Stop dogs from barking without a bark collar
Many dog owners try to stop dogs from barking by relying on anti-bark dog collars. They rationalize the use of bark collars by saying that “dog training takes too long” or “costs too much” or even “my dog is too stubborn to learn any other way.” The truth is that all dogs are able to control their barking without the need for anti-bark collars.
Anti-bark dog collars use electric shock, ultrasonic noise, or citronella oil sprays to stop dogs from barking. When a dog barks, the vibrations pass through the collar or to the collar microphone which activates the collar. The theory is that when dogs receive enough of these corrective jolts, the dogs eventually choose to stop barking to avoid more irritating shocks, noises, or sprays.
Many animal trainers claim that these collars are very effective. However, there are several problems with using bark collars to stop dogs from barking. The training received through a bark control collar is not long-lasting. The companies that produce these collars admit that dogs will need to wear them periodically to remind them to stop barking. Also, these collars are cruel and openly abusive. Wouldn’t it be cruel to make a child use a shock collar (even if it doesn’t insult the child) to teach him to stop saying certain words? If a child shouldn’t wear it, why would a family pet need to wear it? Finally, barking collars are unable to differentiate between helpful barking and nuisance barking. All barking is responded to immediately with corrective jerks. So when a burglar breaks into a person’s home, the canine will most likely sit and watch the invader, too fearful of punishment to bark alerting its owner that it’s being robbed.
When trying to stop dogs from barking, avoid bark collars. Despite complaints about time, expense, and stubbornness, dog bark control training is quick, affordable, and works for virtually all dogs. Teaching a dog to stop barking can take just a few days. Dog owners can opt for inexpensive training manuals instead of paying for expensive obedience classes. Training techniques based on positive reinforcement are very effective, regardless of the breed of dog being trained. Wasting money on an ineffective, unethical, short-term solution like an anti-bark dog collar is a mistake. Training This is how dog owners can stop dogs from barking.
