I have a dilemna, I'm going to get a lab either in the spring or summer and I've been told to spend the extra money and get a tri tronics training collar. Any input either to further emphasize me getting a Tri Tronics collar or to get another brand would be very helpful. My buddy has a Sport Dog and he claims that he wishes he would have spent the money and bought a tri tronics. I just don't want to be in the same shoes as him or whether I will be fine with another and potentially much cheaper brand. Any input will be much appreciated. Thanks.
Why Tri Tronics?
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tritronics is just built better i my opinion and from what i have heard their customer service is great. my pro 200 has never failed me so i dont have a first hand experience.
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I have a TT G3 Pro 500 currently. Love it. I have an old 100 LR that has had batteries replaced by collar clinic, still works, same with the old bark collars. My pro uses sportdog, but he's a sponser. Many friends and training partners have tried SD and Dogtra with varying results.
Another vote for TT
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On a side note. If you're buying your first collar, and doing your first dog, get with someone with some experience with collars and collar conditioning. Don't just read a book and hook up your dog. Collars are a great tool, but they don't come with the subtle instructions that a mentor can give you. Join a club. Find an experienced person to train with. Collar misuse can shut down a dog.
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Another vote for TT
JD
On a side note. If you're buying your first collar, and doing your first dog, get with someone with some experience with collars and collar conditioning. Don't just read a book and hook up your dog. Collars are a great tool, but they don't come with the subtle instructions that a mentor can give you. Join a club. Find an experienced person to train with. Collar misuse can shut down a dog.
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I use Tritronics Flyway Special. It is same as Pro 200 except the collars are hunting colors and the buckles are flat black as opposed to silver colored. I started using Tritronics when the transmitters were gold colored and there was a pull out attenta about two feet or longer and one button for everything. They have made a lot of progress. I still have several of my old collars and they still work. And I still use them on some days.
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I thin there are 2 reasons people like the Tri-tronics best. Or what I hear over and over:
1. Level setting. There are six setting on the nobs and then two buttons that control within that setting one medium, one low, then both together gives high. This allows you to change the pwoer without looking. For instance if he refused on 2 low you can go to 2 high without looking. Some people have an issue with the reostat on the dogtra in that you can accidently change settings.
2. The shape of the controller.
I cannot disagree with these but the Tritronics 100 is 450.00 where the dogtra 1900 NCP is 250. I think it will give you everything you need and 200.00 is a big difference. The overall quality is about the same.
1. Level setting. There are six setting on the nobs and then two buttons that control within that setting one medium, one low, then both together gives high. This allows you to change the pwoer without looking. For instance if he refused on 2 low you can go to 2 high without looking. Some people have an issue with the reostat on the dogtra in that you can accidently change settings.
2. The shape of the controller.
I cannot disagree with these but the Tritronics 100 is 450.00 where the dogtra 1900 NCP is 250. I think it will give you everything you need and 200.00 is a big difference. The overall quality is about the same.
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I recently purchased the tritronics G3 sport combo and I'm very pleased. It looks more complicated than it is, and it can do everything you'd want in a collar and more. Plus it's under the $300 mark. With the tritronics service and build quality rep. I recommend it.
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Dogtra and Tri-Tronics far and away manufacture the best collars on the market.
I tried some Sportdog collars several years ago and had poor results. The stimulation was inconsistant at best. The customer service was very good, they replaced the collars immediately, but the process was repeated enough times that it got tiring. Sportdog has some good people behind them, hopefully they'll get their issues resolved.
I have used both Dogtra and Tri-Tronics and have been pleased with the quality and service that both companies offer. I prefer the Dogtra collars primarily due to the remote. The Tri-Tronics cylinder remote is great for training but I'm not fond of it for hunting. The smaller Dogtra remote is great for hunting and still works well for training. I found that the larger cylinder type remotes were never with me when hunting, not available for a correction when I needed it. They were on the blind floor, on the shelf in the pit blind, ect, ect - not where I could access it easily when I needed it. The smaller remote clips to my wader/bibs straps and is out of the way untill I need it and then it's handy.
