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SportDOG Brand Dog Shock Training Collar Review: Best for Sports

It is more budget-friendly since it can cater to the training sessions of three dogs at once. The distance limit ranges up to 500 yards while the batteries come with a quick charging factor. It goes best for dogs that weigh around 8 lbs. with the neck size ranging from 5 to 22 inches.

SportDOG Brand 425X Remote Trainers

SportDOG Brand 425X Remote Trainers

This is an upgraded version of SportDog’s e-collar and introduces a range of new features. What stands out is its 21 levels of stimulation with the option to train your pet using tone and vibration modes.

  • Brand: SportDOG
  • Product Number: SD-425X
  • Material: Nylon

Evaluation

The dog collar is specially designed for training dogs in sporting activities. However, it’s still effective at training dogs' regular activities.

Pros

  • Works consistently
  • A separate button for the tone training mode
  • Works on dogs with thick fur

Cons

  • Has a tight fit
4.1/5
Overall
Performance
4.5
Adjustability
3.5
Wireless range
4
Value for money
4.5

The details

Training a dog for sports activities or hunting is a little more demanding than regular obedience training. Having the right dog collar is critical to helping your pet develop the right skills. The SportDOG Brand SD-425X dog collar has three training modes (vibration, static, and tone) to help you reinforce commands.

Performance

SportDOG Brand 425X E-Collar is most effective at training your pet to work off the leash. A medium setting of 3 is more than enough to get your dog developing the right skills. It would help if you started off with short training sessions of 15-20 minutes a few times a week instead of long ones. If he still can’t adhere to the commands, the continuous stimulation setting should come in handy.

Adjustability

The dog collar has 21 levels of static stimulation, allowing you to train up to three dogs. You have the option to use the two training modes (beep and vibration), which are also expandable if training more than one dog. However, you may need to purchase additional Add-A-Dog collars.

Wireless range

The device has a wireless range of 500 yards, a little longer than ¼ a mile. The range should be more than enough if training your dog in the backyard or park but, if you’re training a field or hunting dog, this range might not be enough.

Value for money

The e-collar is a little over-priced than other similar devices. However, its sturdy construction, high-quality design, and versatility make it worth the price for dog owners devoted to training their pets for sporting activities or off-leash.

Final verdict

Its lightweight nature, waterproof construction, and long wireless range make it an excellent buy for training dogs in sporting activities. Moreover, it has a long battery life of  50-70 hours, allowing you to train your pet for extended periods regardless of the terrain or weather.

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