Waterproof Dogtra 280C: 127-Level Remote Training E-Collar with LCD Screen, Precise Control up to ½-Mile for Dogs Review

We really wanted to like this collar. And there is something to like. The collar is small, the transmitter is small, the vibration works well. But the battery life is terrible. We train with this collar every day for about 45 minutes (perhaps with vibration for a total of about 60 seconds). If we don't charge the collar every other or third day, it will die on us. We would never trust this collar if we hunt all day.

I have been using this collar for several years, the first 5 years had no problems. Problems may appear after 5 years with a device, but this is completely normal. My advice as a dog trainer is to never use an e-collar unless you are a professional trainer and know what you are doing! Here are reports of the trainer's luck or the collar that gave the dog a wound on the neck. If used properly (applies to any training tool) it won't harm your dog, but you must know how to use it, so seek…

Top Quality! We don't use it as a "punisher". We use it as an "attention catcher" when our dog is focusing on what he shouldn't be, stalking, unavailable, and disobedient. We had to 'fire' it once or twice, but it was only after a warning 'buzz', a low power pulse, a medium power pulse, and then a pulse at about 2/3 power that it did it tucked in its tail. and come back to us. Can run a decent distance so there's time to issue a few warnings before making an effort. This is a last resort and…

This is a fantastic tool to facilitate positive communication and training with your dog. We worked with our dog trainer to learn how to properly use the Dogtra collar with great results. We have 2 very sweet boys who love other dogs but when they see another dog on a leash it all falls apart. Before the collar, we'd get her attention at home with treats and typical positive/clicker reinforcement, but on walks, we'd disappear as soon as another dog showed up. Enter Dogtra and our wonderful…

This is my second collar with a completely dead battery (I only wore the collar for 5 months before the battery died). Now when I turn on the remote and use the pager, it turns off immediately when it's fully charged. The levels on the collar also do not match. I tested it on myself and could only feel 60. When the collar was new I could feel 25 (I tested the same spot on my arm and both times the collar was snug against my skin). I actually work somewhere where we sell dog collars and a lot of

Instant results. However, make sure you know how to use it and what you intend to use it for. It's not for punishment, it's for reinforcement of what you want your pet to do. I didn't have to electrocute my friend for days. All I had to do was use the vibrate function and that diverted his attention, forcing him to focus on me and start issuing commands again. After he got used to it, I had to work in static/shock. The hardest part was finding the right level. Now he's between 28 and 30…

Register your collar on dogtra.com first! In the fine print of their warranty information, they state that you must register the device within 30 days of purchase to qualify for their warranty. If you miss this deadline like I did, make sure you have proof of purchase. I ordered this collar for my 1.5 year old mixed breed dog. She is very excitable, distractible and stubborn and this collar changed everything for her. Just for reference, she weighs around 36 pounds with fairly thin fur and her…