We recently took in a 10-yr-old yellow lab. He's crate trained, and he likes to spend his time in there - he probably spent most of his time in it before we adopted him. We've been trying to keep him outside more often, but after a little while he'll start barking to come in. He isn't barking AT anything, just to get our attention. My mom has recently been looking into buying an anti-bark collar for him, but we aren't sure which would be best.
While looking, my mom has found collars that shock, collars that make a super-high-pitched sound, collars activated by the dog's barking and those that are remote activated. Does anybody have any advice, feedback, or light to shed on the situation?
2006-11-01 10:42:29 · 9 answers · asked by Mondai S 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Having a dog that barks a ton, I understand your pain. I agonized over the thought of an anti-bark collar, and did some research on them. As a veterinarian, I of course did not want to harm my dog, only teach her not to bark. The problem was that she was barking when we weren't home sometimes.
I got a citronella collar from Premier. It has a small box on the collar that sprays citronella at the dog from the collar when it barks. The dog does not like the scent of the citronella, and the spraying makes a noise that is unpleasant.
I used it on my dog, and she really learned quickly. And she suffered no bad side effects! You should try it. And when I talked to the Premier company, when I thought that it wasn't working, they actually allowed me to return the collar for a refund.
Some pet stores carry them, but you can also order them online from premier.
2006-11-01 11:05:00 · answer #1 · answered by clovicat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes actualy I have had the experience with barking collars. Personaly I do not like them. When they bark I say no very firmly until they don't bark at everything I even go to one point to were I held the dogs mouth together and said no. that works on biting realy good! I know it sounds mean but that only gets on their nerves while the colars hurt the dogs. But if u still decide to get a collar what ever you do dont get the shocker. Get either the high pitch or something like that please. I also perfer the remote ones but it realy makes no difference to me. Have a great day and good luck with that decision!
kalikute
P.S. pinkadot1 has a realy good point and is right!
2006-11-01 10:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by kalikute 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like this dog may have be neglected before you took him in. He may just be barking to come back in the house because he needs the human contact which he doesn't get while outside. Just love him and he will settle down with the barking over time just be patient.
I think the bark collars are cruel ~ how would you feel if someone shocked you or the like everytime that you raised your voice.
2006-11-01 10:46:41 · answer #3 · answered by jeffsgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is it bad if he barks to come in? Unless you aren't letting him in...
We have a pointer that is a big-running dog! She always runs wild when we go hunting unless we put the shock collar on her. I think she has only been shocked once or twice, but she is better behaved when it is on. Dogs learn by association and repetition.
2006-11-01 10:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why cant u just let him in the house he may be used to the crate but it seems he would much rather be inside.Only thing ive tried for a barking dog is a muzzle that seems to work alright.
2006-11-01 12:37:57 · answer #5 · answered by wildpalomino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of a bark collar but it sounds pretty cruel.If I was a dog and you shocked me I would bite your hand off
2006-11-01 10:52:12 · answer #6 · answered by wookie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bark collars are not recomened by the spca i think they class them as a form of cruelity check it out before ya do it
Tanya
2006-11-01 10:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by Tanya D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
regularly after canines get into fights they "get better" yet yours did no longer. It kinda scared him. He feels now that he must be dominant and not tutor concern. If he sees yet another dominant canines, he acts up. You do ought to confer with a competent coach. Its no longer uncommon for canines to alter after an attack. i grew to become into scared approximately my husky. He grew to become into attacked by potential of yet another canines to the ingredient the place he grew to become into shaking afterwards. fortunately he nonetheless has his self belief and is effective around different canines. i grew to become into informed if he starts off being aggressive to be sure a coach. Its a psychological element. good success.
2016-12-28 09:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The shock ones DO NOT work. i got one for my dog.. here's what happened:
dog: bark! *shock!* whimper! *shock!*
it's sad when it hurts them and they get hurt even more when they whimper.
2006-11-01 12:39:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