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Facts About Anti Bark Collars

 

As with everything, it pays to get a bit of information before buying an anti bark collar for your pet. For example, what kind of collar is good for barking dogs? How much barking requires such a collar? Is it really necessary to get one for my dog?

Options in anti bark collars

Anti barking collars come in three types: spray collars, sonic or ultrasonic collars, and electric collars. All of which are safe and perfectly harmless to use while you're training your pet to reduce barking.

A citrus spray (citronella) works by spraying the muzzle of the dog when the dog starts to bark. This is very uncomfortable for dogs, since they greatly dislike the smell of citrus. This type of anti bark collar often emits a “hiss” sound prior to the smell, so a smart dog will stop barking at just the sound of the warning hiss.

Next, we have the sound based dog collars. When the dog barks, the collar puts out a very high pitched tone that only the dog can hear – most humans won’t hear it at all. Eventually, the dog learns to link the sound to the barking and that by stopping the latter, he can stop the former.

anti bark dog collars that are electrical give out a mild shock or sting sensation when the dog barks. This could be compared to the static electric shock you might get after walking across carpet. That is, it doesn't hurt and it isn't painful, but it really makes you pay attention.

Other Factors to Take into Account

Some collars are designed with more than one anti barking method. For instance, they might release a citrus spray, emit a sound, or both, whenever the dog barks.

Some anti bark dog collars have an escalation device. It would use a quiet sound, or lower levels of shock, etc. You can increase them if lower levels aren't good enough to stop the barking. In any case, the dog will associate the barking with the negative sensation. With time, your dog will learn to behave without the use of the collar.

Before buying an anti bark collar, know your options. Anti bark collars come in three types: citrus spray collars, sonic collars, and shock collars. These methods can stop your dog barking from boredom, and they are not dangerous to your dog.

It's always a good idea to learn more about anti bark collars before getting one. In addition, you'll feel more comfortable when you make your dog wear one. Just ask your local pet store for more info on anti bark dog collars.

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