What training do I need to use a dog training collar?

Remote Dog Training Collars are easy to use and can be very effective dog training tools, but we recommend that you get some instruction whether by reading a training book, watching a video, or working with a professional dog trainer. Talk to folks you know who have been successful with dog training collars. DT Systems collars include a Basic Obedience Training booklet. The training information included by the manufacturers in Garmin / Tri-Tronics, Dogtra, and SportDOG collars is very limited. If you have never worked with an e-collar before, a training video, book, or manual is a MUST if you want to be successful with your dog.

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New to remote training? Purchase any of the following e-collars and receive a copy of the $40 Robin MacFarlane's Basic Obedience Ecollar Training video either for FREE or for just a penny:

Dogtra 1900X

Dogtra 1900S Handsfree PLUS

Dogtra 280C

Dogtra ARC-X

Dogtra ARC Handsfree PLUS

Dogtra 200 iQ

DT Systems DD700

DT Systems Micro iDT PLUS

SportDOG SD-425X CAMO

SportDOG YT-300 updated 07-01-2026 by knc

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MacFarlane: Basic Obedience Ecollar Training

MacFarlane: Just Right! -- Remote Collar Training

MacFarlane: Just Right 2 -- Additional Skills

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