If your dog has a problem with barking and you have had about enough of it, it is time that you tried using an anti bark collar. Anti bark collars have been in the market for years, but it’s only in recent times that some dog owners are finding out about them.

The first thing to do to reduce a dog’s barking, is trying to train him verbally. The process is very similar to the one used for teaching your dog to sit, stay or fetch something, using oral commands that your dog has to respond to. Sometimes it can be more difficult than that and this is where an anti bark collar would come into play. Now it is just a matter of deciding which the best anti bark collar is for your dog to use.

Citronella Collars

This is one of the most popular choices. It’s a favorite collar, specially among young dog owners, since it doesn’t hurt the dog or makes him feel uncomfortable. It does not work like the shock collars which actually shock your dog every time they bark. In place of the electrical discharge that shock collars are known for, this collars simply releases a small spray of citronella on the dog’s muzzle whenever it barks.

They will not feel any pain but they will stop barking because they will be curious as to what this new smell is and where it came from. As times goes by, the dog will realize that the spray is activated when he barks, and he will limit the barking to necessary situations. The collar includes a built-in mic that detects when the dog barks and releases a spray of citronella.

Ultrasonic Collars

Another top pick for an anti bark collar is the ultrasonic collar. This is a type of collar that is also completely harmless to your dog so there is no need to worry about that. It stops barking via a high pitch that calls the dog’s attention. The pitch is so high that humans can’t hear it, so don’t think that the collar is broken just because you can’t hear it.

One of the advantages of this collar is that you can adjust the settings, pitch, and frequency of the sound, so that it adjusts better to your dog’s behavior. You could choose to have them either hear a constant high pitched signal or a radical pattern with a fluctuating pitch.

In the end, anti bark collars are cheaper solutions than dog schools, and they don’t hurt your dog at all, so you should really consider them if you want to reduce your dog’s barking to a normal level.

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