WTB: E Collar for lab

[R.K.]

Have a new lab puppy, training her for upland hunting first and waterfowl second. Looking for an e collar with tone and vibrate options. Would rather give a forum member cash than a big box store.

Don’t think I need GPS options- labs don’t range or run off like pointers and setters.

If anyone has a collar they’re willing to part with, let me know.

 

[mevertsen]

If you don't find one from a member, I suggest outdoor dog supply.

Ive dealt with them alot over the years. Easy ordering, customization on collars. Good people.

 

[R.K.]

If you don't find one from a member, I suggest outdoor dog supply.

Ive dealt with them alot over the years. Easy ordering, customization on collars. Good people.

Just got a check cord from gundogsupply, but I’ll check out that site as well.

I’m also looking at used items on eBay. A couple decent deals, but need to be careful as some are missing parts.

 

[mevertsen]

Just got a check cord from gundogsupply, but I’ll check out that site as well.

I’m also looking at used items on eBay. A couple decent deals, but need to be careful as some are missing parts.

Agreed. In my mind just buy a Garmin training collar, brand new and be done with it. It will last as long as the dog, and no worries about previous owner issues.

 

[R.K.]

Agreed. In my mind just buy a Garmin training collar, brand new and be done with it. It will last as long as the dog, and no worries about previous owner issues.

Fair enough. Trying to save a few bucks as I’m saving for a wedding.

I was looking at the sportdog 425-x. 500 yard range, waterproof, and they didn’t screw me out of my Navionics subscription like Garmin.

 

[rustneversleeps]

I was recently in the same boat and ended up finding a Sportdog 825x for $100 on ebay. Was brand new in the box.

 

[El Jason]

Those SportDog collars would work very well for what you want. I use these for training.

 

[R.K.]

Those SportDog collars would work very well for what you want. I use these for training.

Yep. That’s what I’ve used with my dad’s lab. No complaints.

 

[Jbotto]

Good to know. Our el-cheapo collar is on its last leg so I’m shopping too. Don’t mean to hijack this post here, but I am following it to glean any helpful info!

 

[Wild Bill]

I've had my Garmin for 7 years and it works really well for what I need. Tone and vibe and illumination options.

I've made a handful of purchases from GunDogSupply and they've always been very easy to work with.

 

[R.K.]

Good to know. Our el-cheapo collar is on its last leg so I’m shopping too. Don’t mean to hijack this post here, but I am following it to glean any helpful info!

Just don’t snipe my eBay finds!

 

[Jbotto]

Just don’t snipe my eBay finds!

Pinky promise!

 

[MaddH]

Dogtra

 

[Hunting Wife]

We got a Dogtra when we first brought home the (now) old dog. It’s still working like a champ (12 years). Bought a Sport Dog for the new pup, but ended up trading collars. The Sport Dog’s correction isn’t as adjustable (only 6 settings vs 0-99 on the Dogtra) and for the young dog, it was too much juice even at the low end. The old dog doesn’t really need a collar at this point, other than the vibrate comes in handy to get her attention because she can’t hear much anymore.

If you don’t need GPS and find a used Dogtra, might not be a bad option.