Definitely disappointed in the new charging system. The old Tri-Tronics carriage was much simpler design. No longer probes for the receiver was included. Found I needed to increase the intensity to get a reaction from my retrievers. I talk to other trainers at my club and they also agreed with this. I did like the lighter transmitter and the capability of hanging it off my belt without fear of losing it in the field.

So far, so good. The REAL test will come when I start using the system for salt water duck hunting in a few weeks. If something changes, I'll update the post. So far, though, this system has performed flawlessly with my two Chesapeakes.

Works as well or better than our previous Garmin Pro training collar. No issues with both dogs swimming multiple times a day in the pool or pond. The charge is long lasting and the charging connectors are better than the previous generation. The buzz, tone and light features are handy compared to the previous generation tone only option.

This e-collar has all the features one could want in a top level collar. The only reason I didn't give it a higher rating is a design flaw I believe it has and that is the antenna on the transmitter. Unlike the old Tri-tronics Flyway Special that this e-collar replaced, the Pro 550, has a hard antenna on the transmitter. On the very first use of this e-collar I dropped the transmitter and broke the antenna off and as it is molded directly into the transmitter the whole thing had to be replaced. I will give kudos to Garmin, after taking almost 2 weeks to respond to my e-mail requesting service, Garmin did replace the transmitter for free. With 21 levels of stimulation( momentary and continuous), tone, vibration, and a built in bark collar, all though you can't turn on the bark collar from the transmitter, there isn't much else you could want or need in an e-collar. I definitely recommend it, just be careful not to drop it.

Being a professional gun dog trainer I have used collar on physically soft to physical tough dogs. The variable levels of intensity and continuos vs nick are extremely important to my training and correcting fairly and effectively. Using the Tri Tronics Pro 100 for years It finally gave up the ghost! So I wanted some of those same options as I had before. I like and prefer the hand held controller to anything hanging around my neck as the timing and intensity on any correction is paramount to success. I have found this collar to be very handy with the bark collar option built in. Saves me the expense of purchasing separately and is effective.

Have had it for about a month and so far we love it. It's very rugged and along with the added holster, it makes it very impact resistant, I've lost count of how many times I've dropped the remote and nothing has happened to it. The collar has definitely taken a beating by our GSP and so far its held up really well. Considering buying another collar for our German Shepard now. All in all, it has been a very good product.

Great product, I have two young Labs and it is really speeding up the learning process for them.

I love my collar. It works better than my old tritronic collar! It has both bark collar and lights. It's very easy to use and is always consistent. My only complaint is that I have had it for a month and still have not received my 50.00 rebate from Garmin.

Great package! It looks like Garmin has taken the tried-and-true Tritronics Pro 500 and made it even better. Simple things like adding a an attachment for a lanyard are great. Everyone knows someone who lost their transmitter out in the field! I also like the new accessory feature of having a light on the receiver that will also stay on while you use the stimulation setting.

Works great!

