Garmin vs. Dogtra

[mobirdhunter]

I've used Tri-Tronics/Garmin for over 30 years (I still have my first training collar -- quite a dinosaur). I've used the "Pro" versions over the years, and have also used the various GPS/training versions. All worked well and met my needs. I train my dogs to respond to the tone so that I don't have to use voice commands or the whistle (although they are whistle trained, too) while hunting. The fact that you can almost infinitely set the stimulation levels is, for me, the real selling point for the Pro versions -- that, and their reliability.

I do have, and have used, a Dogtra training collar. i bought it upon recommendation from a long time professional trainer friend. It works fine and is reliable, but does not have the features I like.

[John Davis]

Mills, it's hard to have it all. IMO, the Garmin is a far superior GPS tracker but the Dogtra is the better e-collar. That all goes back to each companies roots. Since the locator is more important to me, I go with the Garmin and have a separate e-collar for training. However, I very seldom use the e-collar. Many a good dog has been ruined by handlers who didn't know what they were doing with a shock collar. I really like the Astro series, with the mini collar.