bark collar: Town Lake Animal Center: Bark! Bark! Bark!
Bark collars are specially designed to deliver an aversive whenever your dog barks. There are several different kinds of bark collars:
Citronella Collar: This collar contains a reservoir of citronella solution that sprays into your dog’s face every time he barks. A citronella collar is considered humane and a recent study reported an 88% rate of success with the use of this collar. One possible drawback is that the collar contains a microphone, so the aversive is delivered in response to the sound of the bark. Therefore, other noises may set off the collar, causing your dog to be sprayed even if he hasn’t barked. Also, some dogs can tell when the citronella reservoir is empty and will resume barking.
Aversive Sound Collar: This collar emits a high-frequency sound when your dog barks. Some are activated by the noise of the bark, while others are hand-held and activated by a handler. The rate of success for this type of collar is reportedly rather low.
Electric Shock Collar: We don’t recommend an electric shock collar to control your dog’s barking. The electric shock is painful to your dog and many dogs will choose to endure the pain and continue barking. The success rate of this type of collar is less than 50%.
The main drawback of any bark collar is that it doesn’t address the underlying cause of the barking. You may be able to eliminate the barking, but symptom substitution may occur and your dog may begin digging, escaping, or become destructive or even aggressive. The use of a bark collar must be in conjunction with behavior modification based on the reason for the barking, as outlined above. You should never use a bark collar on your dog if his barking is due to separation anxiety, fears or phobias, because punishment always makes fear and anxiety behaviors worse.
Citronella Collar: This collar contains a reservoir of citronella solution that sprays into your dog’s face every time he barks. A citronella collar is considered humane and a recent study reported an 88% rate of success with the use of this collar. One possible drawback is that the collar contains a microphone, so the aversive is delivered in response to the sound of the bark. Therefore, other noises may set off the collar, causing your dog to be sprayed even if he hasn’t barked. Also, some dogs can tell when the citronella reservoir is empty and will resume barking.
Aversive Sound Collar: This collar emits a high-frequency sound when your dog barks. Some are activated by the noise of the bark, while others are hand-held and activated by a handler. The rate of success for this type of collar is reportedly rather low.
Electric Shock Collar: We don’t recommend an electric shock collar to control your dog’s barking. The electric shock is painful to your dog and many dogs will choose to endure the pain and continue barking. The success rate of this type of collar is less than 50%.
The main drawback of any bark collar is that it doesn’t address the underlying cause of the barking. You may be able to eliminate the barking, but symptom substitution may occur and your dog may begin digging, escaping, or become destructive or even aggressive. The use of a bark collar must be in conjunction with behavior modification based on the reason for the barking, as outlined above. You should never use a bark collar on your dog if his barking is due to separation anxiety, fears or phobias, because punishment always makes fear and anxiety behaviors worse.
Bark Collar: A total fiasco
I bought a humane bark collar that used a high pitched sound for bark correction. According to the directions, if Shelby only wears the collar in the car, then it should only correct her behavior in the car, and Shelby will know that it's OK to bark elsewhere.
So I put it on her, and we went for a drive. On surface street, Shelby usually whines. This triggered the bark collar. But she whined so much, that the collar was constantly going off. It was driving me nuts. Almost as nuts as the whining.
I have a video of what it was like. Shelby whines about that much on any car ride, so I don't think the collar caused more whining.
Usually, when we get on the freeway, Shelby calms down, and everything's calm until we exit the freeway. However, even on the least sensitive setting, I found that the noise of the wind resistance was enough to trigger the bark collar, as were potholes. I'm sure this left Shelby pretty confused. She was being a good girl, and the collar was still going off.
Prior to the bark collar, I tried using a spray bottle. Shelby was soaking wet, and I found it impractical when I'm driving alone. It's fine if Steven is driving, but it's simply unsafe for me to pay attention to spraying her while the car is moving.
I'm going to try the collar again, this time, just around city streets. I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take for Shelby to catch on. I hope it's not long.
So I put it on her, and we went for a drive. On surface street, Shelby usually whines. This triggered the bark collar. But she whined so much, that the collar was constantly going off. It was driving me nuts. Almost as nuts as the whining.
I have a video of what it was like. Shelby whines about that much on any car ride, so I don't think the collar caused more whining.
