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April 28, 2011

I am totally blind, are either the Tri-Tronics Sport Junior G3 or the Dogtra 175NCP usable without sight?

Full Question:

I enjoy reading information on your site. Lots of great stuff.

I am considering purchasing one of your E-collars. I have a 14 month old GSD who thinks "come" is an optional command when he is distracted. I am totally blind and am training him as a guide dog. Are either the Tri-Tronics Sport Junior G3 or the Dogtra 175NCP usable without sight?

I bet you have never been asked this before.

Thanks,
Mary

Cindy's Answer:

I have the Dogtra 280 and it has raised bumps on the NICK button and a very easy to feel ridge between the nick and continuous button, the 175 NCP is very similar. The rheostat on top is fairly easy to gauge by feel as well. I actually keep the remote in my pocket and I don’t look at it, I go by feel. You are right; I’ve never been asked this before.

The Tritronics collar is not as user friendly, even if you have sight.

Let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this helps.

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