The Most Common Types Of Anti Bark Collars

Posted on March 5th, 2010 in Dogs by admin

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.

The first thing to do to reduce a dog’s barking, is trying to train him verbally. 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. Now it is just a matter of deciding which the best anti bark collar is for your dog to use.

Citronella Spray Collars

The citronella spray collar is becoming very popular today. Many dog owners prefer this collar over other types of collars because it doesn’t hurt or present a risk to the dog. It does not work like the shock collars which actually shock your dog every time they bark. 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.

They will not feel any pain but they will stop barking because they will be curious as to what this new smell is and where it came from. As times goes by, the dog will realize that the spray is activated when he barks, and he will limit the barking to necessary situations. The barking is detected by a mic that’s built into the collar, which then releases the spray of citronella to stop the barking.

Ultrasonic Collar

Another very commonly used anti bark collar is the ultrasonic type. 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. The collar emits a high pitched sound that stops dogs from barking. You will not be able to hear it because it is too high pitched for humans to hear.

One of the advantages of this collar is that you can adjust the settings, pitch, and frequency of the sound, so that it adjusts better to your dog’s behavior. For instance, your dog might respond better to a constant non-interrupted sound than to a series of individual sounds.

An anti bark collar can very well be the perfect solution to your dog barking problems and help you to start enjoying your time with your dog again

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