GarminPro 550, Dog Training Collar and Handheld, 1handed Training of Up to 3 Dogs, 21 Stimulation Levels

Very satisfied with the results. I have 2 Dogo Argentinos, 1 male 1 female, large, powerful, rough energetic dogs. They play very hard with each other. Rolling around in a rocky desert environment that has destroyed several collar attachments. So far Garmin has made a winner in my mind with durability and functionality of a training collar. On recalling the female all I need is vibrate mode. The male is strong willed but responds very well most of the time and use only light stimulation occasionally. It depends on what the distraction is. I use the tone for praise along with petting and verbal praise. It seems to reinforce everything you are doing. I had a less expensive training collar that lost its charge too soon and took forever to recharge. The Garmin's charge lasts forever it seems. Even when you use the lights! Charging them is very quick! Never more than 2 hrs. Transmitter fits in hand nicely and takes a little getting used to finding the right button or switch you want. The only problem I have with it is the stimulation level in low light is hard to see. I have used the click method to choose the correct setting. Counter clockwise to V for vibrate then count the clicks clockwise to select stim level. It would be nice to be able to have a preset for each dog. Going from one dog to the other and changing levels can get tricky when both dogs are on the run. I don't use them for hunting although we have plenty of wildlife around that they do like to chase. The collar was different and I did order a second one that looks the same as advertised. Neither one seems to matter much on how well it stays on. If you put them on correctly (not Loose) they work great. All in all I am very satisfied with this product. One last thing, many people think these collars hurt your dog and are cruel. I love my dogs and want them to run, play and experience a dogs life as free as I can make it for them. It's very important to use this product correctly as instructed.

I have Cancer and due to pain and limited mobility along with 2 Pups over 100Lbs this product is a Godsend. I have used it in the past hunting, hunt trials ect. Today because I am trained in how and when to use it I can walk my 2 pups . People don't always understand why your pup is not leashed up, call the police and make a stink without a attempt as to the cause . I charge them daily and test them. I can walk my pups hands free, they are free to run and get outside. Although both are verbally trained along with whistle and hand signals this stops them and if their distracted pulls them right away back to my side. Please just adjust it to your pups needs!!!! Important. IMHO. 1 pup just requires vibration option where the other pup requires level 4/5 due to weight, fur volume and overall BMI. Your pups don't need to be blasted.Note: With a product of this nature do it to yourself and then you'll have a idea how it feels to your Pup.

I've set my mind from the beginning not to use the shock feature unless I absolutely had to. First I give a sound (beep feature) then I go to vibrate. I've found that these features alone can go a long way to training our two pitbull/husky mix dogs. The only thing I wish would be different is the "V" for vibrate is set by turning the intensity dial to zero. The dial reads v1234... So if you have to turn the device up to give a shock you MUST remember to turn in back down. I would rather see the vibrate have its own button like the beeper. I like the bark limiter also but that is something I don't really need right now. I had to put the longer probes on for the dog with the shorter hair, that didn't make sense but that is what worked. All in all very happy so far, after 4 or 5 weeks.

It looks like another well made product from Garmin. The Controller is too large and cumbersome. It does not fit well in a pocket and doesn't come with a lanyard. You can buy it separately , but the controller hangs upside down and does not make it easy for quick response. I returned it and bought the Garmin Sport Pro.it controller fits nicely into your hand and pocket. The Sport Pro does not come with a lanyard either, but they are available from Garmin as well as Back pack strap mount that looks like it will work on waders shoulder straps as well. Just ordered one. We'll see when it gets here.

Much better than the cheap “Sport Dog” collar I initially purchased. Which lasted only 3 years with “minimal” usage.All because I myself was cheap.😲This Garmin is great.It does have a few more features which I like and will come in very handy.Bark limiter and lightBatteries can be replacedThe SHOCK intensity is outstanding even at level #2Yes I did try on myself🤗I did purchase a 2nd collar and the pairing was easyJust a tip when pairing >> step 4 >> select and >>>>>HOLD<<<<< any training key (button)

I replaced my old Tritronics Flyway system after I could no longer get batteries for the collars. Now that Garmin owns the company it is no surprise that the two systems are similar. Both are great units. The battery life is better on the newer system and the range seems better as well. I also like the new charging system better than the old. Very happy with this system.

This is my second Tri-tronics product. I bought the pro 550 to replace a unit that is over 12 years old and has performed well over its life. I was not originally happy with the roller collar that I received in the box, but upon request I was sent a new square buckle collar at no cost from Garmin. I am not sure why they even sell the unit with the roller collar, but they replaced it within a week! The customer service is top tier and the product is well built.The hand held unit is robust and easy to use. The design works well for clipping onto my hunting backpack. The buttons are spaced out enough that you can easily find them without having to look or push the wrong button.Great product from a great company.