What is the best dog training collar?

What is the best dog training collar? You will get a wide range of answers to this question based on who you ask, how much you want to spend on a dog training collar, and what you want to use it for. For the vast majority of dogs that we work with, we believe that The Mini Educator E Collar from E-Collar Technologies is the best available on the market right now.

ET-300 Mini Educator

What we love about the Mini Educator E Collar:
• Levels range from 0-100, allowing you to fine-tune the collar for your dog
• Remote and collar are water-proof
• System has a ½ mile range
• Easy to manipulate buttons and comfortable to hold
• Collar has an LED light for nighttime visibility

When coupled with fair and effective training practices, The Mini Educator E Collar is a valuable tool for training your dog. However, even with the right tool, training takes time, patience, and correct timing to help your dog understand it and respond appropriately. We recommend hiring a trainer to help you and your dog understand and use the collar effectively.

Smaller ratios are better for everyone!

We limit our training numbers to make sure that you and your dog are getting the most out of your training… and your money! By keeping our numbers small, your dog gets to stay in our home where they can feel comfortable and relaxed. Our training room is quiet and comfortable, just like they -and we- like it. Your dog also get less time in the crate because there are fewer dogs that need our attention throughout the day. And the best part? Fewer dogs means that your dog receives more one-on-one training with our team, stretching your training dollars even farther!

Beating boredom during COVID-19

As our schedules are changing with so many of us working from home, I bet your dogs are starting to get a little antsy. Their routines are changing, too, and that can have a big effect on them. When a dog’s routine is changed dramatically, they can become anxious, whiny, clingy, and destructive.
To help our dogs maintain normalcy during the changes that COVID-19 has brought, try to give your dog’s day some structure. Go on your usual walks, give them time to decompress in their kennel, and provide some extra mental stimulation by playing games, teaching tricks, or offering treats or toys that take some time to figure out.
At Copper Ridge Dog Training, we love filling a Kong with some wet dog food, put it in the freezer for about an hour, and then let your dog enjoy. You could also fill the Kong with peanut butter, but freezing the food prolongs the time it takes the dog to work on this task. This can easily keep your dog’s energy focused in a healthy way for long stretches of time. Just make sure that you are using healthy food that compliments their normal diet!

Open for business April 1!

Welcome to Copper Ridge Dog Training!

Copper Ridge Dog Training will be open for business April 1, 2020! We are excited to offer professional, individualized training programs to meet the needs of your family.

In an attempt to comply with social distancing guidelines as a result of COVID-19, we will be offering free video consultations in place of our in-person meetings. We will also be conducting our private lessons as virtual lessons with a trainer. Clients that sign up for private lessons will still receive individualized training programs developed specifically for their family, and will continue to work one-on-one with a trainer.

We are excited to get to know your family and can’t wait to start helping you and your dog live the best life possible together!