Learning About Training Collars For Dogs
02 Jun 2010
There are many sorts of remote dog trainers, because many manufacturers have designed them for different applications and types of training. All collars are effective, but you still need to read about dog collars in order to know which ones can be useful for the purposes of the training of your dog. There are already several training methods and products, so you don’t have to re-invent the wheel when you start training your dog. If you want to use a training collar to help you in the training of your dog, you should take some time to compare different models.
Kinds Of Training Collars For Dogs
Some people claim that martingale collars are the best training collars for dogs becuase they don’t create discomfort and they are safe to use on dogs. It is an adjustable choke collar that slides over the dog’s head, and if set correctly, it will not become tighter, or smaller than the size of your dog’s neck, and hence, will keep the dog from slipping out of the collar while training.
There are other effective choke collars – the limited choke, the snap around choke, or a nylon strap with rings on either side – which are not harsh, but easier for novices to use. Another training collar is a ‘head collar’ which is also effective. As its name implies, the collar is worn around the dog’s head, rather than only at the neck, in a way that’s very similar to a horse’s halter. These training collars for dogs should not be used without the guidance of a trainer, as dogs hate these collars.
Another type of training collar, the “prong collar” is good for strong dogs that have big and thick necks. This collar is equipped with prongs that apply pressure to the neck of the dog if the dog pulls too hard from its leash. Unlike the traditional choke chain, the prong collar is far less likely to cause any harm to your dog. However, these training collars for dogs should not be used on dogs that constantly tug the leash, as these collars are basically correction devices and not regular collars.
There are various types of remote trainers well suited for all training fields, some of which are found to be quite effective. However, you should only use collars you’re familiar with. Once you gain some experience, your dog training will be more positive and fruitful.
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2010 Jun 04
There are two basic components to a remote training system: a handheld “transmitter” and a “receiver” which is worn on a dog collar.
The transmitter sends a radio signal to a special receiver on the dog’s collar. The receiver on the collar “communicates” to your dog through a set of two stainless steel posts. The posts are part of the receiver collar and they are in contact with your dog’s neck.
You can use the remote trainer to send a wide range of training messages to your pet. Depending on the training situation, the training message may be delivered as:
1. An audible tone or a vibration
2. A brief stimulation* (1 second)
3. A constant stimulation (up to 8 seconds)
The training message from the dog’s receiver collar can get your dog’s attention or distract him from an unwanted behavior. By obeying your obedience command or by stopping the undesired behavior, your dog quickly learns to avoid and/or stop tone or sensation which is delivered by the receiver collar.