Dogtra UK

Dogtra UK, an independent retailer of electronic dog training collars

Dogtra UK Ltd. operates as an independent reseller of Dogtra Europe products in the United Kingdom. The business positions itself around electronic training collars for pet dog owners and professional dog trainers, covering anti-bark training, recall training and GPS tracking for what it describes as all types of dog. Its own presentation states that the brand has been trusted by professional dog trainers for over 30 years, while the company says it has been assisting pet owners and trainers for more than 12 years.

The site states that most Dogtra e-collars sold in the UK are bought by pet dog owners who want to give their dogs more freedom while knowing the dog will return despite distractions. It frames the typical use case around dogs that run off after rabbits, hares, deer, sheep, cyclists, joggers or other dogs, and around owners facing complaints from neighbours or the local authority about barking.

Product range on the catalogue

The catalogue is organised into pet dog collars, anti-bark collars, dog training collars and field sports, alongside a bird launcher line. Among the most popular items listed were the following, with the prices shown on the site at the time of writing:

• DOGTRA 640X (American 280X) at £275.00 inc. VAT, and its Two Dog version at £385.00 inc. VAT.
• Dogtra ARC-X at £285.00 inc. VAT, and the ARC-X Two Dog at £405.00 inc. VAT.
• DOGTRA 1200X (DOGTRA 1900X) at £295.00 inc. VAT, also offered in a Camo version at the same price and in a Two Dog version at £405.00 inc. VAT.
• Dogtra 1200X BLACK (American 1900X Black) at £345.00 inc. VAT, with a Two Dog version at £475.00 inc. VAT.
• DOGTRA 2600 T&B at £405.00 inc. VAT and DOGTRA 2602 T&B at £540.00 inc. VAT.
• Dogtra StB Audible Pointer Training Collar at £140.00 inc. VAT.
• Dogtra Compass Handheld GPS Connector at £299.00 inc. VAT, and the Dogtra Pathfinder 2 Mini Compass and Pathfinder 2 Compass, both at £489.00 inc. VAT.

For anti-bark use, the company sells the Dogtra YS300 and YS600 anti-barking collars. It also maintains a clearance section for discounted items.

Spare parts and accessories

Beyond complete collars, the shop carries a dedicated spares and accessories line. The categories listed include replacement transmitters, receivers, contact points, batteries, battery chargers, splitting cables, collar straps and replacement antennas, which allows owners to maintain or reconfigure existing Dogtra equipment.

Position on training and professional use

The company acknowledges that some argue e-collars are best left to professionals. It agrees in part, stating that advanced work such as teaching a send away, a forced retrieve, precise heel work or resolving dog-to-dog aggression should be left to professionals. It contrasts this with the bulk of its sales, which it attributes to owners who simply want their dog to come back when distracted, a task it describes as straightforward with an e-collar.

Dogtra UK also states that its collars are legal to own and use in England and Scotland. It offers a find-a-trainer section, help and advice pages, videos and warranty information.

Retailer scope and warranty support

The company stresses that it is an independent retailer and does not supply other dealers in the UK. Support is limited to collars bought directly from Dogtra UK; customers who purchased elsewhere, including from dealers offering only a one-year warranty, are directed back to their own retailer. Payments are processed through the Stripe gateway, and the company offers to send a payment link to anyone concerned about website payment security.

Shipping restrictions and company details

Due to fraud, Dogtra UK states that it no longer supplies or arranges shipment of goods outside the UK. The company is registered as Dogtra UK Ltd., Company Registration Number 13081008, with VAT Number GB383943950.