The 10 Best Dog Training Collars—And How to Use Them Safely
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 Collar
1. Educator E-Collar
- 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.Bousnic Dog Shock Collar
- 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.
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