SportDOG FieldTrainer 425X - Remote Trainer Designed for Off-Leash Control & Training - 500-Yard Range - Waterproof - Quick Charge-Collar with 21 Levels of Static, Tone, & Vibration

This product is AMAZING, the fact that it is waterproof is no joke, this collar belongs to my daughter for her dog, they live on my house. Today while the dog was in my care I inadvertently threw the remote for the collar in the washing machine. Oops! It is still working without even a hiccup. I thought I would have to buy a new one but to my surprise it’s working perfectly. Highly don’t recommend putting it in a washing machine but if you had questions on the waterproof feature, your question is now answered! We are working on keeping her from barking at all the neighborhood people and dogs and all it takes is the lowest setting and she stops and she is 80 pounds, just under a year old.

I recently purchased the Sports Dog Collar, and it has been great. The collar is sturdy and especially valuable at the dog park. I only use the sound and vibration options, and my dog responds immediately with no training required. At the park, this has been a game-changer. When my dog starts to run towards a skirmish or potential fight, a. press of the sound button brings her running back to me. This alone makes it worth the price! The only downside is that there is no way to know when the power is running low. I have to remember to charge it regularly. Another issue I had with the first collar was that it stopped working. When I noticed that my dog wasn't responding, I tested it on myself and it wasn't functioning. However, the company's customer service was excellent...I spoke with a very helpful representative who walked me through troubleshooting. When it was clear that the unit had failed, she quickly arranged to send me a brand new set. The replacement works perfectly, and I appreciate the responsiveness and support of their customer service.

This is the Best dog E collar trainer hands down! Especially if you have a stubborn dog. Don’t waste money on other brands. I’ve tried several brands before finding this one. Only regret is not finding it sooner! The range on this is also amazing! Battery life is only about 2days, wish it was longer. Ease of remote is very easy

I have been searching for a well balanced e-collar to add an additional level of training for my dog, especially for off leash work where I am attempting to move away from long leash training and still make my dog accountable for obedience. This collar is wonderful; I want to start with that right off the bat. I had originally tried the 425X model and then switched to the 425XS model after I noticed that my dog had no reaction to the max output on the 425X, so I tried the "stubborn dog" version. It most definitely works and gets his attention. However, that's the issue, is it is too strong. This e-collar sits at a middle of the pack price range compared to more expensive options like the mini educator and dogtra offerings and as such has some downsides. The only downside really in my opinion though, is the lack of true range. This collar only has 21 different "power levels" when on the low, medium, or high mode set on the actual collar. When compared to other brands which have over 100 settings often, this model can seem lacking. Ultimately, this collar did not work for my dog and my needs as a trainer. I find myself looking for something with more sensitivity adjustment to really work with my dog. As the manual for these say, you DO NOT want to be stimming your dog so hard they are in pain or uncomfortable. The goal is to get their attention using the bare minimum and to save the real high intensity modes for moments when they are extremely distracted. These are built well and seem like they would've lasted for a few years of heavy use. Easy and simple to use, three buttons for three powers, and a physical dial to switch between the varying intensities. Decent battery life and good signal between collar and controller. I say try this if you are curious or thinking of e-collar training and see if it works with your specific dog. For many, this will serve just as well as a $200+ e-collar.

