The Dog Bark Collar: Keeping Your Dog Quiet

Barking is the only way your dog has to express its emotions, be it fear, agressiveness, or hunger. But when barking becomes too frequent or too loud, both owners and neighbors can begin to resent the dog. You may be familiar with this situation if you have a dog that just won’t stop barking, keeping 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 have the options of training your dog, having someone train it, or simply get a dog bark collar. Out of all the options available, the best way to reduce dog barkng is by getting a dog bark collar for your pet. 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. All three types of anti bark collars are effective and produce long term results, so it’s a matter of personal preference to decide which one you should get. The Citronella Dog Bark Collar The citronella collar is so called because it sprays your dog’s muzzle with citronella essence whenever your dog barks. Citronella emits a strong scent and is one of the main ingredients used in many 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 one of the most well known ones. 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 Ultrasonic Collar This dog bark collar emits a high-pitched whistle that is inaudible to the human ear, but certainly audible to dogs which have an extremely sharp sense of hearing. This collar’s advantage is that the sound it uses is harmless to the dog and doesn’t add more noise to the dog’s barking. Investing in a dog bark collar for your bark-happy, canine pet is one way to demonstrate your commitment to a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Your dog’s barking won’t go totally away, as it’s part of its nature, but it will become much more tolerable.