Dogtra ARC Handsfree remote trainer

I have been doing some research of ecollars and came across the Dogra Arc remote trainer. It has 1200m range, 127 levels of stim, and a new slimline receiver that looks discrete. The cost is on the high end of middle range but I feel that I will need the added safety of ecollar backup for many years to come so the investment would be worth it. The hands free option would be welcome too!

Does anyone have any experience with this brand?

 

We have 2 Dogtra 1900NCP and a 1902NCP training collars. One is a 2 dog and the other is a one 1 dog collar. They are almost 8yrs old. They have worked great. Just issues like eventually replacing batteries over the years. We also had to eventually send them back for replacement of the Rheostat Dial (the knob on top next to the antenna) which is the knob controls the amount of stem.

 

Thankyou @strykerdobe . That sounds like the sort of robust system I am looking for!

 

1200 m range sounds amazing! Most seem to have just 500 m. My dog can cover that kind of ground just finding a place to poop

 

Yep, know what you mean. The basic e collar I'm using is only 100m, IF there is nothing in the way, and IF the batteries are still full! It is still useful, but I can't rely on stopping any chase as Jazz is out of range in a count of 5! And now she knows she only has to bear it for that time and she's free. There will be a few lessons set up for her when I get the new one and I bet it won't take long for her to realise the range and that will be the end of problem. There's also more graduation in stim levels, and a dial to increase/decrease the power that is much more user friendly than the button system. Best of all the model I'm looking at has a nice discreet receiver on the collar that won't bring a lot of comment out in general public!

 

I looked up the model and the design really is nice and slim. The usual box is rather large.

 

@MyBuddy 400yds would be plenty for Kali and her little legs I reckon, although I have seen your recent video where she was really motoring!
My thinking is that, as I do have to upgrade from the 100m system, then it would be wise to make absolutely sure that what I get will be up to the job, no matter the type of country. Sometimes there can be scrub, or, if it ever rains again, high grass!

Good to hear you are happy with this brand and it has performed well.

 

Thank you all for your input. It seems that no one has anything negative to say about Dogtra collars in general, and as the model I'm looking at has been around for a bit it should have all the bugs ironed out! Think I'm sold, and I'll definitely let you all know how it performs!

 

Interesting never heard of these. Interested how it preforms. I have the Mini Educator 300. It has been a really great collar. Going on 3yrs of use no issues so far. But I did switch to the short hair prongs. The original ones are too big for a sleek hair dog like a dobi or my old pit. I think its a half mile range for them? Hm.

 

Im sorry. They are technically called called contact points. Mine are the "micro." But they also have "comfort pads" which spread the pressure rather than just having two points. You can see them all under ecollar.com. in the accessory tab.

 

Yes the collar receivers look smaller now. Our collar receivers are larger. Newer technology.

 

Well, I received the gear today and it looks and feels like very good quality. I have some reading up to do before I seriously start Jazz with it but I have found her base level. She responds beautifully at level 10 in non distracting environment. As there are 127 levels of stim I think that will cover anything. Everything is waterproof and rechargeable so low batteries will be a thing of the past providing I take care to recharge regularly. I'll give a proper review when I've had it in use for a couple of weeks!