Usually, when we get on the freeway, Shelby calms down, and everything's calm until we exit the freeway. However, even on the least sensitive setting, I found that the noise of the wind resistance was enough to trigger the bark collar, as were potholes. I'm sure this left Shelby pretty confused. She was being a good girl, and the collar was still going off.
Prior to the bark collar, I tried using a spray bottle. Shelby was soaking wet, and I found it impractical when I'm driving alone. It's fine if Steven is driving, but it's simply unsafe for me to pay attention to spraying her while the car is moving.
I'm going to try the collar again, this time, just around city streets. I'm not sure how long it's supposed to take for Shelby to catch on. I hope it's not long.
bark collar: Stop Unwanted Dog Barking
Many pet owners become lost as to what to do when their dog is
barking and nothing seems to stop him. Maybe it doesn’t even
bother the pet owner himself, but the neighbors are complaining.
What can be done? A bark collar is one method to help control a
dog’s barking. Bark collars are used to stop a dog from barking,
but should be used as a last resort.
While it may be inconvenient to the dog’s owner, bark is part of
owning a dog. It comes with the territory, so to speak.
Understanding why your dog barks may help you realize what needs
to be done. Often, the only thing that can be done is to use a
bark collar. Here’s how they work.
Suppose that while a dog owner is away from home, neighbors
complain that the barking is unbearable. Perhaps a dog barks
quite a bit at night and this leads neighbors to report the
owner. Using a bark collar can help eliminate this. The collar is
placed on the dog either all the time or during certain times
that the pet owner wishes to stop the dog’s barking. When the dog
barks, a very small amount of electric stimulation which is
similar to static shock is sent through the bark collar to the
dog. While it is uncomfortable, it is not harmful. The dog barks
again, and again, the collar sends the stimulation. The dog
starts to relate the stimulation to the bark and will eventually
stop barking.
A bark collar is a bark collar. It will do its job and eliminate
or lessen the amount of barking a dog does. Deciding when to use
a bark collar is the decision only the pet owner can make. A
recommendation to use a bark collar is not bad, but it may be
necessary. Should the dog keep barking and causing the pet
owner’s neighbors to report it, can lead the animal to being
removed. If a bark collar can stop this, it may be necessary.
But, before resorting to this level, a pet owner should try to
find out why his dog is barking. Using a bark collar sparingly or
only during specific times may also lessen the effects on the
dog. While a great tool, the decision to use a bark collar should
be thought about first.
http://www.dogtrainingcollars.net
Byron Pappageorge
barking and nothing seems to stop him. Maybe it doesn’t even
bother the pet owner himself, but the neighbors are complaining.
What can be done? A bark collar is one method to help control a
dog’s barking. Bark collars are used to stop a dog from barking,
but should be used as a last resort.
While it may be inconvenient to the dog’s owner, bark is part of
owning a dog. It comes with the territory, so to speak.
Understanding why your dog barks may help you realize what needs
to be done. Often, the only thing that can be done is to use a
bark collar. Here’s how they work.
Suppose that while a dog owner is away from home, neighbors
complain that the barking is unbearable. Perhaps a dog barks
quite a bit at night and this leads neighbors to report the
owner. Using a bark collar can help eliminate this. The collar is
placed on the dog either all the time or during certain times
that the pet owner wishes to stop the dog’s barking. When the dog
barks, a very small amount of electric stimulation which is
similar to static shock is sent through the bark collar to the
dog. While it is uncomfortable, it is not harmful. The dog barks
again, and again, the collar sends the stimulation. The dog
starts to relate the stimulation to the bark and will eventually
stop barking.
A bark collar is a bark collar. It will do its job and eliminate
or lessen the amount of barking a dog does. Deciding when to use
a bark collar is the decision only the pet owner can make. A
recommendation to use a bark collar is not bad, but it may be
necessary. Should the dog keep barking and causing the pet
owner’s neighbors to report it, can lead the animal to being
removed. If a bark collar can stop this, it may be necessary.
But, before resorting to this level, a pet owner should try to
find out why his dog is barking. Using a bark collar sparingly or
only during specific times may also lessen the effects on the
dog. While a great tool, the decision to use a bark collar should
be thought about first.
http://www.dogtrainingcollars.net
Byron Pappageorge
bark collar: Dog Barks When Left Alone
by Adam Katz
Please let me know if you have any suggestions to help curb a barking problem when we are not home. Our 2 year-old Shepherd/Chow mix rarely barks when we are home, but when we leave her in her nice pen outdoors when we are gone she yips and barks. We have tried stuffed animals and kong toy with food inside. Do we need to get a bark collar? Any other suggestions or info on the collars would be appreciated.
