Comments on: Humane Contain HC-8000 Review

By: Linda Ross

Linda Ross — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:35:16 +0000

We have used the Humane Contain system for the past year. Our two poodles are perfectly contained. I took the collars apart and used the components to make new collars that would fit their little necks. The dogs caught on immediately and have been safe ever since. This product is wonderful.

Admin- Hi Linda,

Thanks for the feedback. We are glad to hear how pleased you are with the product and are always delighted to hear from our customers.

By: Randall Moore

Randall Moore — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:15:18 +0000

I am thinking of buying the Perimeter Deluxe Ultra from you. Only question I have is on the Humane Contain hc 8000 plus ultra. Is your review on that system or just the 8000. The outside transmitter would make my installation easier, but all reviews suggest not using this product. Thanks, Randall Moore

ADMIN – Hi Randall,

I would avoid any of the Humane Contain systems, we get lots of bad reports from them. Our review was of the HC-8000 Ultra. I am not sure what the “Plus” designation adds.

By: Joan

Joan — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:27:08 +0000

I have the HC 8000 for over a year. We have had trouble with it from the beginning. It was randomly shocking the dog and we had to get a new collar. Now we have to keep it on the lowest setting or the collar beeps non stop. The dog now can walk right up to the wire, if there is a break in the wire she is gone. Where can I get batteries for it.

ADMIN – Hi Joan,

You can get the batteries directly from Humane Contain at their website hitecpet.com

By: Joe Panther

Joe Panther — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:18:57 +0000

Have small (approx 10lb) dog that gets through existing (iron type) steel fence. Fence fully encompasses back yard (3 sides and back of house). Area is approx 1/2 Acre and is flat with few obstacles. Can wire be installed on bottom of fence rather than buried and still have same effect?

Suggested unit for above? We have 2 other dogs but containment not needed.

Thanks! Joe Panther

ADMIN – Hi Joe,

The best choice for dogs under 12lbs is the PetSafe Little Dog. It is the only collar that is really small enough for a dog that size. It also has reduced correction levels to be more appropriate for small dogs.

By: Tina Sanders

Tina Sanders — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:05:12 +0000

I purchased this and it worked fine for the first couple of weeks then the alarm went off denoting a break in the line. I walked the line, reran the line and still the alarm. Any suggestions?

ADMIN – Hi Tina,

I would start by connecting a short “test loop” and seeing if the system still signals a break. That will let us know if you truly have a break, or if the Humane Contain transmitter is broken.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:29:55 +0000

My brother bought one of these systems but never took it out of the box, he gave it to me for our new home, I ran the control wire around 2.5 acres, twisted 50 ft of wire, made all the connections, added new $5 batteries and plugged in the transmitter – lights are on but no signal – customer service basically said in so many words – “you have a bad unit, we do not make that model anymore, so sorry” – she didn’t even offer to sell me another unit – she hung up, in other words; their equipment is crap and their service is worse

ADMIN – Hi Scott,

Sorry to hear of your bad experience. In regards to your current system, I’d advise reading up all the sections under the “Dog Fence Installation” menu tab to see you can determine if there’s an install issue causing the problem.

As for other options, let me know what kind of dog or dogs you have, the size of your yard and how you want to install it and I’d be happy to recommend a fence to you. That way if the current unit you have doesn’t work, you’ll have something else to consider.

By: M

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:11:16 +0000

I have had not problems with my dogs running away with this system, my dogs are trained and know when to stop. I bought this through sams club and have found it to be a huge stress releiver, now my dogs do not run away anymore and that is a good thing!

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:15:39 +0000

To everyone reading this review, Beware of this product look at all others before concidering this one. I purchased this shortly after moving into a new home, I read and reread the instructions and went through the whole training process, however my dogs were continuously being shocked for no reason and became afraid to even go through a door, the collars are real cheap and seem to malfunction alot. I get no support from their “helpline” and have had my e-mails to the company ignored. I have reported this company to the BBB for misrepresentation and failure to absolve the problem. The lesson learned is You get what you pay for, protect your pets from unjust punishments, stay away from this item and invest in something better.

By: Denny

Denny — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:14:11 +0000

I purchased the hc-8000 6 months ago and since then i have had both collars replaced and then the transmitter replaced. I e-mailed customer support numerous times and the the ceo of the company.The only reply from the ceo was from the automated reply.I’ve been trying for a refund after the 3rd month and as you can see that was refused. Still waiting to get this resolved and to here from the ceo

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:57:52 +0000

I bought the HC 7000 series system about 3 years ago. I have had problems with it from day one. I have an escape prone dog, so I have a 6 foot privacy fence and the HC 7000 is wired around my privacy fence. I have been through 7 collars besides the two rechargeable collars that came with the system. The are sensitive to moisture, not very durable and inconsistent at correction. I have seen my dog run up and down my fence with the collar beeping like mad and never get a correction. I’ve also seen the thing go off in the middle of the yard when she is nowhere near the fence. I guess I’m a slow learner, I should have replaced this thing a long time ago. And customer support, don’t waste your time.