Remote control training collars can be very effective tools for training your dog at a further distance than leash training allows. Here's what you need to know when decided whether a remote control training collar is the right dog behavior tool for you and your dog.
How Does It Work?
A remote control training collar delivers a static electric shock (similar to the shock you get when you walk across the carpet and then touch a friend on the shoulder) via a remote control transmitter. The shock can be regulated to deliver at varying strengths. This offers immediate correction to the dog even when you're standing far away.
Basic Models
A basic remote control training collar allows you to correct your dog from up to about 300 feet away. This is appropriate for the typical dog owner who wants to teach a dog some basic commands. They are particularly helpful for discouraging unwanted behavior such as jumping up on people or furniture, digging in the yard, excessive barking or destructive behaviors.
Advanced Models
Advanced remote control training collars have a farther range and more sophisticated features. If you're beginning field and agility training with your canine companion you might want to investigate the range of advanced models available. Discouraging unwanted behaviors immediately from a distance during training can speed up your dog's competition readiness. These units offer a bigger range of shock strengths and some models allow you to correct more than one dog using the same remote control unit.
Sport Dog Models
Sport remote control training collars are designed for hunting dogs. Many are completely waterproof and they have a range of up to two miles. Some can be expanded for the correction of multiple dogs with the same remote control unit. These field trainers are designed to deter undesirable behaviors while out in the field. Many of these more advanced models emit a tone as well as a static shock.
Eventually the dog will learn to respond to the tone without the need for a shock as well.
No-Shock Models
If the thought of shocking your little darling sends shivers down your spine, consider a citronella Remote Control Training Collar. Instead of a static chock, these collars deliver a burst of citronella oil spray for correction of bad behavior. While completely harmless to dogs and humans, the sight, sound, smell and feel of the spray is sure to be unpleasant for your dog. There are different types of remote control training collars you can choose from and one may be the perfect solution to your training needs.
