Big dogs tend to have a big bark. If you have a dog that gets excited and barks madly, incessantly, at every little thing - moving bushes, passing trucks, cats nearby - that indeed is a problem. If you own several big dogs, then that just multiplies the problem - and amplifies the racket you have to put up with. It’s time you sent a clear message to your dog - such barking will not be tolerated. You will find many bark collars available, in pet stores, and online, and ones especially for big dogs who just won’t listen. Shock or static collars are one of the most effective ways to curb this excessive barking.

Not every dog will respond to behaviour training in the same way - just ask many dog trainers. Large dogs fit this criterion - as there have been dogs who can endure and even ignore corrective shocks provided by static collars. For this reason, most static collars come with intensity settings you can adjust. In time, you’ll discover the right setting, or intensity, that is enough to stop your dog from barking. If the stimulus - a stray cat in the bush or a loud truck - is present, and your dog is as meek as a cat, you should also reward it with attention, play time, and treats. You want to get across a clear stand on the matter - loud, excessive barking is not something you approve of.

Your dog will show signs of irritability, or unease, should the collar be ill-fitting; so make sure you get one that can fit his neck well, and comfortably. The easier your dog gets accustomed to the collar, the easier its training can go along; and this set up benefits both master and pet. Ask the pet shop attendant, when you visit, about collars for large necks, and about static units for large dogs.

Try to conduct your own research into how the dog’s collar is activated. You want to make sure you get to choose among bark collars that sense vibrations on your dog’s throat. In this manner, the static correction follows the instance of your dog’s bark. You want a bark collar that effectively discriminates between your dog’s bark and other loud sounds in the environment. Without this singling out of your dog’s bark, the device might release a static correction even without as much as a growl from your dog. Finally, you may want your bark collar to be waterproof, since it will be battery operated and be used by a big dog that might get rowdy during play.

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