e-collar comparison

A general forum for the discussion of hunting with beagles, guns, clothing and other equipment and just talking dawgs! (Tall tales on hunting allowed, but remember, first liar doesn't stand a chance)

Moderators: Pike Ridge Beagles, Aaron Bartlett

Clint
Posts: 8
Joined: Wed Mar 02, 2005 6:12 pm

e-collar comparison

Post by Clint »

I am looking to buy a e-collar and have narrowed it down to two. The Dogtra 1800nc or the Tri-tronics 70 G2. I would appreciate any advice you could give me.

Thanks
Clint

User avatar
Adam M. O'Donnell
Posts: 304
Joined: Wed Sep 15, 2004 10:13 pm
Location: Durand, Michigan

Post by Adam M. O'Donnell »

Tri-tronics!!!
Failure to prepare, is preparing to fail.
Shiawassee Bottom Beagles

Redtick
Posts: 322
Joined: Sun Jul 28, 2002 7:49 am
Location: Illinois
Contact:

Post by Redtick »

As far as I am concerned, there is only 1 good e-collar made. Buy a tritronics.
Dave Haugh
Lakeland Beagles
http://www.lakelandkennels.com

terry richardson
Posts: 10
Joined: Thu Aug 28, 2003 1:50 pm
Location: tennessee

Post by terry richardson »

Tritronics --- ALL The Way

yellow mt. kennels
Posts: 122
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2003 11:18 am
Location: MORGANTON, NC

Post by yellow mt. kennels »

TRI-TRONICS---TRI- TRONICS--- TRI-TRONICS!!!!!

TickedDog
Posts: 91
Joined: Fri Jan 02, 2004 4:09 pm
Location: Red House WV
Contact:

Post by TickedDog »

I am very happy with my Classic 70 G2 3 dog system. You may want to check out purchasing one from Lion Country Supply. They had the best deal when I got mine.

buckridge
Posts: 274
Joined: Mon Jul 29, 2002 10:45 am
Location: Greenwood In

Post by buckridge »

I have had a few different kinds including Tritronics, but I just bought the dogtra and love it. I really like just using the page,(vibration) without shocking, once you page the dog and he does not mind you, then you can nick( just a little shock) him, then if he or she still does not mind you, then comes the shock of his life.
My dogs have learned in a hurry to do what I tell them when I just page them. I am sold on the dogtra.

Good luck
Jim

NorWester
Posts: 326
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2005 9:41 am
Location: Ontario, CANADA
Contact:

Post by NorWester »

Ive run a tritronics multi sport 2 dog system and it worked fine......what I didnt care for was the battery life in cold weather was terrible. I just picked up the Dogtra 4 dog system and I'm not happy with it at the moment at all. Ive had one collar go down and has to be sent away to be repaired. Dogtra's customer service sucks as well. I call with a problem I wanna talk to a technician not to a secretary who cant tell me anything other than send it in. The battery life in the cold seems to be much better than the tritronics was however and when the system works right I like it......but it isnt.
It's not that life is short......it's just that we're dead for such a long, long time...

Latimer Beagles
Posts: 157
Joined: Mon Apr 14, 2003 2:03 pm
Location: Kentucky
Contact:

Post by Latimer Beagles »

I know there are a lot of difference in opinions on shocking collars. I can tell you i run Tri Tronics for almost 20 years and they are a good product.
I changed to Dogtra approximatly 3 years ago and love them.
Nor the next time you have any problem with Dogtra's service give me a call or e-mail me and we will take care of thing.
http://www.latimerbeagles.com

crittergitter65
Posts: 13
Joined: Tue Feb 18, 2003 7:32 pm

Post by crittergitter65 »

I just bought a G2 classic 70 3 dog. the first time i used it the one collar didn't work. i wasn't to impressed with them right then,but the people at tritronics worked hard to make it right. they sent a replacement collar 2nd day air. so i'll have to see about the dependabilty (sp) but their service is very good.

User avatar
Bart Caudill
Posts: 337
Joined: Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:10 pm
Location: Harold, KY

Post by Bart Caudill »

Tri-tronics

I have a 6 dog Classic 70 G2, and like it real well.

It seems like you can't hardly run the batteries down at all. I have left them in the cold for 3 weeks, and run dogs 3-4 times a week, and they keep on going without charging.

I did notice that previous models did run down faster in the cold.

Bart
Caudill's Crankin Kennel
Always breed a proven sire to a proven dam.(proven in the field)
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance

FLABSLAB
Posts: 65
Joined: Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:18 am

Post by FLABSLAB »

Tri-Tronics for me!

I've NEVER had a problem with my collars. Range seems very good. I like the new changes they've made on their system too.

Someone (wasn't me...long story) lost my transmitter to my 3 dog system, and after looking high and low I finally decided to order another one. The customer service at Tri-Tronics was exceptional, and I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I could replace the transmitter and the holster for under 200 bucks. I think I'll be sticking with what works.

KILLNTM
Posts: 126
Joined: Wed Mar 19, 2003 5:29 pm
Location: South Carolina

Post by KILLNTM »

Looks like I'll be the odd ball, but I'd go with Dogtra. I have two sets of the 2002 model and one 1804 set. No problems, great size, reliable. I use mine on a daily basis on beagles and squirrels dogs. Tritronics is a good brand as well. I don't think you could go wrong with either.

BiL

TOM P.
Posts: 11
Joined: Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:56 pm

Post by TOM P. »

I HAVE USED TRITRONIC FOR A FEW YEARS .I BOUGHT A 2 DOS SET OF DOGTRA AND LIKED THEM SO MUCH THAT I SOLD MY TRI AND BOUGHT A 4 DOG SET OF DOGTRA. THEY ARE GERAT

CAINCUTTER
Posts: 235
Joined: Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:10 am
Location: South Mississippi
Contact:

E-Collars

Post by CAINCUTTER »

I have been using a 4 dog Dogtra system for two years and like them a lot. I have never had better control over my hounds...
CAINCUTTER: Rabbit Hunter Ex-Straw-D-Nair
Saucier Ms. Home Of Some Of The South's Finest Lemon and White and Red and White Beagles.
http://www.geocities.com/pawpawskennels/

Post Reply