Review Summary

4.9

574 Reviews

89% (510)

9% (53)

2% (9)

0% (1)

99% Recommend this product (569 of 574 responses)

By Jason B.

Massillon, Ohio

Easy to handle and adjust

June 8, 2023

I'm very happy with the size of the remote. It fits in my hand or pocket without being cumbersome.

Pros

Size extra settings

Cons

I wish it had high, medium, and low on each level.

By Shannon

Ash, NC

Excellent training tool

April 21, 2023

My dog trainer recommended this collar for my young rescue dog, who is high energy and inclined to run throughout our 15 acres. The collar reminds her to come when called and not wander off into the woods. Easy to use and effective.

Pros

Easy to use. Rapidly recharges.

By Marissa M.

SW PA

Trusted product

March 22, 2023

I've had these collars for a few years now. Replaced my old TriTronics collars (remote broke, couldn't get replacement) for this one. Never thought I'd care or need the bark limiter but it has come in handy. Love the light. I can't believe how long they last before needing charged

By Oma

Wisconsin

Great product. Great support

March 21, 2023

I'm a 74 year old woman with two hip replacements and back issues. This is my second brand of electronic collar. I'm not a hunter but need a collar for my very headstrong, rather large rescue Lab, Rottweiler, Beagle cross. I know! He's conflicted, but a fun loving happy dog. This Garmin collar is easy to set up right out of the box, is easy to understand and easy to use the hand held controls to really dial in what works and use no more than necessary. I've put a lot of hours of training into my dog and this collar will help to advance that even more. I had one question during my ordering process and I received an answer immediately. This collar is far superior to the first one I had which was another well reviewed brand of similar cost.

Cons

One small thing: the button to turn the receiver on and off can be a little tricky with old arthritic fingers.

By Ro

Central islip ny

Excellent easy to use

January 17, 2023

This is my 3rd of the same collar . I have an older version as well . It'd still great 16 years later I purchased this one to have the bark limiter in the same collar. I recommend this to students as well. User friendly and sturdy. Love ot. Highly recommend.

Pros

Easy to use
Sturdy

By Al K.

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hesitant but desperate

July 6, 2022

We've got a Great very smart and precious six month old Black Lab. She's very eager to please however, when it came to jumping on people, young and old ðŸ¥´ and not good at leaving things she shouldn't get into. Shock collars seemed to an abusive way to get her to mind, but we didn't want her to injure an infant or elderly person. We have previously purchased a Bizzie Bed from Gun Dog Supply and were very impressed with it's quality, so thought we would try a satisfaction guaranteed E-collar. The DVD was very helpful, and we began by trying the tone and vibrate mode. Got her attention and briefly worked, but found shock setting three really caught her attention without being too traumatic. Long story short, we've taken down our carpet protection barriers and she stays on the designated areas in our house. When we tell her to leave something we don't want her to be messing with indoors and outside, she MINDS! Absolutely a great tool and can be used with gentleness, compassion and kindness. Highly recommended but like any other tool, there is a learning curve.

Pros

Works Great

Cons

Could be misused or abused, but in the right hands with kindness and patience it is an invaluable tool

By Julie

Finger Lakes, NY

Just what he needed!

July 5, 2022

I bought this for my son and his dog. Device was great, quick turnaround. No problems with the product to date. He's loving the progress he is making with his pup.

Pros

Quick shipping and great communication!!

By Dan M.

Michigan

Bella Gives Her Seal of Approval !

June 24, 2022

Simple to use, effective, love having three types of alerting: tone, vibrate, and stimulus. Great range and having the lights is a plus. Our Vizsla, Bella, quickly learned just based on tone. Love the product and would highly recommend.

Pros

Simple to use, effective, love having three types of alerting: tone, vibrate, and stimulus. Great range and having the lights is a plus. Our Vizsla, Bella, quickly learned just based on tone. Love the product.

Cons

Will need to get into a regular habit of recharging, do that and you are good to go!

