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Barking is a natural
behavior for a dog. So, there is no way that anyone can,
or should, stop a dog from barking completely. There are
instances, however, when a dog's loud and constant
barking becomes a nuisance to her family, as well as
everyone else in the neighborhood. In these cases,
training can address the issue of excessive barking.
Another alternative is to use an anti-bark collar from
PSP. There are two kinds of anti-bark collars. The
first administers a mild electric correction when it
senses a vibration in the dog's vocal cords. Although
strong enough to get the dog's attention, the shock from
this collar poses no threat to the pet. The second
sprays citronella, a safe nontoxic oil, in front of a
dog’s face whenever the animal barks. In both cases, the
dog learns to associate something negative (a shock or
an annoying spray of citronella) with barking, so she
stops this behavior.
According to Cornell University, 13-35% of canine
behavioral complaints involved nuisance barking. An
anti-bark collar should not be left on a pet for more
than eight hours a day. Since these collars must fit
tightly, wearing them for longer periods can cause skin
irritations.
The products carried by
PSP in this category include Petsafe Anti-Bark
Collars (electric correction) and Multivet (citronella).
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