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Educator E Collar Remote Dog Training Collar
Last Updated: March 8, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Product Reliability
42collar, year, working, weeks, stopped working
+52%
-48%
" ... So far, it's worked extremely well. ... "
" ... Still working with it. ... "
" ... We have been using it for around 4 months now and it has been a great tool in her teaching. ... "
" ... I used it for the first time this weekend and it worked flawlessly. ... "
" ... It took 2 DAYS for Nora to change. ... It has literally changed my life. ... "
" ... Still working with this product. ... "
" ... This has worked so well that today i was using it and he was responding but what i didn't realize is that i had never turned his collar on. ... "
" ... So far it's been working flawlessly. ... "
For Running
35run, training tool, collar, best training, excellent training
+94%
-6%
" ... Wonderful training tool. ... "
" ... Having him continue to wear it on our walks ensures that he is safe if a car approaches or if he's about to run onto an icy lake. ... "
" ... I have also had a private in home trainer and a weekly training session with Petsmart, their training did little to change his attitude. ... "
" ... Excellent training tool! ... "
" ... great item has mad training our Lab a lot easier. ... "
" ... Researched a replacement for our SportDog training collar ... using it in the morning so he can run around the park which isn't fenced. ... "
" ... I recommend this highly for training. ... "
" ... I tried all the "positive" training previously. ... "
Comfort
34dog, neck, hurt, leash, training
+74%
-26%
" ... Perfect fit for your hand. ... "
" ... It works well even on the fluffy husky neck. ... "
" ... My dog is a 100 pounds cane corso, and I work with her at level 12, where she hardly feels a tiny sensation to help her concentrate on the task on hand. ... "
" ... I like the ergonomics and when the product works, it works great. ... "
" ... I also did stimulate myself, on my fingers, at each level, so I would know what she was feeling. ... "
" ... Best dog training collar hands down. ... "
" ... Collar is definitely tight enough. ... "
" ... But it is simply a feeling I would opt not to have, not painful at all. ... "
Battery Life
31battery life, battery, collar, charged, hold a charge
+55%
-45%
" ... Has excellent battery life. ... "
" ... Easily rechargeable, and battery seems to last forever. ... "
" ... The battery life is amazing and I will never buy a different e-collar. ... "
" ... it holds quite a long charge ... "
" ... after over two years and many recharges, the battery life is starting to fade. ... "
" ... Holds the charge for days and has multiple settings and functions I would recommend it to anyone ... "
" ... I love the rechargeable batteries overall quality. ... "
" ... And the batteries last a really long time. ... "
Remote
24dog, collar, hand, dogs, collars
+83%
-17%
" ... She even got ahold of the remote when no one was home and chewed it up. ... "
" ... Ergonomic remote fits into your palm. ... "
" ... Fun designs for some of the remotes. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use, the remote fits in my small hand, and our dog responds to it well. ... "
" ... To bad unlike model I replaced this with came with belt clip attached to the remote which I liked better. ... "
" ... Remote fits easy and comfortable in your hand. ... "
" ... The 1/2 mile remote is fabulous! ... "
" ... -I love that the Mini Educator remote control is water resistant/floatable bc the SportDog remote was not ... "
Build Quality
23dogs, trainer, leash, fur, strap
+74%
-26%
" ... Really nice collar material. ... "
" ... Diego has thick fur so we used the longer of the two prong sets that came with the collar. ... "
" ... Has great effects on a 60 lbs pit bull that loves to jump on people, It has broke her in 2 days from jumping on people when they come over ... "
" ... Collar is definitely tight enough. ... "
" ... It is a very flexible device that can be set up in different ways depending on how you want to work with it. ... The kit comes with regular and thick fur conduction points. ... "
" ... The collar and transmitter both seem very well made and durable. ... "
" ... My trainer suggested the e-collar and at first I wasn't interested since have seen the emotional damage done by a shock collar. ... "
