These collars have two sensors on them.  They sense sound and vibration and know when your dog is barking out of control.

The “Petsafe Dog Bark Control Collar” comes stocked with a Temperament Learning System which makes these anti bark collars able to work across different breeds of dogs.

Keep in mind that there are two models available depending on which size dog you have.

There is the “PetSafe Deluxe Little Dog Bark Control Collar” and the “PetSafe Big Dog Bark Control Collar.”

The models are virtually the same but one is for smaller dogs while the other is for the more larger breeds.

Petco makes excellent anti bark collars that train your dog not to bark by the use of zapping, or shocking, him or her when the barking gets to become excessive.

The sensors are wonderful at detecting whether your dog is barking loud or if he just barks a couple times.

Keep in mind that dogs are smarter than we give them credit for.  I found that my two dogs learned that the device would only go off after at least three very loud barks.  So they learned to bark just two times and quickly shut their trap.  I’m okay with that.

If me and the wife are at sleep at night and someone is breaking in all I need is two barks to warn me.  Likewise, in the middle of the day, I do not need my dogs to tell me everytime someone passes by my house.

Petco Dog Bark Control Collars are a great buy.  You can usually get them for around $100.  A definite must buy if you want a little peace and quiet.

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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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Today we are going to take a look at the ultra sonic bark collar. Unlike the other collars which administer a punishment on your dog via a shock, or burst of concentrated spray, these collars are primarily sound based.

As you probably know a dog’s sense of smell is extremely sensitive and thousands of times better than humans. What you may not know is that a dog’s sense of hearing (sound) is also very acute and frequencies that we as humans cannot hear can bother them.

When an ultra sonic bark collar detects your dog barking too loud or excessively it sends out an extremely high pitched sound frequency. It is a tone that most dogs just cannot stand. It does not hurt them in any way but it annoys them to no end.

Your dog will get this high pitched noise (which they find unbearable) every time they bark over what is considered acceptable and will start to associate their barking with the negative response they get. As with anything that causes pain (as for humans) behavior patterns are modified to avoid it.

Again, this frequency does not harm your dog. Personally I do not think anti bark collars that operate on shock and spray mechanisms hurt your dog but obviously there is a difference of opinion on that with some people. This collars causes no pain whatsoever.

Keep in mind this also. You can buy ultra sonic devices in not only collar form that go around a dog’s neck but also ones that do not. They have for sale stand alone ultra sonic units that you can set up and make go off my remote.

You can have the unit in your living room and when your dog starts barking you press a button and it goes off. You would be surprised by the results you get. You can also use it for other neighborhood dogs. Some of the more higher quality models have a very high range.

These anti bark collars that train a dog off high pitched sound cost $100 or more. There are some that are less than that amount but they work poorly. The stand alone units are a little more.

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Here is an alternative.  You can use the anti bark spray collars instead.  These collars do not shock your dog when he or she starts barking out of control.

Rather, it sprays a scent in its face.  This scent is called citronella.  Dogs hate this.  A dogs nose is extremely sensitive.  There are varying arguments about exactly how much greater their smelling ability is than humans be it is generally understood a dog can smell 100,000 times better than humans can.

I am sure you can appreciate how sensitive their nose is with all those sensors and nerve endings.  Ever try to touch your dog’s nose.  They hate it.

Now dog’s hate the scent of citronella.  They literally cannot stand it.  Spray a burst of this stuff in their face and they stop dead in their tracks.

That is exactly how an anti bark spray collar works.  Much like the shock collars it has a sensor on it that can tell when your dog is barking loud.  When that happens this device is triggered and its shoots some citronella odor in your dog’s face.  I think it overloads his or her nose for a couple seconds.

They stop barking immediately. Many have found that these collars work great and are better than the various other dog training collars used.  From the reviews I have heard they are equally effective and a great alternative to the ones that shock.

The only complaint I have heard about these anti bark spray collars is that citronella gets all over the place.  I have only hear that from a few people and I think its exaggerated.

These collars do not spray tons of citronella in the air.  Its just a quick little burst.  Enough to do the trick.  If you are not looking for it then you can barely see it.  I doubt it “gets all over the place.”

Give this collars a try.  I have not heard a single story where the people who bought said it did not work.

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First, you need to make sure the collar is snug.  Fitting this barking collar the right way is crucial if you want to have any success.  You do not want the collar to be too tight, obviously, because you do not want to choke your dog.  Even though you are trying to train your dog through a form of punishment you do love your pet and want him or her to be comfortable throughout the day.

