How to Choose the Best Dog Training Collar

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training collar" align="left">One of the most useful, but often overlooked dog training devices available is the dog training collar. The dog training collar is a great way to train your puppy without hurting him. There are two types of dog training collar, the spray and the shock dog training collar. Don't worry, the shock is harmless as long as you get the right dog training collar. I'll go through some important things to look for when choosing the right dog training collar.

What type of dog training collar should you get?

There are two types of dog training collar, the shock and the spray.

1. The shock dog training collar delivers a small shock when it detects a bark, either through vibration or via a microphone.
2. The spray dog training collar delivers a harmelss citronella spray when it detects a bark. This is a great type of dog training collar to get if you are concerned about shocking your dog. See the photo on this page to see how it works.

Both types of dog training collar are proven to be effective. The spray type has the added advantage of alerting the dog through 4 senses, he sees the spray, hears it, smells it and tastes it. The disadvantage of this type of dog training collar is that you have to buy refill citronella cartridges.

Which type of dog training collar is more effective?

Hands down the spray style dog training collar has been scientifically proven to be twice as effective in controlling barking. Throw in the fact that it doesn't shock the animal and, in my opinion, makes the spray dog training collar the more humane way to train your pet.

Any other features to look for in a dog training collar?

For the electric version of the dog training collar be absolutely sure you get the size (power) rating designed for the size of the dog you have. DO NOT get a shock dog training collar designed for a pit bull and put it on your yorkie!!

If there is a remote control, make sure the range rating is consistent with the space you'll use it in.

Make sure, for the electric style, it has an off feature if the dog barks continuously for about one minute. If the dog is trying to alert you, don't try to correct this.

How much does a dog training collar cost?

Generally it depends on the features and quality of the dog training collar. I suggest you read dog training collar reviews on such sites as ConsumerSearch or ConsumerReports. They have unbiased dog training collar reviews written by people just like yourself and, often times have current lowest prices listed right there in the review. You will of course find many helpful links right here on this page too.

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