E-Collar Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I consider a Remington® product?

Remington® is one of the top ten trusted sporting brands in North America. It is known for its quality and performance because Remington® products are rugged, reliable and durable. All of the Remington® electronic products have been tested and proven. Each Remington® electronic product has a limited two year guarantee for manufacturing defects, one of the longest guarantees in the industry.

What is impulse/stimulation?

Impulse/stimulation is an attention getting signal (AGS) that cues the dog. This is reinforced through training. The dog learns that when it senses the AGS it must alter its behavior. This is part of classic dog training whether the stimulus is food, praise or an attention getting signal.

What is a dog’s working level?

Your dog’s working level is the lowest or first level where your dog senses the impulse/stimulation. This is the level you should use when training and working with your dog. You will know the working level by observing your dog as you use the impulse/stimulation button. Look for a flip of the ear, cocking of the head sideways or a quizzical expression. At no point should you dog look distressed or vocalize. Note that each dog’s working level can be unique. There is no universal setting.

What is the zone of compliance?

Zone of compliance is the distance at which you have command and control of your dog. It is different for a leash than for an electronic training collar. The electronic training collar lets you extend your zone of compliance from feet to hundreds of yards.

What is reactive training?

Reactive training is punitive training. It is in response to your dog doing something you do not want it to do, like chase a squirrel or run into the road. Your dog associates the impulse/stimulation as a negative and stops what is doing. This allows you to reestablish control and stop the unwanted behavior.

What is proactive training?

Proactive training is an alert to your dog that an expectation or command will be coming from you. It is using the impulse/stimulation to gain your dog’s attention so you can communicate with it.

Where should the receiver collar be positioned on the dog’s neck?

The receiver collar should be positioned at the narrowest part of your dog’s neck so that it does not slip and lose contact with your dog’s skin. The narrowest is at the top. The receiver collar should be placed below the jaw and towards the ears with the probe side near the jaw.

How long will my battery last?

It is a good idea to remove your batteries if you do not intend to use the product for an extended period of time. Typical battery life may differ depending on usage.

• Remington® Sporting Dog SideKick™ Receiver Collar
  • Standby Operation – up to 2 years with receiver turned off and ready for use.
  • Normal Operation – up to 3 months with approximately 8 hours of usage a day.
  • The LED on the receiver will start to flicker a faint green and may even change over to red while in standby. The receiver will reset as if turning on and off when activated by the transmitter. Replace battery.
• Remington® Sporting Dog SideKick™ Hand Held Transmitter
  • Standby Operation – up to 2 years with no activity and ready for usage.
  • Normal Operation – up to 9 months of operation with usage of 8 hours a day and transmitting 1 to 5 times per hour.
  • The LCD will start to go blank while trying to transmit. Noticeable reduction in transmit distance. Replace battery.
• Remington® Sporting Dog SideKick™ 2 Dog Hand Held Transmitter
  • Standby Operation – up to 2 years with no activity and ready for usage.
  • Normal Operation – up to 9 months of operation with usage of 8 hours a day and transmitting 1 to 5 times per hour.
  • The LCD will start to go blank while trying to transmit. Noticeable reduction in transmit distance. Replace battery.
• Remington® Sporting Dog NoBark ™ Collar
  • Normal Operation – up to 3 years of normal operation with the unit on the dog for approximately 8 hours a day.
  • Battery life is very long. When a magnet is applied briefly to the NoBark and there are no feedback tones. Replace battery.