SportDOG UplandHunter 1875

Why it matters

The UplandHunter adds a beeper so you can hear where your dog is in thick cover, alongside 1-mile range and 7 static levels. Remote, collar and beeper are submersible to 25 ft.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Pros and cons

Limitations to weigh

• Static stimulation is an aversive. Many vets and welfare groups advise reward-based training first and a qualified trainer before using any e-collar; start at the lowest level that gets a response and never use it in anger.
• Check fit daily, move the receiver every few hours and limit wear time (makers commonly say no more than 8 to 12 hours a day) to avoid pressure sores.
• Range figures are the maker's open-ground numbers; trees, hills and buildings cut real range.
• High-output units are for large, hard-driving dogs; using one on a soft or small dog risks fallout. Match output to temperament, not just size.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

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Final verdict

A capable upland unit.

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