Dogtra ARC Remote Training E-Collar - 3/4 Mile Range - Static Stimulation, Vibration, Audible Tone, Waterproof, Rechargeable, Expandable Dog Training Collar with Remote for Small, Medium, Large Dogs

These are great collars and work perfect for two dogs. I will first explain why I don't like all the other collars I have purchased, and then why I love the Dogtra ARC so much.First with the negatives of other collars. I have been through a many cheaper collars over the last few years. My dogs play hard and wear them a lot in all weather. Everyone I have bought failed working in a few months. The other collars are not easy to use on two dogs. When you must go through menus to select which dog you want to control, it’s not proper for training. I found myself either correcting the wrong dog or correcting them too late. None of the other models I used worked well for two dogs. The range on other models is week. Some say 750 - 1000 yards but I never saw it. I would have issues with range at just a few hundred yards. Finally, the other collars I only used for sound and vibrate because I didn't trust the shock. I always shock myself to test the strength before correcting the dogs. The cheaper collars seem to feel like electrocution verses a simulation. The dogs did not react well to it. Maybe the power is cleaner on the Dogtra.On to the Dogtra and why I love it. Basically, the opposite of everything I said above about inferior products. First and foremost, these work amazingly for two dogs. If you have two dogs just buy this set and forget about it. The fact that both dogs have separate buttons for the vibrate and shock is so smart. There are no menus to go through or forgetting what dog is currently selected. You can correct either dog with vibrate or shock instantly. Every manufacturer should copy this design. I have not had these long enough to judge how they will hold up, but just based on the design and build I have no doubt these will last few years. The quality is above anything else I have seen. The ergonomics and shape are the best as well. Even on my 26 and 28 pound corgis they fit great and blend into their necks. What a great design! The range on these it outstanding. They easily work to .75 miles or beyond. Finally, on to the stimulation or shock. I used it on myself for testing and the shock has a different feel from all the other collars out there. Both my dogs respond to only the #10 setting which is very low. I honestly can barely feel it. It seems to be a clean power the dogs respond to without frightening them. I highly recommend these collars. Spend the big money once and be done with it.

Most Importantly: This is not a product for the Novice dog trainer, as in the wrong hands could truly physically and mentally harm the animal. But in the hands of a knowledgeable trainer, it is priceless, but any person using this product must take either new YouTube or Repeat YouTube Classes on the Prudent Use of this style of training tool. This tool holds a charge well, and because a seasoned trainer will use it very little to Correct, but very often to "Cue" the daily use of the recharger is relative according to the use. I can go up to 3-4 days between charges for my GSD who has been started on a very low level to cue for obedience responses and thus has great understanding of the different training cues, which can mirror the whistle ticks for herding dogs as the quick bump option is trained, but then I have been using such a tool for 60-years. The frequency of charging is relative to the amount of daily training, whether there is a lot of far away cueing, the size of the dog, and the sensitivity of the dog to the stimulus, which can fluctuate according to coat, size, sensitivity the dog feels, but due to the parameter of low to high stimulus, any dog can be successfully trained with this tool in a humane way. It is able to be used in any weather, for water retrievers', for "go-to-ground" types, however, only one caveat that I have experienced is that it is not a tool for Sight Hounds as they are hypersensitive, but there again it depends on the breed and the individual. I give this product high praise, but I must impress that this is not a tool for Novice, unless that novice is in a training program where the trainer can provide hands-on training and direction. When properly used, this is the finest training tool available for humane training and solid pet to human understanding.

I purchased this in May 2020 at the recommendation of my dog's trainer, and I use it for messaging to my young GSD. I would not use any e-collar without first having my dog understanding basic verbal obedience commands, and me understanding the purpose and use of the e-collar, so my husband and I invested in training for our dog and me. It took me a little while to get comfortable with it, as juggling the use of the remote while handling a leash attached to an active, sometimes unfocused young dog took some getting use to. As time goes by, much of the time the messaging is not needed as my dog is now responsive to my verbal commands. This e-collar is reliable and the remote is comfortable in the hand. However, the belt clip attaches to the transmitter with small screws that wind into it. Its tight and hard to slip onto a belt. The little screws in mine came loose, and I noticed it before the transmitter was lost. I use a carabine to attach the transmitter to my belt or waistband when I need my hands free; however, most of the time the transmitter is in my hand. Despite the belt clip, I recommend this e-collar and remote transmitter - they are more expensive than some, but I find them to be reliable.

My lab grew so quickly, I was almost unable to control her cause she thought she was little! My recommendation of her trainer, I bought this exact Dogtra ARCcollar. It’s easy to use and both vibrates or shocks. There are 127 levels of stimulation so that it can be as much or as little as is needed.