Stopping Excessive Dog Barking

An excerpt from a Cats Dogs And Pets article. You can pick from three kinds of annoyance or interruptions – static (uses a low volt shock), sound (makes use of tones too high for the human ear to hear), and spray (uses a spray of liquid aimed at the area around the dog’s nose). You just choose which one you like, or prefer based on your own research. Some dog owners oppose the idea of electricity, regardless of voltage level, coursing through the body of their pets. A highly recommended alternative to the static type of collar is the citronella spray collar.

As a Dog Owner if you choose this type, what’s left is to make sure the brand you get is suited or designed for small dogs – read the product descriptions carefully or ask the dog supply clerk about it. Also, make sure the nodes of the device on the collar touches your dog’s throat’s skin. Keep in mind that the collar is activated both by the sound of the bark as well as the throatal vibrations produced by the bark itself. If the collar slips around or is impeded by fur, it may not activate consistently. This can result in a failure to train your small dog effectively.