E collars

[icefisker]

Does anyone have any advice/ recomendations for ecollars?  I have a 50lb black lab.  We will be hunting grouse and pheasants mainly.  Something with a good range, decent price, and easy to use.  Just want some feedback on what others use and some pluses and minuses.  Thanks. 

[Rick]

I use Dogtra. I am happy with it.

[going4it]

I use dogtra as well and only complain is when it is very cold it drains the battery fast until it warms back up. Otherwise it's been great 

[GSP4EVER]

Ive had SportDog.  After 5 years of almost everyday use, I replaced it.  I dont remember the previous model I had as it has been discontinued.  I did buy a Garmin upland collar, but I use a tone before using a "nick" on my dog.  The tone was too quiet and the dog could not hear it. There was no way to increase the volume, or I would have kept it. I really liked the Garmin Collar once I figured out how to use it.   I took it back and got another SportDog.  

[Rick]

The dogtra can vibrate as well as stimulation. I've used sportdogs as well.

[icefisker]

Thanks for the feedback guys.  I have been doing a little research and have been looking a bit at sport dog 1225... does anyone have any experience with this unit?  How does the range hold up (specifically in woods). My pup is a bit of a "ranger".

 

[Rick]

My bet is the Dogtra will hold up better. I train frequently and need a solid e-collar. Sportdog is fine for the budget minded folks who don't use an e-collar that much.

Edited May 21, 2015 by Rick

[prov1900]

The Dogtra is the gold standard around here for Police Service Dogs, fwiw. Don't know any other brands as I haven't used them. I will say that the Belgian Malinois that I team up with is as hard (and hard headed) as any dog you will ever meet, regardless of the breed. The Dogtra e-collar, (and I'm sure any e-collar) is a difference maker and a life saver, when used properly. Range is good and it has held up to some serious abuse, both collar and remote. Mine is purchased for me, as is the dog, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Dogtra.

[Crash]

You may want to take a look at DT Systems as well.

[nocturnalmotors]

Just picked up a Garmin Sport Pro. Works great!

[ZachD]

I use a E- collar technologies UL 1200 Think I paid 280 for it

I like it the remote transmitter floats so if you happen to drop it in the water you are fine. Has a lost remote beeper. Has vibrate, the level you set it at and a booster button as well I have mine set 5 over the regular button. Has momentary and continuous.

I like it as well for at night it has a led light on the collar you can turn on or have flashing so I can see the black dog in the dark.