" ... By the way, get the swivel belt hook to go with it. ... "
Ease of Use
20instructions, easy, train, read, learn
+95%
-5%
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... Very easy to use too! ... "
" ... Great quality, easy to use, gentle on the dog, but makes training so easy ... "
" ... I love this collar it's easy to use ... "
" ... Read the instructions and learn about how to train with an ecollar. ... "
" ... Multiple setting types ... "
" ... It is easy to use and works great ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Charging
19charging, collar, hold a charge, charges, battery
+42%
-58%
" ... I take it off the charger and turn it on and within thirty minutes of it just being on its already blinking orange. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the battery life that used to last about a week between charges now lasts HOURS before having to be recharged. ... "
" ... One day it would not turn on so went back to charge it again in case the previous nights charge was not fully in and left charging additional 12 hrs. ... "
" ... After only 1 month the charge does not last on this and I feel like we wasted our money. ... "
" ... It will still light up green when plugged in to charge, but does not come on at all. ... "
" ... After 4 weeks a charge doesn't even last a day. ... "
" ... In less than three months the collar does not hold a charge. ... "
" ... Battery does not hold charge in collar or remote. ... "
Controls
17vibrate, tone, press, shock, boost button
+76%
-24%
" ... I was having some trouble with him jumping on the counter and this device lets me just push the button and he knows to get down. ... "
" ... I'll never go back, unlike the dogtra, this one let's you lock your desired level, has a boost button which is a life saver, and the option between tone and vibration. ... "
" ... This collar isn't too big for the little guy and I like how it adjusts and gives 2 stim levels depending on the button you press. ... "
" ... It's got a corrective Boost button that can be programed to a set increment above whatever you're originally set to. ... "
" ... I like that it has the tone and the vibrate functions. ... "
" ... I hardly use the buttons since he became so quickly trained with this that simply wearing it he knows what it can do. ... "
" ... This one cost more but works consistently on a short firm button press. ... "
" ... The mini educator is loaded with very nice features, and I love the fact that no matter when I click a button, the communication between transmitter and receiver is reliable! ... "
Features
16light, features, vibrate, mode, stimulation
+94%
-6%
" ... The Mini Educator has a few AWESOME features you won't get with Dogtra. ... "
" ... The flashlight is also a nice feature. ... "
" ... Works well, has tons of different settings. ... "
" ... Very well designed and made, many features, easy to use, high quality product, American-made. ... "
" ... Luckily he is quite responsive to the vibrate stimulation which is a cool feature. ... "
" ... You are able to use more levels and the light feature is the best. ... "
" ... I like that the shock starts low and there is a vibrate mode. ... "
" ... Love the vibrate feature. ... "
Price
15collar, worth every penny, worth the money, worth the investment, worth
+93%
-7%
" ... 100% recommend this collar it is worth every penny. ... "
" ... I love this collar very easy to use and gets results you’ll love it, so worth the money. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
" ... I FINALLY bit the bullet and paid the price! ... "
" ... Best money ever spent! ... "
" ... To me, this is worth the investment. ... "
" ... Highly recommend this collar for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the investment. ... "
Fit
12prongs, leash, hand, dog, collars
+75%
-25%
" ... Fits my 5lb Morkie great. ... "
" ... We use the long prongs and place the collar on 10-15 minutes before we start using it for comfort and proper contact purposes. ... "
" ... By the way, get the swivel belt hook to go with it. ... "
" ... It fits my needs. ... "
" ... Perfect fit for your hand. ... "
" ... The Dogtra fit in a pocket nicely, while this one takes up a whole lot more space. ... "
" ... Love the collar it comes with, very professional and good fit. ... "
" ... I used to try treats every few feet to secure heeling. ... "
For Kids
10dog, tool, loves, teaching, keeps
+100%
