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Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 7:23 pm
by weimdogman
Electronics are fine but this clad collar with cloth in the middle is horrendous for heavy usage.
Their roller collar replacements are better/easier if not in 100% condition but still poor.
Collars have to be so thin to pass thru/around device that I cant find a good replacement?

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:27 am
by crackerd
Hoping somebody would ask (and answer) this question, as until you've experienced how atrocious the collar quality on the Garmin actually is... you might think baling twine would be an improvement, and you might well be right!

MG

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:26 pm
by deseeker
Cabelas has long plastic replacement collars with holes every inch so they can be cut to the required length. They have them in 1" & 3/4" widths.
At least they did in the past--works fine for my Garmin e-collar.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 1:23 pm
by Dakotazeb
Check out these at GunDogSupply.com

https://www.gundogsupply.com/hiflex-uni ... traps.html

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:17 pm
by weimdogman
Those gundog supply appear to be the same crappy collar.
Somebody tell me I am wrong!

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:21 pm
by Dakotazeb
Call them and see. They are great about standing behind their products. Excellent customer service.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 11:20 am
by weimdogman
Called GunDog Supply. They are most helpfull. They are aware of the collar problem but their's is of similar construction. I asked about anything else and Drew mentioned the quick release nylon collars but he added they are not as secure.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2019 12:49 pm
by Dakotazeb
I sure haven't had an issue with the 3/4" collar on my Alpha Mini. I do carry a spare just in case.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:24 am
by weimdogman
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My solution to their poor design.
Not sure how it will hold up

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:34 am
by weimdogman
Pop rivets and washers to make a solid connection.
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1 inch collar that is easier to buckle and has a D ring.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:10 am
by kninebirddog
Gundog supply or Chewy.com sportdog collars work great for replacements

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Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2019 7:45 pm
by weimdogman
Arent the gundog collars of the same construction?

I need to check out Sportdog collars
Is that the brand ?

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2019 10:53 pm
by kninebirddog
https://www.chewy.com/sportdog-replacem ... /dp/107614

That is for the smaller receiver


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Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:29 pm
by weimdogman
Going to check out the sportdog collars.

My collar riveted on doesnt sit right on the the neck and catches debris so its no bueno.

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:15 pm
by crackerd
weimdogman wrote:
Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:29 pm
Going to check out the sportdog collars.

My collar riveted on doesnt sit right on the the neck and catches debris so its no bueno.
weimdog, found these https://www.ebay.com/i/123809263413?chn ... gKog_D_BwE on eBay - at the price, certainly worth a shot (or two or three!), what with at least having an O-ring and decent buckle.

MG

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:01 pm
by weimdogman
Thanks for the link

Re: Replacement collar for Garmin 3/4"

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:14 am
by crackerd
crackerd wrote:
Tue Sep 03, 2019 2:15 pm
weimdogman wrote:
Sat Aug 31, 2019 2:29 pm
Going to check out the sportdog collars.

My collar riveted on doesnt sit right on the the neck and catches debris so its no bueno.
weimdog, found these .... on eBay - at the price, certainly worth a shot (or two or three!), what with at least having an O-ring and decent buckle.
Turns out to be one nice collar - Amish-made and fits the bill for quality. Only hitch - and it can be worked around - is the thickness and stiffness prevent it from being threaded through *all* the Garmin collar openings. I circumvented that by looping it over the top of the collar. Got the 21" and it's good for a Lab's neck. If you were going with a belly collar for pointing dog training you'd probably need a 30-inch. But again, @$3 a shot, a deal.

MG