Do NOT buy this unit. UPDATED DEC 15 2021 USA. I added the longer electrodes and they didn’t make any difference. The sportdog continues to UNDERPERFORM. Right now I have no idea what power setting is activaged. I thought it was set on #2 but the test put my puppy on the ceiling. This unit may have a short. Nethertheless it’s a POS. This a review of the SPORT DOG E-trainer Model 425x, an electrical training collar designed for training animals, mainly dogs. This was purchased by me shortly after I adopted (purchased) my new 10 week old German Sheppard puppy with true blue bloodline documented by the AKC. The collar was purchased April 3, 2021 and put into use May 2021. The electrodes were 3/8. Extended 5/8 inch is a $10 option but back ordered 2 months+. I never write a review when I’m mad, and finally after several months using the SmartDog 425X I decided to write the review mad or not. Notes: 1) The extended electrodes are backordered 2 months…. Why? • 500 yard range e collar that can support training 3 dogs with the same remote with purchase of additional collars (SDR AF) • Choose to train with vibration (buzz), tone (beep), or 21 levels of static simulation in either momentary (nick) or continuous • Waterproof and submersible to 25 feet using DryTek technology • Lithium ion, rechargeable batteries feature a 2 hour quick charge, and a low battery indicator lets you know when to charge • Fits dogs 8 pounds or larger with neck sizes 5 to 22 inches • Age range description: All stages • Included components: Basic training manual • The puppy, is an energetic male of 10 lbs as a puppy, and is still growing at 11 months and approximate 80 lbs. His dog mom (130 lbs estimated and dog dad 150 lbs. Due to breeder issues Yeti was not transferred to me until he was 12+ weeks old. That is on the further edge of the training age and to wait longer will make training more difficult. He is a smart dog and I enrolled him a reputable boot camp for 2 weeks. He came home with a good attitude. We have a lot of distractions (cats, snakes, horses, coyotes, wolves, cougars, etc. on a 10 acre ranch with a stocked lake and I was afraid that we may have issues with him chasing animals or cars. The additional benefits of the SmartDog is to further train him with obedience for his and my safety. However, it seems NOT TO WORK about 80% of the time. Perhaps there’s a Broken wire which may cause the malfunctions, or maybe a design issue. The Good: Customer Service is very friendly and cooperative. I’d give them 5 stars. 2) The competitor’s devices are backorders 2 months .. that may indicate problems with this product forcing a purchase of the competition? The Bad: The E-Collar 425X is not reliable. My German Sheppard Puppy has thick hair so to get a electrical shock the collar has to be very tight making it hard to put a finger between the electrode and skin. The longer electrodes are ½ inch longer, but BACK ORDERED 2 months. Why? The Amazon advertising did not mention anything about dog size, fur thickness, etc. This may have affected the purchase decision. The color of controller is battleship gray which is hard to see at night or low light. I see adds for the orange version but not listed in the options on the Amazon pages. I put on orange tape to increase the visibility. I painted the control buttons but the paint came off after a few days. The controller is very small but then I have large hands (large gloves are very tight). I didn’t see any dimensions for the handheld controller so I have these measurements: 3x1.75x1 inches shaped like an hour glass. It’s too small for my hand. It may be best for a small child. The overall small size of the controller makes it harder to find the proper fit to a hand. The contoured unit is shaped like an small hour glass. The activation button is the same dull gray color and it’s only ¼ inch round . and it’s hard to locate and only on one side. It needs to be much bigger (the button ½ inch) and there should be 2 of them, and a neon glow color for rapid identification. The grey leash is accessing hanging from the necklace suspension, and about 80% of the time the palm of my hand wrapped around was totally out of place. It took 2 or more grabs to get the single activation button in an activation position. Larger and 2 extra buttons would be an improvement. The collar is long and rubber with the standard belt buckle design, NOT Velcro. Velcro would be easier to put on a bouncing puppy. On the recommendation of the mfg I trimmed the collar but just few weeks later because my puppy rapid growth , I had to buy another collar ………. $20 with shipping, or buy 3 and get free shipping ($45 for 3). In my option Velcro would be easier to fit and adjust. The batteries charge with 110 AC from a compatible sourse, like the wall. The charging light is steady during the charge and go to ”flashing” when charging is complete. The duration of the charge depends on frequency of the unit use. The zap is very short and has an aural beep when zapped. As the battery drains the flashing green changed to flashing red. The manual suggests that a charge will last 72 hours if not used. I’m not happy with the unit. It seems they should of had an interview questionnaire to assist on making a purchase decision more informed, such as dog type, long or short hair, The instructions are not simple. There are 3 plateaus for shocks at 21 level. I’m not clear how to change the settings. I think I’m on level 1.3 now, but not sure. I found the instructions confusing. Not knowing where the zap setting is was poor planning. Why not an LED scale for rapid referral to set the zap? The collar was purchased for training AND for safety interventions. My puppy is curious and is distracted when he gets close to a road with a speed limit of 25 (not the 52 everyone speeds at). It’s important to me that the collar can be used to change his run direction away from a danger. This unit seems only to work 20% of the time for a correctional change. We were at a local farm store when an elderly man came out and my Puppy 70 lbs at the time, began to pull me flat footed on pavement toward this man. I’m 230 +gun & amo and he was pulling me. I was pressing the zap button with nothing happening. I was yelling for him to stop. Finally the man began to pull his pistol. When I was 30 I could draw and fire from the hip in .26/100 second striking center mass. I shoot competition. I’m 68 and have slowed down to .68/100s …….. the old man saw the business end of a 45 auto. He stopped. We talked. We understand that the puppy thought the guy was our neighbor. THE fact is the SPTDOG failed during a critical time. SUNDAY DEC 12 2021 I’m sitting here with a pulled hamstring leg muscle. I can barely walk. I was taking my 85 lb puppy out for potty time. He saw a kitten on the front porch and puppy bolted through the screen door with my hand holding the leash, and other hand on my sportdog 425X shock button. Putty had the forward momentum and pulled me (220 lbs) off of my feet and across the deck. Down the steps in a single foot touching the ground 5 ft drop to the ground …… pulling my hamstring. THE SPORT DOG FAILED ……. FAILED TO SHOCK AND THE DOG DRAGGED ME DOWN THE STEPS AND ACROSS THE DIRT……….

I was very skeptical about buying a shock collar. My first three days were great. I absolutely loved it, then the collar no longer lined up with my charger. I called the company instead of returning it to Amazon. I spoke to a customer service representative who made me feel very comfortable with their service. She was friendly and knowledgeable about the situation. I was very impressed with their service and would certainly recommend using their products. Within 5 to 7 business days, I had a new collar. I watched the video and read the training manual. Now my dogs all walk leash free. The durability, vibration level, and functionality are excellent for stubborn dogs. It’s waterproof and easy to use. I want to say that it’s a one size fit all so don’t be afraid to use it on a small to medium size dog.

This is our second time purchasing this collar. We had a hard headed Doberman that refused to listen until we purchased this colar. It is a great training tool using the tones and if trained properly you can hit the tone and the dog stops the behavior immediately. We now have a GSP and got her a collar too. The size is perfect as the collar is adjustable. The collar and remote are very easy to use. She has learned boundaries without a fence in using this collar. I would highly recommend.

By far the worst documentation of any product I've seen. Two "manuals" are included. The large manual is full color, readable point size, but it's about training your dog, not operating the unit. The small manual is the operating guide, monochrome, small point size, washed out graphics. No USB wall charger is included, just the cable, really? Items mentioned in print aren't shown in illustrations, example: mode. The set up is out of sequence. Step 5 tells you how to program the transmitter, but that can't be done unless the collar (receiver) and transmitter are paired (Step 6). In the upright position, the transmitter buttons are referenced as upper and lower, but the unit is made to be hung upside down, reversing that reference. Dear Sportdog, take the money you spent on the fancy marketing piece on how to train my dog and put it into the use of the actual product you are selling.