I prefer to have one collar, the one that I works the best for me is the Dogtra 3500. I just don't see the sense of having one collar to hunt with and one to train with.
I tried some Sportdog collars several years ago and had poor results. The stimulation was inconsistant at best. The customer service was very good, they replaced the collars immediately, but the process was repeated enough times that it got tiring. Sportdog has some good people behind them, hopefully they'll get their issues resolved.
I have used both Dogtra and Tri-Tronics and have been pleased with the quality and service that both companies offer. I prefer the Dogtra collars primarily due to the remote. The Tri-Tronics cylinder remote is great for training but I'm not fond of it for hunting. The smaller Dogtra remote is great for hunting and still works well for training. I found that the larger cylinder type remotes were never with me when hunting, not available for a correction when I needed it. They were on the blind floor, on the shelf in the pit blind, ect, ect - not where I could access it easily when I needed it. The smaller remote clips to my wader/bibs straps and is out of the way untill I need it and then it's handy.
I prefer to have one collar, the one that I works the best for me is the Dogtra 3500. I just don't see the sense of having one collar to hunt with and one to train with.
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I have had a Sport Dog 400 series model for less than a year and about 2 weeks ago the reciever just shot craps. For some reason I couldnt find my purchase receipt so I had to spend $50 for a new reciever. I guess the lost receipt is my fault but what really made me mad was when I called they acted like the dead reciever was no big deal. They just said "well thats too bad its $50 if you want a new reciever." Needless to say it did not sound like they stood behind their products. I will be getting a TT very soon.
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I frequently read that its not convenient and so forth to hunt with a TT transmitter. While its not the smallest transmitter in the world, that is why I like it. I don't have to look at it to operate it when necessary hunting or training. Grab and get the correction. I hunt about 40 days a year with a TT tube transmitter clipped to my waders and its no big deal at all! See the dashing gent on the left. 
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Nice picture, looks like a good hunt.I frequently read that its not convenient and so forth to hunt with a TT transmitter. While its not the smallest transmitter in the world, that is why I like it. I don't have to look at it to operate it when necessary hunting or training. Grab and get the correction. I hunt about 40 days a year with a TT tube transmitter clipped to my waders and its no big deal at all! See the dashing gent on the left.
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I guess it's all in personal preference. I don't have to look to operate the Dogtra but if one were unfamiliar with it they'd probably have to just as one would with any remote they were unfamiliar with. The way you have it hanging there looks to me to be a pain and inconvenient, but obviously it works for you - similar to how the way I use the Dogtra has worked for me and many others.
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Actually, I found clipping it where I do to be a much better fit when hunting than having a transmitter looped around my neck so I don't have to fumble with duck calls to grab it, and more convenient than inside a wader pocket where I always ended up dropping something to pull the transmitter out, or leaving it in a coat pocket or blind bag where I already lost the chance for a timely correction by the time I fished out the transmitter. As you say, there are many ways to skin a cat. I have no beef at all with Dogtra, just pointing out that there are many of us who hunt with the "tube" without any issues.
Peace out! ;-)
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I have had the TT Sport Combo G3 for just under 2 years. I like the reostat control and it is easy to adjust the stim level by counting the clicks while not looking at it. I've been very pleased with its performance and TT customer service. I had some problems with the transmitter late last month, called customer service and sent in my transmitter and receiver. One week later, I had my equipment back in working order and free of charge. I like that 2 year warranty.
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Tritronnic is made in USA and they are the best on the market
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i had trouble with the Sport Dog collars in the past and went with Tri Tronics. I haven't had any problems with the collar.
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I have broken the antenna housing off my g3 500 twice. I think it is a weak spot in the design. If the antenna were made of a more flexible rubber like material it may be an improvement. I have suggested it to TT for the next generation. Also, even though I told TT it was my fault the first time it broke (I dropped it on the concrete floor)they sent a new unit to me. the second time I dont know how it broke as no one fesses up to it. Once again I got a new unit in the mail today. In addition to being the best collar I have ever used their customer service is excellant. They employ American workers!
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