Thank you, Beth Nordstrom
Dear Beth:
First, I would try to figure out what is causing the dog to bark. It may be nothing more than nuisance barking. In which case, a bark collar would work best.
But I'd first rule out all other factors, such as:
- A neighbor's kid who may be taunting your dog.
- Lack of exercise/stimulation.
- Throwing a toy outside of the pen and then barking in an attempt to "make it come back"
- Any number of other factors that could be eliminated before dropping $100 on a bark collar.
I don't know what type of exercise regimen you've got your dog on now, but it probably wouldn't hurt to buy a bicycle and start taking your dog for long runs. (It's good for you, too!)
As for which bark collars to use... the ones that I've had the most success with are the Tri-Tronics Bark Limiter. I've tried the cheap yellow ones they sell at the pet stores and have found them to be poorly engineered, consistently over or under-correcting your dog, and resetting themselves too quickly.
The citronella collars are largely a joke. The get clogged and jam frequently. The citronella runs out. Plus, I'm not crazy about spraying the stuff in your dog's eyes.
That's all for now, folks! Adam
Adam G. Katz is the author of the book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer: An Insider's Guide To The Most Jealously Guarded Dog Training Secrets In History." Get a free copy of his report "Games To Play With Your Dog" when you sign up for his free weekly dog training tips e-zine at: http://www.dogproblems.com
Please let me know if you have any suggestions to help curb a barking problem when we are not home. Our 2 year-old Shepherd/Chow mix rarely barks when we are home, but when we leave her in her nice pen outdoors when we are gone she yips and barks. We have tried stuffed animals and kong toy with food inside. Do we need to get a bark collar? Any other suggestions or info on the collars would be appreciated.
Thank you, Beth Nordstrom
Dear Beth:
First, I would try to figure out what is causing the dog to bark. It may be nothing more than nuisance barking. In which case, a bark collar would work best.
But I'd first rule out all other factors, such as:
- A neighbor's kid who may be taunting your dog.
- Lack of exercise/stimulation.
- Throwing a toy outside of the pen and then barking in an attempt to "make it come back"
- Any number of other factors that could be eliminated before dropping $100 on a bark collar.
I don't know what type of exercise regimen you've got your dog on now, but it probably wouldn't hurt to buy a bicycle and start taking your dog for long runs. (It's good for you, too!)
As for which bark collars to use... the ones that I've had the most success with are the Tri-Tronics Bark Limiter. I've tried the cheap yellow ones they sell at the pet stores and have found them to be poorly engineered, consistently over or under-correcting your dog, and resetting themselves too quickly.
The citronella collars are largely a joke. The get clogged and jam frequently. The citronella runs out. Plus, I'm not crazy about spraying the stuff in your dog's eyes.
That's all for now, folks! Adam
Adam G. Katz is the author of the book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer: An Insider's Guide To The Most Jealously Guarded Dog Training Secrets In History." Get a free copy of his report "Games To Play With Your Dog" when you sign up for his free weekly dog training tips e-zine at: http://www.dogproblems.com
bark collar: Petsafe Spray No-bark Collar
For the dog or owner too timid for shock bark collars but who wants to stop the barking. Your dog hears it, he smells it, he feels it shudder. Collar senses your dog's bark and activates the spray. Cannot be activated by other dogs.
Uses replaceable 6 volt alkaline battery (included) and kit includes can of lemon spray. The batteries have been tested to last 4-6 months with normal use, and the can contains up to 80 sprays. (competitor's batteries last only about 1 month and can contains about 25 sprays)
Collar is waterproof and features low battery and low spray warnings.
note: use ONLY lemon refill sprays Citronella refills will clog the collar.
Uses replaceable 6 volt alkaline battery (included) and kit includes can of lemon spray. The batteries have been tested to last 4-6 months with normal use, and the can contains up to 80 sprays. (competitor's batteries last only about 1 month and can contains about 25 sprays)
Collar is waterproof and features low battery and low spray warnings.
note: use ONLY lemon refill sprays Citronella refills will clog the collar.
