Small Dog Training

Dogs bark by nature, but sometimes it can get to your nerves (or your neighbors´) in which case you should definitely consider getting an anti bark collar. These types of collars have been available for a long time, but it hasn’t been until recently that people are getting comfortable with them.

The first thing to do to reduce a dog’s barking, is trying to train him verbally. 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. Sometimes it can be more difficult than that and this is where an anti bark collar would come into play. Now it is just a matter of deciding which the best anti bark collar is for your dog to use.

Citronella Collars

The citronella spray collar is becoming very popular today. It’s a favorite collar, specially among young dog owners, since it doesn’t hurt the dog or makes him feel uncomfortable. It’s also notorious because it doesn’t give electrical shocks to the dog, unlike other types of collars. It works by spraying the dog’s muzzle with a bit of citronella every time the dog barks unnecessarily, confusing him momentarily and thus stopping the barking.

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 collar includes a built-in mic that detects when the dog barks and releases a spray of citronella.

Ultrasonic Collars

The ultrasonic collar is the other popular collar of choice by dog owners. This is a type of collar that is also completely harmless to your dog so there is no need to worry about that. The collar emits a high pitched sound that stops dogs from barking. However, you won’t be able to hear it, since it’s indetectable 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.

Lastly, anti bark collars aren’t meant to eliminate your dog’s natural barking, just reduce it in situations where it’s very inconvenient; in fact, with time, your dog will not need to wear the collar anymore.

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