Anti Bark Collars: Understanding How They Work
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If your dog barks much more than you’d like him to and you can’t take it anymore, it’s time for you to get him and anti bark collar. Anti bark collars have been in the market for years, but it’s only in recent times that some dog owners are finding out about them.
You should always try oral training first when reducing a dog’s barking, before you resort to other methods. The process is very similar to the one used for teaching your dog to sit, stay or fetch something, using oral commands that your dog has to respond to. However, because each dog is different, this process doesn’t always work and this is where you have to get an anti bark collar. Now it is just a matter of deciding which the best anti bark collar is for your dog to use.
Citronella Spray Collars
This is one of the most popular choices. It’s a favorite collar, specially among young dog owners, since it doesn’t hurt the dog or makes him feel uncomfortable. The fact that it doesn’t send electrical shocks every time the dog barks is one of the collar’s best selling points. 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.
The spray doesn’t cause any pain whatsoever; it merely stops the dog from barking because the animal will be curious about this new smell that appeared out of nowhere. 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 top pick for an anti bark collar is the ultrasonic collar. This is a type of collar that is also completely harmless to your dog so there is no need to worry about that. It stops barking via a high pitch that calls the dog’s attention. However, you won’t be able to hear it, since it’s undetectable by humans.
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
