Anti Bark Collars – What Are The Facts?

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Before you buy an anti bark collar for your dog, you need to do some research. For example, what kind of collar is good for barking dogs? How much barking requires such a collar? Is it really necessary to get one for my dog?

Choices Of anti bark dog collars

There are three methods that are used for anti bark collars: citrus spray, sonic or ultrasonic (or vibration), and electrical. However, regardless of the method that the anti barking collar uses, they’re completely harmless to your pet.

A spray collar works by spraying the muzzle of the dog when it starts to bark, creating an annoying sensation. Because the smell of citrus is offesive to dogs’ sense of smell, they immediately stop barking. This type of anti bark collar often emits a “hiss” sound prior to the smell, so a smart dog will stop barking at just the sound of the warning hiss.

The second type of collars use sound. The principle of these collars is that they emit a sound that is not detectable by the human ear, but it is detected by dogs. Over time, the dog is annoyed or distracted by the high pitched tone to stop barking.

Finally, anti bark collars for dogs that are electrical give a small electrical shock to a dog every time it barks. The shock is very mild, comparable to the one you’d get if you walked on a thick carpet. That is, it doesn’t hurt and it isn’t painful, but it really makes you pay attention.

Other Factors to Take into Account

There are even some collars that use more than one of the mentioned anti barking methods. For instance, they might release a citrus spray, emit a sound, or both, whenever the dog barks.

Other collars have a way of adjusting their intensity. It would use a quiet sound, or lower levels of shock, etc. You can increase them for better results or reduce them as your dog becomes more obedient. This will allow you to get to a level that will call the attention of your dog without stressing it. Eventually, the dog will stop the bad behaviour on its own, given enough time.

Before buying an anti bark collar, know your options. They come in three varieties: spray collars, sonic collars and electrical collars. Regardless of their method, anti bark collars are harmless and effective.

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