How to choose a Dog Training Collar A Dog Training Collar, or shock collar, is an effective training tool for your dog.
Dog Training Collar are safe and humane.
There are three main factors to consider when choosing a training collar: The type of training.
The type of training is a major consideration.
You don't need a high end hunting dog collar to break your dog of counter surfing, jumping up on people or for basic obedience training.
PetSafe and Innotek have several models that are good for basic obedience training.
Likewise, you wouldn't want a 300 yard companion pet trainer for your hunting dog.
Hunting and working dogs should have rugged, waterproof collars.
For hunting dogs Tri-Tronics, Dogtra and SportDog all make high quality systems.
The Innotek FieldPro Ranger and Scout are also excellent collars for hunting dogs.
Tri-Tronics is the preferred maker of collars for working dogs.
The size of the dog.
Different systems have different size receivers.
Small dogs (20 lbs or less) should have a collar with a receiver that weighs 2 oz or less.
PetSafe and Innotek both make excellent collars for smaller dogs.
Also, smaller dogs don't usually require as many levels of correction as larger dogs.
Generally 6 levels or less will suffice for a smaller dog.
For large dogs I prefer Dogtra as you can get longer straps.
Tri-Tronics also makes several collars that are well suited for larger dogs.
The dog's temperament.
Stubborn dogs require stronger correct.
Probably the best stubborn dog trainer is the SportDog SD-400S Stubborn Dog FieldTrainer.
It provides that extra power at the higher levels to bring your stubborn dog inline, yet is mild enough at the lower levels for when your dog only requires minor correction.
Many people that I talk to ask for the cheapest collar.
If you buy the cheapest collar that is exactly what you'll get.
A good collar will run you as least $150.
Collars under $100 tend to wear out or not be effective.
I think it's best to spend the few extra dollars and get something that is going to work and last.
SportDog's SD-400 FieldTrainer is an excellent collar at a good price.
You can usually find it online for around $160.
The Dogtra 175 NCP is also an excellent collar that you can generally find for under $200.
For serious hunters and trainers I recommend Tri-Tronics.
They are rugged and last.
Their charging systems is superior to anything on the market.
They charge in 2 hours.
They go into trickle charge once they're fully charged so you don't have to worry about over charging.
The batteries are easy to remove and replace, so you can carry a spare and easily change batteries in the field.
Their newest G2 EXP versions are expandable.
All models with the exception of the Classic 70 and the Trashbreaker can be expanded to train up to 3 dogs.
The Classic 70 and Trashbreaker can be expanded up to 6 dogs.
Dog Training Collar are safe and humane.
There are three main factors to consider when choosing a training collar: The type of training.
The type of training is a major consideration.
You don't need a high end hunting dog collar to break your dog of counter surfing, jumping up on people or for basic obedience training.
PetSafe and Innotek have several models that are good for basic obedience training.
Likewise, you wouldn't want a 300 yard companion pet trainer for your hunting dog.
Hunting and working dogs should have rugged, waterproof collars.
For hunting dogs Tri-Tronics, Dogtra and SportDog all make high quality systems.
The Innotek FieldPro Ranger and Scout are also excellent collars for hunting dogs.
Tri-Tronics is the preferred maker of collars for working dogs.
The size of the dog.
Different systems have different size receivers.
Small dogs (20 lbs or less) should have a collar with a receiver that weighs 2 oz or less.
PetSafe and Innotek both make excellent collars for smaller dogs.
Also, smaller dogs don't usually require as many levels of correction as larger dogs.
Generally 6 levels or less will suffice for a smaller dog.
For large dogs I prefer Dogtra as you can get longer straps.
Tri-Tronics also makes several collars that are well suited for larger dogs.
The dog's temperament.
Stubborn dogs require stronger correct.
Probably the best stubborn dog trainer is the SportDog SD-400S Stubborn Dog FieldTrainer.
It provides that extra power at the higher levels to bring your stubborn dog inline, yet is mild enough at the lower levels for when your dog only requires minor correction.
Many people that I talk to ask for the cheapest collar.
If you buy the cheapest collar that is exactly what you'll get.
A good collar will run you as least $150.
Collars under $100 tend to wear out or not be effective.
I think it's best to spend the few extra dollars and get something that is going to work and last.
SportDog's SD-400 FieldTrainer is an excellent collar at a good price.
You can usually find it online for around $160.
The Dogtra 175 NCP is also an excellent collar that you can generally find for under $200.
For serious hunters and trainers I recommend Tri-Tronics.
They are rugged and last.
Their charging systems is superior to anything on the market.
They charge in 2 hours.
They go into trickle charge once they're fully charged so you don't have to worry about over charging.
The batteries are easy to remove and replace, so you can carry a spare and easily change batteries in the field.
Their newest G2 EXP versions are expandable.
All models with the exception of the Classic 70 and the Trashbreaker can be expanded to train up to 3 dogs.
The Classic 70 and Trashbreaker can be expanded up to 6 dogs.
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