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If your dog barks much more than you’d like him to and you can’t take it anymore, it’s time for you to get him and anti bark collar. These collars have been around for years now but a lot of dog owners are just now finding out about them.

You should always try oral training first when reducing a dog’s barking, before you resort to other methods. The process is very similar to the one used for teaching your dog to sit, stay or fetch something, using oral commands that your dog has to respond to. Sometimes it can be more difficult than that and this is where an anti bark collar would come into play. Which leads us to selecting the most approrpiate anti bark collar for your dog.

Citronella Collars

This collar is one of the most popular choices nowadays. Many dog owners prefer this collar over other types of collars because it doesn’t hurt or present a risk to the dog. The fact that it doesn’t send electrical shocks every time the dog barks is one of the collar’s best selling points. In place of the electrical discharge that shock collars are known for, this collars simply releases a small spray of citronella on the dog’s muzzle whenever it barks.

They will not feel any pain but they will stop barking because they will be curious as to what this new smell is and where it came from. With time, the dog will understand that it’s the barking that triggers the spray, and will reduce the frecuency of the barking to avoid the spray. The collar includes a built-in mic that detects when the dog barks and releases a spray of citronella.

Ultrasonic Collar

The ultrasonic collar is the other popular collar of choice by dog owners. The ultrasonic collar is also harmless to dogs, and it doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort, which is one of the reasons it’s so popular. It stops barking via a high pitch that calls the dog’s attention. You will not be able to hear it because it is too high pitched for humans to hear.

Your dog will immediately stop barking once the noise sounds and you can choose to adjust the level on the collar if you think it is not working on your dog. For instance, your dog might respond better to a constant non-interrupted sound than to a series of individual sounds.

An anti bark collar can very well be the perfect solution to your dog barking problems and help you to start enjoying your time with your dog again