Tag: Dog Training Collar
We at BarxBuddy aren’t against using a dog training collar to break bad habits and teach new ones. In fact, we have a whole section on our website that covers the types of training collars for dogs. Additionally, you’ll find lots of timely articles in our blog that talk about the pros and cons of dog training collars.
With that said, bark deterrent collars, also referred to as no-bark collars, vary in the stimulus they discharge and aren’t necessarily the best option for dogs with barking issues. Are bark collars bad? Not inherently, but they can be overused and misused, harm a dog’s neck area, and increase the fear of already timid dogs.
There are plenty of cheap bark collars and dog training collar combos available today. However, even the most top-rated dog bark collars may not be right for your dog’s size, age, or appropriate for addressing your dog’s behavior. It’s also important to note that if you’re having trouble with your dog incessantly barking dog training collars are not the only way to train your noisy dog.
Before you settle on a particular noise collar for dogs, research the type of collar, e.g., spray, static (shock), vibration, and ultrasonic. Discuss with your veterinarian whether there are safe and effective bark collars that could potentially work for your dog’s breed and barking issues and alternatives to bark collars like positive reinforcement that could prove beneficial to reducing your dog’s barking.
Do Bark Collars for Big Dogs Work? Are There Better Ways to Train a Large Dog to Stop Barking?
We get it, regardless of their size, any dog’s nuisance barking is … well, it’s a nuisance. And large dogs tend to have large, loud voices. So as you research options for training your big dog to stop barking, you’re probably finding a lot of literature on bark collars for large dogs. This probably has you wondering if they work and whether there are better options. Bark collars come in three basic types — bark collars...Read more
How To Train a Dog Not to Bark (… or How to Speak Dog)
Before we get into the meat and potatoes of how to make dogs stop barking, let us be clear: Dogs communicate by barking. The key to controlling their barking is (1) first understand why they’re barking, (2) acknowledging you understand their message, and (3) letting them know you’ve got it from here. In other words ... you and your dog need to learn to speak the same language, so you can understand what your dog...Read more
#StoptheShock: Positive Dog Training Without Shock Collars
A campaign called “Stop the Shock” has been making its way through social media and email inboxes in an effort to educate dog owners about alternative and humane ways to train their pets. We love it! Positive-reinforcement training is exactly what we recommend in our “Train, Treat, Repeat” approach to dog training. More on that in a moment. Here is a short video message from Petco’s national dog training manager about positive reinforcement dog training:...Read more
Do Bark Collars Work on Dogs (and Are They Safe)?
Does your dog bark way more than the shelter or breeder led you to believe? Does he bark at inappropriate times all day and night? If you are looking for tools and solutions to train your dog to stop barking, you're probably finding a lot of information about bark collars, also known as anti-bark collars. As training devices, all bark collars interrupt unwanted behavior such as barking so that you can redirect your dog. Each...Read more
4 Humane Ways to Control Dog’s Barking
Barking is one of the most annoying behaviors that dogs have, but you can’t fault them for it. That’s how they communicate when (they think) something is wrong, when (they think) they need something, and when they’re excited about something or someone (you’re home!). How can you humanely stop a dog from annoying barking, or train him to bark when you want him to? If there are two things we want you to take away...Read more
What Is the Best Bark Collar? Maybe It’s Not a Collar At All
Anti-bark collars are devices that dogs wear around their necks so their owners or trainers can correct unwanted behaviors. To answer the question about the best bark collar, you have to understand what bark collars are, what types there are and how they work. The best fit for you and your dog depends on how much time and effort you commit to train your dog, as well as what your dog can tolerate. And, after reading...Read more