| Tri-Tronics Sport Combo G3 Training Collar |
The Sport Combo is a multi-faceted remote trainer with built-in versatility which allows you to pick from 3 different modes to suit your particular training style and needs. The Sport Combo is field expandable to control up to 3 dogs.
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- Consistent 1/2 mile range
- 20 levels of momentary stimulation and 20 levels of continuous stimulation
- Mode selection dial to pre-set the stimulation scheme to fit your style
Customer Reviews
- Jumped in the lake with the Sport Combo still attached to my belt. As this is a primary tool for retriever training and states that it is waterproof, I find it completely unacceptable that the unit allowed enough water into the transmitter to corrode the battery and short the internal electronics.
I give three stars because it did work as advertised in all other areas. It deserves a HUGE knock because many hunters use this product in environments where the unit will be continuously submerged, as all retrievers are water dogs and wherever the dog goes, the owners are close by. I only had the unit for one day, it had not been knocked around, and I even purchased the protective carrying case for it for about $15.
I contacted Tri Tronics and they stated that the transmitter was waterproof but should not be submerged for long periods of time. They immediately shipped a replacement transmitter to me and said that a return package for the damaged transmitter would be enclosed in the box that the replacement would come in.
- This collar is a fantastic aid for training dogs, as long as you read the manual. It is imperative that you know what you are doing and only utilize the stimulation in appropriate conditions. I also advise testing out the stimulation levels on your arm so you know what kind of shock your dog is getting on their neck. I appreciate the extra levels because I never want to use too much power, but the operation of this particular transmitter can take some getting used to. You want to find a stimulation level that gets your dogs attention, but the dog SHOULD NOT yelp or even make any noise. (The manual for the old one suggested that after your dog was used to wearing the collar - on and off for two weeks with no stimulation - you can hide somewhere out of sight and test the lowest level of stimulation. If their ears perk up, or they cock their head, then you have a baseline.)
As for the product itself, this COMBO model's transmitter is a little more confusing than the BASIC or UPLAND models, as it has more levels of stimulation (and as such one more dial on the front.) My older model had just two buttons and a single dial. In this case, the added complexity coincides with added features, and as such, is excusable. As with my previous Tri-Tronics collar, it is basically bulletproof. You can submerge it, take it to the beach, do whatever you want to it, and it will keep on working.
One gripe is that the transmitter is not rechargeable - instead it takes 9v batteries - but some people might prefer that, so it is not worth taking off a star. All told, I highly recommend this collar on the condition that you take it upon yourself to learn how to use it properly. If you use it responsibly, you will see marked results. (If you do not, you will have a scared dog that simply stands next to you in terror when you put the collar on...)
- Tri Tronics sport combo. Works great. Seems to be a quality product. Probably a little more than I needed. Look at one of the lesser models if you have limited needs. Happy New Year!
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