Tips on which bark
collar to buy from pet supplies stores
Sometimes a
bark collar is the solution for excessive barking. When shopping for
pet supplies, you'll notice there are several available. Before you buy
a bark collar that could potentially harm your pet, you should know your
options as not every pet supplies store carries them all.
Before you get
a bark collar that shocks your dog, please consider an alternative.
While many pet supplies stores claim they are safe and not too painful,
there is usually an easier way. Any electric shock to your dog will
hurt. Try a collar on your leg to feel it for yourself.
A different
bark collar to try is one that makes a very loud beeping sound. We have
purchased several of these from pet supplies outlets. We've found they
work better on smaller dogs, but some of our larger breeds actually
barked at the sound. Also, the noise is extremely loud - almost as loud
as the barking itself!
The one
advantage of the beeping bark collar is that it is much less expensive,
so I recommend trying one. Some pet supplies stores will actually let
you try collars to see if they work. They will take back an opened and
worn product (within reason).
A more
expensive and more effective bark collar is one that sprays a mist of
citronella. This is widely available online, but not as much at local
pet supplies stores. The spray is much more humane than the electric
shock collars, and it worked even with our toughest barkers.
The citronella
bark collar is about the same price (sometimes less) than the shock
collars. The only drawback is that you have to refill the citronella
periodically. You should purchase one or two refill containers from the
pet supplies store if you buy this product.
Whichever bark
collar you decide to use, don't keep it on your dog all of the time.
Buy regular collars from pet supplies stores for every day use as they
are more comfortable, especially for sleeping.
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