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Archive for October 17th, 2008

Dogs have proven to be man’s best friend and for this reason, most dog lovers or owners treat their pets like family by giving them proper attention and care. Although you truly love your dog and even if it is already considered as part of the family, its barking may still become a problem for your family and for your neighbors as well.

As you should know, there are several reasons why a dog barks aside from the fact that it is their nature whenever they are sensing the presence of an intruder of when they feel like there is a threat on their owners. What is annoying is when your pet barks for no obvious reason at all. A dog bark collar can help you with this problem as it was created for the purpose of preventing your dogs from barking too much.

Dog bark collars are mostly recommended for pet owners who have dogs that have developed barking problems. It is often used to prevent and stop the dog from barking at apparently no reason at all. Various studies have shown that these painless collars provide effective and better results compared to the collars that inflict pain. When you are to purchase a dog bark collar for your pet, it is essential to ask for some advice or do a little research about collars before actually buying one for your dog. This is due to the fact that there are several types of dog bark collars available in the market today and all are being used for different purposes. These types include collars with spray control, with electric charge and vibration control, and choke collars.

The ones which are electrically charge are the types that activate an electric charge when the dog has been barking for so long. Although these types of dog bark collars are not meant to hurt the animal, it is not advised for dogs weighing less than 8 pounds. These colors can be easily adjusted depending on the dog’s weight and size.

A dog bark collar which has a spray control also has a vibration sensor which emits annoying citrus spray that dogs dislike so much. Although this spray is harmless, it is proven efficient for dogs that have barking problems. These collars are considered more efficient and humane compared to other collars and is mostly recommended by specialists. On the other hand, a collar with vibration control emit ultrasonic sounds that interrupts a dog by startling it as soon as it starts barking, while a choke collar is recommended if the you have the time to train your pet or if you choose to have a trainer to train your dog.

It is essential to keep in mind that these dog bark collars should only be used when your canine friend is having a barking problem. This collars can be removed when the dog present itself without a barking problem. It is also important to consult or seek a specialist’s advice to know which type of dog bark collar can be used for your pet. As long as it is necessary, do not hesitate to use a collar on your pet but remember not to harm your dog in any way.