By Tom

Indiana

Garmin Tri-Tronics Sport Pro is a great collar

April 8, 2022

I have been buying products from Gun Dog Supply for years. Everything that I have purchased has met or exceeded my expectations.I have had several training collars over the years. But, I like this one the best. It is much easier to use.I run my dogs several time daily. I have deer, turkeys, geese, squirrels, and pet ducks on the property. My wife frowns upon the dogs chasing her pet ducks. This collar has been an effective tool in training my dogs.

Pros

Very easy to set up and use. Steve has several videos online that explain how to use the various features. Since this collar performs a lare number of tasks the videos were very helpful even to an experienced person who has used them for decades.
The best thing is the new user interface. You can use most ot the common functions without taking your eyes off of your dog. This is much better than the last one I had.
Also, there are separate buttons for tone and vibrate. The last one I had only allowed you to use one or the other a time. You had to look at the device to change from one to the other. I prefer using the tone as a first option. Then I use vibrate if the dog does not respond. Neither of these hurts the dog. As a last resort I use momentary or continuous shock.

Cons

I have not encountered any yet.

By Cathy

Sperryville, VA

Easy To Use & It Works!

February 15, 2022

I've used an Alpha 100 for years when I was hunting my Beagles and loved the features, however both of my darling girls have passed away. I have a young Doberman now and since she is not a hunting breed and stays much closer to me when we hike out, I decided I wanted an e-collar that was easy and simple to use. After some research and watching a few of Steve's video reviews, I felt that the Sport Pro was exactly what I needed. I am not disappointed in this product.

Pros

No touch screen
More compact and less complicated
Does not need to be recharged frequently

Cons

None

By Kurt

Minnesota

Really like this Sport Pro

February 6, 2022

I've owned several e-collars over the years, and all but one were Tritronics or Garmin. This Sport Pro is by far the best! Very well designed.

Pros

Transmitter and Collar:
1) 4 button control
2) Use of tone and vibration without turning another dial
3) Lightweight and durable case
4) Positive thumbwheel control
5) Use as a bark collar
6) Turns on LED night light on collar
7) Replaceable batteries
8) Long battery life after charge
9) Collar has a lot of adjustment holes
10) Can't go wrong with the price

Cons

Nothing yet.

By Bill S.

Central California

Garmin sport pro

February 1, 2022

I preordered.. was well worth the wait.. simple to use and feature packed. My go to collar for at home training and while hunting.. very useful for my younger lab..

Pros

Simple to use.. many features..

Cons

I have not experienced any cons

By Keith R.

Longview Wa.

RECOMEND FOR MY CLIENTS

January 16, 2026

The sport pro is easy to use and serves my clients for their needs.

By Wayne

San Antonio, TX

KISS IT

December 19, 2025

KISS IT - Keep it simple stupid. This collar is easy and simple to use.

By tcstringfellow

Madison, Wisconsin

This is a great unit!

December 15, 2025

I wanted/needed an e-collar system that would easily accommodate my three Labrador Retrievers when we're all out training or pheasant hunting together. My previous system accommodates two dogs simultaneously, with additional dogs possible with some functional degradation of the system's capabilities. Besides the out-of-the-box three-dog capability, the Garmin Sport Pro offers two features that I would have designed into it myself: simultaneous tone and vibrate modes, while also maintaining -- not one, but two! -- stimulation modes. This is exactly the system I would have designed myself! I use vibration as a "suck-in" command, and the tone as a "sit" command. I have used this in the field, pheasant hunting, for about a month now, and am very happy with the overall features and performance of the transmitter and (now 3) receivers. This is overall a great device -- it could be even better; refer to the notes below, Garmin -- and I highly recommend it to others with needs and desires similar to my own.

Pros

1) Simple, out-of-the-box, three-dog capability.
2) Independent "nick" and "continuous" electric stimulation functions.
3) Vibration and tone features are independent of each other, and also independent of the stimulation levels and buttons.
4) The transmitter and receiver units all seem to be very robust, and I appreciate the layout of features on the transmitter.

