Best Dog Training Collar

Now that we are done with the definition, functions, and benefits of a dog training collar, let us take a look at what factors can influence which particular product you decide to go for. The most important of the factors to consider include the following points.

• Brands: There are a lot of brands out there on the market, and it may be difficult to decide which of them to go for especially when they all market their products as better than the rest. Do not be deceived by all these marketing tactics; start with brands that are more popular and have been around for a really long time. If a brand is popular and has been around for a long time, that means they are very much in business, which is another way of saying that they have managed to increase their customer base and bring back loyal customers. Some of the brands we recommend include Dog Care, Pet Union, TBI Pro, Patpet, and Petrainer.
• Basic features: Any shock or vibrating dog collar you are considering must have all the properties of a regular collar. The size, material used in making it, adjustability, buckle, one or more d-rings, and so on. The stitches and material should be comfortable enough for your pet too. All of these (and more) must be in place for it to function, first as a collar and second as a training device.
• Build: The build of the collar should be one of the basic features, but we have decided to single it out because there is more to the build of an electronic collar than a regular one. First, it has to be waterproof because if it is not, there is no guarantee that it will last longer than the first few minutes after putting it on your dog. Also, you need to understand that this product is meant for a stubborn dog and must be made with rugged and durable material that will withstand stress to a reasonable extent. It should be comfortable as well, or your pet will be bent on yanking it off.
• Comfort: After taking a look at a cross-section of products from different brands, we realized that it does not really take so much for the best dog shock collar to sit comfortably on the neck of a dog. The material is typically of good quality and not likely to trigger any form of allergy or cause itchiness. The stitches are neat, reinforced, and not tacky.
• Vibration: This is one of the features of this device that allows you to scold your pet more mildly compared to shocking them. It does not hurt them; it is meant to distract them and stop them from doing something wrong. Go for a device with a noticeable vibration for greater effectiveness.
• Shock: As controversial as this might sound, the shock feature is probably the most important of the secondary features of these collars. Note that these shocks are not as painful as a lot of people like to think. Just like the vibration feature, it brings in an element of surprise coupled with a little bit of unpleasantness at a higher setting.
• Waterproof: We have already established the fact that it is necessary to get a waterproof collar device for protection and longevity. In addition to that, it is important to find out the degree to which a product is waterproof. Some of them are completely waterproof, while a lot of others are less than 100% but possibly acceptable. The idea is to get something that is water-resistant to a reasonable extent. You can even get LED dog collars that are totally waterproof if you like.
• Distance: If you would like to control the collar device on your dog’s neck from a long distance, then you should get one with a greater range. This is especially important if you have a big yard or if you are often out in an extended range area like a camp. Getting a device with greater range ability will enable you to conveniently control your pet even when she is out of sight.
• Sound: This is another distinct feature that makes this device quite effective in training animals. According to experts, dogs respond better to sounds than humans. As little as a beep sound is enough to get them back in line.