How To Choose The Right Dog Training Collar

The use of electronic dog training collars is becoming more and more common. As more and more people learn that the static pulse correction is actually harmless to dogs, more people are starting to use them. Although you can get remote dog training collars that use a spray or sound to correct unwanted behaviours, all the technology and success exists around the Static pulse collars.

Before we go on, it is important to note that there are basic dog training collars and there are the more advanced ones. Only you can determine the level you need based on the difficulty you expect when trying to correct behaviour problems in your dog. It is advisable to consult your Vet or professional trainer to help you with your decision.

What type of dog do you have?
Most of the electric dog training collars are designed for medium to large dogs. But if you have a small dog your choices will be limited. Petsafe make a dog training collar (PDLDT-305) specifically for small dogs which is a great dog training collar. But you will also need to take into consideration how likely your dog is to respond to correction. Some of the bigger dogs are more stubborn than others and they will need a more powerful unit to get through to them such as the Deluxe Big Dog Trainer.

Correction levels
The more static correction levels your dog training collar has, the better you will be able to find the right level of correction for your dog. After all, you don't want to provide to weak a pulse, nor do you want to deliver too strong a correction. The 'Boost' feature is also a nice thing to have. Let's assume you have tried to correct your dog and delivered a correction and your dog still disobeys. Then you can use the boost feature to immediately send a quick much higher correction to say "Hey, listen to me Fido!"

What range will you need?
The range of these electronic dog training collars refers to how far away you can control your dog from. Typically the greater the range the better because you won't have to worry too much about your dog going too far away - although even the more powerful units have their limits! But if you only plan to use the training collar in a small area, then you can save a few bucks by choosing a model with a lower range. However if you live on a farm, then a unit with a longer range would be a must.

How many Dogs do you have?
Most of the dog training collar systems can only handle one dog. But there are a few models that can allow you to add another dog training collar and enable you to control two dogs from the one transmitter. This can be very handy out in the field, and saves you having to handle two transmitters.

There are many more features you need to consider with these dog training collars. We have only covered a few of them. To get a better look at what each of the top training collars offer, have a look at the dog training collar comparison chart.