Best Bark Collars to Control Your Dog's Excessive Barking and Unwanted Behavior

The NoBark SBC-10R bark collar has a patented Perfect Bark® technology, which passes a static correction through the Contact Points when detecting vibration and sound from the dog's vocal cords. It’s activated only by your dog's bark, so the collar will not trigger in response to other dogs’ barking. There are 3 selectable modes with different static stimulation levels: Temperament Learning, Progressive Correction, and User-Selected.

Many pet owners think that anti-bark collars inflict unjustified physical pain and distress on their dogs. However, the sensation they deliver is not painful in any way. The static correction is absolutely safe for your pet, even at the highest level. Besides, it has nothing in common with an electric shocker. Moreover, dogs are smart enough to make an association between their barking and negative consequences. So, your dog is unlikely to be shocked many times. Ultimately, dogs do not bark with the collar on their neck, even if it's switched off.

Please note that the small-breed and short-haired dogs are much more sensitive to static impulses. Anti-bark collars should be used on healthy dogs only. Therefore, it’s better to consult a vet prior to use.

The Oternal No Bark Collar uses the gradually progressing sound and vibration. At first bark, the collar produces a short warning beep. If the dog goes on barking within 30 seconds, a more intense beep is sounded. And only at the third bark, a more intense beep is produced with a mild, short vibration.

If the dog keeps on barking after the 7th correction level is reached, the collar stops working for 1 minute for protecting your pet. This anti bark collar is good for medium-sized dogs up to 10-35 lbs. However, it’s also well-suited for small dogs (6-10 lbs). But make sure the collar isn't too loose.

An anti bark collar is worn around the dog's neck under the jaw line area right up against the vocal cords. A strap should fit snugly, but not too tight, as it may cause significant discomfort for your dog. If the collar is too loose, it will not detect the vocal cord vibrations. So, it won’t function properly. Besides, it will rub when the dog moves, causing irritation. The collar receiver should be properly placed on the centre of your dog's neck.

Anti-bark collars are primarily designed to promote a good dog behavior. The Pet Pawsabilities PET680V Anti-bark Collar provides a mild, harmless electric stimulation. At the first bark, the collar emits a short warning tone. If your dog continues to bark within 30 seconds, then a louder tone will sound. If your dog barks again, a more intense sound with a mild vibration are applied. If barking continues, the stimulus rises to the 5th level, that stops most dogs. But, don’t worry about your pet! If your dog keeps on barking through the rest of the 5 levels, the collar will automatically reset to the first sound level. If the stimulus reaches the 7th level, then the collar will stop for 1 minute. The pattern is repeated through 7 levels of correction.

Many large breed dogs like Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Huskies, and Caucasian Shepherd dogs are independent and stubborn, thus they can be difficult to train. Moreover, they have a very high pain tolerance. Therefore, it’s rather difficult to stop barking behavior with the help of the bark collar. Yet, it’s possible, if to take into account the specific characteristics of the breed. For instance, if a dog doesn’t show dissatisfaction (doesn’t whine or lean against its owner), take notice of its muscle tone that tells how tense the dog is. If the muscles are tight or they move, it means that your dog feels everything and just shows its temperament. All in all, continue training sessions with a bark collar and keep them short but intensive, developing loyalty in your dog. If you have problems controlling your pet, it’s better to find a good dog handler.

To keep your independent four-legged friend safely in the yard, you may need a pet electric fence - modern pet boundaries used instead of outdoor dog kennels.

The collar is designed to emit static correction when it is supposed to. Before you start training, choose between 3 correction modes (low, medium or high) to fit your dog's unique temperament. At the first bark, the collar starts at the lowest level within the chosen mode and then gradually increases to the next level. If your dog doesn’t bark within 30 seconds or more, the collar stops and resets to the lowest correction level.

The anti bark collar comes with an automatic safety shut-off, which stops the correction after 30 seconds at the highest level, so no harm is done to your dog. The PetSafe Deluxe Bark Collar should be used as a deterrent to manage your dog's behavior, but not as a punishment. So, be careful when choosing the correction modes and levels of stimulation.

Most bark collars can be adjusted to the level, depending on the dog’s physical characteristics. Many dog owners test collars on themselves to understand what their dog actually feels. There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration:

1. Dog’s size. The smaller the dog is, the lower level of stimulation is required. Consider the dog’s hair, muscles, and skin thickness. For instance, dogs with thick skin are less sensitive to pain.

2. Level of skin moisture. Moist skin increases the dog’s sensitivity.

3. Nervous irritability. It’s characterized by the dog’s behavioral trait.

Note that the same dog may require different stimulation levels at different times. For example, when a dog is calm, it will react to the lower level stimulus.

These are the training techniques to stop your dog from barking with an anti-bark collar:

First, show the collar to the dog, allow it to sniff and give some time to get acquainted with the collar. Then, wear the collar and after the dog gets used to it, provoke barking in a specific situation. It can be a doorbell or door knocking or the objects your dog usually responds by barking. At first, your dog will unlikely associate its barking behavior with unpleasant feelings. However, after several more repetitions, your dog won’t respond to provocations anymore. And the process is repeated until the dog doesn’t bark at the stimulus.

Take care of your pet! Actually, an anti-bark collar causes panic in 2-3 dogs from 10. When they are wearing the collar, most dogs howl or whine, make strange sounds or try to run away. If your dog has a panic attack, immediately put the collar off and calm it. After some time, try to put the collar on again. If the panic attacks return repeatedly, then you’ll have to try other training methods for your dog. There's nothing for it, your dog is vulnerable and hypersensitive to the collar.

• Do not attach a leash to the bark collar, since it fits snugly against the dog's neck and may cause serious injury to your pet.
  

• Some dogs continue to bark a week after using the bark collar. But don't worry at all! All dogs require different time to stop the barking habit. Some dogs need a few times while the others need more than two weeks. It mainly depends on the dog’s personality traits, temperament, and sensitivity level. If your canine has a high pain threshold and lively personality, the collar can be less effective at controlling your dog. You can try to involve a dog handle in the training process.
  

• Some dogs show signs of pain. It can be a typical dog's response to the collar. However, if your dog is really fearful, the static correction is too strong for your pet.