The best bark collars

Dogs bark — it’s their natural way of communicating not only to other dogs but to humans as well. Some dogs tend to bark more than others, however, and it can be a problem if you live close to your neighbors.

Training your dog to stop barking on command and identifying the root of the barking should always be your first attempt, according to the ASPCA. But should all other options fail, there are special collars that could help you control your dog’s excessive barking.

Bark collars for dogs are designed to help break bad barking habits. When you’re not around to implement positive training methods like stimulus desensitization and “quiet” commands, a bark collar can potentially discourage barking.

We spoke with Dr. Katherine Houpt, VMD, a professor at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, to better understand how these collars work. “Dogs hardly ever bark just for the sake of barking — they usually have a reason for it,” Dr. Houpt said. “If you can find the reason for it, you might be able to eliminate the barking without having to punish the dog.”

“The [use of a bark collar] has to be effective, and it has to be administered just when the dog is misbehaving,” she added. “Basically, the dog needs to understand why they are being punished.”

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