Tag: ultrasonic training tools
Dog Park Etiquette: Tips for Dogs and Their People
Dog parks can be one of the most fun social experiences for dogs, as they are able to play with others without leashes or constraints. It’s a perfect weekend activity to wear out your pup while also meeting some fellow dog owners. However, before going to a park, make sure both you and your dog are prepared. In this guide, we’ll be going over basic dog park etiquette, as well as dog park tips for...Read more
How to Train a Dog Not to Bark (Or to Stop Barking on Command)
While most dogs vocalize for a good reason, some seem to bark nonstop 24/7. As pet parents ourselves, we here at BarxBuddy get it: A dog that constantly barks can be a frustrating situation to deal with. Can you train a dog not to bark? We suppose you could, but why would you want to silence your best friend? Imagine never being able to speak your mind when you want or need to! Exactly. For...Read more
Can You Use a Bark Collar on a Puppy? Better Ways to Stop Nuisance Barking in Young Dogs
As puppies, dogs learn that their barks send messages to you, other dogs and animals, and sometimes to inanimate objects. While the reasons behind a bark can vary, the most common include excitement, frustration, anxiety, and boredom. Listening to your pet vocalize its needs is one thing, but enduring incessant barking is another. You may be quick to get an anti-bark collar for your new puppy, hoping it'll help; however, addressing this problematic behavior in...Read more
How to Stop Puppy Barking at Night, Especially if You’re Crate Training Your New Dog
Puppies are so cute, but that night-time barking really taxes your limits. How do you stop puppy barking at night? Whether you're crate training your puppy or not, this is not the fun part of adopting a puppy. With a bit of patience and effort ... With a lot of patience and effort, you can quiet your puppy at night. The first step to restoring peace at night is determining why your dog is vocalizing...Read more
Prey Drive in Dogs: Breeds That Are Least and Most Likely to Bolt
Prey drive in dogs is a natural, innate urge to chase other animals or objects. Almost every dog has some level of prey drive, but dogs with high prey drive ... well, they're in a class of their own. Dogs with high prey drive live for the chase, whether it's squirrels, cats, rabbits or other critters. What is prey drive in dogs, and which breeds are most likely to run away? Which breeds are least...Read more
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
Do Dogs Ever Get Tired of Barking? Nope, Says Every Dog Everywhere
In the summer of 2020, a simple question went viral on Twitter: “Do dogs get tired of barking?” unbelievable pic.twitter.com/P4yBCeoAZw— vessence (@faporizer) June 25, 2020 “Unbelievable,” tweeted the poster, who shared a meme that says, “do dogs get tired of barking” followed by the obvious answer: “Dogs do not get tired of barking.” We aren’t sure if the post was “unbelievable” because it’s true or because … don’t we all know that dogs never get...Read more
How to Stop Dogs Barking at Night (And Restore Peace in the Neighborhood)
Is this your bedtime routine? You get comfy cozy and start dozing off only to be startled by your dog's barking? Perhaps it's the barks from your neighbor's dog that keep you up all night? Excessive barking, regardless of the time of day, can drive you and your neighborhood crazy. The good news is you don't have to lose sleep over dogs barking at night. Here's the scoop on how you and your pet can...Read more
Best Options for Dog Training Online and Training Your Dog at Home
Need some help with training your dog but can't drive to your local training class every week? Or, maybe your pet doesn't do well with car rides and being around other dogs. Whatever your limitation, more companies are offering dog training online, especially since COVID-19 restricted many people to home-based activities. There are many advantages to virtual dog training. When your dog is in its natural environment without the distractions of other dogs and people,...Read more
Getting Started With The BarxBuddy — How to Use an Ultrasonic Trainer for Your Dog
How does BarxBuddy work? Whether you are considering The BarxBuddy for training your dog, or you’ve purchased one and need tips on how to use it, this guide will help you understand how ultrasonic dog trainers work and get started with humane and effective training. Unboxing & Testing The BarxBuddy Device When you purchase the BarxBuddy ultrasonic training device, your box will contain the ultrasonic training device, a 9-volt battery, a wrist strap, and an...Read more
Who’s the Boss When You’re Working From Home With a Dog?
Your dog has been working from home since the day you brought them home -- way longer than you have. Now that you're sharing a workspace, how do you all get along? Do you interrupt each other's meetings, work sessions, and nap times? Working from home with a dog can be frustrating, especially when your dog wants to stick to his routine. The year 2020 saw a sharp rise in remote workers because of the...Read more
How to Calm an Aggressive Dog
What defines an aggressive dog? An aggressive dog is one that tends to growl, snap, bite and otherwise dominate other dogs, people and maybe even you. The common notion is that canine aggression is a large dog breed or "dangerous" breed issue. Unfortunately, this assumption couldn't be further from the truth. Given the "right" circumstances, any dog can show aggression to humans or other animals. While there's not a one-size-fits-all approach to aggressive dogs, there...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
Recall Command: How to Teach a Dog to Come When Called
Of all the basic commands you can teach your dog, the "recall" command is the most important. Training your pet to come to you when called not only keeps you in control, but it can save him from dangerous situations. While it is a crucial command, it is often the most difficult to train. Why? Think about the world of distractions your pet can face everyday, SQUIRRELS, other dogs, toys, and kids. Let us not...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 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
Who Do I Call to Complain About a Neighbor’s Barking Dog?
What are the most annoying sounds to the human ear? Fingernails on a chalkboard, car alarms, squeaking brakes, microphone feedback, mosquitoes and flies, and … excessive barking dogs, according to several surveys we found. And when it’s someone else’s dog that’s barking excessively? The annoyance factor can be off the charts. Whether you’re just starting your research for tools to help you stop a barking dog, or you’ve reached your wit’s end and feel you’ve...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
Why You Should Use Ultrasonic Dog Repellers and Deterrents
If you research “ultrasonic dog training,” you might come across some older posts about ultrasonic dog repellers and deterrents that question the effectiveness of these tools in training dogs. It’s the problem with a lot of information on the internet, isn’t it? You can find information that supports pretty much any point of view. Well, we want to set the records straight on ultrasonic dog training tools because much of the information you’ll find is...Read more
How to Stop Your Dog Barking at Neighbors
You really don’t want to be that neighbor, do you? The one with the noisy dog that turns neighbors into “frenemies”? If your dog is harassing your neighbors and barking constantly, it’s probably for a “good” reason: She has one job — to protect her territory. Your dog is not barking at neighbors because she hates them — that’s not the reason! Dogs tend to bark more when they are at home for this reason; they’re protecting...Read more