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Dog training collars and remote e-collars for everyday obedience, puppies, hunting and field work, plus bark collars and GPS tracking collars. We carry Dogtra, SportDOG, E-Collar Technologies and PetSafe, with remote ranges from 100 yards to about 1.5 miles and GPS models that track up to 9 miles. Remote trainers start around $130, most single-dog systems run about $190 to $430, two-dog systems reach about $570, and bark collars start under $50.

Choose by what you're training for, how far your dog works from you, and whether you want tone, vibration or adjustable static stimulation. Training more than one dog? Look for a two-dog system or an expandable model that accepts an add-a-dog receiver. Already have a system? Shop receivers, transmitters, chargers and parts.

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1. What are you training for?

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How to choose a dog training collar

Four things decide which training collar is right: the job you're training for, the range you need, the type of stimulation, and your dog's size.

1. Match the collar to the job

Training forLook forExamplesShop
Everyday obedience and puppies1/4 to 1/2 mile range, fine low levels, tone and vibrationE-Collar Technologies Mini Educator ET-300, Dogtra CUE and 280X, SportDOG YardTrainerE-Collar Technologies
Hunting and field work3/4 to 1.5 mile range, waterproof, beeper or two-dog optionsDogtra EDGE and 2700T&B, SportDOG SportHunterWaterproof collars
Tracking and trainingGPS tracking with a built-in e-collarDogtra Pathfinder2, SportDOG TEK SeriesGPS collars
Nuisance barkingAutomatic bark collar sized to your dogDogtra YS series, SportDOG NoBark, PetSafe bark collarsBark collars
No static at allVibration or tone only, or sprayE-Collar Technologies PG-300 pager, PetSafe spray trainersVibration collars

2. Pick the range for where you train

A backyard or neighborhood walk rarely needs more than 1/4 to 1/2 mile. Parks and open fields call for 3/4 mile or more, and bird dogs and hounds working cover often need 1 mile and up or GPS. Listed ranges are open-ground maximums, so trees, hills and buildings shorten them.

3. Understand the stimulation types

Most remote collars combine tone (a beep), vibration and static stimulation with many adjustable levels. Start at the lowest level your dog notices and pair it with praise and rewards. If you'd rather avoid static, choose a vibration-only pager or a spray collar.

4. Fit it to your dog

The contact points must touch the skin, so the strap should be snug enough to fit only a finger or two underneath. Small dogs need a compact receiver, such as the E-Collar Technologies Micro Educator, the Dogtra YS300 for small and medium dogs, or PetSafe's Little Dog spray collar. Check each collar's minimum dog weight, follow the manufacturer's wear-time guidance and move the collar every few hours.

Training more than one dog?

Two-dog systems control both collars from one remote. Many single-dog systems are expandable, so you can add a second collar later with an add-a-dog receiver from our receivers and parts collection.

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Dog Training Collars FAQs

Are training collars (e-collars) humane?

Modern remote collars use tone, vibration and finely adjustable static levels, and most dogs respond to the low end of the range. Used at the lowest level your dog notices, alongside praise and rewards, they work as a communication tool rather than punishment. If you're new to e-collars, a session with a professional trainer is a good start.

What age can a puppy start wearing a training collar?

Most trainers suggest waiting until a puppy is around six months old and already knows basic commands such as sit and come. Every collar also lists a minimum dog weight, so check it, and choose a compact receiver for small breeds.

What range do I need?

For a yard or neighborhood, 1/4 to 1/2 mile is plenty. For parks and open fields, look at 3/4 mile or more. Hunting dogs working cover often need 1 mile and up, or a GPS collar that tracks up to 9 miles.

What's the difference between vibration and static stimulation?

Vibration is a buzz the dog feels, like a phone on silent, with no electrical stimulation. Static is a mild, adjustable electrical stimulation. Many dogs respond to vibration or tone alone; if yours does, a vibration collar may be all you need.

Can one remote control two dogs?

Yes. Choose a two-dog system, such as the Dogtra 2702T&B or the E-Collar Technologies ET-302, or an expandable single-dog system and add a second receiver later.

Are these training collars waterproof?

Many are, including most Dogtra, SportDOG and E-Collar Technologies hunting and field models, which suits dock diving, retrieving and wet weather. See our waterproof dog collars and check each product's rating.

Should I get a bark collar or a training collar?

A bark collar works automatically, correcting barking whether or not you're home. A remote training collar is controlled by you and teaches commands such as come, stay and quiet. For barking only, start with a bark collar; for overall obedience, choose a remote trainer.

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