No Bark Collar

While many pet owners are against the idea of having a no bark collar for their dog because of allegations that it is an inhumane or cruel practice, there are many reasons that make this collar a wise purchase.

Lifestyle Factors

Some dog owners may have the luxury of living in spacious residences where their pets may roam the grounds freely without disturbing the neighbors, but in reality, this is quite rare. Most people live in congested urban areas, and the sound of an unruly dog barking may bother the people living in the same or neighboring building. Having a no bark collar is a courtesy to these neighbors.

If the dog owner’s lifestyle involves having visitors around the house frequently, a barking dog may also alarm these guests. Even if the dog is chained up or doesn’t bite, barking can startle these visitors or make them uncomfortable at the least. No matter how well trained the dog is, there may always be some unexpected circumstance that causes him to bark- such as a stray cat passing by or a sudden noise. A dog with a no bark collar is prevented from disrupting such social occasions.

Some communities may also have strict guidelines regarding misbehaving pets. It might not be so easy for his owner to modify a dog’s behavior in time before he is given a notice, especially if the pet is new and untrained. A no bark collar keeps the dog under control while it is not yet capable of controlling itself.

Method of Training

A no bark collar is a quicker, more efficient method of training a dog. Training a pet involves the combination of positive reinforcement, which is giving rewards each time the pet does something right, and negative reinforcement, which is a form of punishment each time it does something wrong. A no bark collar is a form of negative reinforcement, which is necessary to establish discipline in the dog. The bonus is that the owner does not have to inflict the punishment himself each time it misbehaves, which can be impossible if the owner is out at work. This way, even in his absence, the dog is being trained.

Safeguard Against Insects

Some of these collars, especially the citronella spray collars, prevent mosquitoes and some other insects from biting the dog. This is because citronella is a natural insect repellent.

More Humane

This may sound ironic, considering how some pet owners are against the practice of using a no bark collar precisely because they think it is inhumane. However, a dog that barks excessively might become an annoyance to the community to the point that his removal is recommended. Rather than have him exterminated or taken to the pound, a behavior modification intervention would be less cruel to both the pet and his owner.

These are the advantages that a no bark collar offers not only to the pet and pet owner, but to their entire community.