Keeping dogs out of certain areas in your home is possible with the use of pet barriers , but what to do when they bark excessively? Well, in those times when you cannot control your dog with anything, you might consider the use of bark collars.
Do Anti-Barking Collars Work?
As the name suggests, these collars for barking are designed to stop dogs from barking by discouraging them thanks to their subtle warning signs. The choice of such collars is huge, ranging in type, model, size and appearance which seems perfect for helping you find the right one for your needs. Generally speaking, you can choose from electric, spray (citronella), vibration, ultrasonic and audible bark collars, where all of them have their pros and cons. Considering and comparing all of them will help you find the one that will work perfectly on your dog without causing it any trouble, discomfort or trauma. Some people think that the use of these anti-barking devices is a bit cruel, but the truth is that they aren’t as they don’t cause any physical or emotional problems, so it isn’t strange seeing them being used as training collars by professional trainers as well.
Safety Features to Look for
Comfort Above All
Regardless of the type of anti-barking device you choose, there are some general guidelines and features you should look for in it. This is essential in order to choose a comfortable stop barking collar and one that will provide you with all the needed benefits.
These are the first and foremost things you should look for in such a device if you want to obtain the needed benefits. That’s because a collar of this kind won’t make your dog feel restrained and obliged to wear a collar of this kind. Wearing such a collar should feel like wearing any kind of regular collar, so making sure to look for a comfy model is crucial.
Adjustable Collar
When searching for the right collar, you should also consider the idea of investing in one that allows it to be adjusted. This in fact, is closely related to the level of comfort, so when choosing the right one, be sure to consider its level of adjustment in order to be sure of its comfort and ease of use.
Speaking of comfort, you should also take into account your dog’s needs and actual health condition. That being said if your dog’s quite gentle and can get easily irritated, make sure to choose a collar made of hypoallergenic material that will reduce any kind of discomfort. Additionally, the chosen model should sit not too loose nor too tight on its neck. Ideally, you should be able to stick your thumb and forefinger in between it and your dog’s neck. By being able to do this, you’ll be sure that your dog won’t feel uncomfortable.
Adjustable Levels of Correction
This is just another feature that you should take into account when looking for the right stop barking collar. That’s because this feature doesn’t only contribute to making your dog feel comfortable, but it will also provide it with just the needed level of correction. By being able to choose the intensity of the given stimulation (be it vibration, sound, electric shock or spray), you will be able to achieve the needed results in a shorter period of time. This level of adjustments will help you start low and slow and if this is just enough to help your dog stop barking, you won’t need to use stronger stimulation. And vice versa, if your dog doesn’t react on the lowest and most sensitive levels, then you can try to increase the levels and stop at the ones that show the best results.
Auto-Shut Off
This feature is another essential thing you should look for in this device as it protects your dog from over-correction. In other words, this safe-to-use collar allows you to set it as you want, however, it’s of vital importance to invest in one that can shut off on its own without causing excessive stress to your dog. In other words, your dog shouldn’t feel any sort of vibration, spray or shock even after the barking has stopped. This will only cause it to feel guilty and punished without any reason in particular.
Ease of Use
Regardless of the type of model and type you plan to choose, one thing is certain, the chosen collar should be easy to use no matter what. Aside from being easy to put on and take off, the chosen model should also come with guidance about how to properly fit, adjust and use the collar in order to get the most out of it. All of this information must be obtained with the device so that you can be sure that even in case of some problem and inconvenience, you’ll be able to find the right information and solution in the guide.
