Dogtra ARC-X E-Collar for Dog Training - 3/4 Mile Range, for Dogs 15 lbs+, Slim Design, IPX9K Waterproof, 100 Stimulation Levels, Vibration, Tone, Rechargeable - Dog Owners and Professional Trainers Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["The ARC-X is built by Dogtra with a slimmer design than some of its other e-collars, and it's rated for dogs 15 lbs and up, with the listing naming breeds from Chihuahuas to Great Danes as a fit depending on size. The collar strap is made of biothane, and the unit is rechargeable and rated IPX9K waterproof.", "It offers 100 stimulation levels along with vibration and tone modes, the same fine grained control found on Dogtra's other Educator line collars, and the remote reaches up to 3/4 of a mile. Dogtra recommends charging it fully before first use.", "At $254.99 it's priced below the 1900X Black Edition but still well above the budget collars in this lineup, backed by a 1 year limited warranty. A 4.1 star average across 318 reviews and roughly 200 units bought in the past month reflect steady demand from Dogtra's customer base."]

Specifications

Breed size

Giant, Large, Medium

Performance notes

The 100 stimulation levels plus vibration and tone modes mirror the control found on Dogtra's higher end Educator collars, just in a slimmer housing. Dogtra recommends a full charge before first use, and the IPX9K rating means it's built to handle heavy rain and washdowns.

What buyers say

A 4.1 star average across 318 reviews, with about 200 units bought in the past month, shows steady demand though it sits a bit below Dogtra's own 1900X Black Edition in this lineup's ratings.