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Dog training collars can help quickly and effectively train your dog. Whether it's for obedience or hunting, training collars can be a painless way to train your dog. There is a wide spread mis-conception about these types of collars which is that it hurts your pets. Yes, used incorrectly you could cause your dog harm but used correctly they produces a stimulation that is easily tolerable and safely alerts your dog to a command.

The training collars work by sending a radio signal from the transmitter to the collar which creates the stimulation. The effective range is usually from 20 feet up to a mile. The other option is GPS models that are typically made for tracking that can track over longer distances. All collars have stimulation levels from low to high. The lowest setting on one of these collars is similar to the static electricity you would feel by shuffling your feet on a carpeted floor. There are also non shock setting which use a vibration or tone instead of electric shock to train your dog. These options are completely harmless and can train your pets effectively.

Some other features you might find helpful include stubborn dog versions that have a larger range of settings for difficult pets and waterproof models that are submersible which are definitely helpful in hunting and beach situations.

There are a number of factors that will help you determine the best training collar for your specific needs. Those include:

How many dogs to you have?

Some collar work with a single transmitter but there are plenty of systems that will work with multiple dogs and all you have to do is buy additional collars.

What type of training are you doing?

Do you really need a shock trainer? How about a low end stimulation unit, buzzing unit, or click trainer?

What size is your dog?

Not all these collars are universal fit. What works for a St. Bernard is not going to work for your Toy Poodle. Buy a collar that is the right fit for your dog to prevent injury and ensure effectiveness.

Do you need special features?

Things like waterproofing, extra stimulation settings, vibration modes, and GPS can significantly increase the price of a unit so only buy what you need.

Dog training collars are an essential tool for dog trainers and individuals using the collars for hunting and similar activities. We hope this has served as a good introductory guide to how they can help you achieve your training goals with your favorite pet.