No matter how much you love your little furry pal, barking is very annoying and one of the most common concerns among dog owners. To stop barking, your dog will need proper training or even using a special device that will help you keep the barking under control. Known as a dog barking controller this device is used to reduce or completely eliminate unsafe or undesirable behaviour in dogs like off-leash training or food aggression. When bark collars were first introduced they were quite unpopular. But thanks to the improvements in technology over the past few decades, this barking solution become humane, safe and more effective than ever.
If you are seriously considering of buying dog barking controller for your furry friend, you need to decide whether you want a static/electric, spray or ultrasonic collar. If not sure what to choose, here are a few things you may find it useful while making your final decision.
If you are seriously considering of buying dog barking controller for your furry friend, you need to decide whether you want a static/electric, spray or ultrasonic collar. If not sure what to choose, here are a few things you may find it useful while making your final decision.
Static/Electric Dog Barking Collars
This type of barking controllers is considered as one of the most effective (98-99% effective). They come in a range of different models designed to suit different breeds of dogs from the smallest ones to the large stubborn dogs. When it comes to power, they come in two main options, with rechargeable and replaceable batteries. Regardless of the model, all static devices are activated by a vibration sensor that is in contact with the dog's neck. The vibration mode becomes activated anytime the dog tries to bark and in some cases, the vibration is followed by a microphone sensor for more reassurance. New models of static dog collars are far more advanced than those before. They come with different variable settings and switches so you can adjust the collar according to your dog. The maximum time this collar can be worn is ten to twelve hours maximum.
This type of barking controllers is considered as one of the most effective (98-99% effective). They come in a range of different models designed to suit different breeds of dogs from the smallest ones to the large stubborn dogs. When it comes to power, they come in two main options, with rechargeable and replaceable batteries. Regardless of the model, all static devices are activated by a vibration sensor that is in contact with the dog's neck. The vibration mode becomes activated anytime the dog tries to bark and in some cases, the vibration is followed by a microphone sensor for more reassurance. New models of static dog collars are far more advanced than those before. They come with different variable settings and switches so you can adjust the collar according to your dog. The maximum time this collar can be worn is ten to twelve hours maximum.
Spray Dog Barking Collars
Once the dog bark, this collar will spray a spray. Despite their popularity, they are not the most effective option for making your dog stop barking. Some models of spray collars are activated by a microphone while there are other models that are waterproof and aside from the microphone, they can be activated by the neck vibration. These models generally spray bigger amount of spray that makes them a bit more effective than others. This type of collar is not recommended for a working dog and stubborn breeds as they usually get used to the spray and continue to bark.
Once the dog bark, this collar will spray a spray. Despite their popularity, they are not the most effective option for making your dog stop barking. Some models of spray collars are activated by a microphone while there are other models that are waterproof and aside from the microphone, they can be activated by the neck vibration. These models generally spray bigger amount of spray that makes them a bit more effective than others. This type of collar is not recommended for a working dog and stubborn breeds as they usually get used to the spray and continue to bark.
Ultrasonic dog barking collars
As their name refers these collars emit an ultrasonic tone. The sound cannot be heard by human but is quite annoying for dogs. When the bark controller detects that the dog barks it becomes activated via a microphone and start producing the sound. However, some dogs become used to the tone so they continue barking even after a short time of using this collar. Because of this, ultrasonic collars are usually recommended as an alternative for small and young dogs with timid temperament or ones with a low drive.
As their name refers these collars emit an ultrasonic tone. The sound cannot be heard by human but is quite annoying for dogs. When the bark controller detects that the dog barks it becomes activated via a microphone and start producing the sound. However, some dogs become used to the tone so they continue barking even after a short time of using this collar. Because of this, ultrasonic collars are usually recommended as an alternative for small and young dogs with timid temperament or ones with a low drive.
