When I heard that there was a devices known as anti bark collars I thought
that it had to be a joke. I was really surprised that such things even
exist. I always thought that a dog's bark was a good thing especially if the
pup is supposed to help protect the home. However, I began reading about
anti bark collars and I'm barking a whole new tune.
While a dog's bark is great for protecting the home as well as for
communication, many pets may yelp excessively. We all have a friend or
relative who owns a dog that really takes barking to a whole new level.
Using anti bark collars on these pets may be a real benefit. The question is
whether or not the devices are humane.
I decided to do a little homework about the anti bark collars and I was
pretty happy with what I found. Granted, my research isn't complete but it
does point to a positive direction for anti bark collars in general. I have
to look into it a little more before I would actually recommend using one
for a dear pet.
Excessive barking can ruin your friendship with your neighbors. No one wants
to live next to a pet that makes noise all day and all night long. Anti bark
collars are designed to help the pet curb his barking habit almost like
helping a person who bites his nails curb his biting. The approach seems to
be really humane and I'll share why I think so.
My initial reactions to the anti bark collars might stem from other products
on the market that are designed to control a pet's behavior. Shock collars
were the first thing that popped into my mind. However, I discovered that
the anti bark collars work very differently and they produce excellent
results.
I also like that there is research that is offered that suggests that the
anti bark collars have no adverse effects on the pets. The devices use
static to “correct” the dog when he barks. The static doesn't work quite the
same as a shock. It simply redirects the dog's behavior when he is barking.
There are a couple of reasons that I'm giving the anti bark collars a little
time before I buy one for my pet. First of all, I don't know if I really
want my pet's barking under control. It just isn't excessive enough to cause
worry. However, if my pet were disruptive I might give the anti bark collars
a try as a last resort.
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