As much as we value keeping dogs as pets, the constant barking of dogs can drive you almost crazy. One possible solution is an anti-bark collar. Remember though that something is causing all that barking. Observing your dog can help you find the cause.
If you don’t know what else to do, a dog bark collar can help give you some peace and quiet. Now, the barking doesn’t bother your dog. It doesn’t hurt his ears or irritate his throat. In fact, it’s probably fun for your dog to bark. But, in many cases, having barking under control could improve your overall outlook on life. It can also help your neighbor’s quality of life.
You have four choices for anti- bark collars.
1. Ultrasonic collars.
Ultrasonic bark control collars detect barking and then generate a loud blast of sound that your dog hears, but you don't. The noise stops when the barking stops. Most dogs learn to stop barking.
2. Vibrating necklaces.
If the dog barks, these collars start vibrating until the barking stops. None of these collars work for every dog. And many dogs know that the problem is the collar. Take the collar off and the barking comes back.
3. Shock collars .
A shock to the dog comes from these collars when the barking begins. Usually, the intensity of the shock is variable. Remember that some level of barking is normal for any dog and it certainly seems extreme to shock a dog just for barking.
4. Citronella necklaces.
Barking triggers a spray of citronella oil on the dog's face. Now, the oil won't harm the dog, but the spray is startling and the smell is strong and lingering. None of this is dangerous to the dog, but it's not much fun either. Some report that these spray collars are just as effective as shock collars.
If your dog's wild barking spells are driving you nuts, make some peace and quiet with dog bark training. An anti-bark collar may be just the tool to help.