Does any know of a device to put on dogs collar to prevent too much barking?

Question

I remember seeing them advertised a while ago. Are they still available. Do they cause the dog any distress. I am in the UK

To nissan98gxe. I think far too much of my dog to either hurt her or give har away. I was just making sure that she would not get distressed. I have asked her "whats up" and she says she's just gaurding me and my property.

Answer 1

try a citronella spray collar. It sprays the dog everytime it barks. If you have a guarding breed then you can expect alot of barking, especially in terriers. They are notorious for it. You can also get these collars in remote form so you can let the dog bark a few times, then if it barks incessantly you can spray it. Good luck

Answer 2

I think you mean a citronella collar, it puffs out a whiff of citrus scent when the dog barks. It is an intervention. You can get them from the Association of Pet Behaviour Therapists. They can also advise on how to use it.
Although you can't just put one on your dog and go out to work all day and expect him to stop barking, so it depends on the reason why he's barking.

I cannot imagine why anyone would recommend a shock collar for this. I think they must have been on tv recently. There are some specific occasions where they are appropriate and useful and this isn't one of them. There are many more scenario's where a shock collar wouldn't be appropriate.
Shock collars most certainly do cause distress. Its what they are designed to do; give your dog an electric shock.

Answer 3

I tried a collar on our Westie. The neighbour was complaining that he was barking too much. It was a collar that when he barked, the box made a high pitched sound that apparantly dogs didn't like. But it didn't really work - and then my husband broke it one day. After that I just took the time to work out what was making him bark - I found that if I took him out for a walk when I got home from work - or let him run around the front of the house - that he was more content. Plus now he's not so much of a puppy anymore, he seems to have settled down a little. But he still likes to bark at passing bikes and certain dogs when he's in the front garden!
Try talking to your vet about it. They should be able to recommend something - could be something simple like getting out to a training class where the dog gets to see other dogs.

Answer 4

Any collar that 'automatically' makes a noise or sprays water, don't both with. It's a waste of time and money. In my experience (and I have lots) the only way to make a difference is proper training. Teach her to bark on command. Add the command 'speak!' when she barks, and praise her for it. Then teach her to be quiet on command. Turn your back on the dog with your arms folded when she barks. As soon as she stops, give her a big fuss. Keep going, and add the quiet command. Reward her if she obeys. If she does not, IGNORE HER. She will learn that only being quiet gets attention, unless she is asked to bark. It might take a couple of weeks, but trust me, with consistence and perseverence, it will work. Let her know that there is only any point barking to alert of someone at the door. Any other time, it is a waste of breath. Don't bother with the collars. They cause more problems than they solve.

Answer 5

I know barking is annoying, but unfortunately I think it is generally agreed that anything like these collars that prevent a dog from displaying natural behaviour is cruel- not that I'm saying this would be your intention. There are other ways of stopping your dog from barking, but you have to be with them (i.e. not dog left alone to bark). I stopped my dog barking on command by combining a stop hand gesture and voice command, then rewarding the silence. Now he obeys without having to give the treat. As with any tricky training situation, you need to be the boss in the firmest and kindest and most consistent way. Also, I've found that dogs get used to whatever tone of voice you use with them, so best to avoid raised or angry tones.

Answer 6

Hi, i have the exact same problems with my dogs, (i have 3). I have recently purchased collars from ebay (uk, Cost about £14.00 incl p&p) which let out a high pitched tone when they bark, its suppose to control the barking, i think its working with mine although ive only had the collars for 2 weeks and apparently it takes 6. The collars arent harmful to the dogs they just dont like the noise. Also shouting at your dog whhen it barks doesnt help cos it thinks ur trying to make just as much noise, Hope this has helped.

Answer 7

Would you be distressed if you had a collar that gave you a shock each time you spoke? I know I would. Try other options first. Train your dog not to bark! Try to determine why your dog barks'eliminating the cause will increase your chances of success.
Have your dog's favorite treat within reach.
Praise the dog for barking once he starts by saying 'Good job' and then 'What's the matter?'
Tell the dog, 'Be quiet.'
Wave the treat in front of your dog's nose. Most dogs will instantly quiet down, because they will be concentrating on smelling and attempting to lick the treat, rather than barking.
Keep praising the dog. Tell the dog that he is a good dog for being quiet.
Let the dog have the treat after 3 seconds of quiet time.
Wave another treat in front of your dog if he starts to bark again. This time, try not to let your dog have the treat until 5 seconds of quiet time have elapsed. Your dog should learn that after each successful quiet-time interval, he will be rewarded.
Scold your dog every time he makes a mistake. If the dog barks, even for just an instant, as you're waving the treat in front of his nose, say 'Be quiet,' in a louder voice. Then reward the dog immediately after he stops barking.
Increase the quiet-time intervals by 3 seconds each time: from 3 seconds to 6 seconds to 9 seconds and so on. It is possible to continue to a couple of minutes of quiet time during the first session, which would mean significant progress in curbing your dog's barking habit.
Some breeds tend to bark more than others. Check with other owners to find out if your dog's barking habits are normal.
It takes time to get your dog to break the habit of excessive barking. Remain calm and patient, and eventually he will bark only when it's appropriate.
Dogs left alone for long periods of time without human company will bark. They are social animals!
If you have trouble getting your dog to stop barking, consult a veterinarian trained in behavioral problems.

Answer 8

Shock collars are illegal in the UK.

The best alternative is an automatic citronella sprayer.

It is a collar which goes around the neck. When the dog barks, it emits a spray of citronella and distracts the dog.

Some versions come with a remote control to try and control other types of behaviour.

Answer 9

They make two types
One is a citronella spray. When the dog braks it shoots a mist of citronella spray up under the dogs face. Dogs do notl like citronella and it smells bad to them it is suposed to deter barking.
The other is a shaock collar that shocks the dog when it barks.
The shock is small like when you shock your self on something like static shock. It does not really hurt but it gets your attention right now and the dog learns not to bark.
With either one the dog teaches themself not to bark as if they do something happens.
I have used the shouck type and they are very effective. But you must turn the collar on and put it on the dog. They spary I have never used.

Answer 10

The canicom 200 is what i used for my dog. Used alongside your vocal training commands, your Canicom dog trainer assists you by transmitting a combination of beeps and electric impulses to your dog via the specially designed collar. The beauty of the system is not in its power (we recommend the minimum setting required to get attention) but in the immediacy of the command given. Corrective commands can be given immediately even though your dog is some distance away. The best thing is it does not hurt. even if u put it on your finger. its just like a small nip and the beep is quiet so not as to affect your dogs hearing.