Best Dog Training Collar: Dogtra vs PetSafe vs Sportdog 350 vs 425


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Training a dog can be very difficult at times, especially when training a very young puppy. Potty training can be difficult, boundary training, and safety training like walking on a leash and being kind to people, kids, and other dogs. For the responsible pet parent, any type of effective training tool is essential.

What are Dog Training Collars?

Dog training collars are training tools that use a send / receive communication through a handheld device, much like a walkie talkie, which controls a vibration pattern within the collar that physically informs the dog when they are doing something undesirable. These training systems emit a vibration sensation that can be dialed in to exactly the point that your dog reacts to the vibration, without hurting the dog at all.

Coupling positive reinforcement and a dog training collar eliminates any ‘gray area’ in their behavior and creates a clear distinction between undesirable and desirable behavior.

What are the Best Dog Training Collars?

There are many to choose from, but when you are shopping for a dog training collar, make sure that you are getting the quality, features, and durability, and other features that are prevalent in the products that lead the market. Here are three of the best dog training collars:

Winner: Dogtra ARC Remote Training Collar System Review

This system is very popular because it offers all the features any pet parent or dog training professional needs to successfully train a dog for any application and purpose.

Here are the main features of the Dogtra ARC Remote Training Collar System:

Slim design that your dog will feel comfortable wearing
Ergonomic shaping specifically for a dog’s neck
Can reach up to .75 miles in open space
Features two options for physical sensory training:
- A more aggressive stimulation to which the trainer can ‘nick’ or keep ‘constant’ until the dog reacts to the stimulation
- A more sensitive sensation brought on by vibrations in the collar
All stimulation settings are customizable with 127 different sensitivity levels
Checkered grips attached to the handheld transmitter device for easy handling
Optional system expansion to training two dogs at once with another collar
Best for mild to medium temperament dogs
Wonderful device to train hunting and working dogs
Weatherproof design
Long battery life and easy charging
Easy marry from transmitter to the collar by touching both devices together
Stealth design hides the electronics part of the ecollar, to mitigate any blowback from the stigma ‘shock collars’ created, even though this collar is not considered a ‘shock collar’
All stimulation is completely safe and does not hurt the dog whatsoever

This collar is a professional grade / style device. If you are serious about training your dog, this e-collar is affordable, durable, stealthy, and very easy to use.

Runner-Up: PetSafe Elite Dog Remote Trainer

PetSafe has been on of the leading companies providing all kinds of dog related products for a long time. Professionals and regular pet parents rely on their products every day. This Elite Dog Remote Trainer is a high-quality product to use to train your dog for any purpose and application.

Here are the main features that make this dog training collar one of the best:

Two options available for big and little dogs over 8 lbs. with both models staying close in price
Very affordable price compared to other ecollars of the same caliber
Range up to 1000 yards, or about .57 miles
Remote transmitter device has 15 levels of stimulation settings with both static stimulation and short stimulation to correct behavior on the spot
Option to switch to mode ‘Tone Only’ which gives only short bursts of stimulation to correct behavior
Remote transmitter can marry to two ecollars at the same time
Waterproof and durable design
All stimulation is completely safe and does not hurt the dog whatsoever

The PetSafe brand is one that you can trust as a professional and as a regular pet parent. This product is simple, safe, and is very easy to use. The price is better than most other ecollars, which makes it a top contender in the training collar market.

SportDOG YardTrainer Remote Trainer

This dog training collar is offered in three different models, the first of which is a normal dog training collar with a 100-yard range that is perfect for home, yard, and park training. The second is for stubborn, bigger dogs that need a bit more to even react to the stimulation. The third is like the normal model that features a rechargeable battery and has a 300-yard range for dogs that have trouble with staying close. All three are priced above respectively.

Here are the main features of each model:

Completely safe collar for dogs 8 lbs. and above
Handheld transmitter has 8 static stimulation settings, a button to send a signal two levels above the current stimulation, and another button for a tone, or short signal
Collar is weatherproof, and transmitter is water-resistant
Long battery life with low battery indicator
Comes with a training guide with tips by professional trainer Charlie Jurney
300-yard model features a rechargeable battery for both collar and transmitter
- Comes with a split-end charging cable to charge both collar and transmitter at the same time
- 40-60 hours of training time on one charge including a low battery indicator
All stimulation is completely safe and does not hurt the dog whatsoever

The features and easy to use devices make this collar one of the best you can buy. The options available for this model ensures you get the best product for your dog, whether they are stubborn or sensitive.

Every product in this review are completely safe, and will not hurt the dog, and it works only because the stimulation is simply annoying to the dog.