Cons

1) When I pay ca. $250 for an e-collar system, I expect at least a rudimentary connector device with the transmitter. I had to additionally purchase connectors (in my case, I bought both belt and carabiner connectors; the latter is the one I typically use) in order to make the transmitter usable for me. (Apart from whistles and duck calls, I cannot stand to have devices hanging from my neck.)
2) Garmin, please adopt a simple and standardized system of charging cables and connectors! The arrangement for this system is something like that a group middle school students would come up with. (And this is giving more credit to the students than to your engineers!)
3) Another for the Garmin folks, this time for the technical writers: The "handheld device" is a transmitter, often referred to as an Xmtr; the e-collar itself, referred to as the "dog collar device," is a receiver, or Rcvr, for short. The documentation is absolutely painful to read, particularly with repeatededed uses of the obnoxious phrases indicated. (I challenge anyone to count exactly how many instances of "handheld device" and "dog collar device" there are in the Owner's Manual!)

By Mary

Salt Lake City

Easy to use and adjust by feel

December 9, 2025

i've used several different configurations and brands of e-collars and this one is the easiest to use, especially when I am carrying it in a pocket to keep my hands from freezing.

Pros

Fits my hand well.
I can use all of the functions by touch.
The components look well made.
The design for charging the collar will ensure it's waterproof for a long time of dog wear and tear.

Cons

expensive (though not if you think about how long it will last)

By Vicki

Bon Secour, Alabama

Awesome collar

November 18, 2025

This collar has saved our dog from having to be returned to the shelter where we got him. He was wild and out of control. We are older and were unable to handle him. He is now so much better and an important member of our family. I could not have trained him without it. The dvds with Robin MacFarlane were invaluable.

Pros

The collar is easy to use and has made a world of difference
The representative from Gun Dog Supply was very helpful and professional when I called with questions
The videos made it easy for an amateur trainer to use the collar effectively

Cons

My only con was that the Garmin owners manual was not complete. I went online to answer questions regarding the collar. Not Gun Dogs Supply’s fault

By Chris

Iowa

Very good

November 17, 2025

Works good. Only reason we replaced last one was dog getting skunked. Had a hard time getting the smell out. So now that one gets used while hunting and the new on get used around home.

Pros

Like the light a lot. Never tested ranged past 50 yards or so but works every time that or less out.
Once you are familiar with the remote it is very easy to use without looking at it.

Cons

The collar selection switch does seem to wear to the point it will almost move on its own. Then when I go to one of the other switches it doesn’t work until I notice I’m on the wrong switch. I’ve only used the remote on one dog but I do catch myself using the switch as a “fidget switch” while sitting in the blind. So this is probably more my fault than the remotes. But it does moves very easily.

By CJ

New England

level adjustment

November 14, 2025

The tiny level adjustment wheel has several serious limitations. Settings below 7 are too weak to control a hard unfinished ESS when field trial training and if you suddenly need to raise the level without looking at the controller or if you are wearing gloves you can inadvertently roll the wheel to an unnecessarily high position. The controller does have a continuous button but it is not as useful as a boost button would be.

Pros

Uncomplicated and durable. Fine for training a hunting dog.

Cons

Level adjustment wheel not the best tool for ESS field trial training.

By Amanda

Michigan

Easy and best ecollar to use

October 30, 2025

This is my second Garmin Tritronics Sport Pro e-collar. I considered trying a different brand or style when we got new puppies but it was a no brainer to stick with what works and lasts. Gun dog supply was also the only place to get your collar from for me. They are great fast and stand by their products. They also can answer your questions about anything. The sport pro collar is easy to use. The buttons are labeled well and easy to memorize where they are on the handset. Gun dog will send a lanyard check the box for $.01, I also ordered a belt clip on Amazon for the handheld. The collar is waterproof which is awesome and it really holds up. Charges fast and the charge lasts a long time. If you need an e collar this would be perfect for a beginner.

Pros

Long battery life
Charges fast
Waterproof
Easy to use

By D L.

Northwestern WI

Almost 5 Stars

October 22, 2025

I like everything about this Garmin Tri-Tronics Sport Pro except the collar. It isn't wide like the Tri-Tronics collar it replaces. The collar also isn't stiff causing shocking device to roll over when you are putting it on the dog. The lights on the device make it easy to keep track of your dog's, which is really an upgrade from the old Tri-Tronics collar.

Pros

Lighted device, 10 levels of intensity, vibration as well as tone.