" ... THE SWEETEST girl, loves all people, all kids, never barks, doesn't chew, pretty much a dream dog right? ... "
" ... This has allowed elders and kids to walk my pup with no issues. ... "
" ... Great dog training tool ... "
" ... Keeps him safe and keeps me sane. ... "
" ... I worry much less that she will get hit by a car if the kids accidentally forget to close the gate. ... "
" ... Our lab loves his e-collar. ... "
" ... I’ve got a puppy, acerage, and three small kids to manage. ... "
" ... he said after his daughter set it up for him, he had been able to use it with no problems, and he said it works great. ... "
Capacity
10dog, train, mile, boundaries, yard
+80%
-20%
" ... I highly recommend for anyone trying to train their new family members. ... "
" ... Who was getting a bit testing with her role in the house and her boundaries. ... "
" ... I inherited a small chihuahua mix 5-year old dog that was horribly trained (trained to go in the house, rarely walked, etc.) ... "
" ... Walked him to the neighbors house where is play pal Mastiff lives, and let them play. ... "
" ... We've tested this on our property and it only works about 1/8 mile, but we do have hills and trees and the manufacturer I believe clearly says that the half mile is "line of sight" which we simply don't have here. ... "
" ... Now our dog can enjoy our entire property without being confined to a small area. ... "
" ... I HIGHLY recommend that you leave the collar on for a day or so before using it and starting outside the home environment. ... "
Video Playback
10youtube, watching, watched, training, videos on youtube
+100%
" ... One video was a commercial for a set of DVDs to buy. ... "
" ... YouTube video really helped! ... "
" ... I encourage people to watch as any utube videos on this product as possible . ... "
" ... Leerburg.com has some very good training videos on this topic. ... "
" ... I watched YouTube videos and got my settings correct before I put it on my baby. ... "
" ... Watched many instructional videos and read tips before beginning. ... "
" ... I recommend reading book carefully and even watching training videos on Youtube. ... "
" ... It's a great unit once you watch a ton of videos on how to actually use it (lol). ... "
Returns
10wish i could, window, send, immediately, collar
+20%
-80%
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... I'd return if they'd let me. ... "
" ... now we are stuck with it, too much time passed, can't return. ... "
" ... Of course return to Amazon ended in 30 days. ... "
" ... This one, quit working 2 days after the return date. ... "
" ... Wish I could return it but we spent so much time trying to figure it out that we are not outside the return window. ... "
" ... Make sure the collar works for you before you miss the return window. ... "
" ... Didn't work had to send back. ... "
Marketplace
10thank, seller, version, tried, return
+60%
-40%
" ... Works as described! ... "
" ... Thank you educator! ... "
" ... THANK YOU to whoever invented this amazing contraption. ... "
" ... No issues would order from seller again. ... "
" ... I have had a great deal of experience with this item and its company. ... "
" ... (Good thing it was still within the Amazon return period!) ... "
For Travel
6collar, hikes, dog, camping, planned
+100%
" ... My 96lb German Sheperd is trained on an invisible fence system at our home and when we go camping I wanted to bring this along with some of the matching flags to instill some boundaries at the campsite and this collar lets me do just that. ... "
" ... We only had time for three training sessions before our trip, but she clearly understood the program by then. ... Having this collar made the trip hugely successful. ... "
" ... I wanted a collar to not only train him but co trip him in social settings where other dogs or owners may be intimidated by him. ... "
" ... I am now so confident to take her on hikes or camping and not have to worry about her running off and taking an hour or two to find her (Its happened before.) ... "
" ... [ Well, barely actually use the shock] I put it on my dog when I take her out to parks and hikes, for the sole purpose of "just in case" she decides to not listen. ... "
" ... I haven't had to use the high levels, but I'm glad it's there in case my dog runs into a busy road (happened twice before the collar) or chases a cat/squirrel/bunny, I can stop him in his tracks to keep him and the local critters safe. ... "
