Anti-Bark vs Remote Training Collars – What’s the Difference? | eDog

Anti-Bark vs Remote Dog Training Collars – What’s the Difference?

So you’re trying to stop your dog barking too much, jumping on guests, or ignoring your recall. You’ve heard about “training collars” – but suddenly, you’re looking at anti-bark collars and remote collars and wondering… What’s the difference? Do they do the same thing? Which one do I actually need?

Here’s the simple breakdown – no jargon, no guesswork.

The Core Difference

Anti-bark collars work automatically. Remote training collars are manually controlled by you.

That’s it.

But this one difference changes everything – when you’d use them, what they solve, and what results you’ll get.

Anti-Bark Collars – What They Do

Anti-bark collars are designed for one thing: stop excessive barking. These collars pick up your dog’s barking (using sound and vibration sensors) and automatically correct it with:

A beep sound
A vibration
A gentle static pulse (like a mild tingle)
Or a citronella spray (an odour dog's don't like the smell of)

They activate the moment your dog barks. No remote, no buttons – great for use when you’re not home.

Best for dogs who:

Bark at passing cars, birds, neighbours
Bark out of boredom or anxiety
Are alone during the day and disturb the household or neighbours

Not ideal for:

Fixing jumping, pulling, or recall issues
Dogs with multiple behaviour problems that need manual timing

Remote Training Collars – What They Do

Remote training collars are designed for: general obedience training – not just barking. You hold a remote and press a button when you want to correct or guide your dog’s behaviour. This gives you full control over when and how your dog is corrected.

You choose from:

Beep
Vibration
Static (with adjustable levels)
Or a citronella spray (an odour dog's don't like the smell of)

Perfect for:

Teaching recall
Stopping jumping, lunging, digging
Improving leash behaviour
Working on off-lead control

Remote collars give you training power in real time. That means more precise corrections, better timing, and stronger results.

Not ideal for:

Dogs left unsupervised
Owners who want a fully automatic solution

Quick Comparison Table

Feature	Anti-Bark Collar	Remote Training Collar
Activates automatically	✅ Yes	❌ No
Controlled by you	❌ No	✅ Yes
Best for barking issues only	✅ Yes	❌ No
Best for general obedience	❌ No	✅ Yes
Works when you're not home	✅ Yes	❌ No
Custom timing for corrections	❌ No	✅ Yes
Good for off-leash training	❌ No	✅ Yes