ALPHA1 Training Collar — Shock-Free Training 100% respectful.

No — and that is precisely the point of the Alpha1 positioning: 100% no electric shock. The dog should never startle or vocalise: that is the sign of poor calibration, not of the product.

Three modes for respectful training:

• BEEP sound (8 levels) — often enough on its own after a few days of learning
• Classic vibration (16 levels) — sensation comparable to a smartphone vibration, completely painless
• Boost Vibration (16 levels) — our in-house innovation: stronger, more pronounced vibration, completely painless. Designed as a gentle alternative to shock for risky behaviours (running off, strong reactivity)

The PAWPRO Alpha1 is suited for dogs from 3 kg to 60 kg — the broadest compatibility on the market, from puppy to large dog. No minimum legal age, and a usage suited to every growth stage:

• From 8 weeks: familiarisation phase — wear the collar in BEEP level 1 (3–5 min sessions) paired with the included clicker to help your puppy get used to its new communication tool
• 4 to 6 months: BEEP only (levels 1–2), short 5-minute sessions on basic commands
• 6 to 12 months: add gentle vibration (levels 1–5/16) on recall fundamentals
• Adult (12 months+): full use of the 3 modes (BEEP · vibration · Boost Vibration) following the PAWPRO Method

Yes — completely painless. The Boost Vibration is our in-house innovation, designed as a gentle alternative for owners who choose training without electric shock.

Concretely, it is a vibration of higher intensity than the classic vibration, but works on the same physical principle. No electric current. No discharge. Just a more pronounced mechanical oscillation.

Perceived comparison:

• Classic vibration level 1-8: comparable to a discreet smartphone vibration
• Classic vibration level 9-16: comparable to a strong smartphone alert
• Boost Vibration level 1-8: clearly felt, captures attention immediately
• Boost Vibration level 9-16: powerful sensation, gets through even to a very distracted dog — never painful

Physical risk is nil at normal levels. The real risk is behavioural: a poorly supported dog can develop generalised anxiety. The 4 mistakes to absolutely avoid:

• Punishing a behaviour after the fact (the dog cannot make the link beyond 2 seconds)
• Triggering on legitimate territorial barking (unexpected visitor) — you break their role
• Using when you are angry — your tension passes into the trigger, level chosen too high
• Leaving the collar on 24/7 — risk of neck irritation. Max 8 consecutive hours, remove at night

This is the #1 question we get asked. The right mode and level depend on temperament, breed and context. Here is our 5-minute calibration protocol for the 3 Alpha1 modes:

1. Preparation: collar properly adjusted (one finger fits between strap and skin), sensor in direct contact with the skin (not just fur)
2. BEEP test level 1-3 in calm environment — observe ears, tail, gaze. If reaction = enough to start
3. If no reaction to BEEP after 3 attempts: switch to Vibration level 3. Increase by 1 level every 5 seconds until first sign of attention
4. If Vibration insufficient in intense context (running off, other dog, game): switch to Boost Vibration level 3-5. This is the most powerful mode — use it only on risky behaviours
5. Note your reference level per mode. In distracting context (park, other dogs), go up by 2-3 levels

Extremely common case — especially in distracting environments (park, walks with nose to the ground). Before raising intensity, check these 4 points in order:

• Is the BEEP associated with something? If you have used it for weeks without consequence or reward, the dog has "filtered" it — you must re-associate: BEEP → command → reward, 10 reps a day for 1 week
• Is the context too stimulating? A beagle 30 m from a game trail literally hears nothing — that is physiology. Work first in calm
• Is the BEEP itself audible? If the controller is more than 1 km away or there is interference (dense urban area), the signal can weaken. Check the 8 BEEP levels — move to level 6-8 if needed
• Should you switch to vibration? If after 1 week of re-association no response — yes, switch to gentle vibration (level 3-5). Tactile is harder to ignore than auditory

For an adult dog without behavioural pathology, following the 30-day protocol of the PAWPRO Method:

• Week 1: getting started + first reflex on the BEEP (at home, in fenced garden)
• Week 2: recall acquired in calm environment (empty park, woods without game) — success 7-8 out of 10
• Week 3: recall acquired in moderately distracting environment (park with other dogs at distance) — 8-9 out of 10
• Week 4: recall acquired in complex environment (high concentration of stimuli) — 9 out of 10

Longer cases (60-90 days):

• Hunting dogs (Beagle, Pointer) with strong predation instinct
• Dogs adopted late (3+ years) with repeated history of running off
• Strong reactivity cases (dog-on-dog aggression)

The PAWPRO Alpha1 is one of the few DTC collars to offer a true dual channel: the controller pilots 2 collars independently, up to 3 km. Best practices:

• Calibrate each dog individually — a level that works for the dominant male will never suit the more sensitive female. Note both reference levels
• Work one after the other for the first 2 weeks — the fundamentals (recall, leash walking) must be solo-anchored before duo work
• Assign collars visually: black = dog A, green = dog B. Avoids the fatal mistake of triggering on the wrong one
• On duo outings: start with the more advanced dog, then the other. Never trigger both simultaneously in calm zones — it is anxiogenic

The golden rule: 3 mini-sessions of 5 minutes a day for 30 days beat 1 one-hour session on Sunday by far. Here is the routine our partner trainers recommend:

• Morning (5 min): recall at home or in the garden · 5 reps · systematic reward
• Midday/evening walk: 1 or 2 recalls in real situation during the walk. Heel walk 50 m. No more
• Evening (5 min): targeted exercise of the day according to the PAWPRO Method (calm with visitors, holding place, etc.)

What you must never do:

• Sessions of 30+ min — the dog saturates beyond 8-10 min of concentration
• Working on a tired dog or one who has just eaten
• Skipping 2-3 days then "catching up" — regularity beats intensity

14-day money-back guarantee — no trick questions, no return shipping fees within the EU. You test the instrument in real conditions. If it isn't the right fit (wrong model, dog reacting poorly, any other reason):

• Free exchange for any other PAWPRO model of your choice
• Full refund to the original payment method within 48h of receiving your return

To avoid choosing the wrong model from the start: try our smart configurator — 60 seconds, 6 questions, tailored recommendation based on your dog and your context.

2-year standard warranty — included by default, no opt-in box, no form to submit within 30 days. Full procedure:

1. Email us at contact@pawpro.eu with your order number, a photo and ideally a short video of the malfunction
2. Reply within 2 working hours on average (in-house engineering team · no bots · no offshore call centre)
3. Diagnosis within 24h with a solution proposal (exchange, repair or refund)
4. Resolved within 5 working days on average after we receive your return, with logistics fees covered by PAWPRO

Coverage: manufacturing defects, premature wear, electronic failures, cosmetic defects. See our full warranty policy.

No — it's our in-house dog training reference work, designed with partner dog trainers and behavioural vets. 48 structured pages:

• Understanding your dog (psychology · sensory thresholds · canine communication)
• Getting started with the instrument (personalised calibration day 1)
• 30-day day-by-day protocol
• Breed-by-breed sheets — 28 breeds detailed (temperament · key points · adapted exercises)
• Handling difficult cases (reactivity, escape, aggression, separation anxiety)
• Advanced technical FAQ (50+ questions)

No miracle promises. No bullshit. A precise, reproducible protocol validated in the field by more than 8,000 verified buyers across the PAWPRO range. Free updates for life: we enrich it regularly with field feedback.