subject: Long Range Remote Training Collars [print this page] When you have hunting or working dogs, you're going to need several remote training collar to train them all with. To make sure you can safely send out signals to the receiver-collars, you might as well chose models that can reliably send/receive signals as far as 1000 meters (more so if you want to be safe). If you're searching online for remote training collars that suit your needs, this article outlines some of the features you may want.
Small, and unobtrusive profile. You want a collar that does not protrude or bulges - else you might have problems fitting it snugly around your dog's neck. The transmitter should also be easy to figure out and easy to handle, like a cellular phone. Some dog owners prefer "what works" over what looks good and feels good on the hand, but it's always welcome to know you have choices.
Clear signals, through out the day. Experienced dog owners know that dogs can sometimes roam far off - into hilly areas or wooden portions of a hunting ground - and consequently run off outside effective transmission range. No dog owner wants to be caught in this situation, where his or her dogs can be exposed to potential harm - but how to prevent this? Even if you get a unit with a good enough transmission range, you want a unit that can send and receive signals even when you're in an urban area dense with concrete buildings, even hilly regions, or in the midst of thick woods.
Rugged, waterproof. You want collars that can take a beating from your dogs - there's no telling what dogs will do. Dogs may play rough among themselves, bang the collar's device around, and get it soaked in puddles. The idea is to be able to consistently interrupt your dog's unwanted behavior regardless of where you are. That's why its good to get a collar that works in any terrain or weather.
If you don't approve of shocks, there are other options. You don't have to go with collars that release static shocks if you don't want to. There are also models that use sprays instead of shocks. With some models you can even select the spray content. Lemon and Citronella are the common choices.
Ability to accommodate several dogs at once. When you look up features and prices of collars, see if the models that appeal to you either already come with extra collars or can be expanded to accommodate more. This is crucial since the price may be affected - vital if you are working with a budget in mind. If you have a few dogs and are not planning to expand that number, then you won't need more collars than the number you buy - but if you're expanding, you might as well get the type wherein more collars can be handled by the same transmitter.
Where to charge. A docking station for your remote dog training collar mean convenience - a single platform-cradle for the transmitter and collars.
You want this feature if and only if the model claims faster charging via the station compared to a normal mode of charging.
