The SportDOG SportHunter 825X is an entry-level electronic training collar in the long-range SportHunter line. It reaches up to a half mile, offers 21 static levels plus tone and vibration, and runs on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It is the smallest collar in the family and expands to three dogs with Add-A-Dog collars. It suits hunters and trainers who want a simple, glove-friendly remote and a rugged, submersible collar. Against pricier SportHunter models it gives up range and some programming depth, but it keeps the core training modes and DryTek waterproofing.
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Owners of hunting and working dogs generally rate the 825X as a reliable, easy-to-operate trainer. They like the no-look dial and button layout and the tone and vibration options. Some find the stimulation range strong for soft dogs and note the range is modest next to premium models.
The SportDOG SportHunter 825X is the introductory e-collar in the long-range SportHunter family. It uses the smallest collar of the family and reaches up to 1/2 mile. It was designed in the field by hunters and dog trainers.
You can communicate with your dog using tone, vibration, or one of 21 levels of static stimulation. The remote can be operated without looking at it. A slight movement of the dial and the push of a button deliver a stimulation.
The system can be expanded to 3 dogs with additional Add-A-Dog collars (SDR-AFX), sold separately. The collar is waterproof and submersible to 25 feet using DryTek technology. It runs on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
