Review of the SportDog SBC-10 Collar

Do you get irritated when your dog starts to bark like there’s no tomorrow? Does it bark at times that are very inconvenient or embarrassing, such as when guests come or at night when everybody is sleeping? If that’s your case, then the SBC-10 is exactly what you need.

The collar works by detecting the vibrations caused when your dog barks: it also features a display that shows the level of the battery and the level of correction that is active at the moment. Customizability of the operational modes that come with the SBC-10 collar is remarkable. If you intend to understand the number of corrections needed for the substantial reduction of your dog’s bark, then you can set the collar at ‘Temperament Learning’ mode where you are offered 10 correction levels. Or, you can let the collar detect automatically the level at which your dog stops barking by setting it to “Progressive Correction” instead. You can even select how the correction level is administered by using the collar’s “Use Correction” mode.

The SBC-10 collar comes with plastic black straps that can be adjusted for neck sizes up to 27″ and this facilitates the use of this collar on dogs of any color and type. It also has another mode: the “Test Mode;” and the 6 Volt battery that comes with the collar can be recharged for repeated use.

Pre-Usage Precautions

Only use the SBC-10 when the situation is not appropriate for barking, such as when guests visit or when it’s very late at night. Also, make sure that the dog is not barking due to health or fear issues. Never attach a leash or other object to the collar, as it may activate it accidentally even when the dog isn’t barking. And finally, keep the SBC-10 clean and tidy, as dirty collars can cause reactions or rashes on your dog’s skin.