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Bark Collar: How to Make the Right Choice

Published by Gid Anderson | January 15th 2010 | Views:

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Barking is a dog's way to talk to his owner and its very normal for them to bark often. However, there are dogs who are very talkative and likes to tell his master every little thing happening around him. Perhaps its a natural experience for your dog to bark a lot but for neighbors around, this can be a different thing. Though this maybe a normal behavior between you and your pet, excessive barking can be irritating and can disturb others living nearby. If you are having this kind of problem then this may be the time to look for anti-barking collars to control and discipline your pet.

Unlike early types, modern anti-bark collars are completely harmless and only teaches the dog to get rid of his talking habit sometimes. Given that we need our dog to ward off outsiders and warn us of intruders, we also need a peaceful environment and excessive barking in an unacceptable behavior. If you have made up your mind that it is time to get Fido a dog barking collar, then you must also know about the details of different types of collars so that you can purchase the most suitable type for your dog.

The most popular type among anti-bark collars is the Citronella bark collar. It uses the strong scent of citronella which is normally used as the base ingredient of perfume making industries. Each time the dog barks the device sprays citronella onto a dog's muzzle. And because dogs do not like anything about citronella, they will do their best to avoid getting sprayed in the face by it. Next are the E-collars that send small electric shocks whenever the dog tries to make a sound. The amount of electricity is good enough to catch attention without harming the dog. Lastly, we have the ultrasonic bark collar. This type of collar uses high pitched sound humans can't hear but could affect most canines because of their excellent hearing. Every time a dog barks, ultrasonic sounds is released from the collar stopping the dog from barking.

When selecting the best type of collar you must consider the size and breed of your pet. If you have a considerably large dog like Retrievers or Rottweilers, you will need to buy a durable but at the same time comfortable collar that will stay on your dog wherever he go. For smaller breeds like Terriers and Border Collies, there are smaller and slimmer collar which are mostly for delicate dogs. Collars can be custom made and comes in different sizes and colors to choose from.
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