E Collar reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 280 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best E Collar brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/OpenDogTraining, r/GSP, r/BelgianMalinois, r/birddogs, r/DobermanPinscher. Top-rated brands include Dogtra (4.4/5), Garmin (4.6/5), Educator (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews280
Subreddits24
Posts60
Brands42
Products71
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#1
Dogtra
4.4
(70)
"Another vote for the Dogtra here. I have one and it works extremely well. Easy to use, lots of granularity in the controls, and the layout of the activator is really good."
"I have a big American Bulldog and use the dogtra collar. ... I'm a big fan of the dogtra collar an"
"Go with a trusted brand used by professionals like Dogtra or Educator."
"I suggest the dogtra e collar, got the two dog system one for my corsos."
"We use a Dogtra E Collar for my thick headded buddy."
"We have a Dogtra 280c. It's got vibrate, stim, and boost functions."
"Dogtra is outstanding. We have the 1900S, love it for recall."
"I use dogtra and have had no issues with it."
"Dogtra, mini educator, sport dog, and Garmin all make great e collars."
"I love my dogtra. Dog frequently goes swimming in it and it works every time."
#2
Garmin
4.6
(39)
"And Garmin pro 550 is a great e-collar."
"Buy a Garmin. One with GPS if you’re going to be working your dog."
"Garmin sport pro, 3/4 of mile radius has tone vibrate and shock plus bark limiter."
"I can vouch for the Garmin PRO 550."
"I have the Garmin Sport Pro and love it."
"Garmin Sport PRO is IMHO the minimum you should get for a GSP."
"Garmin products are high quality."
"I've had a Garmin for 8 years, use it everyday and it works perfect."
"I have the garmin delta se and I wouldn't change it for any other collar."
"If you're serious about training your dog then check out garmin delta se."
#3
Educator
4.3
(33)
"Highly recommend the mini-educator, but that and dogtra are both great."
"Pro educator pe902"
"Very happy with mini educator since you have a twist knob that you can change on the fly."
"Mini educator. All the way."
"This is what my trainer have me use."
"We use the educator tactical edition for two dogs."
"I’m a big fan of the mini educator."
"The Educator E-Collar is highlighted for its 100 different training levels."
"This Educator & Dogtra 1900s worked great for us."
"My trainer recommended the pe-902 and that is what I went for."
#4
E-Collar
4.2
(31)
"Collar is amazing and customer service cannot be beat"
"Now she never crosses the road without permission."
"Here is an exceptional review of the Invirox collar I found."
"We use the beep and paired it w/ our verbal command for a recall and to get a TREAT!"
"In my opinion yes, the ecollar is one of the best ways to achieve reliable recall."
"It's working really well."
"E collars are a communication tool, I use mine on my dog for commands."
"They work like magic."
"Ecollars are one of the best tools you can use on your dogs."
"In my opinion yes, the ecollar is one of the best ways to achieve reliable recall."
#5
Mini Educator
4.3
(19)
"Mini Educator collars are what I received when I got my dog back from training and I recommend this brand all the time."
"We use the mini educator for our dog and swear by it."
"My recall is 100% we have a mini educator, I have positively reinforced recall as much as anyone using positive only."
"I use the mini educator finger trainer and I love it."
"I rotate between 5 sets of Mini Educators. Have had all 5 for years, and they're still performing flawlessly."
"The Mini Educator is definitely a favorite for many trainers, but if it feels bulky to you, I get that."
"Mini educator. It’s pricey for what it is."
"Mini educator remote lets you 'lock in' separate levels for each receiver."
"We use mini educator with our 15 month gsp. It works great for what we need."
"I hear great things about the mini educator et-300."
#6
E-Collar Technologies
4.6
(16)
"For ecollar I personally love the mini educator. I’ve used them for ten years and they’re very consistent."
"I use the mini-educator from e-collar technologies but dogtra is another good one."
"E collar technology mini educator is great."
"Yes it is absolutely worth it to get a reputable brand. E-collar Technologies (Educator) and Dogtra get recommended the most here."
"I’d go with either ecollar technologies (educator) or dogtra, they are great quality brands."
"My professional trainer turned me on to the EZ Educator 900 series with a double receiver. Works super well for my Ava."
"E-Collar Technologies hands down in my opinion. I use the Mini on one dog and the Micro on the other."
"The only ecollar I actually recommend to my clients is the ET-300 (or -800 for high drive dogs like WL GSD). Stim Levels 1-100. Waterproof, works through windows walls and doors, half mile range, medical-grade stim."
"I love the mini so much! It does everything you could ever want in an ecollar (as far as I know) and has a simple yet effective design!"
"I use a mini educator but almost always for stim. I prefer stim bc it is actually adjustable unlike the vibrate and audible cue which also seems to startle the dog a lot more especially when introducing it."
#7
SportDog
4.3
(13)
"I’ve used sportdog on both of my pointers for over 6 years, original collars, I have replaced the remote because I’ve lost it."
"We love them! We use the wetlands because we have a lab and are focused more on water retrieves."
"I’ve been using a Sportdog collar for a few years with no issues."
"I love sport dog brand. You need to teach the recall behavior prior to associating the beep, shock or vibration to your dog."
"Sport Dog Brand. They're made for working dogs so it's waterproof, very durable, up to a 1mi range, multiple sizes, one remote can work for multiple dogs, and the battery life is super long."
"Sport Dog or Dogtra."
"I have 2 dogs. This is what my trainer have me use."
"The difference between the pricier models like SportDog, Educator, and Dogtra and the ones you can pick up for around $50 on Amazon is the reliability and consistency."
"I use the SportDog ecollars for my dogs and fully recommend looking into that brand."
"I prefer the sportdogs because they are cheap."
#8
SportDOG
4.2
(9)
"Sport Dog here. It made the difference between sending him back to the breeder and turning him into a good companion."
"I have the 425x and I love it. Great range, easy to use and I like that you can customize the button mapping and voltage."
"I prefer Sportdog. They have been pretty reliable for me."
"I also have a sport dog...tek 1.5. Overkill for what I needed as it has a GPS range in the miles category."
"I got the sport dog 425. It works great most of the time."
"I love the sportdog e-collar but I’ve never tried a gps version."
"Check out the Sportdog 425x. The best brand for sure. The Educator is kinda cheap."
"The Sportdog 425x looks like a good collar for the price."
"The cabelas collars are good plus they are basically warrentied for life. However my personal favorite are the sportdog collars. For someone like you I would recommend the 425 ($169.99)."
#9
eCollar Technologies
4.4
(5)
"Have had no issues with it with all my dogs."
"E-collar technologies has the best customer service."
"My heeler went through training at 11 months that used an ECollar. I could not recommend it enough."
"Chameleon if money doesn't matter. Otherwise ecollar technologies, dogtra, or garmin."
"I DON'T like the design of the remote on the ET-800."
#10
Micro Educator
4.0
(4)
"Have you looked into the micro educator?"
"I'd second a micro educator if you're after small."
"I use a micro educator on my 25lb spitz."
"The Micro Educator: I've seen it used on chihuahuas."
#11
DT Systems
4.7
(3)
"DT Systems make excellent collars."
"Waterproof, easy to control vibrate, nic, stim buttons."
"DT Systems have great collars. RAPT 1400 is what my Mal wears."
#12
Herm Sprenger
5.0
(2)
"Herm sprenger with the added Katie's buckle!"
"Probably mentioned BUT ONLY use a Herm Sprenger collar."
#13
Invirox
4.5
(2)
"Here is an exceptional review of the Invirox collar I found (done by an actual dog trainer)..."
"Here is an exceptional review of the Invirox collar I found (done by an actual dog trainer)."
