Would a dog bark collar work for you (and/or the neighbors)? Are you sick of the howling that goes on outside your window at three in a morning? Fido barking at your children is making your neighbors unhappy. With the constant advancements in technology, pet parents are learning to successfully train man’s best dog without compromising their safety – helpful hints!
Bark collars work differently for each pet, as well as different collar manufacturers and designs. What may work for Rover and not for Spot is the simple truth.
These tools of training are not meant as a form of punishment. Bark collars create distractions for your pet when they act inappropriately. Remember that you cannot be with your pet 24/7 to correct unwanted behaviors. The excessive barking may be an indicator of anxiety, instability or boredom. Start training your dog with the least-aggressive bark collar.
Bark collars range in style, from a citronella spray that is non-toxic to one that vibrates when sound is heard. Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collars, which are small liquid filled boxes attached to the dog collar’s strap, work by spraying the box with a calming scent. The box can be activated with voice commands to spray an offensive substance, which then teaches Rex the proper way to control barking. Correctly administered, Citronella is safe. Consult the advice of your pet professional.
Bark collars range in style, from a citronella spray that is non-toxic to one that vibrates when sound is heard. Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collars, which are small boxes with liquid inside that attach to a dog collar’s strap, work by spraying the box. Voice activated, the box sprays an offensive substance. Rex learns to control barking by using this device. Citronella is safe to use when administered correctly. Consult the advice of your pet professional.
Some pet parents find that the more traditional solution to unwarranted dog barking is known as a “shock collar”. Although it might seem unwise to shock Rufus with electricity, experts have reported that when used correctly using the lowest amount of electric shock, these bark collars are effective and can be humanely trained. Traditional bark collar training shocks your pet with a slight shock, creating a sense discomfort. Ubu also learns to avoid mid-night serenades with this conditioning.
Make sure you do some research before starting your training. Consult an expert in pet care to get advice. If you want to protect your pet, use the most gentle training methods and make sure to follow the directions of the manufacturer. Bark collars when used correctly can be very successful.