Is Your Dog Barking Driving You Crazy? Get a Bark Collar
A hunting dog that barks at home needs to be dealt with, but a hunting dog that barks inappropriately in the field is a completely new ball game. A dog that barks uncontrollably while out hunting is definitely not going to bag you any game.
There are several ways to train your dog to not bark. One of the options that is available to you is a dog bark collar which works by teaching the dog through negative reinforcement that barking simply is not acceptable.
You have a choice of two types of dog bark collars to teach your dog not to bark, or not to bark when it is not appropriate. They are safe to use and are effective for dogs, whether it is for your hunting dog or a pet at home.
Bear in mind that not all dogs respond to every collar out there. Do some research to ensure that the training collar will be effective for your dog before investing in a purchase.
The electronic bark collars will send a jolt to your dog if he is barking. Although you may think this is cruel, be assured that the jolt is actually very gentle and will not cause injury to your dog in any way, shape or form. work by emitting a jolt into your dog when he barks.
The premise of the electronic bark collars is that the dog gets a ‘jolt’ when he barks (inappropriately) and by repeated reinforcement of this same pattern (i.e. a jolt when barking) the dog will realize that it’s not acceptable for him to be barking.
Most electronic bark collars come with a range of jolts from extremely mild (for smaller dogs) to higher velocity jolts for much larger dogs. When you first put the collar on your dog you should always start out with the very lowest setting until you determine which level works best to control your dog.
These collars are the choice for those who just can’t get over the idea of “electric shock” to teach their dog not to bark. While electronic collars are extremely safe and effective, those who can’t get past the initial idea of “jolting” their dog usually prefer the spray collar. These collars usually contain citronella, which controls the dogs behavior and barking.
These work similarly to electronic collars, but emit a spray of citronella when the dog barks, which the dog does not like. The spray to the face is an instant reaction to his bad behavior (barking) and the smell, which most dogs find unpleasant, is a negative result for the barking behavior. As with electronic collars, the dog eventually ties barking in with the bad smell and so quits barking. These collars are effective on dogs up to about 160 pounds.
Summary
As a hunter, you probably enjoy taking your dog when you go hunting, and your dog probably enjoys it as well. However, it’s very hardwhen your dog barks at every small movement or sound when you’re hunting. A dog bark collar may be helpful to you when you’re out hunting. When you invest in a bark collar, you don’t have to be concerned about incessant or untimely barking and actually have a good time out with your dog. Dog bark collars, whether citronella or electric, are great hunting dog supplies that are humane and effective so be assured that you’re doing the right thing.
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