The Garmin PRO 550 3-dog Combo works well. I'm mostly happy with it, but there a number of improvements that could/should be made on this product. 1) Who ever designed the collars must of been not only left handed, but had absolutely well trained dogs BEFORE they ever tried to use it. The collars buckle on the wrong side (I COULD remove the electronic part and re-string it, I guess, maybe). The buckles are a PAIN IN THE BUTT to get buckled (and in the same hole each time!) and to get the end of the collar thru the keeper. This is ridiculous!! IF My dogs were well trained enough to SIT STILL and hold their NOSES POINTED IN THE AIR for MINUTES at a time while I fumbled with this stupid collar -- then I would never of needed this product to begin with. My dogs are NOT that well trained. I'm out there, chasing them around, while they flop upside down, etc., wondering why I'm strangling them. THESE COLLARS NEED to have the quick snap buckles on them!! Then it would take ONE time, to get the right fit on each dog, and after that, just SNAP IT ON! WHO DESIGNED THESE COLLARS?????? The collar design is my BIGGEST COMPLAINT and I can't believe this design EVER passed and was put into production. My other complaints are just minor. 2) The red/black/blue dots are HARD TO SEE (on the handheld remote) for OLD eyes, like mine. 3) WHY didn't they design the remote with a Memory -- when it's on RED, it's AUTOMATICALLY set on #3. If I switch to BLUE, it AUTOMATICALLY sets itself on #2, etc., etc. If I am walking all 3 dogs in the pasture and they all 3 take off after a sheep, and don't come back when I call, by the time I SWITCH to black then to #1, for the first dog, then have to switch not only to another color - red for the 2nd dog, but I have to fumble around trying to change the setting to #3, and so on. By the time I do all that (AND AGAIN -- it's VERY HARD to see/read those numbers out in the field!) the dogs have already gotten away with biting and chasing that sheep for quite awhile! This thing is NOT very intuitive for more than one dog. I have some other minor complaints, but I won't go in to them here. Some of them are simply because I can't SEE and I can't remember-- I have to physically LOOK (and TRY to SEE) each number, color, etc., EACH time I use it. After all that griping, tho, I'm pretty happy with this product. It's what I was needing for my dogs. I have 3 large dogs that I walk in the pastures with me every day, and up my driveway (I live on a highway) and I NEED them to MIND me. They are all really good at coming when called (that's mandatory when they are loose in the drive with me) UNLESS they are hot on a rabbit, or a sheep, etc. THAT'S when I need this trainer and it DOES WORK -- assuming I can fumble around and get the right setting for each dog in time. I don't want to fry my soft dog, while letting the hard dog keep on running because he can't FEEL the lower numbers. I can now, fairly confidently walk all 3 dogs in the pasture with me, around the sheep, and not have to run my self to death to chase them down and correct them for biting sheep. NOW it's a simple matter of Hollering at them, and if they don't mind, then (finding!!! and) pushing a button. They nearly always quit immediately. Sometimes I have to push the button again, and OCCASIONALLY, if they are really in the killing/wolf mode, I will have to turn up another number. All in all, I RECOMMEND this product, IF you are smart enough to use it HUMANELY. This can/will hurt and terrorize a dog. You have to use common sense and TRAIN your dog, not just punish it. I'm glad I got this, because as I said, it's made my life MUCH easier. No more running around in circles trying to catch and punish a dog for biting sheep.

Allows me to narrow in on stimulus for different distractions. I love the no-look layout of the remote, allowing me to keep eyes on my livestock and dog.

I purchased this product as a gift for my husband for his birthday. He loves it and that is what he had been wanting!

Easy to use. Cool features.

Everything was good . I don't care for the thin collar. The strap causes the collar to role and loose contact. Other than that a nice product!

Easy to use and it always has the level I need, especially when energy and distractions are high!

Very well build/designed. No complaints.

We love it. Our dogs work very well with it. Being able to turn the light on and off makes it easy to find them in the dark.

I love all of the different settings, and it's easy to work with both dogs on one remote.

I liked the Tritronics version better because I did not have to move a switch from momentary to continuous.

It is easy to charge and has a reliable connection. Much better than the smaller and cheaper collars. I can see that this is going to last as long as my dog. The $200 collars do not. The features are very easy to figure out in a moment. Watching Steve's video review of this collar was all I needed for using it and all its features. I charged it and put it on the dog, and it was good to go! I would recommend it and buy it again. It's more than twice the collar when compared to the $200-300 units and it has a very low intensity for my timid short-haired dog and is high enough to get my own attention!

Works like a charm! My dog was e-collar trained by her former owner and this does just the trick!

I immediately noticed (within 30 min) my dogs positive response to commands using this device. Excellent -- I highly recommend this product.

I previously had a Dogtra system for a single dog. This system is simple to use and intuitive. Works on all 3 dogs despite their size difference. Never moved beyond level 1. I love the headlight feature when working the dogs at dawn and dusk.

Great service from GDS. Only had the PRO 550 two weeks. No complaints, easy to use for two dogs, and really like the tone and vibrate features.

Easy adjustments on levels and switching between dogs. Has good range even in mountain terrain.

