Are you tired of your dog’s constant barking? If your dog does not stop yapping even after you spend extra hours training it to behave well, it is time to consider getting a bark collar for your pooch. Yes, a bark collar may not be the most dog friendly training gadget on the planet but it serves its purpose.
Dog owners know that their pet is unique in the world, which is why it’s always a good idea to invest some time comparing the different types of collars available. To help you choose the best bark collar for your dog, here are some of the most popular types of bark collars available in the market today.
Sonic Bark Collar
The sonic bark collar is one of the most popular anti-bark collars available in the market today. The sonic collar detects when your dog is barking and then reacts by emiting a very high pitched sound. The sound is meant to distract the dog from the source of the barking and make him wonder what’s going on. The sound is perfectly audible by dogs, but completely undetectable by humans, so don’t think that it doesn’t work just because you can’t hear it. Some people think that the exposure to a high pitched sound is harmful to the dog, but in reality it’s as harmful as listening to the highest note on a piano is to you. Besides, most dogs stop barking upon hearing the high pitched sound from the collar so they won’t be exposed to it for a long time.
The Spraying Collar
This type of collar can detect barking and counteracts it by spraying the dog’s muzzle with citronella smell whenever the dog barks. Citronella is annoying to a dog’s taste. When dogs finally realize that their own barking is what triggers the citronella spray, they start to reduce their barking. Now, the downside of this type of collar is that smell of the citronella often lingers on the snout of your dog for several minutes or even hours in some cases. As it is it, your dog may suffer from anxiety due to the prolonged effect of the punishment. If your dog is extremely sensitive or irritable to citronella, then this type of bark collar is not your best choice.
The Shock Bark Collar
The shock collar is well known among dog owners, but it’s also somewhat despised, despite it’s proven effectiveness in reducing innecessary barking in dogs. Note that the shock collar sends electric pulses to your dog’s muscles whenever it barks. The electric shock is painless to dogs, but some people think it can be cruel.
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