Frequently Asked Questions about Dog Bark Collar

What is a dog bark control collar and how does it work?

A dog bark collar has a microphone or other sound or vibration detection device that activates a correction method—sound, vibration, shock, or spray—when a dog barks. The correction method distracts or startles the dog and the barking stops. It’s recommended that you use the lowest level of sound, vibration, shock, or spray that will stop your dog from barking before increasing the intensity. These collars work best when used with rewards training. For example, once the collar has startled the dog and barking stops, the owner gives the dog a treat so he associates a treat with calm, quiet behavior. With time, the collar alone can keep the dog from barking but only after a long period of time with supervised correction.

Will a bark control collar hurt my dog?

They shouldn’t as long as they’re used appropriately. We’ve already said it more than once in this article, but it’s worth repeating—start correction at the lowest possible setting. You can slowly raise the intensity until you find one that works. Bark control collars work best as part of a training method rather than as a set-it-and-forget-it solution. Barking stops faster when the dog learns to associate a lack of barking with a reward. Dog bark control collar with a shock mode that’s used on the highest setting and without any prior training can result in pain and trauma for the dog.

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