We sell collars that have maximum stimulation ranges from 150 yards up to 2 miles. Range is something that too much will never hurt, but too little is a problem.

Keep in mind that maximum range is based on "line of sight." This means that to get the full range out of a system there should be nothing between the transmitter and the receiver and the terrain should be flat and open. This isn't going to happen in most places that we spend time with our dogs.

Your range on any system that we carry will come down from the maximum based on training conditions, including weather, terrain, and the presence of cover.

A few of the inexpensive collars that we sell have what I consider really short range (250-300 yards). They will work on pets and they are great for yard work around the house, but I would caution you if you want to use them on a working dog in an off leash situation.

As a general rule most folks can get by with a 1/2 mile range collar. If you have a big running pointing dog you will need a mile. If you are trying to stop chasing of unwanted game you will want at least a mile. Most hound owners prefer the four mile range Garmin Tri-Tronics PRO Trashbreaker.

Remote Training Collars by Range:

Short Range (under 1/2 mile)

• SportDOG YT-100
• SportDOG YT-100S
• DT Systems DD700
• SportDOG YT-300
• SportDOG SD-425X
• SportDOG SD-425XS
• Dogtra iQ Plus
• Dogtra iQ MINI
• SportDOG SD-575
• SportDOG SD-425X CAMO
• Dogtra CUE




Medium Range (1/2 mile and over but less than 1 mile)

• Dogtra 200C
• DT Systems MR 1100
• SportDOG SD-825X
• E-Collar Technologies Mini Educator ET-300A
• DT Systems R.A.P.T. 1400
• Dogtra JUST RIGHT
• Garmin Delta SE
• DT Systems R.A.P.T. 1400 CAMO
• SportDOG SD-875
• Dogtra 280C
• Dogtra ARC
• Dogtra 1900S
• SportDOG SD-1275
• SportDOG SD-1225X
• Dogtra 2300 NCP Expandable
• Dogtra ARC Handsfree PLUS
• Dogtra 1900S Handsfree PLUS
• DT Systems R.A.P.T. 1450 (ecollar + beeper)
• Garmin Sport PRO




Long Range (1 mile plus)

• DT Systems H2O 1820 PLUS
• DT Systems H2O 1820 PLUS CAMO
• E-Collar Technologies The Boss ET-800TS-A
• Garmin Tri-tronics PRO 70
• SportDOG SD-1825X
• DT Systems H2O 1850 PLUS (ecollar + beeper)
• Dogtra Edge RT
• Dogtra 2700 T&B (ecollar + beeper)
• SportDOG SD-1825X CAMO
• Dogtra Edge
• Garmin Tri-Tronics PRO 550
• SportDOG SD-1875 (ecollar + beeper)
• Garmin Tri-Tronics UPLAND 550 (ecollar + beeper)
• Dogtra T&B DUAL (2-dog ecollar + beeper)




Super Long Range (2 miles plus)

• SportDOG SD-3225
• Garmin Tri-Tronics PRO Trashbreaker
• Garmin PRO 550 PLUS (ecollar + gps)


updated 03-31-2023 by mwy