Training collars can also be used to extend control over your dog and his safety, past that of a leash, even up to a mile away. Every dog wants to be a dog, and we applaud those who allow their dog to do so. A training collar can allow you to let your dog run in an open area such as a park, field, wilderness area, etc, without the constraints of a 4 foot leash.

There are a variety of training collars available. The large assortment is because different dogs need different systems and dog owners want different features.

Small Dogs under 20 Lbs:
SD-70
Editors Choice for Toy, Miniature, and Small Dogs 4-20 Lbs
Now there is a GREAT Dog Training Collar available for this group of dogs, the Innotek SD-70. This is the only collar available for Toy breeds, Miniature breeds and Small Breeds of Dogs. The collar receiver only weighs 1 Ounce. It can be adjusted down to a neck size of 3 inches. It comes with 2 sets of prongs. One set for toy and miniature breeds and another for small breeds. The receiver is waterproof, and operates on easy to find 3 volt lithium batteries. The remote transmitter offers 4 different stimulation levels and Tone Option. If you have been waiting for a training collar for your small dog, your wait is over. The SD-70 is here.

Dogs over 20Lbs:
There are many more selections available for this group of dogs. The major decisions a dog owner needs to make are: Do you need a waterproof system? A rechargeable system? And what distance do you need? Then there are several options for the transmitter. For the best all round performance, reliability, quality system, just use either the IUT-300 or IUT-1000. You can't go wrong. If you are simply doing home training, consider the FS series, FS-15A or FS-25A. The SD-100A is a versatile home trainer which has an easy to use pocket sized remote with tone options.

IUT-300 and IUT-1000
Editors Choice for Medium and Large Dogs 20 - 220 Lbs
These are Ultra Smart premium training collars available at an extremely reasonable price. These collar receivers are built into the collar and are contoured for a more comfortable fit. The major difference between these two systems is the IUT-300 has a 300 yard range, while the IUT-1000 has a 1000 yard range, and the IUT-300 has 9 correction levels, while the IUT-1000 has 15 correction levels. Both have water proof receiver collars. The large plus is that the collar receivers are rechargeable, saving up to $40.00 per year in batteries. These Ultra Smart premium training collars use advanced rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries in the collar receiver. Lithium Ion is a no memory battery that charges faster, 1-2 hours, and lasts longer than any other rechargeable battery. These are the most advanced training collars available. The collar performs a self diagnostic to assure proper operation, no other training collar does that. These collars also perform a diagnostic to assure a proper fit to your dog, again no other training collar does that. Both of these collars have a Tone Option, and a great LCD readout. The LCD readout allows for instant verification of the level and guarantees consistency. The IUT-300 comes with a lanyard, and the IUT-1000 comes with a holster. They come with short and long prongs, and a recharging station. Everything you need, even an instructional DVD.

ADV-300 and ADV-1000
These are deluxe training collars available at an extremely reasonable price. The only difference between these two systems is one operates up to 300 yards and the other up to 1000 yards and the ADV-300 has 7 correction levels, while the ADV-1000 has 15 correction levels. Both have water proof receiver collars. The large plus is that the collar receivers are rechargeable, saving up to $40.00 per year in batteries. These receiver collars use a NiMH rechargeable battery. NiMH offers a no memory benefit, but is a bit inferior to the Lithium Ion batteries, which charge faster and last longer. The ADV-300 features a Tone Option, while the ADV-1000 does not, Both have a great LCD readout. The LCD readout allows for instant verification of the level and guarantees consistency. They come in a durable plastic carrying case, with short and long prongs, and a lanyard. Everything you need, even an instructional DVD.

SD-100A
The SD-100A is known for being easy to use and having a pocket sized transmitter. The collar receiver is battery replaceable with a 6 volt battery and is water resistant. The transmitter for the SD-100A has 4 easily selectable stimulation level buttons as well as a good tone (praise) and bad tone (disapproval) button. It is that simple. The collar operates on a commonly available replaceable 6 Volt Alkaline battery.

FS-15A and FS-25A Free Spirit models from Innotek.
The FS-15A is best known for it's miniature key chain size transmitter, weighing only 1 ounce. Despite being miniature, it does offer a 150 yard range and the ability to pre select 2 of 7 different stimulation levels. The first of these levels is activated by the single button on the transmitter and the second boost level is automatically then 2 levels above that and selected by the switch on the side of the transmitter. The collar receiver is water resistant operates on a long life 6 Volt alkaline battery, commonly available.

The FS-25A is the big brother of the FS-15A, with a 250 yard range. It also has the well known hallmark miniature key chain size transmitter, weighing only 1 ounce. The ability to pre select 2 of 7 different stimulation levels. The first of these levels is activated by the single button on the transmitter and the second boost level is automatically then 2 levels above that and selected by the switch on the side of the transmitter. However the FS-25A has a rechargeable, NiMH, and water proof collar receiver. This day and age, almost all household battery operated systems are rechargeable. Now training collars are as well. The internal rechargeable battery never needs replacement and lasts beyond the life of your dog.

PDBDT-305, PST-105S
These remote trainers are from PetSafe. There is no difference electronically or in performance. The PDBDT-305 is the home training model, and the PST-105S is the gun dog hunting model. The only offer a 100 yard range, which can be a problem once you consider how fast a dog can travel and your own reaction time. The collar receivers are waterproof and use a commonly replaceable 3 volt battery. They have 10 correction levels and a tone option. The transmitter is unfortunately rather large and cannot be carried safely in a pocket.

Two Dog Training Systems
IUT-302 and IUT-1002
Editors Choice for Medium and Large Dogs 20 - 220 Lbs
These are Ultra Smart premium training collars available at an extremely reasonable price. Both of these systems can easily train either of two dogs with the flick of a switch. These collar receivers are built into the collar and are contoured for a more comfortable fit. The major difference between these two systems is the IUT-302 has a 300 yard range, while the IUT-1002 has a 1000 yard range, and the IUT-302 has 9 correction levels, while the IUT-1002 has 15 correction levels. Both have water proof receiver collars. The large plus is that the collar receivers are rechargeable, saving up to $40.00 per year in batteries per dog. These Ultra Smart premium training collars use advanced rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries in the collar receiver. Lithium Ion is a no memory battery that charges faster, 1-2 hours, and lasts longer than any other rechargeable battery. These are the most advanced training collars available. The collar performs a self diagnostic to assure proper operation, no other training collar does that. These collars also perform a diagnostic to assure a proper fit to your dog, again no other training collar does that. Both of these collars have a Tone Option, and a great LCD readout. The LCD readout allows for instant verification of the level and guarantees consistency. The IUT-302 comes with a lanyard, and the IUT-1002 comes with a holster. They come with short and long prongs, and a recharging station. Everything you need, even an instructional DVD.

BT-502A
The BT-502A 2 dog training collar is a basic introductory 2 dog trainer. The collar receivers operate on easily replaceable 6 volt batteries. The collar receivers are water resistant, which means that they are fine to use in rain or snow, but cannot be submerged. There is no need to switch between dog 1 or dog 2, all of the 4 stimulation levels are easily located on the remote transmitter. This system does not offer a tone option. The remote is pocket size. The BT-502A comes with short and long prongs, instructions and a DVD.