Best e-collar... um... collar??

ayoitzrimz · 01-06-2012, 10:33 AM

Hey everyone,

I use the TriTronic Sports Combo G3 EXP e-collar and although I like it so far, I'm not too happy with the buckle that comes with it... I was wondering if anyone had switched the receiver from the collar it came with and if so do you have any recommendations? Something that's easy-on easy-off sort of deal... I remember seeing someone use this bright color collar that almost closed like a zip-tie, very convenient. I would also like the difference between each lock-point (buckle hole or whatever) to be close so that the fit is better...

Any recommendations?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 01-06-2012, 10:43 AM

I love my TriTronics too and have the same collars (only in yellow and orange for hunting seasons and so I can use the correct remote).

Think the buckle collars are more guaranteed to not break off in the woods and when they are running and rough housing..

zyppi · 01-06-2012, 10:45 AM

Interesting. I much prefer a buckle collar.

But, go to the dogtra site and see if one of their collar stips would work for you.

If you just need extra 'holes' you can use and awl or take to shoe repair shop.

jesusica · 01-06-2012, 10:47 AM

I recently moved my dogtra collars over to the collar you are describing. It's called a cinch it collar. I got mine from gundogsupply.com

I love the cinch it! However, at least with the dogtras, the receivers are not easy on and off the collar. You will leave the receivers on the cinch it.

Freddy · 01-06-2012, 11:02 AM

There is a collar out there, thought I had it bookmarked, that has several inches of rubber band like material next to the buckle. It allows for a more comfortable fit, and keeps the receiver in place better than the standard tritronics. If I locate the link, I'll repost.

ayoitzrimz · 01-06-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesusica

I recently moved my dogtra collars over to the collar you are describing. It's called a cinch it collar. I got mine from gundogsupply.com

I love the cinch it! However, at least with the dogtras, the receivers are not easy on and off the collar. You will leave the receivers on the cinch it.

That's the one!! What's your experience with it? Worth the effort of buying and switching the collar over? Is it snug? Does it move around a lot? Can you get a tight fit?

Also, which size did you buy?

Thanks!

jesusica · 01-06-2012, 01:17 PM

I'm very happy with the cinch it. Was definitely worth it. Works better than the standard collar. Much easier to put on with a correct fit and to take off. No movement.

My order confirmation is long gone but I'm fairly certain I ordered larges.

A very helpful tip that made installation a "cinch" was to place the receiver tab slots in very hot water for about 10 seconds. Then the collar just slides right through. Tabs only, one at a time.

jesusica · 01-06-2012, 01:20 PM

Oh and if you order from gundog leave the nameplate blank. There's no way the receiver will go on with a nameplate. They don't include it if you just leave it blank.

ayoitzrimz · 01-06-2012, 02:12 PM

thank you! I'll contact gundogsupply next week... that's where I ordered my e-collar from so it's only fitting I'll order that from them as well

01-06-2012, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
ayoitzrimz Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 503	Best e-collar... um... collar?? Hey everyone, I use the TriTronic Sports Combo G3 EXP e-collar and although I like it so far, I'm not too happy with the buckle that comes with it... I was wondering if anyone had switched the receiver from the collar it came with and if so do you have any recommendations? Something that's easy-on easy-off sort of deal... I remember seeing someone use this bright color collar that almost closed like a zip-tie, very convenient. I would also like the difference between each lock-point (buckle hole or whatever) to be close so that the fit is better... Any recommendations?

01-06-2012, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	I love my TriTronics too and have the same collars (only in yellow and orange for hunting seasons and so I can use the correct remote). Think the buckle collars are more guaranteed to not break off in the woods and when they are running and rough housing.. __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

01-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
zyppi Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Back home to Louisiana! Posts: 4,943	Interesting. I much prefer a buckle collar. But, go to the dogtra site and see if one of their collar stips would work for you. If you just need extra 'holes' you can use and awl or take to shoe repair shop. __________________ Anne Nothing is as simple as it seems or as complicated as we make it~ Attitude is everything -- Pick a good one! Sofie AKA Ussina vom Haus Brezel Jack von Jagenstadt Tatty - Burmese bad cat

01-06-2012, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
jesusica Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,700	I recently moved my dogtra collars over to the collar you are describing. It's called a cinch it collar. I got mine from gundogsupply.com I love the cinch it! However, at least with the dogtras, the receivers are not easy on and off the collar. You will leave the receivers on the cinch it. __________________ The German Shepherd's faults are faults of education not nature, for if someone worked with him he would be blissfully happy and most obedient of all dogs. - Max von Stephanitz

01-06-2012, 01:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
jesusica Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,700	I'm very happy with the cinch it. Was definitely worth it. Works better than the standard collar. Much easier to put on with a correct fit and to take off. No movement. My order confirmation is long gone but I'm fairly certain I ordered larges. A very helpful tip that made installation a "cinch" was to place the receiver tab slots in very hot water for about 10 seconds. Then the collar just slides right through. Tabs only, one at a time. __________________ The German Shepherd's faults are faults of education not nature, for if someone worked with him he would be blissfully happy and most obedient of all dogs. - Max von Stephanitz

01-06-2012, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC, MO Posts: 290	There is a collar out there, thought I had it bookmarked, that has several inches of rubber band like material next to the buckle. It allows for a more comfortable fit, and keeps the receiver in place better than the standard tritronics. If I locate the link, I'll repost.

01-06-2012, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
jesusica Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,700	Oh and if you order from gundog leave the nameplate blank. There's no way the receiver will go on with a nameplate. They don't include it if you just leave it blank. __________________ The German Shepherd's faults are faults of education not nature, for if someone worked with him he would be blissfully happy and most obedient of all dogs. - Max von Stephanitz

01-06-2012, 02:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
ayoitzrimz Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 503	thank you! I'll contact gundogsupply next week... that's where I ordered my e-collar from so it's only fitting I'll order that from them as well

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