Best Dog Tracking Collars For Hunting And E-Collars For Training (1)
Jun 19, 2022
Nothing can safely give your dog more freedom than dog tracking collars and electronic dog collars and they should be on your required list of dog equipment. You need the right equipment, so let’s run through your options. If you’re familiar with these tools, jump to the bottom to see the what we recommend.
Dog E-Collars vs Dog Tracking Collars
As you dive into the world of technological dog collars you need to understand the difference between dog e-collars and dog tracking collars.
The “E” in e-collar stands for electronic which causes some confusion since dog tracking collars and even beeper collars also have electronic circuits and batteries. Dog E-collars allow you to provide electrical stimulation which is why they may also be referred to as shock collars.
Dog Tracking collars simply allow you to know the direction to or location of your dog. All current models of tracking collars use GPS location services to show your dog’s actual location on a handheld GPS unit or even on your phone.
Both e-collars and tracking collars have a transmitter, the handheld device or your phone, and a receiver which is attached to a collar worn by the dog. The e-collar receiver will have a set of two prongs that protrude from the receiver in order to make contact with the dog’s neck. These prongs are absent on a tracking collar but you will have the addition of a long antenna
Will a shock collar (electronic collar) hurt my dog?
In the beginning, electronic collars may have provided a severe shock with limited adjustability, but they have advanced far beyond that now. The electrical stimulation is just like the treatment you would receive from a physical therapist or chiropractor but they call it e-stim (electrical stimulation). So no, it will not hurt your dog if used properly. I can say that with confidence because I have used it on myself and the lowest setting are often imperceptible.
