Best Dog Training Collar of 2024

The Mini Educator E-Collar Dog Collar Remote might be better than one used by a professional trainer. 

That’s right, better than a professional.

Most electronic dog training collars only have three training modes. This one has 100 stimulation levels. With this range of settings, you can find the best for your dog’s training.

The training modes on the Educator e-collar are:

• Tone
• Vibration
• Regular stimulation
• Boosted stimulation

The collar is effective enough that most dogs will show progress with the tone and vibration training modes. This alone makes it this review’s Editor’s Choice.

The instruction manual makes it easy to operate this training system. 

The transmitter is made of a rubberized plastic material. It’s waterproof and durable.

The collar is biothane plastic. It is easy to clean and doesn’t get a bad odor like other collars.

The light that comes with the collar is useful. I felt reassured to be able to see my dogs at night. Cars can see them too. The light is blocked by their long fur sometimes. 

The other side of the tail…

You have to read the manual that comes with this training collar. It’s easy to switch to the wrong level of stimulation and hurt your dog, but only if you don’t know how to lock levels in. That’s why you should read your manual.

This Educator is priced on the higher end. However, it’s worth every penny. The features and ergonomic design prove why you spent the money with every use.

Many dog collars don’t fit small dogs. The eXuby – Tiny Shock Collar for Small Dogs solves that problem. It is the perfect size for small dogs.

This collar was a breeze to put together. You don’t ‘really’ need to read the manual!

I like that short and long prongs were included. I preferred the longer prongs for my dog. You can choose which is best based on your dog’s coat.

The stimulation settings are adjustable. However, shock levels on this collar can be quite strong for small dogs. It is not recommended for very sensitive dogs.

Luckily, some dogs will behave just because they’re wearing the collar. No shock is needed.

This collar is more affordable, but it still does what you need. That’s why it’s this review’s Best Value Dog Training Collar.

This is one of SportDOG’s most loved training collars in its range, thanks to its amazing battery life. That makes it our Top Pick for this list.

It’s rare to find an e-collar that doesn’t have several stimulation methods. This e-collar is no different. 

This collar provides static shock, vibration, and sound stimulation. The vibration is strong enough to get your dog’s attention. The shock function is only needed to correct a strong negative behavior.

I found myself forgetting that the collar needed to be charged at all. A full charge lasted close to 70 hours. That translated to more than a month of training.

The beach is a trigger for my reactive dog, so we spent a lot of time training there. The collar excelled even in the saltwater of the ocean.

Your dog’s size plays a role when using this collar. It is recommended for larger dogs.

You can train up to 20 dogs with the Garmin Alpha 100!

The 9-mile range meant I didn’t lose track of any dog that took off – they’re free to roam if you like. The training collar system loaded with GPS tracking helped with this too. 

There are 18 levels of stimulation. I only used the lower levels – they’re enough to do the job.

Even though the touch screen is described as glove-friendly, I found it a bit challenging to use while wearing gloves. Just something to look out for is all. 

The 20-hour battery life is amazing.

The shortest range of the PetSafe Remote Training Collar is 300 feet, and the longest range is 2700 feet. All dog owners can find the dog training collar that fits their needs. I preferred the longest range.

I instantly noticed a change in my dog’s behavior when using this collar. The beeping stimulation is often enough. The training process has been effortless with this collar.

However…

Nothing is perfect. The charging port on this collar is prone to breaking. Dogs with more fur may not feel even the strongest shock.

The Garmin Sport PRO is suggested for training hunting dogs. It can withstand the weather conditions of hunting.

This remote dog training collar has four stimulation settings:

• Continuous stimulation
• Momentary stimulation
• Vibration 
• Sound 

There are 10 stimulation levels on the shock feature. Dog owners can control them with a dial. The transmitter can be operated with one hand.

Shine bright…

I could see my dog from 300 feet away, thanks to the light attached to this dog training collar. The remote control light can be switched on with a button.

What makes this different from other dog training collars?

The color bumper that’s made specifically for training hunting dogs. It teaches the working dogs to use their noses.

The higher stimulation levels on this collar are recommended for large dogs. I started training on the lower stimulation levels to determine my dog’s threshold. 

As with all dog training collars, please read the instruction manual before you use it on your dog.

SportDOG is a well-known brand for electric dog collars. They have a collar to fit any training need.

If your pup hasn’t responded to other training collars, they’ll respond to this one. It has 21 levels of stimulation. 

The SportDOG Brand FieldTrainer 425XS is a collar you’d take to bootcamp with you. There’s a 500-yard range on this baby. 

The collar is completely waterproof and can be submerged up to 25 feet without damage. I tested this feature the hard way when I accidentally dropped the collar into a lake during one training session. One fishing session later, and it was still good as new!

The battery life on this e-collar is impressive. 

A full charge took us two hours. A full battery lasted us between 20 and 50 hours.

The collar is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries. So you’re not creating any extra waste. 

If your pooch weighs less than 8 pounds, allow me to point you toward the eXuby Tiny Shock Collar. The SportDOG collar only caters to dogs above 8 pounds.

The Petrainer Rechargeable Dog Shock Collar has 100 levels. That has only been seen in one other collar on this list. 

I liked that I could adjust the collar size. This meant I could use it on different-sized dogs. 

As someone who cares about the planet, the rechargeable remote and receiver are an added advantage.

The digital screen is a nice touch. But, I found that I was slower while using it. You have to look at the screen instead of just feeling for a button and pressing it.

Most remote training collars are shock collars. 

Not the WOLFWILL Waterproof Rechargeable Humane Remote Dog Training Collar, folks.

This is a good starter collar if your dog is used to positive reinforcement training. This collar is not for aggressive dogs. 

It’s not a shock to the system.

There are 16 vibration settings. The vibrations vary in length. This feature is also different from other shock collars. You can choose the length of vibration based on the unwanted behavior you want to correct.

The fact that you can’t adjust the intensity of this collar might be a problem for timid dogs. If they find the vibration too strong, the training won’t work.

It’s too big to be used on smaller dogs.  

The charging on this training collar is unpredictable. The battery life is pretty disappointing too. The device needs to be charged daily.

This is a standard training collar. The PetSafe Big Dog Remote Training Collar is suitable for indoor and outdoor remote dog training. 

This model is specifically for large dogs over 40 pounds.

There are 16 settings. I found that static stimulation is perfect for correcting the particular behavior you don’t want. Industry-standard is waterproof, and this collar doesn’t fall short at all.

The collar is lightweight and not irritating to your dog’s skin. The battery life is a bit weak, and the collar will just not transmit commands sometimes.