Bark Control Collars
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Because every dog is different, it takes several types of bark control collars to work for all types of them. Most people don't want to use a sonic bark collar, or one that shocks the dog before trying something else out. How many dog owners want their best friend to get shocked every time he starts barking too much? Most dogs
would likely rather be sprayed in the nose with citronella than shocked or subjected to a piercing tone. Nonetheless, citronella collars don't work for every dog. Basically, they spray a powerful jet of citronella every time the dog barks. This confuses the dog, and is perceived as mildly uncomfortable. For some dogs. This is an effective method of bark control collar training. Not only does it avoid stressing them out the way that a shock collar can, but also does the job more quickly for dogs with a fragile temperament. After all, these kinds of dogs may get freaked out by shock or sonic collars.
It is sad for those of us who like big dogs, but normally the bigger the dog, the tougher the bark control training has to be. Part of this has to do with the fact that larger dogs tend to be tougher. A bark collar which might be shocking enough to work on a little dog simply won't work for them. Along with this toughness, They can also be much more stubborn. They are used to being bigger than most things, even their owners sometimes. This means that, unless you show them who's boss by doing something they find unpleasant, they won't listen to you.
Of course, bark training involves a lot more than a bark control collar. Almost all dog behavior training involves creating associations between desired behavior and rewards, or unwanted behavior and punishments. Sometimes, bark collars alone can help train a dog, but more often some involvement is required by the pets owner or a suitable trainer. The dog has to associate the discomfort or pain received from the bark collar with displeasure on the part of their trainer.
So which bark control collar is right for you? The best idea may be to start small and work your way up, because a dog will be able to resist A minor bark collar, but will quickly understand what is going on when it is substituted for a more unpleasant one. Working with the collars in two phases like this, strangely enough, can actually speed up bark control training.
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