November 19, 2023 7 min read

Educator Dog Collars by E Collar Technologies:

Educator Dog Collars, formerly known as Einstein Collars, stand out for their innovative features, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional durability—attributes that make them a unique choice. E Collar Technologies is the only remote dog training collar manufacturer based in the United States.

Compared to collars produced by Asian manufacturers, which may compromise safety and reliability, E Collar Technologies takes pride in creating electric dog collars with a primary focus on your pet's safety.

Although you might come across more affordable alternatives in the market, these often come with drawbacks like unreliability, sticky buttons, and inconsistent stimulation levels. Choosing an Educator Collar ensures a level of quality that surpasses other options, sparing you the inconvenience of frequent replacements.

Whether you have a mild-mannered, small dog or a more stubborn large breed and are looking for obedience training collars, no-bark collars, or e-collars for training hunting dogs, the diverse range of models caters to various needs. Whether you need a single training collar or one that allows training up to four dogs simultaneously, E Collar Technologies provides a variety of models to suit your specific requirements.

 

E-Collar Technologies break down on what the differences are between all of the Educator E-Collars

 

Educator Dog Collar Key Features:

 

Blunt Pulse Stimulation: 

Utilises modern "Blunt Pulse" technology for cleaner, medical-grade muscle stimulation.
A departure from outdated Sharp Pulse technology, minimising head jerking.


100 Levels of Stimulation:

All Educator Dog Collars offer 100 levels of static stimulation. Facilitates fine-tuning with COS technology based on your dog's temperament.


Patented "COS" (Control Of Stimulation):

Introduces patented COS technology for precise stimulation level control. Eliminates guesswork by allowing users to pinpoint the exact level their dog responds to.


Continuous and Momentary Stimulation:

Continuous Stimulation for up to 10 seconds before automatic safety shutdown. Momentary Stimulation is a quick burst, regardless of button-hold duration.


Stimulation Booster:

Features a Booster for pre-setting higher stimulation levels during high distraction scenarios. Enables quick adjustments without diverting attention from your dog.


Lock & Set:

Transmitter memory allows locking in the perfect stimulation level (Working Level). Prevents accidental level changes, ensuring consistency during training.


Vibration & Tone Only:

Vibration and tone-only modes for diverse training options. Adjustable vibration levels and multiple tones are available on select models.


Fastest Wireless Link:

Boasts the fastest and most reliable wireless connection in the industry. Ensures instant feedback to your dog when needed.

 

Training Multiple Dogs (Expandability):

All models are expandable to multi-dog systems.
Supports expansion up to 2, 3, or 4 dogs, depending on the model.


LCD Display:

Blue backlit LCD screen displays exact stimulation levels and e-collar mode.

 

Rechargeable Batteries:

Equipped with rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries for extended life.
The 2-hour rapid charge provides 48 to 72 hours of usage.


Night Tracking Light:

Powerful LED lights on all collars, adjustable from the transmitter.
Aids in distinguishing dogs at night or in low-light situations.


Fully Waterproof:

All Educator Collars are fully waterproof, tested up to 500".


Impact Proof:

Impact-proof design, tested to withstand up to 5000G's.

 

Features on the Educator E-Collar and the differences between the models


Choosing the Best Educator E Collar for Your Dog(s):

As of 2023, Educator E-Collars are categorised into six models, each with slight differences in transmit range, power, and transmitter style. Refer to the specific details under each model for a tailored selection.

 

Educator ET-300 Mini-Series

  • Low / Medium Power
  • 1/2 Mile Transmit Range
  • Stopwatch Style Transmitter

 

Educator ET-400 Series

  • Low / Medium Power
  • 3/4 Mile Transmit Range
  • Stopwatch Style Transmitter

 

Educator ET-800 Series

  • Low / High Power
  • 1 Mile Transmit Range
  • Stopwatch Style Transmitter

 

Educator EZ-900 Series

  • Low / Medium Power
  • 1/2 Mile Transmit Range
  • Bar Style Transmitter

 

Educator ET-1200 Series

  • Low / High Power
  • 1 Mile Transmit Range
  • Stopwatch Style Transmitter

 

Educator PG-300PG Series

  • Vibration & Tone Only
  • 1/2 Mile Transmit Range
  • Stopwatch Style Transmitter

 

Low to Medium Power vs. Low to High Power Stimulation:

Low to Medium Power Units (300, 400, 900 Series):

  • Stimulation is gentler, tailored for dogs with soft to normal dispositions.
  • Utilises "small receivers" weighing only 2.4 ounces.
  • Suitable for dogs as small as 3 lbs (recommended at least 5 lbs).
  • Effective for dogs up to 150 lbs, excluding those overly tough or with a strong prey drive.

 

Low to High Power Units (800 & 1200 Series):

  • Offers a longer transmit range of up to 1 mile.
  • Approximately 40%-50% more powerful at higher levels.
  • Specifically designed for larger, tougher, higher-drive dogs.
  • Requires a larger transformer for additional output.
  • Equipped with "large receivers" weighing 4.2 ounces.
  • Not recommended for dogs under 25 lbs for comfortable wear.

