Make the Barking Stop…

Make the Barking Stop

One of the most common problems that people have with training their dogs is getting it to stop barking. Constant barking is a problem that will get under your skin and will only get worse as your dog gets older. In fact, some adult dogs are almost impossible to train once this has become a habit. So, the key is to get them trained before it becomes a habit.

In this article were going to take a look at some of the things that you can do to control dog barking.

The first step to learning how to stop dog barking is finding out why your dog is barking. This isn’t always as obvious as you might think. You might have a nasty neighbor who likes to tease your dog. A large number of dog owners have no clue that their dog is doing so much barking when they are not around. There may be some neighbors kids who walk by everyday and throw stones and scream at your dog. There are times when you will have to think outside the box.

Once you know what is causing your dog to bark you can go about training your dog. There are some cases where training won’t even be needed. For the examples above you would need to move your dog inside to stop your annoying neighbors from bothering your dog.

Boredom – One Reason Why Dog is Barking

Another very common reason dogs bark is out of boredom. This is often when your dog just keeps barking and barking for no apparent reason. When your dog gets bored like this take him/her for a long walk. If the dog is still barking when you come back, then you may have a different problem all together.

If your are really stuck with this barking problem you may want to consider some devices or collars. Allot of people hate shock collars, but they can be very effective for some dogs. The real key is to use the shock collar correctly. A good option is to look for a collar that lets you play around with the shock settings. This makes sure that your dog will not be harmed in anyway.

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Do remember to start your training with defining why your dog is barking first. This will make the training allot easier. Many dog owners simply don’t understand why their dog is barking in the first place. This can often lead to a frustrated dog owner and frustrated dog too. Yes, the barking could be as much of a problem for your dog as it is for you.

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Citronella Dog Bark Collars– The Humane Barking Deterrent

There are three distinct types of correction collars on the market, designed to stop your dog’s nuisance barking.

• Citronella Spray
• Tone Correction
• Electrical (‘shock’ collars)

Citronella Spray Collars

A citronella collar is a humane and highly effective barking deterrent. Studies have shown that citronella collars are up to two times more effective than the electric shock models.

This type of collar contains a tiny microphone, so the spray is delivered in response to the bark. The sudden, corrective stimulus will interrupt the offensive behavior. The dog soon learns the connection between barking and getting sprayed. And the barking should cease.

This is a safe and humane way to deter excessive barking. The collar is battery-operated and adjustable; some models include a remote control, so that you can administer corrective sprays from inside your home, or away from the dog’s view.

(The remote one may really the better option if you have more than one dog, as any bark will trigger the other collar… and it may not end up correcting the true culprit!)

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One type of citronella collar, called the ‘Spray Commander’, can administer correction from as far away as 100 yards. Choose either the spray (reprimand) or a pleasing tone (reward for good behavior).

Will this work for your dog?

I have seen product reviews claiming an 80% success rate; of course, every dog is different and every situation has different variables. Most pet stores offer money-back guarantees for a certain amount of time. It is not likely to be an instant solution, and the owner will need to participate for maximum result. Most dog owners report a good result within days or weeks.

Will your dog need to wear a citronella spray collar indefinitely?

No, once the dog understands the correction, and the behavior is successfully modified, you can remove the collar. The goal would be to use it occasionally, as needed, for a refresher.