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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 07:00:00 PM

Title: Best E collar?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 07:00:00 PM: I hunt a lot in salt water, looking for a collar that’s not going to bite the dust. Sport dog 825x and 1825x are on my radar. I have no need for more than 1 collar. Just need it waterproof. No competitions, just your basic marsh and mud flat retrieves. Occasionally a long one but not to often. Never more than a few hundred yards
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 07:32:50 PM: Well after reading more the dogtra edge RT or garmin 550 are the collars to look at
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Special T on November 29, 2021, 08:02:37 PM: Ive owned several sport dogs and think they are a great bang for the buck. Consider buying them from Double U supply. they are a Washington business. They advertise on here AND they put up money to support sportsmen fighting to save our sport. They should at least earn a look and strong consideration for a purchase
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Stein on November 29, 2021, 08:04:21 PM: I have two Dogtras and hunt salt and fresh water. Both have been very reliable and plenty of range. I have a 1900S and a 200C. For my dog, either would work as I only need vibrate. The 200C has a smaller and more streamlined collar which is kind of nice. The 1900S has an annoying green flashing light that I cover up with tape. Battery life is great, no complaints other than the flashing green light.
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 09:11:50 PM: Quote from: Stein on November 29, 2021, 08:04:21 PM
I have two Dogtras and hunt salt and fresh water. Both have been very reliable and plenty of range. I have a 1900S and a 200C. For my dog, either would work as I only need vibrate. The 200C has a smaller and more streamlined collar which is kind of nice. The 1900S has an annoying green flashing light that I cover up with tape. Battery life is great, no complaints other than the flashing green light.

Well i ordered the dogtra 1900s before anyone responded. Glad to hear you have had good luck with them in the salt water too!
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Stein on November 29, 2021, 10:44:58 PM: My dog almost swam to Japan once, so range was an important consideration. As far as I know that duck is still making their getaway.
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 11:25:34 PM: Quote from: Stein on November 29, 2021, 10:44:58 PM
My dog almost swam to Japan once, so range was an important consideration. As far as I know that duck is still making their getaway.

Lol! I was screaming the other day at mine. Going after a ghost duck I had shot at. He’s young so he thinks every time I shoot a duck should be out there. He responds really well to his collar at home. I usually just have to beep him, but maybe the vibrate will work in the same way. It’s just a cheap one though I need something for the field that will last
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 09, 2021, 10:06:40 PM: teach that dog the T metra... :chuckle: :bash: :hello:
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: huntnfmly on December 10, 2021, 10:53:16 AM: Quote from: Stein on November 29, 2021, 10:44:58 PM
My dog almost swam to Japan once, so range was an important consideration. As far as I know that duck is still making their getaway.
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Quote from: Duckslayer89 on November 29, 2021, 11:25:34 PM
Quote from: Stein on November 29, 2021, 10:44:58 PM
My dog almost swam to Japan once, so range was an important consideration. As far as I know that duck is still making their getaway.

Lol! I was screaming the other day at mine. Going after a ghost duck I had shot at. He’s young so he thinks every time I shoot a duck should be out there. He responds really well to his collar at home. I usually just have to beep him, but maybe the vibrate will work in the same way. It’s just a cheap one though I need something for the field that will last
😂
I have the 200c also My pup is new and have only used it for training but have been very happy with it
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: rasbo on December 10, 2021, 03:33:42 PM: Garmin 550 pro plus rocks
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Duckslayer89 on December 10, 2021, 04:37:14 PM: The 1900s has been awesome so far. My dog is a whole different animal. Much more enjoyable for the both of us. I feel like he knows what’s not ok and what his job is now and he’s even more into it.
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Schmalzfam on December 10, 2021, 09:33:05 PM: You can't go wrong with the Dogtra Edge RT. That's what we have and no issues in the 4 years we've had it. I'm sure the sportdog has improved over the years, but past experience was not good.
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Post by: Pnwrider on December 10, 2021, 10:16:28 PM: I’ve got the 1900s as well. It’s what the trainer recommended and used. No complaints or issues after a year of abuse.
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Lady Grouse hunter on December 10, 2021, 10:22:06 PM: IF ONE, cannot use these collars correctly then don't put it ON any dog!
Title: Re: Best E collar?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on December 10, 2021, 11:41:33 PM: Use collars every day. Got a dogtra from a rep. Batteries took a crap fast. Have 3 Garmin 550s. If you want the best get Garmin. For not the best others work OK for random use.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on December 11, 2021, 09:46:46 AM: Trying a SportDog right now, so far very good.