 

Transmit Range

You can never have enough range. If your dog is out of transmit range your e-collar is pretty much worthless. Educator Collars come in 800km, 1.2k, and 1.6km range. Electronic dog training collars use a radio signal similar to a walkie-talkie and transmit range can be cut down as much as 50% due to several factors such as hills, trees, buildings and even bad weather. If you can clearly see your dog on a clear day and are holding the transmitter high above your head, you’ll get the full stated range.

 

Transmitter Style

E-Collar Technologies produces two transmitter styles: the round stopwatch design and the bar-style design. When asked for a recommendation between the two, I typically advise that if you prefer a "simple" and user-friendly approach, the stopwatch-style transmitter is the better choice. On the other hand, if you enjoy exploring numerous features and functions, the bar-style transmitter would be more suitable for your preferences.

Stopwatch Style E Collar Transmitters

Educator E-collar Stopwatch Style Transmitter
The Stopwatch style transmitter consists of the 300, 400, 800 & 1200 series and is definitely our most popular and user-friendly models. The remote / transmitter might look a bit awkward at first glance but nothing could be further from the truth. With only 3 training buttons, these ergonomically designed handheld transmitters are simple to use, fit comfortably in your hand, and your thumb rests perfectly over the vibration/tone “T” button and your pointer and middle finger over the 2 stimulation “S” buttons, as shown above, while allowing a clear view of the LCD Display. This will enable you to first give your dog a vibration or tone warning, followed by a lower level of Momentary or Constant stimulation and a higher Booster level for high-distraction situations.

The Stopwatch style models float if dropped in water and come prepackaged in 1 & 2-dog models with transmitter several different colour options.
 

Bar Style E Collars Transmitters

Bar Style Transmitter Educator E-Collar Technologies
The Bar style transmitters consist of the EZ-900 & PE-900 Pro series. These models come with a programming “P” button, are fully customisable and offer more features than the simpler stopwatch-style transmitters.

Unlike the stopwatch-style models with 1 level of vibration and 1 type of tone, the 900 series has 7 adjustable levels of vibration and 4 types of tone with volume control. It’s important to note, however, that the vibration levels, tone types, and volume cannot be changed on the fly and must be done via your computer with the provided USB cable and a small download from the memory stick that comes in the box.
  

Expandability

As I have mentioned above, the stopwatch style models are all expandable to 2-dog systems only. However, the PE-900 Pro series is expandable to 3-dogs and the EZ-900 series is expandable to 4-dogs.
 

InstaStim

Just like when us humans walk across the carpet and touch a doorknob and receive a tiny static shock, it doesn't hurt, but it can be surprising and cause us to vocalize. The same kind of surprise can occur when you set a specific level with the e collar and hit a button.

To solve this issue, E-Collar Technologies has patented the “InstaStim” feature that allows you to gradually roll the stimulation up and down from 0 to 100 with the thumb wheel. Basically, it allows your dog to let you when enough is enough by complying with the command or stopping the unwanted behavior.

It's also a great feature for boundary training. As you observe your dog leaving your property, you can slowly roll the stimulation up until the dog stops and returns.

 

MaxStim

This is a built-in safety feature that allows you to preset a maximum stimulation level directly into the transmitter. For example, if you never want the stimulation level to go over level 20, set it to level 20 and even if you inadvertently bump the stimulation level to 100 the stim level will always max out at level 20. Great for people that have kids or like to carry the transmitter around in their pocket.

 

Ramp Feature (PE-900 Pro only)

Besides a few other small differences, the Ramp feature and expandability to 3 and 4 dogs are the only main differences between EZ and PE 900 models. Ramp allows the user to preset and low and higher stimulation level into the transmitter. When the correction is applied, the stimulation will start at the lower preset level and automatically ramp up to the higher preset level over 1 or 2 seconds. This can also be done manually by using the InstaStim feature on the EZ-900 by rolling the stimulation level up using the thumbwheel.

Summary of main differences between the EZ and PE 900 series

Educator EZ-900:

  • Dogs over 5 lbs
  • ½ mile range
  • Low to medium power
  • Expandable to 4 dogs

Educator PE-900 Pro Series:

  • Dogs over 5 lbs
  • ½ mile range
  • Low to medium power
  • Expandable to 3 dogs
  • Ramp Feature

 

In summary

If your dog is over 5 lbs, has a sensitive to normal disposition, and you are looking for something super easy to use and ½ mile range is enough, the ET-300 Mini Educator is our best-seller, preferred by most pro trainers and the e-collar I use personally. However, If you live in a rural area and your dog has more room to roam the ¾ mile range ET-400 series are a great choice.

The 900 series Bar style units are also low to medium power and designed for dogs with soft to normal temperaments but have more bells & whistles and are a bit trickier to use.

If you have a larger dog that is on the tougher, higher drive side, I recommend the ET-800 The Boss or one of the 1200 models for hunting dogs.



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