Having said that if the bark collar is not tight enough its sensor will not be able to  detect your dog’s voice or vibrations and it will be useless.

Second, if you have a dog that has thick hair or a lot of hair you need to have him or her.  Hair is a another barrier to the sensor. Pugs have light hair so the anti bark collar worked great on mine.

I had a lasso dog (very boring breeds I might add, he got dumped on my by my last girlfriend/ fiance) who had a lot of hair and it almost never worked.  I had it on him for a whole week and the device never sensed his bark.

If you have a breed that has thick hair bring it to a groomer and get his or her hair cut as low as possible.

Third, you need to make sure the batteries are good.  I cannot tell you how many times people I have know, or myself, have used an anti bark collar and the batteries were dead.  The battery on the collar is small and the power runs out quick.  They usually have a light so you know if it is good or not.

On my Petsafe shock collar it would have two blinking lights as long as the battery worked.  When they were in fact dead a red light would come on.  Kind I handy I think.  Obviously, if there is no power going to the collar it is not going to work very well.  Its one of those items that should be really self explanatory but we all forget from time to time.

Follow these three items and your anti bark collar should work the way its designed.  To shut your dog up in the middle of the day!

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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.

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People who own dogs that bark a lot can find themselves, rather quickly, at their wits end.  There are tons of ideas and methods out there on how to stop excessive barking.  Its funny because they are always advertised as “full proof” or guaranteed to work by so called “certified dog trainers.”  They sound good but I doubt many of these things will work on stubborn dogs like a terrier, pug, or various types of hounds.

It can really make confused about what to do because on one hand most owners love their dogs but one the other hand they find themselves at times wanted to remove their dogs voice or put it to sleep at some moments.  When you get to this point you need a tool that will deliver results.  You need a tried and tested tool.

The device you need is an anti bark collar. Contrary to what certain animal lovers say these  no barking shock collars are not inhumane.

I have never seen an instance where these collars have failed when you use them as directed.  As easy as this sounds the majority of the people who buy these fail to do just that.

Fit the collar correctly around your dogs neck.  Make it snug but not tight.  You do not want to choke your dog.  The sensors need to lie under the neck.  Its even better if you can place it directly in the center of the voice box.

Try to spin the collar and see if it spins easily or not.  If it does not than you have it on tight enough.  Remember, while you do not want to put it on overly tight if it is not snug enough the sensors will not be able to hear the bark.

Be sure to take this device off right before bed or it can leave a rash.

Get into a daily routine when it comes to using the anti bark collar.  Put into practice putting this on your dog the first thing in the morning.  Do not skip days.  I repeat, do not skip one day, out it on him the next, forget two more days, and then put it on him again.

Consistency is what will make this collar work the way it is meant to.  Use it properly for at least a week and you will notice immediate results.  Dogs are smarter than you think and if you do not use it everyday they will learn the collar and find a way to beat it.  They will only not bark when the anti bark collar is on and when it is not on they will revert back to their old ways.

After a while the collar will train your pet not to zap all the time and he will get the message.  He will not need it after more than two weeks.  Every once and a while after that you may need it but not likely.  When you used the anti bark collar the way you should your dog will begin to associate the  bad sensation he gets from the shock with the act of barking.  This is what you want!  When not used the right way they only associate the unpleasant feeling with the actual collar.  Bad news!

A good anti dog barking or citronella spray collar will cost $100-$130 so you want to make certain you use it wisely to get your money’s worth.

Here are some comments of people that actually used this dog training device from Darren Barefoot.

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You would not believe how many times I have heard this argument.  It seems that at times every dog lover is after me whenever I even begin a conversation talking about training your pet with dog shock collars. I try to post information on various pet forums about using these devices safety and effectively and all I ever get is grief and disbelief that I could resort to such cruel methods.

A person stated on the last forum that I posted on that my pug would start to hate me from using the this form of behavior training on him.I am not mad at all.  To be quite honest no person can ever prove if anti bark collars are inhumane or not because its all a matter of point of view and perception.

I used this form of dog training on my pug, who I love dearly, and he still loves me today.  He still sleeps in my bed every night.  I still jumps up on my lap when I am watching a movie.

The only thing he does not do is bark at every little thing he sees outside.

And our relationship has never been better.My pug is a stubborn little dog, as cute as he is, and I had to put the no barking collar on him for two and a half full weeks.

A first I tried to use this device sparingly and was inconsistent in use.  He would learn not to bark and within days on not having the collar forget and go right back to his old tricks.

So finally I just left it on him for basically three weeks.  Even when I thought he was over his excessive barking I put it on him.

Listen, I am well aware that dogs bark.  That is not my issue.  Its their job.What I cannot stand it out of control, excessive barking at everything they see.  Some dogs are smart enough to distinguish a threat from a non threat.

Others cannot.  You can go through weeks of dog training and accomplish nothing minus spending a couple hounded.

Or, like I did, you can invest in a bark collar to stop dog barking and get some real peace of mind. The things will not hurt your dog.  They will cause and unpleasant sensation, yes, but do harm to your dog, no.

You have some liberals out there who will complain about anything.  They will have to take three Tylenol a day because their pooch is giving them a headache when the solution to their problem is at their nearest pet store.

Its not like the dog has to wear the collar forever.  If you use it correctly than you will only need it several weeks.

These collars come in several sizes so you want to make certain you get one for your dog’s type.

You can also adjust the setting on these things from low impact all the way to high impact. To be clear I would like to mention that the anti bark collar is only meant to go off after three to four loud barks.  Anything less and it does not deliver the shock.

Try these things on yourself.  You will see that the shock looks worse than what it really is.  The sensation they feel is actually more mental than it is physical.

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Anti bark collars are one of the remedies that many dog owners around the world implement to solve this problem. There are quite a few types of these collars in the marketplace which you can utilize to train you dog.

I purchased all these Dog Training Aids at PetSmart.com

Here are three main categories from which you can pick from.

The Shock Collars

Shock collars, at least in my personal opinion, are the most effective barking collar.  It produces a very small amount of shock to your dog when the device senses your dog barking loud and excessively.  They usually will go off after the dog gets over a certain noise decimal and they bark more than three times.  The shock collars will work on pretty much every dog. Some owners tend to think of this device as being slightly inhumane.  However, you must realize that these “zaps” are not made to cause harm to your dog but rather give him or her an unpleasant feeling in turn telling them that what they are doing is “bad.”

The Ultra Sonic Bark Collars

The Ultra Sonic bark collars produces a really high decibel pitch when your dog starts to bark. The can only can be heard by dogs. People cannot hear it at all. Most dogs hate the sound it produces. Therefore in turn when the collar senses you dog  barking it will emit that high pitched annoying sound which usually will cause your dog to stop barking. They are not effective on deaf or hard-of-hearing dogs.

The Spray Bark Collars

The other name for the spray-based training aids are citronella bark collars. This particular device works by emitting a strong scent, usually lemon or citronella, which is really bothersome to many dogs’ strong sense of smell.  Their noises are really sensitive and this smell is just too much! Like other two collars whenever it senses a dog barking out of control  it will produce a little bit of citronella into the air. However, to be honest, this anti bark collar is only effective if you dog has a light-medium barking issue.  Many dogs will get used to the smell, as strong as it may be,  over an extended period of time.

So these are the three types of barking collars that you can choose from.  I have seen all three be effective.  They all are safe and if used right can really help your nerves.

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I would like to assure you they are not.  The shock produced by these collars are really not meant to hurt the dog.  The shock is meant to create a small unpleasant sensation that tells them to stop doing whatever they are doing.

I was fairly leery myself of the whole “shock collar” device until I got a pug two years ago.  He is the cutest dog you have ever seen but he will bark non-stop at any and everything.  A school bus, kids, the mailman, other dogs, you name it he barks at it.  It was enough to make your nerves rattle at times.  I had to find some way to address this problem.

I went to the nearby pet store, Petco, and bought an anti bark collar for approximately $100 after some fierce negotiating with the store manager.  They had an ad on their website for one price yet when I went into the store they had another price.  The difference was $30 so I got them to take that off.  Anyway I bought it and put it on my dog that very day.  No keep in mind that most bark collars have several levels of correction so you can choose how strong the shock will be.  Even the top level will not hurt your dog but for small dogs likes mine I keep it at medium.

I have to admit that I did feel bad at first but wow did the training go fast.  With the collar one my dog stopped the constant barking within several hours and stopped most random barking within 2 days.

The bark collar does not just zap the dog whenever he barks.  He has to bark loud and more than three times for it to go off.  So after a while if he barked it was only two times and then he abruptly stopped.  Dogs learn quickly!

My pug is pretty good about barking now.  I do not mind the occasional bark he and there or to alert us that someone is at the door but the out of control inappropriate barking is pretty rare now.

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