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Face it, it can be complex to shop for a good electric dog collar - but you can make it easier. Depending on the needs these remote collar are subjected to, the features may vary. When you narrow down what you need that remote collar to do for you, that’s when choosing one gets easier. This short article serves as your guide.

Transmission range - short, medium, or long distances must be factored in

What a mother of two and a small dog in a backyard needs is not what a hunter with four medium-sized agile dogs on a wide hunting grounds needs. Clearly range is a defining factor in choice here. The remote electric dog collars that are often offered come with range options - short, medium, or long. Letting your dog roam in your backyard and training it there only requires a short ranged collar. Medium range covers the usual distance needed when you need to walk your dog out on the park. You’ll need a long range transmission capacity when you have farm or hunting dogs. That’s a basic rule of thumb right there.

Ergonomic /Slim Profile - avoid bulky-looking, awkward to hold devices

In an age of small form factor and solid-feel cellular phones, you naturally want a transmitter and collar package that’s slim. You may prefer a transmitter that’s easy to hold in your hand, one that can fit in your pocket easily, and a receive with that won’t bulge. Choose one that’s comfortable in your hand - either visit a dog supply store for that observation or read up on product reviews and see the pictures of the transmitters offered in remote collar packages.

Are the buttons distinct and marked? Can you read the display clearly?

You want buttons on the transmitter to be easy to push and their functions easy to read, apart from the controls themselves being easy to figure out. Choose a transmitter with buttons distinctly marked with its functions, and which are responsive enough to a soft push. This you can read from customer reviews and when you visit dog supply stores, so you can handle the controls yourself.

Ruggedness and waterproof design - so the units would function even when it gets wet

Is the transmitter waterproof and sturdy? These you need to know. You want a transmitter that survives accidental drops and spills of coffee. Ideally, the receiver collar should still be able to receive signals and activate despite getting soaked wet under rains or when the dog runs into a pool. This feature is needed by many who own hunting dogs.

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