Effective training for proper behavior can often be difficult without the dog on a leash. Leash training is not that practical since it cannot be used anywhere and anytime and it is often not as effective as the trainer would wish. The good news is that animal experts have come up with a useful way to overcome the deficiencies of leash training – the Remote Dog Training Collar. The remote training collar is a special device designed for this particular purpose; it is meant especially for training dogs at a distance. There is no need for direct physical contact between owner and the dog. Most dog training collars are made of two main parts – the collar itself and a transmitter booth that is vital for the device to work. When using this system, you have to attach the collar around your dog’s neck, like you would do with a regular collar; the transmitter is held in your hand. The transmitter features more buttons, each meant for a certain function; these buttons help you adjust the intensity of the stimuli you apply and their type. There is no need for the owner to apply stimuli very often, as dogs are smart and understand very fast what you want from them. Among the many benefits this special devices can bring both you and your dog, two of them are worth mentioning: • The training collar can save the life of your dog, as well as other animals or people. So many accidents involving cars where animals and individuals are injured or die happen because of a pet dog running toward the road while its owner shouts to no avail for it to come back. Also, dogs can chase other animals and ignore incoming dangers. With a training collar, keeping track and controlling the dog’s actions becomes a very easy task. The owner can adjust the levels of shock so they don’t hurt the dog but control it instead. • You don’t have to use a leash when you have a training collar. Dogs don’t like to be confined within a certain perimeter; they need to run freely and explore all the time. A training collar offers it this possibility, without endangering its life. Keep in mind that proper socialization is important in a dog’s good development. For instance, there are situations when you want to train your dog in an open space, such as a public park, and you want to make sure it does not run freely, endangering itself. The collar will act like an invisible leash that offers you the possibility to control its movements; all you have to do is press the right button on the remote and apply a certain intensity of shock and the dog will start behaving. So, how far does a Remote Dog Training Collar work? Most collars will work for a minimum of 100 yards although other models will operate at a distance of 500 yards. Whichever version of collar you choose, it will be much easier for you to control your dog’s behavior.