Sportdog brand
- Vizsla Vince
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Sportdog brand
Has anyone ever used these? I know Rick Smith is endorsing them ( for what it's worth). Are they any good?
- big steve46
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I have attended 2 Rick Smith seminars and have previewed the collars. After tonights episode while training I think I might just break down and buy one.
I like the set up and the stimulation levels just not to hot on the transmitter design. So far reviews have been pretty good. Their customer service is supposed to be great. The recievers could be a bit smaller but they may come in time.
I like the set up and the stimulation levels just not to hot on the transmitter design. So far reviews have been pretty good. Their customer service is supposed to be great. The recievers could be a bit smaller but they may come in time.
I have Spotdog 2 dog unit. I have had it a little over a year and its been used daily in a lot of water and cold temps. So far it has worked awesome. the transmitter is small and compact and you can stick in your pocket no problem, you can also program it to three dogs if you buy the extra collar and comes with a lanyard, something i wish my dogtra and tritronics came with.
SportDog has always been a good brand, not just since Rick Smith started endorsing them. It was obviously a good advertising/PR tactic by SportDog though, as now they're finally getting the credit they've deserved all along.
I do agree, though, that they need to get on the smaller receiver bandwagon quick, and not just with their little 400 yard job. As for the transmitter, I actually like the size. I guess I've got big hands though.
I do agree, though, that they need to get on the smaller receiver bandwagon quick, and not just with their little 400 yard job. As for the transmitter, I actually like the size. I guess I've got big hands though.
- Steven
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- Chaingang
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I'm in the market for a new 2 dog collar w/beeper and have been seriously considering the new Sportdog 1850 as well as the Dogtra 2002 T&B. Boy it's a tough choice, with slight differences in options with each. Both seem to be known for excellent customer service. Price wise they are similiar, although the sportdog will be more money with two collars.Wesley Boothe wrote:I have been using sportdog for 2 years. I run the SD1800 with the add a collar for 2 dogs. I have used TT and DT in the past and am sold on the Sportdog brand. They have a pretty good website to preview the entire line of collars.
Wes, any issues with your sportdog yet? and if you have how was customer service?
- cumberland
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I have the Sportdog Sd-1200 with the add a collar option for 2 dogs. They were excellent until the antennas came loose in both receivers due to heavy use. When I contacted Sportdog, they sent me a whole new unit, no questions asked and I had it in 2 days. Excellent service.
I like the way both units work, simple enough for me as a first time collar user to be able to operate correctly. I have considered the Dogtra 2002 T&B though because I like the remote beeper option. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the Sportdog 1850.
I like the way both units work, simple enough for me as a first time collar user to be able to operate correctly. I have considered the Dogtra 2002 T&B though because I like the remote beeper option. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried the Sportdog 1850.
i have the sd-2400 i love it. i have had it nearly 2 years now. the transmiter could use a smaller antena but not a real big deal. the range and reliability on it are both great. if you have more then one dog don't get it or if you plan on getting more dogs no add a dog avalible with this one. i was hunting with a guy that uses TT e-colars and he was vary impressed with how well it worked. he is a diehard TT guy and was telling that i needed to get one well on my buget there was no way i could get one. so i looked into the spotdog brand and found that for $250 you can get a vary good reliabil e-coller that in my eyes is just as good as tritroniks. the recever is 100% water proof. the only bad thing i can see is that the transmitter is only water resistant. but i have had this thing out in hard rain and snow i have droped it in snow and water and still works fine. the battery life is great. i use it daily and only charge it once a week just to keep it at full charge. have only drained the batterys once and that was on a week long camping trip and it was going on a week with out charging it at all before the trip.
I had a beeper go bad after 2 years and they sent me a new one without asking for the bad back and to top it off the new one they sent me was an upgraded model. They have the best customer service I have come across in a long time. Does the dogtra have an antena built into the collar itself. I had a DT that did and was not happy about not being able to trim the collar. That has been my experience.
My Dogtra 1700 does not have the receiver integrated into the collar, it's just slipped on. However, I have seen earlier Dogtra models that do have the receiver actually attached to the collar.
- Steven
Justus Kennels.com
Justus James Ayres SH CGC - Justus - Rest in Peace, buddy.
Wind River's JK Clara Belle - Belle
Wind River's JK Black Tie Affair - Tux
Justus Kennels.com
Justus James Ayres SH CGC - Justus - Rest in Peace, buddy.
Wind River's JK Clara Belle - Belle
Wind River's JK Black Tie Affair - Tux
I also use the sportdog collars, replacable batteries when needed and lifetime warrenty sold me. They work fine in the field altho some will slam you for useing them. Long distance check cords..
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I just saw a Pro Hunter 2400 in the Bargain Flyer for $200 CND (about $180 US) new in the box. I think I'll grab it.
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I have both the 1800 and the 1850. It is have to beat the versatility of the 1800 transmitter, it can be changed to suit your style of training. I hunt around saltwater marsh for snipes and waterfowl and I have not been able to break it. We have gone through a number of other brand name collars that just wouldn't whole up. I really like 1850 for hunting heavy woodcock cover or pheasant in tall cover and being able to run 2 dogs with different tones is a big bonus also.
I would definetly get it if your not willing to search around. I purchased that same collar about two years ago. I sold it to my brother just becuase I wanted the smaller transmitter in the dogtra collars. Other than that its a great e-collar and they do have very exellent service as mentioned by everyone else. But if your looking for a two dog setup I would definetly wait becuase eventually you will end up buying the two dog setup down the road. Good Luck!