Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the United States. With dogs come many trials and also much joy. One of the most frequently complained about problems that come with a dog is their bark. A dog’s bark can not only be disruptive, but it can be very nerve racking for the owner and everyone in hearing range. There are several ways to teach a dog not to bark.

One of the most popular ways to train a dog not to bark is a bark collar. These collars are fitted with mechanisms that react to a dog’s bark in a way that disturbs the dog and stops it from barking. There are several types of these collars.

The first type is a shock bark collar. This bark collar has a unit attached to it with metal pegs that make constant contact with the dog’s neck. The unit is run by batteries. When the dog lets out a bark, the speaker on the unit picks it up and sends a small shock to the dog through the metal pegs. Eventually, the dog associates barking with the shock and will not bark. This type of collar is considered inhumane by many.

The second type is a citronella bark collar. These collars also contain a small unit run by batteries with aerosol citronella inside of it. When the dog barks, the speaker picks it up and emits a quick spray of citronella under the dog’s nose. The citronella serves several purposes and attacks several of the dog’s senses. They are affected by the smell, sound, and sight of the citronella and eventually figure out that not barking will get rid of these things. This is a more humane version of the bark collar.

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