Device Compatibility
6phone, especially, problems, like, excellent
+83%
-17%
" ... That is what prompted me to this particular device. ... "
" ... We absolutely love our device. ... "
" ... This is an excellent tool, especially paired with Larry Krohn's book and mentorship. ... "
" ... Very smart device and they work well. ... "
" ... I especially like the "thumper" option where it vibrates like a cell phone. ... "
Water Resistance
6water, collar, dog, swim, water proof
+100%
" ... It's amazing, and it's waterproof! ... "
" ... WATERPROOF IT IS! ... She will also lay in water puddles if she finds (to cool her down. ... "
" ... Haven’t tested the durability to water yet but I can’t imagine having any issues at this point. ... "
" ... it does seem to be waterproof as she's been in the lake several times and no harm has occurred to the collar. ... "
" ... Despite it not being waterproof and expensive I did re-buy it. ... "
Delivery
5quickly, works, quick, product, delivery
+100%
" ... It arrived with no hassles. ... "
" ... It came nicely packaged and very quickly. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and works fine. ... "
" ... It arrived as promise. ... "
Call quality
5calls, call, vibration button, vibration, phone
+80%
-20%
" ... I use it to associate my voice and commands with a physical touch and it works wonders. ... "
" ... She was very tuned in to my calls and checked in which me regularly. ... "
" ... The change of calling come and her responding correctly without any sort of reminder (vibration) has been amazing since day one! ... "
" ... I especially like the "thumper" option where it vibrates like a cell phone. ... "
Wash Programs
4used, setting, mode, minimal, vibration
+100%
" ... Has numerous level settings. ... "
" ... There are many settings for a reason. ... "
" ... Good results on minimal settings. ... "
Night Photography
4light, walking, led, collar, walk
+100%
" ... The LED light was great for at night. ... "
" ... We also really love the light on the collar for walking her at night. ... "
" ... We love that it has a light on it that flashes or stays lit at night. ... "
" ... The light function is useful when I let him into the yard at night. ... It's a REAL LED light and puts out a fair amount of light - perfect for walking the dog in areas at night that have no or few street lights. ... "
Network
4signal, mile, 1, worked, tested
+100%
" ... I haven't tested the distance of the signal but it's worked as far as I will let my dog go in the woods. ... "
" ... He immediately noticed the vibrate signal and the continuous pulse signal. ... He responds to come, heel, stay, sit with or without me hitting the signal now. ... "
Size
4dog, space, pocket, compact, brand
+75%
-25%
" ... The Dogtra fit in a pocket nicely, while this one takes up a whole lot more space. ... "
" ... A lot smaller and nicer than the other leading brand I was using. ... "
" ... It is compact and light. ... "
Design
4wish, feels, effective, easy to use, design
+100%
" ... the Aussie looks at me, gives me the paw, and does what he wants. ... "
" ... I would suggest a product design change tho. ... "
User Manual
3one, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... Been using the ecollar on continuous and controlling the stimulation with manual Bursts/taps with my Belgian Malinois with great success. ... "
" ... My only issue was with the 15 page manual which hardly seemed like enough information but the unit is very easy to use and the internet is full of instructional videos to help with training. ... "
Setup
3read, follow, train, quality, product
+100%
" ... Read the instructions and learn about how to train with an ecollar. ... "
" ... Quality product with excellent online instructions. ... "
" ... The instructions were easy to follow and it was very helpful in correcting some unwanted behaviors. ... "
Gaming
3changer, loves, catch
+100%
" ... She LOVED to play the'catch me if you can' game and I had to ask the neighbor she ran to to catch her. ... "
" ... This is a game-changer. ... "
" ... Game changer for recall. ... "
Storage
3would, wagging, tail, pocket, give
+67%
-33%
" ... I would give me space, say come when he wasn't paying attention, and buzz him. ... "
" ... The Dogtra fit in a pocket nicely, while this one takes up a whole lot more space. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 30 meters