Excessive dog barking is a nuisance that can lead to legal problems. If your dog won't
stop barking, you should consider a
PetSafe bark collar. Collars provide immediate correction for excessive or unnecessary barking. Dogs bark to communicate, but they sometimes bark too much. PetSafe collar units will not stop all barking, but it will limit bad barking. A is easy to use and doesn't require any training.
Collar units respond to the vibrations of the dog's vocal cords when it barks. Some collars emit a warning tone and then provide an electronic correction. Some
PetSafe units respond only to vibrations from the dog's vocal cords when it barks; other units have Perfect Bark Detection. This patented technology sends both sound and vibration input through a microprocessor that analyzes the information. If the computer determines that the dog did not bark, the units will not provide a correction. The Perfect Bark Detection ensures that your dog will never be corrected for another dog's barking, which means that a collar can be worn around other dogs.
Citronella bark collar units emit a burst of citrus scent when the dog barks excessively. Citronella collars by
PetSafe respond to vibrations from the dog's vocal cords only. The citrus burst is harmless but distracts the dog from its barking.
Other models use ultrasonic tone to limit barking. The high pitched tone is only audible to dogs and cats.
The PDBC-300 Deluxe model is a PetSafe unit that uses Perfect Bark Detection. The collar is waterproof and lightweight; it only weighs 1.5 ounces. The PDBC-300 model has 18 levels of correction; you can decide which level is effectively correcting your dog. The collar has the added safety feature of automatic shut-off.
The PDBC-300 model uses a replaceable 6 volt battery that is easy to remove. The collar has a low-battery indicator so you will always know when a fresh battery is needed.
The PSBC-300 Citronella Spray model is an alternative to the collars that use electronic correction. If you don't like the idea of electronic correction or if your dog has a low pain threshold, the PSBC-300 model may be the best choice for you. This one uses one 6 volt silver oxide battery and has a low-battery indicator. The PSBC-300 model has an on/off switch and a low-spray indicator. The spray canister has up to 80 bursts of citrus scent.
The PUSB-300 Ultralight Sonic Bark Control is great for small dogs; the receiver only weighs one ounce and measures 1.9 cubic inches. It fits on your dog's existing collar and can be used inside or out. It is powered by one 6 volt lithium battery, included with the bark collar. The sensitivity level can be set on high or low for noisy or quieter dogs.
Your dog will probably not have to wear a collar for ever. Once your dog has been corrected by the
PetSafe anti-barking device and realizes that excessive barking is causing the corrections, it will learn to bark only when necessary.