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Electronic Dog Training Collars: Best Around $250
Electronic Dog Training Collars: Best Around $250
Garmin Sport Pro: $249.99
- The transmitter (the piece you hold in your hand) is an industrial design work of art. It fits in your hand like a smooth river rock and the location of the stimulation dial is intuitive.
- I love the way that the stimulation levels are calibrated, allowing the user to give the slightest amount of stimulation.
- One transmitter will operate three remote collars. If you are a multi-dog family, one transmitter will allow you to enforce commands for up to three canines.
- A locking feature on the transmitter means you cannot accidentally stimulate your dog.
- A built-in beacon light on the collar activates by the transmitter in your hand. This makes walks after dark safer for you and your four-legged friend.
- Not an uncomplicated piece of technology. Its features require time reading through lengthy directions.
- Black and olive green color. Be sure to not drop this transmitter. I recommend applying a coat or two of high visibility blaze orange paint to enhance its visibility.
SportDOG SportTrainer: $200
- I love the bright color for visibility’s sake.
- Lower levels of stimulation are barely perceptible. Great for sensitive canines.
- Continuous stimulation turns off when the button is depressed for more than 10 seconds. This may be a con for a few pro level trainers, but for the average user, it is a nice fail-safe feature.
- Charged quicker than the other units.
- One transmitter runs up to two collars.
- Most affordable unit of the three.
- User interface is not as intuitive as the other units.
- Transmitter feels boxy when carried.
- You cannot instantly change from continuous to momentary stimulation.
Dogtra ARC Handsfree: $249.99
Dogtra Pros:
- I LOVE the Handsfree Remote Controller.
- The rheostat controller has a virtually unlimited number of settings.
- The unit’s stimulation leans toward the lower end of the scale, which is what most every trainer (and canine) needs.
Dogtra Cons:
- Only available as a one-dog model. If you run more than one canine at a time, it’s not the best choice.