Why you need a bark collar for your dog

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Why you need a bark collar for your dog

It can be a daunting task to properly train your new dog to be obedient and follow basic commands. With a bark collar, a shock collar, or a training collar you will have a much easier time training your dog and the learning curve will be much faster.

All bark or shock collars work on the same principle: they deliver low doses of electric pulses to your dog. Don’t worry, these shocks won’t kill your dog or even hurt it much. For those who are afraid that bark collars will severely hurt your dog, rest assured that they are nothing compared to human tasers. Besides, most bark collars also have non-shock vibration-only modes.

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People often refer to these dog training collars as bark collars or shock collars because they are props to facilitate classical conditioning. This is related to the classic psychology experiment known as Pavlov’s Dogs which showed that behavior can be changed using conditioning.

Dogs usually salivate when you enter a room. And that is with or without the presence of food. In other words, the thought of food was the stimulus that triggered a certain response. In the case of a bark or shock collar, your commands are a stimulus to your dogs. By using a bark collar, a shock collar, or a dog training collar, your dogs will know over time that an annoying shock comes if they do not stay calm or your commands.

Not every bark collar is made the same. They mostly vary in terms of the following factors: shock or stimulation type, range, battery type, and price. In terms of stimulation, all bark or shock collars come in two modes: continuous and momentary. While some bark collars have many more modes, these are the two basic ones. Continuous mode allows you to apply an electrical impulse continuously after pressing and holding a button. The electrical shock is removed after you release that button. There are safeguards built into most remotes that prevent you from holding it down for more than a set amount of time.

Momentary mode is basically a short nick or burst of electric shock. Most devices also let you remove the electrical impulse function and simply apply a non-stimulating vibration. In terms of range, you get anything from 100 yards for the cheaper models to several miles for the more expensive ones. It is better to err on the side of the longer range than the shorter range.

The short-range devices are good for training your dog in your yard while the long-range ones are good for training hunting dogs. For battery type, most devices will run off of rechargeable batteries although some take replaceable AA/AAA batteries. You should look into how long it takes to charge the battery to full and the amount of run time on the device for a full charge. Devices with a battery level indicator are also a plus.

By using a bark collar, a shock collar, or a dog training collar you can minimize unwanted barking, restrict your dog’s sporadic movement, prevent unfriendly attacks on other people or pets, and modify your dog’s behavior and aggression. You can also train your dog for sports hunting, which is where a long-range shock collar comes in handy.

When you are choosing the best bark collar for your dog, you should also consider the size of the collar and the comfort level. Not all bark collars will be a comfortable fit for your dog and if your dog rejects the collar, very little training will get accomplished. With all these factors in mind, we have plowed through a sizable selection of bark collars on the market. Please see our reviews below for our top recommendations.

Reference:

https://blogs.ubc.ca/trainingcollars/anti-bark-collars/scientific-research/