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With limitations from the first generation of electronic dog collar, manufacturers worked to refine their electronic training equipments with a variation of multiple stimulation level from the hand-held remote transmitter. The trainer can now select from one of the three main intensity level for a particular corrections: high, medium and low. The benefits of working with dog training collars is the trainer can immediately send a signal to the dog's unwanted or undesirable behavior at a distance far greater than leash training allows.
Important Features of Electronic Dog Training Collars
It is very important to consider
these important features before buying dog training collars.
· Multiple
Stimulation Levels
Remote hand-held transmitter
must have the flexibility to match the stimulation
level to your dog's temperament. Stimulation
intensity level must also be appropriate to
the size of your dog. Larger dogs need a high
stimulation to follow and obey your commands
while a small collar, your dog may not respond
from the radio frequency if the stimulation
is too weak. Most electronic training collar
now clearly indicate what size of dog the
training collar is intended for.
There are 2 forms of stimulation
available on the market today. First is the
continuous stimulation, this
method of correction delivers an electronic
stimulation to the dog as long as the button
is pressed from the hand-held remote transmitter.
The second form is the momentary stimulation
or sometimes called "nick".
The dog will only receive a short electronic
stimulation within seconds. Auto shutoff features
are also available on some remote transmitter.
· Range
Generally speaking, the more range, the better.
Effective range of an electronic collar can
vary according to terrain, environmental and
line of sight conditions. If you are training
your dog in the field, it is recommended to
have a long range training collar so the transmitter
can still produce a reliable strong signal
when if its needed. However, if you are only
doing a basic yardwork obedience training,
the 150 to 300 yard range is more than enough.
· Handheld
Transmitter Design
The transmitter should be small enough to
carry in your pocket. Manufacturers make transmitters
that small and lightweight. However, dog trainers
have their own personal preferences but the
main feature to be considered is the resistance.
Some handheld transmitters are waterproof,
water resistant, and rugged punishment tested.
· Integrated
Collar Design
Remote electronic dog training collars should have intelligent
engineering with internal antenna to avoid
being caught up from the dog's body. And of
course, waterproof collars are highly recommended
if you intend to train your dog in our around
the water.
· Manufacturer &
Retailers
Manufucturers that proven to be in the business
with excellent product support. I recommend
2 of finest manufacturers (Innotek and Pet
Safe). While Pet
Street Mall, the fastest growing internet
site with a variety of available pet products
has been online since 2001 got my recommendation.
Other notables are Innotek
Direct, Mutt
Mart, KCKaylas
Pet Supplies and America
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