Cattle Prod, Waterproof Cattle Prod Stick with LED Light, Livestock Prod for Modern Livestock Management, X Series

I’m returning the prod, but not because there’s anything wrong with it. I need a prod for loose dogs that invade our space when I walk my small dog. I wasn’t paying attention when I ordered this. When it arrived, I noticed on the box that dogs aren’t listed on the animals it can be used on. Some reviews were from people who used it on aggressive dogs, but they were pit bulls, rotties, and German shepherds. I’m guessing the prod is too strong for medium sized dogs. That’s why I’m sending it back. I gave it 5 stars because most of the people who use it did.

Like one of the previous customers who left a review. We have 6 pitbulls that we raised as guard dogs. They are never aggressive to strangers unless they open our front door without me or my wife and kids with them. They do tend to get excited when one of us comes home which has led to some vicious almost to the death fights. Nothing would stop them instantly. Except for this. I've had to use it on each dog, but only once to each of them. I don't even have to keep it charged anymore. They know if I get up and get it what is gonna happen. Best thing ever for my situation. I love my dogs and hate having to do it, but it's the only thing that made them learn not to fight

Excelente producto para los animales para tener en casa, lo recomiendo

Works, no complaints. Won't electrify unless touching something, though, so it wont work to scare off animals

When you have 7 Rottweilers or any powerful breed of dogs, on rare occasions a fight can break out if their daily social playing gets too out of hand and the dog becomes over stimulated. With this breed, that can end up in losing one or more dogs and it is never advised to break up a dog fight yourself without emergency tools. One very quick touch to the rear leg/butt of each dog involved in an accidental fight and it is instantly broken up and next thing you know they are inside cuddling with each other. This tool is priceless, if it were $600 I would still absolutely think it's a priceless tool that avoids injury to both dogs and humans and literally can save one or multiple dogs lives if you live with a pack of dogs. I do wish the LED light was brighter though, but that's a small issue.

I have had some bad issues with other people's dogs when walking mine. Other big dogs have attacked mine while mine were on leash.I purchased the 33 inch prod as that seemed like a good compromise between reach and ease of carry. I discovered that it fit perfectly in the carrying bag that comes with folding camp chairs. So I just sling the bag over my shoulder and off we go. The prod can quickly be pulled from the carrying bag. It still looks a little crazy to onlookers but not as obvious as walking my dogs carrying a cattle prod.This item does have two switches and one activation button that would need to be managed in an attack. So I placed a small piece of duct tape in the 'on' position of the prod. I feel this will help me when the next attack happens. This way I won't be fumbling around figuring out how to turn this on.I received this in January and I fully charged it. I haven't had to charge it again. Every so often I turn on the flashlight to make sure it's still charged. I should probably consider charging it anyway as it may be getting low.This product does not shoot sparks when you activate it in the air. It has to actually be touching metal or flesh to spark. If it did spark in the air it may scare off attackers, but then it would also scare my dogs.Since getting this prod, we've had dogs run out on us but so far no attacks that required me to use this.

I purchased 3 of these for all of our hands to use working cattle, which we do multiple times a month. I gave them as gifts at Christmas. We had all three of these going for the third time we've had them out. I was very impressed that one had not been charged since previous use and still held a great charge. The other two charged quickly and performed well until....we were loading the last trailer and it was all baby calves. Calves the same size as a sheep, so small they can't be hauled with their mommas or they get stepped on. While pushing them in the trailer one calf was a little stubborn and got a 'push' with this hotshot and it snapped into half a dozen pieces. Nothing but wires dangling. I was the one using it so I know the amount of pressure used and it was minimal in comparison to what these units are supposed to be designed for. I tried reaching out to the manufacturer after tons of research. As is the case with most items these days tho, the manufacturer don't want you to be able to contact them so it took weeks to find any information. And as you can expect they won't respond now either. Guess we will stick with feed store battery packs from now on, as they honor their product with a warranty. After 2 years, West Thorne has yet to even respond much less honor their warranty. Since purchase a second prod has stopped working as well, won't charge. Save your money and find a reputable company.

This thing has some serious power! The cows learn very quickly and they start behaving as soon as you pick it up! You don't even need to zap 'em more than twice!