Dogtra ARC Slim Ergonomic 3/4-Mile Remote Dog Training E-Collar with 127-Level Precise Control via LCD Screen

I like how much information is available on the product and how well my dog is responding to the vibrate feature.

In my opinion, dogtra are the best

Great product but compared to competitor products for around the same price they give you a bit more. as in the sound feature the boost and the light attached to collar

I've been using Dogtra collars for about 10 years and have found them to be reliable and a great training tool. The recent switch to lithium batteries is a HUGE improvement as the old NiMH batteries tended to stop having any staying power after a year or two and needed to be replaced - a costly annoyance. The ARC is sleek and well designed and the added feature of being able to control two collars is great. The magnetic switch on the collar is a bit odd at first, but then there's one less point of failure or leakage with it not having the usual button switch, and a magnetic switch is less bulky.So, why 4-stars and not 5? Well, it has to do with power. It's very important to realize that this is a *lower* powered unit - i.e. the collar doesn't "bite" as hard as one of Dogtra's higher powered units. While with small or sensitive dogs, this collar will likely have plenty of power, with larger dogs or dogs that have a high pain tolerance, this unit may be ineffective. I have always used the Dogtra 1900 series collars and bought the ARC because of it's sleek design - but my 90-lb Malinois was *completely* unaffected by it. I had installed the longest probes (as I usually do) to get through the dense fur on my Mali's neck, but even at max settings, she would just look at me - confused at my consternation. I did confirm that the unit was working (definitely made me flinch) - so I was pretty stunned that my dog could just sit there completely unaffected. I contacted Dogtra and they confirmed that the ARC is a lower-powered unit, and suggested one of the higher-powered units, so, I returned the ARC and ordered a Dogtra 1900S which works as expected. A setting of around 31 is enough to get my dog's attention with the 1900S whereas a setting of 120+ had no effect at all with the ARC.In a way, it may seem unfair to dock the ARC a star because of this - after all, it functioned flawlessly - but if I had to defend my decision it would be based on the fact that I think they should make a bit more of a distinction between the power output of the ARC vs something like the 1900S - it would have saved me the whole return/re-order cycle. That's my excuse and I'm stickin' to it ;)

We use this collar sparingly but daily training sessions to teach our dog not to run off when we let her off leash on walks or run down to the mailbox.Shock strength is adjustable. We tested it on our arm before using it. On the first training session the shock was used a couple times, the second once, now the vibration works to get her attention without it. We aren’t quite comfortable yet with just voice commands without the collar.

We encountered some difficulties with our PITBULL/LAB mix soon after he turned one. He would constantly pull on the leash and seemed to only listen to me. Despite his friendly nature towards people and other dogs, his size was becoming a concern, weighing in at 95 lbs. Worried about taking any risks, we decided to give the DOGTRA ARC a try, after experimenting with prong collars and various other electronic collars, all of which yielded no results. To our amazement, this collar made a world of difference. Not only does he now respond to my girlfriend and my parents, but he has become more attentive even when not wearing the collar. Although he still gets a bit restless during walks, a couple of gentle buzzes are all it takes to calm him down. I highly recommend this collar to anyone, especially if your dog enjoys swimming and running.

Had it for two days battery life is still in green. Please use with guidance of experienced obedience trainer these collars are a useful tool when used correctly. This is the e-collar recommended by my obedience trainer because she has had hers years and it still works properly. I'm normally cautious when it comes to e-collars because people can use them to abuse animals however this was a last resort for me and my dog after his behavior progressed and he bit somebody. Our state has a 3 strike limit for dog bites and the possible court and lawyer fees for each strike made this option coupled with a muzzle necessary. It helps avoid the possibility of needing to put down my baby boy(dog). I love my boy and this helps me give him the best life while avoiding injuries to others. While his aggression is leash aggression and off leash at the dog park he loves everybody, dogs and people, it just gives me a peace of mind that if he ever rips the leash out of my hands I would still have control over him. I wanted to share a bit of my background with my dog Incase somebody is considering this collar and has a dog that displays some aggressive behaviors similar to mine. The collars are not evil just use proper guidance and ask your obedience trainer if this is the right fit for you and your dog.