Barking is a natural aspect of a dog’s behavior, and they do so either in defense, fear or offense. But when barking becomes too frequent or too loud, both owners and neighbors can begin to resent the dog. If you’re reading this, chances are you have had or currently have this experience, where your best friend keeps everybody awake at night. 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 can optto train your dog yourself, pay someone else to train it for you, or just 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. Pet supply stores will usually offer you three basic types of anti bark collars: these are the citronella bark collar, the electric or shock collar, and the ultrasound or ultrasonic 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
The citronella collar is so called because it sprays your dog’s muzzle with citronella essence whenever your dog barks. The citronella oil is quite common in products where a strong smell is needed, like certain perfume products. Just like they dislike perfumes, dogs dislike the smell of citronella, which makes the collar quite effective.
The Shock Collar
This collar is also known for its effectiveness in reducing barking. It is electronically wired to deliver a mild yet harmless shock when a dog barks too much, and features several shock levels. The first bark triggers a mild shock which gradually intensifies if the dog’s barks again within 30 seconds. 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 correction method is effective, yet doesn’t add more noise to an already noisy situation.
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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