No Bark Dog Collars: Are They Harmful Or Harmless?
Today, there are three different methods that are used in no bark collars.
They all give good results, but you might be wondering if using them is ethical.
If you have a dog, you should know some basic information about no bark collars
before getting one for your dog.
Citronella Spray Collars
Some no bark dog collars work by emitting a spray of citrus smell if the dog
barks for a while. Because the smell of citrus is not pleasant for dogs, they
will eventually stop barking. These collars often come with a design that makes
them give out a hissing sound before they release the citrus smell, so a dog
that stops when it hears the sound can avoid the release of the smell. Trainers
and professionals consider the use of these collars ethical, as there is no pain
inflicted on the dog.
Sonic and Ultrasonic Dog Collars
Ultrasonic or sonic dog collars will emit a high pitched tone if the dog barks.
This tone is similar to the dog whistle sound. This sound can't be perceived by
humans, but it can be perceived by dogs, who learn to stop barking so as to
avoid the sound. Dog trainers and veterinarians see no problem with these
collars, as they aren't harmful. Dogs only get a bit annoyed, and they learn how
to avoid that eventually. Note: This type of no bark collar is considered the
least effective, as the dog can become used to the sound over time.
Electronic No Bark Dog Collars
When the electronic collar “hears” the dog bark, it gives the dog a mild
electrical shock. The shock is not harmful or painful, imagine the static shock
you get when you handle fabrics. However, there are a lot of people that think
that this type of no bark collar is unethical. The main reason why these people
consider this collar unethical is that it actually causes a physical stimulus
that can be felt by the dog. That's why some animal lovers think that's bad. But
does it work? Yes, it does; so condiser it an option if your dog tends to bark
too much.
There are three types of no bark collars that you can use to train your dog:
citrus spray collars, sonic or ultrasonic collars, and electrical shock collars.
Most people have no problems with spray collars or sonic collars, but the idea
of an electrical shock makes them think that shock collars aren't good for dogs.
None of these methods are considered dangerous for dogs.
no bark collars are a great way to reduce excessive barking that isn't related to your dog's health. Although most people don't have a problem with them, some of them think shock collars are unethical. Nevertheless, all no bark dog collars are perfectly safe.
News Flash
Mar, 12 2010
Burrito The Golfing Dog Sinks Ball In Our Heart | Best Week Ever
Earlier this morning, The Today Show announced that they were accepting applications for their 2010 “Top Dog” contest. And to motivate viewers into getting their acts together (literally,...
Read More
