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October 7th, 2009 by KittyKitty

If your pet barks more than you expected it to, then you might want to consider getting a bark control collar, specially if the barking starts to bother your neighbors. Bark control collars come in several models, and selecting the one most appropriate for your dog depends on various factors

What’s the Cause Behind All That Barking?

Before using a bark control dog collar, you should figure out why your dog is barking. Some dogs bark out of fear, aggression, or loneliness. If your dog has one of these problems, then don’t make it wear a bark control collar. These things can be dealt with other ways, like proper training and attention. But if your dog barks because it’s just bored or as a bad habit, then a bark control collar can help you correct its behavior.

Choosing A Bark Control Collar

There are three main types of bark control collars for you to choose from. And there are even some bark control collars that belong to more than one category.

First of all, there is  the citronella collar that emit a strong citrus smell whenever the dog starts to bark. Dogs really dislike this smell, and they will stop barking in order to avoid releasing the smell. Some citronella collars will also give a warning “hiss” sound so that the dog can learn to stop barking sooner.

Electronic collars will shock the dog when it barks. The shock is harmless and not painful, just like the one you get when you handle fabric, but it is enough for the dog to stop barking. In addition, these collars usually turn off by themselves after some time in order to avoid unnecessary stress.

The ultrasound or sonic collar sounds a high pitched tone that people can’t hear. The dog doesn’t like the high pitched sound and will stop barking to get it to end.

One of the biggest benefits of a bark control collar is that the dog will be being trained all the time, not just when the owners are around. It’s specially useful if you are away at work or asleep at night.

If the reason your dog barks is because it’s sick, hungry, or lonely, then don’t use a control collar. bark control collars work best for the dog who barks out of boredom or habit. You can find collars that use citrus spray, sonic sounds, or electrical shock.