A Bark Collar: Things Not To Forget
Are you tired of your dog’s constant barking? If your dog does not stop yapping even after you spend extra hours training it to behave well, it is time to consider getting a bark collar for your pooch. Most people would prefer not to have their dogs wear a bark collar, but they quickly change their mind when the collar solves the problem. Getting the right bark collar is very important so you should spend a little time shopping around before you buy one. If you are serious about getting a bark collar, here you have some common types and some basic information on how they work. The Ultrasound Bark Collar This collar is one of the most popular collars that are available for the general public. The sonic collar detects when your dog is barking and then reacts by emiting a very high pitched sound. The objective of the sound is to distract the dog from whatever he was barking at and make him focus on the sound. The sound is perfectly audible by dogs, but completely undetectable by humans, so don’t think that it doesn’t work just because you can’t hear it. Some people think that the exposure to a high pitched sound is harmful to the dog, but in reality it’s as harmful as listening to the highest note on a piano is to you. In any case, the sound from the collar is activated only when the dog barks, and since the sound causes the dog to stop barking, it won’t last long. The Spraying Collar The spray collar is designed to squirt out citronella spray unto the dog’s snout every time the dog barks. Citronella has a strong smell that can be very irritating to dogs. With time, the dog will figure out the relationship between the citronella spray and his own barking, reacting accordingly. The other side of the coin is that sometimes the smell of citronella can linger around for much longer than the owner intended it to. Some dogs can get stress or anxiety if they can’t get rid of the smell. If you do not want your dog to be grumpy or morose after getting a squirt of citronella, you better not use the spray collar to stop your dog from barking. Electrical Shock Collar The shock collar is very well known for its effectiveness, as well of being infamous among some dog lovers for its method of correction. Note that the shock collar sends electric pulses to your dog’s muscles whenever it barks. Although the electric shocks may be mild and tolerable, still, the electric shock can be a bit painful on your dog.
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