid addition to this product in my opinion. No luck contacting the seller.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

My 15-month-old Havanese is a bit stubborn. He gets very playful and wants to nip and jump while barking at me. I was so excited to find the PetGentle and ordered 2 of them. Well, my little Havanese had no response to the PetGentle. I noticed his ears perk up a bit for a second but I didn't seem to find him to be bothered by it and barked and tried to grab the PetGentle while in use. Therefore, I did not have a good outcome with this device. I am returning them for a refund. The company was very compliant to the return and refund. Good service.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I was looking forward to this although reading mixed reviews, it cost me over £40 including shipping from the USA so I thought at that price it would be positive and work, but it does not, in fact. My dog barks more when I am doing it so I feel I have just wasted more money on gadgets.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend