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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