Remote Training Collar Buying Guide
What is a Remote Training Collar?
A training collar is a device that helps train a specific behaviour out of your dog, such as climbing onto furniture, jumping up on people, or recall issues. These collars come with a remote, so you control when your dog gets a correction, and over time your dog will have that specific behaviour corrected out of them.
What is a Bark Collar?
A bark collar is a collar your dog can wear that automatically corrects your dog’s behaviour when it senses barking. You put the bark collar on your dog for short periods, preferably whilst you are at home, and you don’t need to push a button for your dog to be corrected.
Read our bark collar buying guide here.
What is the Difference Between a Bark Collar and a Training Collar?
A training collar cannot auto-detect behaviour to be corrected; you control when your dog is corrected via a remote control. A bark collar will auto-detect barking only and immediately send a correction to your dog.
Different Types of Dog Bark & Training Collars:
| What Does it Do | Dog Personality it Suits | |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | Emits a beep sound, which can act as a warning or a mild correction before escalating to vibration or static shock. | Sensitive dogs or young dogs that respond well to auditory stimuli. |
| Vibration | Vibrates against the dog's neck. Some collars allow you to increase the intensity, providing a stronger vibration if needed. | Medium sensitivity dogs or dogs that may not respond to sound alone. |
| Static Shock | Sends a small static shock to the outer neck. Some collars also beep before sending the shock as a warning. | Stubborn dogs or dogs that require a higher level of correction. |
How Do You Choose The Right Bark Collar?
Choosing the correct bark collar depends on your dog, how big it is, its personality, and your preferences. Here are a few key factors to consider before you purchase a bark collar.
Type of Correction
What sort of correction does your dog need? If you haven't tried a bark collar before, it's recommended to start off with a sound or vibration collar first. If you have a highly stubborn dog, then using a static shock collar may be more suitable for your needs.
Sound-Based Dog Collars
Sound-based dog collars emit a beep sound to distract your dog from continuing its barking. This is the best option for those who have a sensitive dog or for dog training beginners.
Vibration Dog Collars
Vibration collars provide a stronger correction than sound alone and are ideal for dogs that may not be responsive to beeping sounds. Some models allow you to adjust the intensity of the vibration, ensuring it matches your dog's needs.
Static Shock Dog Collars
A static shock collar sends a small static shock when it senses barking. We recommend you try them on yourself (in your hand) first. Testing the device on yourself first helps you understand what your dog will feel and know what level you're comfortable setting the device. A static shock collar is an effective training tool for stubborn dogs and owners who have tried every other training method to no avail.
If you are unsure which sort of correction you prefer, try using a sound or vibration collar first. If your dog continues barking through the sound and vibration, move onto a static shock collar option.
Control the Intensity Level
Most static shock collars have a variety of intensity level options. Some go as high as 127, others are on a 1 to 10 scale. This allows you to control the intensity of the static shock and ensure you are never harming your dog. Again, we recommend trying the collar in the palm of your hand to ensure that the intensity is acceptable for your dog.
Size of Your Dog
Make sure to buy a collar that suits the size of your dog. For both bark and training collars, it’s very common for them to provide a size guide based on weight. This is to ensure that the collar will fit your dog’s neck. By buying a bark collar that has a weight range your dog falls into, it’s very likely the collar will both fit your dog and be comfortable for them to wear.
Durability
If you know your dog loves to dunk its head into the water bowl, frolic in the rain, or likes to play rough, make sure you invest in a collar that can last. Most of our collars are waterproof, with some even being submersible. When looking at each bark collar, make sure it matches your dog’s lifestyle.
Consider Your Dog’s Personality
There are a variety of contextual personality traits you should consider when investing in a bark collar. Considering personality is important; your dog needs to respond appropriately to the correction and not have their behaviour be overcorrected.
Sensitive Dogs
If you have a dog who is anxious, sensitive, and you think may react negatively to feeling a static shock, a sound or vibration collar is a perfect fit for them. It provides enough of a distraction to teach them to stop continuing with their excessive barking, without adding to their anxiety.
Stubborn Dogs
If you have a dog who is stubborn, determined, or perhaps was a rescue dog who came from an abusive environment, a static shock collar is usually a better fit. This allows you to correct your dog’s behaviour without getting into any worrying situations, and you’ll quickly get the best out of your dog. Most dogs tend to learn from static shock collars very quickly. In a short period of time, both you and your neighbours will get some quiet.
Products
Anti-Bark Collars:
- Barktec Dog Vibration Collar - No-Shock Anti-Bark Collar + Dual Vibration
- Houndware Anti-Bark Collar - Beep, Vibration & Static Shock
Anti-Bark Devices:
- Barktec Ultrasonic Dog Barking Device - Ultimate Outdoor Silencer
- Barktec Ultrasonic Anti Barking Device - Handheld Dog Trainer
2-in-1 Anti-Bark and Training Collars:
Training Collars:
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