Help me pick a e collar

[Mordis]

HI, im reaching out to the community to help me pick a e collar. Im looking at 2 dogtra products and need help deciding which to get. Im looking at the 280npc and 300m. The 280 ncp has 127stim lvls vs 100 for the 300m, they both have a 800 yard range, and the 300m is cheaper.

Ill be working with a trainer here in town who sells dogtra but she uses only 280npc, and i was wondering if i went to the cheaper 300m if it would pose a problem with the training.

Anyone have any experiance with these ecollars and can provide feedback?

[Team68]

I have the dogtra 2500T&B and i love it. i have mine for sale so i can buy the double dog one

[MJinMN]

I don't believe it would be a problem. I think the primary difference between the two models is that the 280NCP has the little display that shows what intensity level you've got it set at, whereas with the 300 you need to look at the dial to figure it out. The 280NCP also has a meter that shows the battery level on the collar, not just the battery level on the transmitter. However, for actual training, I don't think you'd see any difference. If you don't think you'll mess up your relationship with your trainer, you can get the 280NCP for $195 shipped off e-bay. I really like the vibrate function on those collars.

[westksbowhunter]

Whatever collar you get consider a re-conditioned one from the collar clinic.

[Dakotazeb]

For only $25 difference in price I'd buy the 280NCP but either will work for you. I've had a Dogtra 202NCP Gold for 6 years and never had a problem. I highly recommend Dogtra. I you have a pointing dog you might want to consider the 2500 T&B that Team68 has for sale. I going to get the 2502 T&B for my Brittanys. I need a beeper because I'm tired of looking for them when they go on point in heavy cover.

[Team68]

i love mine i can track them throw thick cover and it helps other hunters now your dog is coming to them

[Dakotazeb]

I have the dogtra 2500T&B and i love it. i have mine for sale so i can buy the double dog one

Team68, have you priced the 2502T&B? I've been looking on the internet and the best deal I have found it on GunDogsOnline.com for $451.99 with free shipping.

http://www.gundogsonline.com/beeper-collars/dogtra-2500tand-b-train-and-beeper-training-collar.html

I do see them on eBay for a few dollars less but I'd rather buy from a place I know. I've purchased things form GunDogsOnline.com before.

[BritChaser]

I like the basic Dogtra one dog unit I have. I especially like the vibrate button that is on the side away from the electricity buttons. Vibrate is usually all that is needed. Last year I found a new one somewhere on the internet for $175.

[GustavDaGSP]

Mordis- My only question is are u hunting with a pointer?
I have the 280 for my Gsp and wishing i would have got the upland one for the reason on not being able to see him if he is on point! Other than not seeing him in thick cover the collar has been good so far i would say for the price you will have no problems with it!

[cheesy]

No advice to the OP, but ditto on www.collarclinic.com

I lost my transmitter to my Field 90 Tri-Tronics. Tri-Tronics wanted $230 to replace it, kind of hard to swallow since I only paid $150 for the collar in Cabela's bargain cave. I just checked and Collar Clinic has them for $119, this post saved me over $100.

[Mordis]

I was at the collar clinic and would love to buy a reconditioned collar but some of them look like t hey have only limited amount of stimulation levels. My dog needs the stim, but from what i have seen at demos for other products(demo'd on him) he only needs a low lvl of stim. If you guys have any reccomendations about there reconditioned collars let me know..

I was looking at the beagler xl, but havnt found any reviews online for it.

[Dakotazeb]

I thought you had narrowed it down to the Dogtra 280 or 300M? Just get one of those two and don't look back, you can't go wrong.

[Mordis]

I do have it narrowed down, but i want to keep my options open. I just want to see if there is anything else out there cheaper then the dogtra that will do just as good.

[Dakotazeb]

There is a seller on eBay that is an authorized dealer that has the 300M for $156.44. For that kind of money you won't find a better unit. They also have the 280 NCP for $186.88. These are new units and the shipping is free.

http://cgi.ebay.com/DOGTRA-300-M-300M-NEW-2010-REPLACES-200NCP-200-NCP-/330406358822?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cedc0ef26

http://cgi.ebay.com/DOGTRA-280-NCP-PLATINUM-LCD-SCREEN-/330311798582?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ce81e0f36

[Mordis]

Dakotazeb, thankyou for the link to the ebay. I just purchased the 280ncp. It was a definate savings over the retail price localy. I should have it by the end of the month.
Thanks all for the insights in this thread, i look forward to giving a report of its effectiveness on my beagle as soon as i can.

[beaglebob1]

HI, im reaching out to the community to help me pick a e collar. Im looking at 2 dogtra products and need help deciding which to get. Im looking at the 280npc and 300m. The 280 ncp has 127stim lvls vs 100 for the 300m, they both have a 800 yard range, and the 300m is cheaper.

Ill be working with a trainer here in town who sells dogtra but she uses only 280npc, and i was wondering if i went to the cheaper 300m if it would pose a problem with the training.

Anyone have any experiance with these ecollars and can provide feedback?

tri tronics all the way:10sign:

[hunter94]

dogtra makes nice units......i love mine.