Best dog training collar?
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Best dog training collar?
I have a 130 pound mastiff and need a recommendation for a good dog training collar. I bought one at the local pet store but it didn't work since he couldn't feel the impulse through his thick skin/fur. The Sportdog low/high output series looks promising, but I am hoping for a recommendation before buying one.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Tri-tronics is the best with Dogtra, Dt systems not far behind. Sportsdog is a good, economical collar. Innotek is known for a poor product but may have improved since Sportsdog bought them out.
I would question if you really need a collar. Hunter use them on their dogs because they have to curb/control natural instincts which are encouraged traits bred over centuries. Sometimes it's needed for safety reasons; guns, trucks, etc.. For house pets, general treat training or positive reinforcement is fine.
I would question if you really need a collar. Hunter use them on their dogs because they have to curb/control natural instincts which are encouraged traits bred over centuries. Sometimes it's needed for safety reasons; guns, trucks, etc.. For house pets, general treat training or positive reinforcement is fine.
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Allegan, MI
Posts: 8,019
TT for sure! The Innotek I had was garbage and went in the trash in less than a year. He may need an ecollar with long points for a dog as big as a Mastiff and they need to be fairly tight to have good point contact. The kids had a Mastiff (Ben!) that was a gentle giant and wouldn't harm a flea, but they are so big I don't know whether that choke collar would do much other than get you dragged to death, LOL!
Last edited by Topgun 3006; 02-13-2012 at 11:49 AM.