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Keep the Peace: The Complete Guide to Dog Barking Collars

Those of you – pet owners who have never experienced excessive barking from your dogs don’t know how frustrating and devastating this condition can be. And, while sometimes dogs can bark more than usual because of boredom or when seeking attention, oftentimes, excessive barking can happen because of separation anxiety, loneliness, fear and when dogs sense danger and want to protect their territory. Even though some pet owners find this quite a normal thing, the truth is that excessive barking isn’t normal at all and it needs to be put under control. The easiest and fastest way to stop dogs from barking is with the use of a dog barking shock collar.

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Dog Training Tips: A Guide to Electric Bark Collars

Electric bark collars, often referred to as shock collars, look similar to regular dog collars, but they come equipped with a device designed to deliver electrical currents. When a dog barks excessively, the collar emits a mild electric shock to correct the behaviour. The advantage of these collars lies in their adjustable settings, allowing the owner to control the intensity of the shock. Generally, the lowest setting provides a tickling sensation, while the highest can be painful. The primary purpose of these collars is to aid in training dogs, helping to improve their behaviour.

Understanding the Pros and Cons of Invisible/Electric Dog Fences

Understanding the Pros and Cons of Invisible/Electric Dog Fences

Dogs love being outside. Whether you take them for daily walks or let them run in the yard, they require daily activity and exercise. However, sometimes the circumstances are such that leaving them roaming freely around neighbouring areas is not considered very safe. For this reason, dog owners often use fences to build a barrier between their yard and the outside area.

dog in a car

Pet Proof Your Car: Our Tips for Keeping Your Car Hair-Free

As adorable as they are, pets don’t always make for a perfect driving companion. It can be a joy, but dealing with pet hair and mess isn’t fun. Even if trained, pets can leave dirt, hair and even odour for days. That’s why it’s important to protect your car’s interior from your pets so that every trip or every ride can be as fun for you as it is for furry friends. This guide will help you find some super easy tips to pet-proof your car and keep the interior intact so that you can relax and enjoy the journey.

Dog on a leash

Our Tips for Handling Excessive Barking

Although when we expand our families by adopting a dog we like to think of it as an experience that’s all fun and games, there are times when dog ownership teaches us patience. Excessive barking is one example that requires a lot of nerves of steel, and even if you do come to get used to it after a while, chances are the rest of your family won’t, and not your neighbours.

This issue also deserves to be addressed as soon as possible because it can take a toll on your dog’s health, considering this specific behaviour raises its heart rate and causes it to waste energy quicker. Consequently, it can make both you and your dog more anxious, and that’s something I’m sure you’d do your best to avoid.

If you found it’s not related to pain or any health condition, you can resort to some tried-and-tested strategies. While the same strategies may not work for every dog, some of the recommended tips when handling this issue include: