Citronella Spray Collars have been around for quite some time now and this fact alone is almost sufficient proof that they do indeed work, but will it work for your dog.
The answer you'll probably be glad to hear is, YES.
Only if you choose the right kind and follow the instruction properly though.
How do I choose the right type of anti bark collar? The first thing is, don't buy a bark collar for a very young pup, you would be much better socializing you puppy.
This means spending time with him or her and correcting any wrong behaviors with a strong no command the second you see the error.
This will take time but is well worth it in the long run.
This rule pretty much applies to all types of dog training, correct the dog instantly an offence occurs.
Unfortunately we all live busy lives with work commitments etc, so that plan goes up in smoke.
Without the early and persistent intervention, your growing pup now has the home or yard to himself, his rules and if that dog wants to bark, then he's going to let rip.
Now if the last sentence is where we are at, then its time for help.
There are lots of solutions to choose from Ultra-sonic, water, air and more dramatic bark intervention techniques like dog shock collars which I hate in ordinary circumstances, not a topic for today however.
My suggestion is go middle of the road and chose the citronella spray collar, why? because although the other methods i.
e.
ultrasonic and air collars are equally harmless, they don't get the message across in a strong enough manner to stop the dog barking, plus a lot of the other styles are very cheap designed and break very quickly.
I choose to use citronella collars for these reasons.
Secondly size and dimensions are very important, remember this is basically a slightly pressurized container filled with fluid that's around your dogs neck, make sure you measure the dog to see it fits properly, some very small dog breeds may struggle to get the right fit.
(ask your retailler for advice if this is the case).
If you buy from amazon or other online merchant they usually have forums and comment pages you can read before you buy.
Lastly, read and follow manufacturers instructions carefully.
Bark collars are a deterrent so when the dog is first wearing it, supervise the behavior and monitor the progress.
The answer you'll probably be glad to hear is, YES.
Only if you choose the right kind and follow the instruction properly though.
How do I choose the right type of anti bark collar? The first thing is, don't buy a bark collar for a very young pup, you would be much better socializing you puppy.
This means spending time with him or her and correcting any wrong behaviors with a strong no command the second you see the error.
This will take time but is well worth it in the long run.
This rule pretty much applies to all types of dog training, correct the dog instantly an offence occurs.
Unfortunately we all live busy lives with work commitments etc, so that plan goes up in smoke.
Without the early and persistent intervention, your growing pup now has the home or yard to himself, his rules and if that dog wants to bark, then he's going to let rip.
Now if the last sentence is where we are at, then its time for help.
There are lots of solutions to choose from Ultra-sonic, water, air and more dramatic bark intervention techniques like dog shock collars which I hate in ordinary circumstances, not a topic for today however.
My suggestion is go middle of the road and chose the citronella spray collar, why? because although the other methods i.
e.
ultrasonic and air collars are equally harmless, they don't get the message across in a strong enough manner to stop the dog barking, plus a lot of the other styles are very cheap designed and break very quickly.
I choose to use citronella collars for these reasons.
- It's effective dogs hate the smell, so the message works fast
- It's safe and other than leaving a damp residue on your dogs fur.
- Doesn't cause any staining.
- Easy to get refills or batteries (if you buy better known brands).
- Doesn't cause any traumatic stress on the dog (other than be annoying.
Secondly size and dimensions are very important, remember this is basically a slightly pressurized container filled with fluid that's around your dogs neck, make sure you measure the dog to see it fits properly, some very small dog breeds may struggle to get the right fit.
(ask your retailler for advice if this is the case).
If you buy from amazon or other online merchant they usually have forums and comment pages you can read before you buy.
Lastly, read and follow manufacturers instructions carefully.
Bark collars are a deterrent so when the dog is first wearing it, supervise the behavior and monitor the progress.