We use the Tri-tronics Companion model. http://www.tritronics.com
It's worked great for us. We use it for problem solving and to curb off-leash rabbit chasing! Just make sure you know exactly what you're doing before you jump right into it. What are your intentions for the collar? You can really damage a dogs nerves if not used properly.
I purchased a Dogtra 1200NCP a few weeks ago and compared its output with an inexpensive innotek.
The Dogtra appears to have about 3 times the output power (stimulation) based on the brightness of the test light and what I fealt with my hand.
The Dogtra seems more reliable. I've had problems with other collars when the dog is running or moving quickly... they sometimes didn't work.
Also, I REALLY REALLY think the page (vibrate)feature is important. First, you don't have to "nail" your dog every time. Second, you can be assured that the dog feels the vibration, even when running. Its a great attention getter when they get distracted.
I too prefer the Dogtra but I also have a Innotek that I use at times. I do not worry too much about the higher levels of stimulation when aquiring a collar but more look at the fine adjustment at the lower stimulation levels as I believe this to be more important. The Dogtra is adjustable by a dial rather than buttons which I find a great help.
I agree with the above replies also that you must truly understand the equipment to get the most out of it.
My GSD is 12 months. She knows the commands and will do them on lead, often she'll do them off, but she is headstrong and if something distracts her, off she goes.
I understand the principle and I prefer a multi-level stimulus. My understanding is that you give the command, say "out", give the highest stimulus, when the dog outs, drop down a level, when the dog comes, drop another level, when the dog heels, turn it off.
I would also make sure that she knows how to make it stop before using it in an uncontrolled situation (like when I have her off lead with available distractions).
If there are any other suggestions, I'd appreciate it.
Would this remote collar be effective in several instances, and if so what would they be? I assume if it tries to climb the fence or runs after something it isn't supposed to, that it would work well. I'm not knowledgeable about this but I would figure if not done right it would kill the drive.
I'd like the board to tell me when to use it, and the basic DONTS of the collar. This would be helpful.
I don't have much real experience with ecollars and there are some who are real good at it, but I will say that from what I've personally seen is that just about everyone that I know that uses them has a dog that is a nervous reck. I totally hear what Vancamp is saying. You can really screw a dog up if you don't know what your doing. I won't go as far as to say that they suck,(I'll leave that up to "Captain Correction"LOL) but I will say make sure that someone who really knows how to use one shows you the deal. Again, this is certainly no ecollar expert point of view.
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