What Remote Trainer Is Right For You and Your Dog?

If you are in the market for a remote trainer for your dog(s) then you are most likely finding that there are several options available to you by many different brands. The search for the right dog training collar can be difficult and confusing as C&J Pet Supplies is often asked "What is the best brand?" In all honesty, the answer is directly related as to how you will be using your remote dog trainer. Many different manufacturers tend to excel in different aspects of dog training. With that said, we will summarize the strengths of each brand so that you may decide for yourself what remote trainer is best for you.

Innotek

Innotek is one of our best selling trainers since it is targeted for the companion pet market. Their price is highly competitive and often times come in below other brands yet are still very dependable units. Innotek has an 'UltraSmart' line that is very sleek and is suitable for just about any dog, big or small. Although some of their units use replaceable batteries, mot of their units come standard with rechargeable batteries. While the obvious benefit of the rechargeable units is that you do not have to keep buying batteries as they die. The downside however, is that after 3-5 years when the battery finally wears out, the battery is not replaceable and therefore you need to purchase a new training collar. Another benefit to an Innotek remote trainer is that most of them come equipped with a 'warning tone' to warn your pet of unacceptable behavior before the physical correction is made. Not only does Innotek provide quality equipment, they also offer a toll-free line that lets you 'talk to a trainer' so that you can get a professional opinion and guidance about how to use their products in an efficient manner.

PetSafe/SportDog

The "SportDog" line by PetSafe is targeted at the hunting dog companion market. Their line of hunting dog training collars come with rugged and water proof equipment which is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The "SportDog" line is unique in the field of hunting dog trainers in that the remote trainers allow you to train multiple dogs at once from one transceiver. The "SportDog" line by PetSafe uses rechargeable batters that you are able to replace should the battery ever 'die' before your use with the training collar is done. The "SportDog" line of training collars is the premier choice if you are focusing on training your hunting dog.

The PetSafe remote trainers have equal quality to the SportDog line but they are designed to target the companion market. Their premier remote trainer is the PetSafe Yard and Park Trainer and is a great choice for companion training and some field training as well.

MultiVet

MultiVet specializes in remote training collars that use a spray to deter negative behavior, such as barking, instead of the normal stimulation. The MultiVet remote training collars are good to use on dogs that tend to be more timid and are limited to the house and yard.

Dogtra

Dogtra training products are among the newer manufacturers of dog training supplies in the US market but they have very dependable models. Most of Dogtra's products are aimed at the sport dog market although they have two lower priced units, the 175NCP and the 200NCP are highly suitable for companion pets. Many of the Dogtra products come with a paging option that actually causes the training collar to vibrate instead of having a tone warning. The benefit to this is that some dogs can become skittish when other noises in the household are ringing such as a fax machine or telephone. Dogtra training collars come with what they refer to as a 'rheostat' dial on that easily determines the level of correction. Although their rechargeable batteries are replaceable, you may need a good background in electronics or you will have to send the unit back to Dogtra to have battery replaced. All things considered, Dogtra has very useful and dependable products that you can use to train your dog.