To a dog, barking is the only way it has to communicate its emotions, such as fear, hunger or loneliness. But when barking becomes too frequent or too loud, both owners and neighbors can begin to resent the dog. You may have this same problem with your own dog which may keep you and your family up all night with its constant barking. The intensity and frequency of barking can be as varied as the different dog breeds there are, with some dog breeds having a louder bark than others; still, it’s your duty to do what it takes to make sure your dog doesn’t bother the people around you. You have the options of training your dog, having someone train it, or simply get a dog bark collar.
A dog bark collar is perhaps the best way to significantly lessen excessive barking, if not to stop it altogether. Most anti bark collars can be classified in one of three categories of collars, depending on the method they use to stop barking: these are the citronella collar, the shock collar, and the ultrasound collar. Because all collars are effective at reducing barking, it’s up to you to decide which one you want to buy, depending on what you feel will be more effective for your dog’s temperament.
The Citronella Collar
This dog bark collar is designed to automatically spray the dog with Citronella each time it barks. Citronella emits a strong scent and is one of the main ingredients used in many perfume products. However, dogs dislike the odor of citronella, which is why this collar is very effective.
The Electronic Shock Collar
This collar is also known for its effectiveness in reducing barking. The collar is programmed to detect excessive barking and correcting the dog by delivering a small electric shock, much like the one you get when you handle fabric. The shock increases in intensity every 30 seconds if the dog doesn’t stop barking: probably because the first one was too mild for a dog’s skin to be felt. The collar’s shocks will grow in intensity until the dog stops barking or it reaches its highest intensity level, when it will shut off, the reasoning being that by this time, the dog is trying to communicate something really important.
The Ultrasound Collar
The ultrasound or ultrasonic collar corrects the dog’s barking by emiting a sound that only dogs can hear. This collar’s advantage is that the sound it uses is harmless to the dog and doesn’t add more noise to the dog’s barking.
By spending a bit on a dog bark collar, you’ll be contributing to the peace and quiet of the place you live in. Your dog’s barking won’t go totally away, as it’s part of its nature, but it will become much more tolerable.
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