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Three Types of Anti Bark Collars
March 8th, 2010 | 
Author: There are three types of anti bark collars on the market. All are made to stop or at least control excessive dog barking. Different dog owners are comfortable using different collars. Whatever one you decide to use I can assure you these devices do work and can solve your annoying problem of hearing “bark” every five minutes.
Here are the choices you have: shock collars, citronella collars, and ultrasonic collars.
Shock Collars
These dog training devices shock your dogs into submission. They are not made to hurt your dog but they do give them a clear message.
Every time your dog barks with one of these things on he or she will get shocked. The bark has to be more than three times and over a certain level for it to kick in. This type of anti bark collar is by far the most popular.
They work very quickly, usually within a day, but many dog owners find this type of anti bark collar inhumane.
Citronella Collar
Dog’s hate citronella spray. It is a substance that is also used to repel mosquitoes and quite non-toxic.
Nevertheless, dogs cannot stand the smell and are annoyed to death by it.
There is just something about it that bothers their sensitive noses and when they get sprayed by this anti bark collar the barking ceases immediately.
A citronella bark collar is worn around a dog’s neck and once they get over a certain tone it shoots a quick burst of this spray (very little amount) into their face.
Ultrasonic Collar
A dog’s hearing is more advanced than a human. He or she can hear sounds we could never hear. This anti bark collar works off that premise.
It starts to emit a high pitched sound when your dog starts to bark. Like the citronella dog’s find this very annoying. Their acute sense of hearing just cannot take it.
They will shut up immediately. You will not be able to hear any sound but they will. You can by this as a collar or as a stand alone device. Many people feel that the ultrasonic bark collar is the most humane training tool out of the three.
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Train Dog to Stop Barking with these Collars
Many people love their dogs but cannot stand when they constantly bark. True, we want them as a guardian, we want them to protect us, alert us of any danger, and let us know if a guy dressed in black is trying to creep into the window. We also want our beloved dogs to tell us when they have to “potty” and need to be taken outside.
Having said that, when barking goes from what I just mentioned to barking all day long, at everything, it becomes a huge problem. When they bark at every little noise they hear (dogs have acute hearing) or person they see or when a guest comes over it gets annoying. And when your neighbors start to get annoyed you know you have a problem.
There are various methods to train your dog. Some view some ways more humane than others. Oh course, by the title of this blog, you know I am referring to anti bark collars. It is one of the best options on the market today.
Contrary to what many people believe these bark collars are not inhumane and do not hurt your dog. I have found for myself that they are very effective at doing what they are supposed to do.
If you are a person who just cannot handle your dog getting shocked I recommend a citronella bark collar. This devices stop your dog from barking by spray a lemon scented spray in the dogs face that he or she will not be able to stand.
Regardless of if they receive a shock or spray these collars will produce effects immediately and stop your dog from ending up in the pound.
Trust me, an anti bark collar will make your dog stop barking immediately. And when I say immediately I mean on the spot. Follow the directions to the letter and it will produce the results you want.
Take the collars off before you and your dog go to bed. If not the anti bark collar will cause a rash. Make sure you apply it again to his or her neck in the morning though.