When I heard that there were devices known as anti bark collars I thought it had to be a joke. I was really shocked that such things even exist. I always thought that a dog’s barking was a good thing, especially if it's supposed to help protect the home. However, I began reading about anti bark collars and now I’m barking a whole new tune.
While a dog’s bark is great for protecting the home as well as for
communication, many pets may do it excessively. We all have a friend or relative who owns a dog that really takes their barking to a whole new level. Putting anti bark collars on these pets may be a real benefit. The question is whether or not these devices are humane.
I decided to do a little homework on the anti bark collars and I was pretty happy with what I learned. Granted, my research isn’t complete but it does point in a positive direction for anti bark collars in general. I have to look into it a little more before I would actually recommend using one on your furry friend.
Excessive barking from your dog can ruin your friendship with your neighbors. No one wants to live next to a pet that makes noise at all times day or night. Anti bark collars are designed to help the dog curb his barking habit almost like helping a person who bites his nails curb his biting. The approach seems to be really humane and I’ll share why I believe so.
My initial reactions to the anti bark dog collars might stem from other products on the market that are designed to control the behavior of pets. Shock dog collars were the first thing that popped into my mind. However, I discovered that the anti bark collars work very differently and can produce excellent results.
I also like that there is research offered that suggests that the anti bark collars have no adverse effects on the dogs. The devices use
static to “correct” the dog when they bark. The static doesn’t work quite the same way as a shock. It simply redirects the dog’s behavior when he or she is barking.
There are a couple of reasons that I’m giving the anti bark collars a little time before I purchase one for my pet. First of all, I don’t know if I really want my dog's barking under control. It just isn’t excessive enough to cause too muchworry. However, if my pet were disruptive and annoying the neighbors, I might give the anti bark collars a try as a last resort.
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