Dog Bark Collars

Dog bark collars are an effective method to keep your dog from barking excessively and being a nuisance to the community when you are out all day. Here are some tips in finding the best dog bark collars in the market that are easy on the budget.

Know the Types of Dog Bark Collars

Shock collar- This collar works by causing a tiny electric shock to the dog when it detects a bark. Its highly sensitive mechanism can tell if there is a vibration in the dog’s throat.

Features to Look For in a Shock Collar

A good feature in a shock collar is that its intensity is adjustable. That way, you can control the amount of shock appropriate to the size of the dog. It would be cruel to give a shock to your 8 pound dog that is meant for a 130 pound dog. If the intensity is not adjustable, then make an inquiry to a reliable source as to the strength of shock that is tolerable for a dog of your size and breed.

Another feature that will make the dog bark collars less cruel for your dog is that it automatically switches off the dog continues to bark more than 15 times in one minute. In this instance, it is probably not the dog misbehaving, but the fact that even an electric shock cannot stop him from barking could mean that there is a valid stimulus that is making him act so. In this case, it might be an intruder or an emergency, so the poor dog will be very uncomfortable if the collar persists on giving him a shock anyway.

On the other hand, if the dog is not being used as a guard dog and he is left in the house or apartment alone, it might be advisable to pick a collar with increasing intensity levels. The dog might get used to the tiny electric shock that it becomes negligible and he persists on barking nonetheless. In this case, the collar will increase the intensity of the shock if the dog continues to bark, until he makes the connection.

A vibrating feature contributes another stimulus to modify the dog’s behavior, making it a doubly effective teaching tool.

Citronella spray collar- This alerts the dog when he is barking by spraying a small amount of citronella spray at the dog. This appeals to his senses of smell, taste, and hearing, and is non-toxic.

The only really important feature to look for in a citronella spray collar is that it can be refilled. However, it is a bonus if you can find a package wherein some canisters are thrown in for free.

If you have decided which among the two types of dog bark collars is more suited to your preference, you can start to surf the internet for user reviews to check if the product you’re considering is effective. This is also a good way to canvas prices so that the purchase will not be too hard on your budget.