#14
Educator E-Collar
4.5
(2)
"Https://www.educatorcollars.com/educator-me-300-micro.html?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnOipBhBQEiwACyGLuim1a3X-d_HJLLZuUrssKlZZzxSBF1u5rhbad_0QAC4X9CBaB2v7hoCiYoQAvD_BwE"
"Get a used mini educator! That's the only "cheap" (new they're $150) ecollar I'm comfortable recommending."
#15
PetSpy
4.5
(2)
"I've had a great user experience with the PetSpy P620 Dog Training Collar."
"I have had success with the PetSpy P620 Dog Training Shock Collar."
#16
EZ 900
4.0
(2)
"I’ve heard great things about the EZ 900! It’s definitely a solid choice if you’re looking for something effective without being too bulky."
"The EZ 900 is a strong contender for your needs. It's well-regarded for being effective but not overly bulky."
#17
Angry Melon Dog Gear
4.0
(2)
"Here's one that looks like pretty good quality, though I have no experience. I'll be ordering one though."
"Mine is years old and we take it everywhere, even into the ocean."
#18
Ray Allen
4.0
(2)
"Ray Allen makes elusive collars that to just that"
"Ray Allen E-Lusive 2.0. It's a cool tactical collar that the receiver straps right into."
#19
Ecollar Tech
5.0
(1)
"Ecollar tech makes good systems."
#20
Tracker
5.0
(1)
"Everyone in Finland uses tracker, because that one works."
#21
Martin
5.0
(1)
"If budget isn’t an issue look into the Chameleon collar by Martin."
#22
E Collar Technologies
5.0
(1)
"E collar technologies mini educator. Or Dogtra 280c."
#23
Martin Systems
5.0
(1)
"Another vote for Martin systems chameleon 3b if you have a grand to drop."
#24
Inflatable Cone
5.0
(1)
"We used the inflatable cone after my pup’s entropion surgery."
#25
Einstein
4.0
(1)
"Dogtra 1900s or the Einstein."
#26
Dogtra Cue Gen2
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.dogtra.com/products/e-collars/cue-gen2-grey"
#27
Vibrating Collar
4.0
(1)
"I did use a vibrating collar, for inside use while training him to be calm around new people. It did help."
#28
Leerburg
4.0
(1)
"Leerburg has some courses by some big names like Michael Ellis that are decent for the beginner."
#29
Bousonic
4.0
(1)
"I use a bousonic off Amazon."
#30
Micro Education
4.0
(1)
"I use the micro education by ecollar technologies for my small dog."
#31
PATPET
4.0
(1)
"The PATPET Dog Training Collar IPX7 is great, and well within your budget."
#32
Pro Education
4.0
(1)
"I personally use a pro education pe-902."
#33
Pet Trainer
4.0
(1)
"I use the pet trainer 916 off of Amazon it works great!"
#34
Larry Krohn
4.0
(1)
"Look to do a months training with low stim as per Larry Krohns guide."
#35
Delupet
4.0
(1)
"I like that it has a beeping feature so I ended up rarely have to vibrate it."
#36
Pet Spy
4.0
(1)
"I bought a pet spy off of Amazon, and it’s waterproof."
#37
Cabela's
4.0
(1)
"I just bought one for my chocolate lab, he's 9 months now. ... I bought their Cabelas gs-6001 for around $150."
#38
K9 Tactical Gear
4.0
(1)
"K9tacticalgear and Angry Melon Dog Gear both have good ones. K9tactical is better IMO but both are good."
#39
Hoot & Co
4.0
(1)
"Check out Hoot & Co collars. They make a really good one for the mini educator."
#40
Kong EZ
4.0
(1)
"I got him the Kong EZ one because they apparently don’t keep the big boy cones in stock."
#41
Inflatable Soft Doughnut Collar
4.0
(1)
"We had better luck with inflatable soft doughnut-shaped collars than plastic cones."
#42
NPS
3.0
(1)
"E collars are a great way to train imo but can be costly to some this was a cheaper alternative to try before shelling out couple hundred on an e collar"
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