Cons

Flimsy collar.

By Jim

Colorado

Sport Pro

October 21, 2025

Works great!

By John

Nebraska

Tri Tronics Sport Pro

October 12, 2025

Perfect for dog owner/trainer. Simple & easy.

By Lisa

Los Angeles, CA

A nice upgrade!

September 23, 2025

Our dog is not a hunter but I wanted a more professional e collar for training. This one feels great in the hand and has nicely placed controls that are easy to find hands free. The light feature is super helpful for keeping track of my dog during night walks. Plus for $1, a training video is a helpful add on. I watched Steve's review before I bought it and found it to be very accurate and helpful.

Pros

Ergonomic fit
Simple and intuitive buttons
Nice looking
Night light

Cons

Non that I know of

By Billy J.

Foley, AL

Peferct Functionality

September 19, 2025

Collar works perfect for my English Springer Spaniel. Handheld is simple and straightforward.

By John

Illinois

First collar

September 12, 2025

The collar and remote was easy to set up simple Controls perfect for first set up

Pros

Small and light weight controls easy to access

Cons

None that I found

By Cas

Perkinston, MS

Excellent E-Collar

September 9, 2025

This is my second one in 9 years as the first one came off my dog in the woods. This is invaluable in quickly training both of my dogs to work off leash. I use it on both my Brittany and Aussie who were both stubborn but kept under control with this e-collar. The Brittany to keep him from chasing flushed birds and the Aussie to not chase farm animals and both of them to come on command. When done properly rarely do you need to apply a shock, a beep and or vibrate work.You can go with cheaper brands from the big box pet stores but you get what you pay for.I also want to give a shout out for Gun Dog Supply who went out of their way to get me a replacement collar overnight. I really needed it for my 11 month old Aussie so I could hike her off leash without her taking off into the woods after deer or chasing our goats, chickens, and ducks.

Pros

- Easy and fast to use
- Long battery life
- Long range

Cons

- Expensive but worth it

By Ray

Bend, Oregon

Works well

August 21, 2025

I have two dogs, a greyhound and a poodle that were previously trained on an underground wire "invisible" fence. They were used to a tone and a shock if they got too close to the fence. Over the years the fence inevitably breaks or is chewed through by critters. I live in the country on some acreage (5) and at first the dogs still stayed within the boundary. Overtime they learned to push that boundary and as they liked to chase squirrels, rock chucks, and other critters would often run beyond.The collars work well, one tone and they either stop in their tracks or come right back. The range covers the entire acreage, so even if they are beyond calling for them they respond to the tone. I rarely have to use shock. The latest version of the sport dog is easy to charge and holds a charge well. The dogs have re-learned the boundaries and stick close to them.

Pros

Range, and length of time of the charge. Ease of use.

Cons

The charging system is a bit fiddly.

By Frank

Maryland

Best one yet

June 12, 2025

I have been buying collars from Gun Dog Supply for the past 16 years. I bought the two collar kit. The lights and battery life are excellent. This is the best collar I have ever purchased. You get what you pay for, excellent quality.

Pros

Excellent battery life, range, and led light.

Cons

None. If prices is an issue then go buy something on amazon.

By Kris

Moab, Utah

Garmin does make good stuff

June 7, 2025

I chose the Garmin over the Dogtra for the Tone feature. It works great for my dog for recall and he comes right away, I read somewhere that the vibrate wasn't as aggressive as on the Dogtra and I wish that worked better as my dog has a keen prey drive and he likes to antagonize just one of my goats and I would like to distract with the vibrate but will have to use the stim feature. The only thing I don't like about it is that there is no loop to attach a lanyard and it doesn't come with a clip! Come on Garmin! I have one of your little satelite trackers and I can attach a carabiner to it, makes sense! You have to buy a clip separately and it is hard to keep in pockets and as most women can probably relate, girl jeans have stupid little pockets. I have used the Dogtra with my parents dog and that is a nice ecollar too. Both have pluses and minus but I believe the tone feature confirms my choice.I like the video that was included with the purchase and I chose to buy from Gun Dog even though I am not a hunter (mostly a vegtarian) because I wanted to support a small business and this site was super helpful. :)

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