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Barking is a natural aspect of a dog’s behavior, and they do so either in defense, fear or offence. However, a dog that barks excessively can be annoying to both, its owner and neighbors. If you’re reading this, chances are you have had or currently have this experience, where your best friend keeps everybody awake at night. The intensity and frequency of barking can be as varied as the different dog breeds there are, with some dog breeds having a louder bark than others; still, it’s your duty to do what it takes to make sure your dog doesn’t bother the people around you. You have the options of training your dog, having someone train it, or simply get a dog bark collar.

A dog bark collar is perhaps the best way to significantly lessen excessive barking, if not to stop it altogether. Pet supply stores will usually offer you three basic types of anti bark collars: these are the citronella bark collar, the electric or shock collar, and the ultrasound or ultrasonic collar. Because all collars are effective at reducing barking, it’s up to you to decide which one you want to buy, depending on what you feel will be more effective for your dog’s temperament.

The Citronella Collar

This dog bark collar is designed to automatically spray the dog with Citronella each time it barks. The citronella oil is quite common in products where a strong smell is needed, like certain perfume products. However, dogs dislike the odor of citronella, which is why this collar is very effective.

The Shocking Collar

This collar is also known for its effectiveness in reducing barking. This collar functions by delivering a mild electric shock to the dog’s neck when the dog barks. The shock increases in intensity every 30 seconds if the dog doesn’t stop barking: probably because the first one was too mild for a dog’s skin to be felt. The collar will continue to increase the intensity of the shocks until it reaches its highest level, at which point it will shut down to avoid harming the dog, who is probably trying to communicate something urgently.

The Ultrasonic Collar

The ultrasound or ultrasonic collar corrects the dog’s barking by emiting a sound that only dogs can hear. The benefit of using this collar is that it is designed to transmit a harmless ultrasonic whistle to distract a dog and control its barking.

If you decide to make a little investment on a dog bark collar, you’ll make a difference in everybody’s quality of like. It will also show you are a kind, caring and responsible human being.