I got the 2000 NCP and like it a lot. My only issue is the size of the transmitter and reciever but mainly the transmitter.

Still trying to make it work nicely in my radio vest (I hooked it on the chest strap but it got snagged in brush and fell off, LOL it was hanging in a tree). Guess I need to wear a waist belt with it. My biggest concern is inadvertently pushing the button by mistake (which is why I wanted it on my radio vest in the first place)

Nancy Jocoy wrote: I got the 2000 NCP and like it a lot. My only issue is the size of the transmitter and reciever but mainly the transmitter.

LC: LOL. People are never happy. A few years ago the best Ecollar TX unit was about 3X the size of the 2000.

Nancy Jocoy wrote: Still trying to make it work nicely in my radio vest (I hooked it on the chest strap but it got snagged in brush and fell off, LOL it was hanging in a tree).

LC: Sounds like you still have the neck lanyard attached. I'd suggest that you either wear that around your neck (but that could be dangerous in some situations so you might replace it with something that's not so strong) or take it off entirely.

Nancy Jocoy wrote: Guess I need to wear a waist belt with it. My biggest concern is inadvertently pushing the button by mistake (which is why I wanted it on my radio vest in the first place)

LC: I think that having it on your radio vest is the best place to carry it for SAR. I'd suggest that you go to a good shoemaker who does custom leather work and have him make up a carrier for it. I'd suggest that you have him cut holes in the leather so that you can reach the buttons. You can use a double thickness of the leather around the buttons so that you have to reach into a "hole" to press them. That will help prevent accidental stimming. It can be attached to your vest with a combination of Velcro and "pull the dot" snaps.

How does one ensure they are getting the correct collar size when odering the Dogtra E-collar?

I've looked on this site and other sources and none mention collar size. I looked at a Dogtra 175NCP at the store today (size Med-Large) and the collar was a total of 18" in length.

My dog's neck is 21" +/- some fur <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Dennis Hucke wrote: How does one ensure they are getting the correct collar size when ordering the Dogtra E-collar? I've looked on this site and other sources and none mention collar size. I looked at a Dogtra 175NCP at the store today (size Med-Large) and the collar was a total of 18" in length.

LC: The 175 is meant for smaller dogs. The 200 comes with a strap that's about 19" (effectively) and the 1200 strap is about 22". If you need a longer strap, just specify when you order it.

LC: Some dogs need longer or shorter contact points and they are available for some of the collars. You should also specify those if needed.

I notice that many of you are advocates of the 1200 dogtra, what is the advantage of this over the 1100? ...i'm just trying to save my wife a few bucks on my christmas present <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

For one the 1200 is fully waterproof. The 1100 has a "water resistant" transmitter.

Whatsamatter Daniel? Don't you think you're worth the few extra bucks? LOL

The 1100 is only available with the Nick and Continuous modes. The 1200 has those as well, and in the NCP model, a pager mode that's like the vibrator on a cell phone in silent mode. Some people use that as a silent recall or when the dog is out of earshot. Those might be useful, respectively to someone in LE or SAR. You can also use it as a praise tone. All of these require training of course.

Additionally the 1200 has a waterproof transmitter, while the 1100 is not. (All of the receivers, the part the dog wears, are waterproof but only the Dogtra 1200 and the 2000 have waterproof transmitters, the part you hold on to.)

They both have the E–linear stim system that allows for continuously adjusting the stim, like a dimmer switch on a light bulb.

The 1200 is fractionally larger than the 1100 in both the TX and the collar unit.

Thanks again Lou, you da man.

LC-

Thank you for your response...I appologize for not checking back here sooner.

Any opinions on the best online source for the dogtras? The selection of Dogtras at our local sporting goods warehouse is somewhat limited.

DH