Does the ultra sonic sound anti barking collar really work on dogs ?

Answer 1

Yes, I have used the one at walmart, and it works great..It doesn't traumatize the dog, and puts an end to incessant barking.. it usually takes about 2 or 3 days..

Answer 2

I'm with Jake; any bark control/behavioral electronic collar will work, when directions are followed explicably.

There are also different brands, but in general they do all work well. Among the more common brands that you'll find in pet stores, as well as the most reliable, are PetSafe (Makers of "Radio System") and Innotek. They are a bit more costly I would assume against say Walmart, though. However, I've had personal as well as many years of professional experience with these types of products and they've become "God sent" for many dog owners.

Any barking control device works with two premises, acknowledge the bark and emit a correction. Bark collars are composed of an electronic unit with prongs that fit over the dog's esophagus. Different brands have different ways in general of how they "read" a bark. Some brands rely just on the metal prongs that rest on the dog's throat to create an effect. While others use that as well as the actual sound of the dog's bark. If you can find one, I'd highly recommend the collar that offers both options; its a more guaranteed correction for the dog and is the least confusing should the collar set off over a simple cough.

But, never the less, ultra sonic collars do work and are a more humane (even though many, including myself would argue with that) manner of control.

***Ps. Debarking a dog isn't "kind", it -is- inhumane. A dog's barking is a ---natural--- occurence, while incessant barking is typically the effect by an owner's cause; plain, simple and bluntly honest. While electronic barking control devices are an aid for incessant barking, debarking devalues a significant purpose for a dog's bark. Barking is a dog's communication; whether it be to say "Hey, OWNER! There's a stranger coming in the house!!!", "I'M LONELY!!", "The house is on FIRE!!!" or a simple hello.

Taking away their ability to communicate **completely** is like taking away our own ears and voices; its as detrimental. And the notion that they won't -know- is preposterous.

Answer 3

It will depend on the dog.
I have a client who tried one on a Doberman it was not very successful.
She ended up having the dog de-barked. Inhumane in my opinion.
I have not had good lcuyk with them but use and recommend the shock type collar. They work very well to stop the barking at nothing. Mine will still bark if they see someone in the yard or at the door but not just to bark. Many of my clients have used this type and had very good results.
One person had the citronella spray type collar and it worked but got expensive to refill the sprayer thingy all the time.

Answer 4

I find it amazing that people always try to take the easy way out with dog training; if you are going to make a committment to an animal then why emit frequencies that we have no real idea of what that can do over time; not to mention to fear and intimidate a dog into submission by not allowing him to use the communication mechanism - what happens one day if the dog needs to warn you of something or someone - you will have taken care of that warning mechanism ; there are better ways to train a barking dog but it takes real effort other than wrapping a collar around his neck and call that training; should we get one for babies so they don't cry too. If you wouldn't like it done to you don't do it other species just b/c we can.

Answer 5

It depends on the dog. My boss tried one on her Jack Russell Terrier, the sound terrified him and he wouldn't bark with it on. We just had to show it to him and he would run to the corner and shake.

My bassets, on the other hand, didn't seem to even notice the sound. Same collar.

The problem with using mechanical means to stop barking is it doesn't solve what's causing him to bark in the first place. If he's barking due to some sort of stimulus or stress, you may stop the barking only to end up dealing with a new stress-relieving behavior.

Although I'm not a big fan of debarking, in some cases I think it's the kinder thing to do. If the dog simply WON'T stop barking but the noise cannot be tolerated, I think that debarking is kinder than getting rid of the dog or constantly yelling at him to shut up. The dog can bark to his heart's content, he doesn't notice the difference and he's much easier to live with.

Answer 6

I got one for my dog...thinking it was the more humane thing to do. Well, it didn't even phase her. She just continued to bark and bark and bark. I ended up getting a regular bark collar and it works, but goes through batteries pretty fast. What kind of a dog are you looking to put it on? My dog is a black lab and it didn't phase her.

Answer 7

Hi usually the control collars work well if you use them as given intstuctions for their use...most come with a video on their use to give you a better idea how to make them effective...Regards Jake

Answer 8

I have used it and it did not work on my min pin. However, the electronic shock collar did work on the min pin and my beagle.

Answer 9

Nope but the "shock" ones DO!!!

Answer 10

Yes it does. But it also causes them problems, You should talk to a vet.