Definitely does everything I need it to do. What I like about this model over older models is that the beep function (green button) works every time you hit it, regardless of what setting you have it on. On my older Tri-Tronics, you had to turn the dial to T (Test) for the beep to work and then back to stimulate. Now I can easily direct my dog to return with the beep function, and if she doesn't listen I just have to move my thumb down to stimulate. My dog has a VERY high hunt drive, so the vibration does not work on her. Just isn't enough to get her attention. Stimulation on this device is a little more mild than my older one, but now I just leave it at 5 instead of 3. The low stimulation for the bottom button, increasing on the top button, and even higher by hitting both at the same time is a nice option. You simply move your thumb instead of having to mess with the dial. The remote does not have an off setting. It is on all the time, which concerned me at first, but it seems to stay charged for weeks at a time. I have yet to have the device die on me. Yes the Pro 550 is a little pricey, but I need the long range in addition to a beep/stimulate combo. I am definitely happy with the device and the customer service of Gun Dog Supply.

I am new to the ins and outs of using an E-collar. I asked a lot of questions and am very happy with my pro 550. I like the options, and it is easy to use.

The many levels of correction are great. With one hand I can operate it. So glad I got the 550.

The progressive stimulation works great

Works great. Havent had them long but so far great.

It is much improved. I have a tri-tronics pro 500 dual and classic 70 dual. The features are great and the Garmin 550 is much better. Gun Dog is fast and very good for customer service. Great doing business.

So far so good. I have really enjoyed seeing the dogs come around during their training with the Garmin.

I've been using my collar now for a couple weeks. It works very well, and I enjoy being able to turn the light function on at night to keep track of the dogs! When I make a correction, just the vibrate function seems to work very well. Remember folks, if you're going to turn the collar up put it on yourself first so you know what the animal is feeling! Be safe and responsible with these. They are not to cause pain and the dog must know the command before using the collar to make corrections! Train smart and everyone be safe hunting.

Love it.

Have always used Tri-Tronic products, simply put, they're the best! Controls are well thought out on the units and well protected from accidentally being bumped and having a command (tone, vibration, and shock) being instituted. Great range and it's real nice to have all three options present (tone, vibration, and shock) as well as a good variability on the power/shock option for instituting commands while in the field with multiple dogs. Really like the light option on the collar/receiver and having it turned on/off from the controller as well. Great product.

Not happy with plastic material on collar. Seems very cheap. Last one was rubber, lasted 4 duck seasons.

I love it. Especially the light, I can see my dog at night now.

Compared to my old Upland G2 EXP this has a better range, louder tone, vibrate, user replaceable batteries on both the transmitter and receivers, and is a lighter weight unit. The headlight on the receiver is a nice feature for locating the dog in low light. Great buy!

Parts of the chargers are cheaply made and I don't like their system at all. The buckle on one of the collar straps isn't the same as the other two. It is cheaper made.

After a week or so of internet research and recommendation by the kennel I bought my dog from, I decided to replace my 15 year old DT systems collar with this one. I have been using it for a couple of weeks now with my new dog. I love how easy it was to become familiar with and to use without looking at the controls. I have no complaints or regrets buying this collar and would definitely recommend it.

Fantastic and excellent quality, worth the money. I definitely would recommend this product.

Garmin makes a quality product, very well made, and easy to operate. This unit was recommended to me by a very experienced hunting guide and dog trainer. I am pleased with his suggestion.

I love this product! It's a must have when you have a young dog and your time to work with him is limited. You can get their attention quickly and get the most out of your work time, without being cruel or harsh. I would recommend it to a friend.

So far so good.... Wish they were still using heavier duty 1in collar strap instead of 3/4in. Also, would be nice if the beacon light had a flashing (strobe) function instead of just staying on solid or off. Just got into using it good in the field and hope that it gives me the same level of service that I got from my older TT Pro 500 G2.

It is very well designed, and easy to use. I have dual receivers on one collar so as not to make the dog turn or spin away from stim as was the case with my old collar. It's not cheap, but as they say you get what you pay for!