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With limitations from the
first generation of electronic dog training aids,
manufacturers worked to refine their
training equipment 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
particular corrections: high, medium and
low. The benefits of working with a dog training aid 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.
Remote Dog Training Aids - Important Features
It is very important to consider
this dog training aid guide to further understand the important features of dog training aids.
· Multiple
Stimulation Levels
Remote hand-held transmitter
must have the flexibility to match the stimulation
level of the dog's temperament. Stimulation
intensity level must also be appropriate to
the size of the dog. Large dogs need a high
stimulation to follow and obey commands
while a small collar, your dog may not respond
from the radio frequency if the stimulation
is too weak. Most dog training aids
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.
Innotek BT-502A Training Collar - 4 stimulation levels
Innotek ADV-300 Training Collar - 7 stimulation levels
UltraSmart IUT-302 Training Collar - 9 stimulation levels
PetSafe PDLDT-305 Little Dog Training Collar -
10 levels of stimulation plus tone-only button
Innotek ADV-1002 Training Collar -15 stimulation levels
· Range
Generally speaking, the wider the range of the dog training aid, the better.
Effective range of a dog training aid can
vary according to terrain, environmental and
line of sight conditions. It is recommended to
have a long range training collar when training the dog in the field. This is to allow the transmitter
to produce a reliable and strong signal
when needed.
The 150 to 300 yard range is enough for basic yardwork obedience training..
PetSafe PDLDT-305 Little Dog Training Collar - This product is best for a small pet under 40 pounds to be controlled within a 100 yard range.
Petsafe PDBDT-305 Big Dog Training Collar - This dog training aid is the reliable partner for big dogs over 40 pounds to be controlled within a 100 yard range.
· Handheld
Transmitter Design
The transmitter should be small enough to
carry in your pocket. Manufacturers make transmitters
that are small and lightweight. The
main feature to be considered in a dog training aid is the resistance.
Some handheld transmitters are waterproof,
water resistant, and rugged punishment tested.
· Integrated
Collar Design
Remote electronic dog training aids should have intelligent
engineering with internal antenna. Waterproof collars are highly recommended
for dog training around
the water.
·Manufacturers &
Retailers
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