Culling Noisy Canines

Whether due to being afraid, nervous, or a natural desire to protect their territory, some dogs bark a lot more than others.  Having a barking dog can be nerve racking for the owner, and it also can make guests uncomfortable.  While there are numerous methods to deter puppies from barking, once a dog has become an adult, it can be a bit more of a challenge to break them of the habit.  But one of the easiest methods to preventing barking is with a dog bark collar.  The bark collar gives the dog a small shock right around their neck whenever they start barking.  The shock doesn’t hurt the dog at all, but teaches them to associate barking with a correction.  Most dogs, after wearing dog bark collars for a few months, no longer need the collar to prevent them from barking, which is great for the owners. 

Dog bark collars are available in all shapes and sizes, though with larger dogs that have a lot of fur, it might be necessary to trim the fur before using the bark collar.  It’s also important to reward the dog when they don’t bark (when they otherwise would) this will teach them that barking is not rewarded.