Training your dog is one of the most important things you do as a pet parent. Teaching puppies not to jump, how to hold their bladder and where they can—and can’t— sit is crucial to developing happy, healthy adult dogs. Many dog owners use training collars as tools to curb bad habits. Some emit sounds or vibrations to divert your dog’s attention away from a naughty activity. Others are designed to create resistance if your dog moves in a certain way. Some use electric or static shocks to halt behavior. Training collars are not miracle solutions and they won’t work without your diligence and dedication to a consistent training regimen. But, they can definitely help if you’re stuck.
The Best Dog Training Collars at a Glance
Best Overall: Educator E-Collar
Best for Boundary Training: Halo Collar
Best for Multi-Dog Households: Bousnic Dog Shock Collar
Best for Sporting Dogs: SportDOG 425X Remote E-Collar
Best for Small Dog Breeds: eXuby Tiny Shock Collar
Best with GPS: Link GPS Dog Tracker + Activity Monitor
Best for Dogs Who Pull: PetSafe Gentle Leader Headcollar
Best for Barking: Petdiary Vibration Dog Bark Collar
Best Martingale: PetSafe Adjustable Martingale Collar
Best for Large Dog Breeds: PetSafe Big Dog Remote Training Coll
Pros: Lock feature, hypoallergenic contact points, customization options, multi-dog capabilities
Cons: Unclear definition of shock vs. tapping, expensive
Educator E-Collar users love it and praise its customization options. There are more than 100 unique levels of stimulation, including vibration, sound and what the company calls “tapping.” Some users insist the tapping is the same as a shock, while others say it’s less intense than other shock collars. An ergonomically designed remote with an LED screen makes it easy for humans to use. This collar’s range is a half mile from the remote and comes with six different contact points in various lengths.
2. Halo Collar
Pros: App control, activity and wellness tracking, GPS
Cons: Expensive
Developed by world-famous dog trainer Cesar Millan and tech visionary Ken Ehrman, the Halo collar is the new-and-improved, shockless invisible fence. The collar is more comfortable compared to many other training collars and the battery lasts for over 20 hours. To use it, you program boundaries into the app. When your dog comes close to one - say, at the edge of your yard - the collar prompts them to turn back by emitting feedback (sound, vibration or static shock is available). Halo lets you build up to 20 wireless fences. Plus, there are specific training tools you can access. There are also Halo Beacons you can place around your home to keep your dog away from certain areas (like the pantry).
Pros: Rechargeable via USB, long battery life, sleek design, keypad lock
Cons: Shock capabilities
With over 5,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, the Bousnic collar must be onto something. We love that a single remote can connect to two collars, making it an ideal option for multi-dog households. The collar adjusts to fit necks between six and 27 inches, too! There are 16 shock settings, plus sound and vibration options. We like that the metal prongs have silicone covers to prevent excess skin irritation.
4. SportDOG 425X Remote E-Collar
Pros: Long range, lightweight, one remote can connect to three collars, waterproof collar
Cons: Shock capabilities with no lock feature, pricier than many models
Dogs who have work to do and need to train quickly in the field can benefit from this collar, built specifically with outdoor sporting dogs in mind. This is SportDOG’s most popular training collar model. It’s also their lightest and smallest, which means more comfort for your dog. Choose between sound, vibration and static shock (there are 21 different levels). The remote to collar range is 500 yards and a two-hour charge gets you 50 to 70 hours of activity.
Pros: Fun design, made specifically for small breeds, reflective collar strap for nighttime
Cons: Shock capabilities, metal progs without guards
Advertised as the “smallest dog shock collar in the world,” the eXuby certainly is tiny! Though manufactured specifically to deliver smaller shocks to teeny pups, some shock settings may be too intense for your dog, so begin with the sound and vibration modes first. (eXuby also recommends testing the shock setting on yourself first, to gage strength.) Use the remote up to 1,000 feet away and clearly read mode and settings on its large display.
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