The Anti Bark Collars Preferred by Most
16 Mar 2010
Dogs bark by nature, but sometimes it can get to your nerves (or your neighbors´) in which case you should definitely consider getting an anti bark collar. These collars have been around for years now but a lot of dog owners are just now finding out about them.
When your dog has a problem with barking you may try verbally training him at first. The procedure is exactly like when you taught your dog to sit, stand, or to go fetch something, so you should be familiar with it. Sometimes it can be more difficult than that and this is where an anti bark collar would come into play. You will then have to decide what type of anti bark collar you should buy.
Citronella Collars
This is one of the most popular choices. It’s a favorite collar, specially among young dog owners, since it doesn’t hurt the dog or makes him feel uncomfortable. It’s also notorious because it doesn’t give electrical shocks to the dog, unlike other types of collars. In place of the electrical discharge that shock collars are known for, this collars simply releases a small spray of citronella on the dog’s muzzle whenever it barks.
The spray isn’t painful or specially uncomfortable to the dog; it stops the dog from barking because of this sudden smell that makes the dog wonder what happened. With time, the dog will understand that it’s the barking that triggers the spray, and will reduce the frecuency of the barking to avoid the spray. The barking is detected by a mic that’s built into the collar, which then releases the spray of citronella to stop the barking.
Ultra Sound Based Collars
Another top pick for an anti bark collar is the ultrasonic collar. The ultrasonic collar is also harmless to dogs, and it doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort, which is one of the reasons it’s so popular. It uses a high pitched noise to stop your dog from barking. However, you won’t be able to hear it, since it’s indetectable by humans.
The ultrasound collar lets you adjust its sound settings, so that you can change them if the default ones aren’t working on your dog. For example, you can select between a constant sound or a fluctuating sound, depending on which one your dog responds better to.
Lastly, anti bark collars aren’t meant to eliminate your dog’s natural barking, just reduce it in situations where it’s very inconvenient; in fact, with time, your dog will not need to wear the collar anymore.
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