Bark Collars are an effective way ot making dogs reduce their excessive barking to acceptable levels, yet they are frowned upon by many people who own dogs because of several common misconceptions they have. Sometimes, the owner doesn’t know how to make the dog wear the collar properly, which can also make some people think that the problem is with the collar itself, rather than with the method of use.

Bark collars aren’t magical, and dog owners should understand how they work before they make their dogs wear them if they really want to get real results with them. Today’s market offers you a great variety in bark collars which gives you a much wider range of choices that you can study before you make your decision.

The Types of Bark Collars Available

Bark collars are classified in one of three kinds depending on the method they use to correct dogs when they bark. The first type of bark collar is the citronella collar, which can detect the barking of a dog with a mic and correct it by shooting a small spray or citronella in front of the dog’s nose in order to distract it.

Shock collars are the most famous type of bark collars, although there are many people that believe that they are dangerous or cruel to dogs, and thus they have a bit of a bad fame. These electronic collars work similar to the citronella version but instead of citronella being sprayed at the dog, a small shock is sent to the dog (usually around the neck) and is supposed to be at a safe level, not meant to harm a dog in any way.

The third category includes ultrasound collars, also known as ultrasonic collars, which are widely available in any pet store. These collars work with the same principle as the citronella and shock collars, but their method of distraction consists of a high pitched sound instead of a spray or a shock. The noise is loud enough for the dog to understand but too loud for most humans to ever hear.

Benefits of Using Bark Collars

Dog collars offer several advantages, one of them being that the owner doesn’t have to be around the dog for discipline to be enforced; as long as the collar is worn by the dog, the correction will take place. As a matter of fact, bark collars are so effective in permanently reducing barking, that it takes a few weeks or months for the dog to reduce its barking permanently to acceptable levels, not needing the bark collar anymore.

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