Trying to pick an E Collar?

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Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by Keith White » Tue May 03, 2011 8:07 pm

Trying to decide between a Sport Dog 1825 and the Tri-tronics Upland Special G3 Exp. I like the small size of the Sportdog collar so that it can hang it on a lanyard but I like all the bang you get for your buck with the Tri-tronics collar (included beeper). I have been told that there is a beeper coming out next year that will work with the Sportdog 1825 but I know there is a chance it won't happen. Is it easier to use a smaller unit while training or a larger unit that you have to hold in your hand or in a holster? I would like to get the opinion of guys who have used both types. Thanks

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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by willt » Tue May 03, 2011 8:19 pm

Tri Tronics all the way. :mrgreen: It's not all that big and expandable up to three dogs.

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Post by kninebirddog » Tue May 03, 2011 8:23 pm

Tri Tronics even though those smaller transmitter seem easier to carry the TT Transmitters are easier to control in the hand
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by ohmymy111 » Tue May 03, 2011 8:37 pm

For a beeper collar, I would go with a ogtra 2500 T&B. Unless Tri-Tronics did a complete revamp of their beeper system it was cumbersome to change modes to say the least, and to locate you turnrd the beeper on and off with the transmitter.
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by Keith White » Tue May 03, 2011 8:41 pm

I thought being able to turn the beeper on and off with the transmitter would be a plus. Are you saying its not?

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Post by kninebirddog » Tue May 03, 2011 9:07 pm

The new Beeper collars at TT are pretty nice and easier to change the tones now
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by Sharon » Tue May 03, 2011 9:22 pm

I use a TT Sport Basic G3 - 3 collars for 3 dogs- no problems . Have had it at least 6 years. Small enough to carry on a lanyard.
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by displaced_texan » Tue May 03, 2011 9:40 pm

I've been using a G3 for 4 years now, been very happy with it, beeper is a little clunky to change modes is the only gripe. I've used it in snow, rain, and my last EP loved to wade, it was submerged many times. No issues.

I'd thought about upgrading to the new beeper, but I'm thinking I won't need it, I'm planning on an Astro before the nest season.
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by shags » Wed May 04, 2011 5:01 am

TT is much easier to use - just set it at something reasonable and you get 3 levels by just moving your thumb. Not so with the SD - you have to look at the dial, hope the paint hasn't worn off the numbers, then hope the darn thing works. My TT is on my training belt, and my SD is sitting in the closet collecting dust.

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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by SCKennel » Wed May 04, 2011 7:37 am

Tri Tronics is the only way to go!!

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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by Pineywoods » Wed May 04, 2011 10:12 pm

I'm a Tri - Tronics man myself.
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Re: Trying to pick an E Collar?

Post by Keith White » Fri May 06, 2011 6:28 am

Thanks everyone for your opinions. Tri-tronics it is!

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