The Dogs Barking Collar Explained In Detail

Training your dog when it is appropriate for him to bark is the probably the best way to stop unwanted dog barking. Although there are a number of options, the best way is the reward/reprimand method. This is an effective and humane method.

In order to avoid using this training method, some dog owners use an electronic bark collar which emits a small electric shock when the dog barks. Eventually, the dog barking ceases as the dog connects his barking with an unpleasant experience. I am of the opinion that using this method to stop dog barking is inhumane and cruel.

Some people are of the opinion that electronic collars could discourage dogs, even though the collar may not really hurt them. People who have this viewpoint often use citronella collars which work on a similar principle to electronic collars. The citronella collar emits a mist when the dog barks. As dogs tend to dislike the smell, they will begin to connect their barking with the foul aroma and will stop barking. The success rate is about the same as for electronic collars.

Although electronic collars can be useful training tools, most vets and dog trainers feel that they cannot be used as a replacement for good obedience training. Dog obedience training helps to solve more dog behavior issues than just how to stop dog barking.

Surgery is sometimes used to stop dog barking. This is the most barbaric and drastic option. The dog is prevented from barking by having a piece of tissue removed from the larynx. There have been cases where the dog's ability to bark has returned, voiding the goal of the surgery. Thankfully, most vets are opposed to surgery to stop dog barking.

I hope I have managed to convince you that good dog obedience training is essential for dog barking and most other dog behavior problems. It is worth noting that if a dog stops barking with an electronic collar, he will not bark when a burglar enters your home. However, a dog that is given obedience training will know the appropriate times to bark and will protect you and your family.

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CRATES

When people see me use the crate with my dogs, especially those unfamiliar with using crates for dogs. They exclaim, "How could you be so cruel and leave your dog in the crate for many hours?". It's not cruel unless the dog isn't let out to relieve and exercise. For puppies they are kept in a safe place and not running around the house chewing up who knows what and getting into who knows what! The crate saves a vet bill due to a sick dog that ate a foreign object because you left the dog to roam the house. Or, worse, find your dog electrocuted from chewing on an electric cord. Leaving your dog in a crate could save your dog's life! Would you leave your baby to roam the house without supervision? No! So, keep your puppy out of trouble and safe by putting your canine family member in the crate while you are gone from home. Putting the pup or dog in the crate will prevent these situations from happening while you are gone. So, then what about putting your pup or dog in a room or playpen? The extra space with these will likely cause the dog to urinate and mess more unlike with a crate which is smaller size and they are forced to lay down in their mess which teaches them not to go again in their place. This doesn't teach them when and where to go relieve. If you do this you will have to take them out very often or watch when they seem to be looking for a place to potty and get them out quickly. While you are housebreaking your puppy or dog it is best to use a crate until you do fully housebreak him or her. Another words when you can, watch your dog or pup and take him or her outside when he or she needs to or attempts to urinate or defecate. When you can't watch your dog or pup then put he or she in the crate. Don't leave your dog or pup (especially a pup) in the crate for 9 to 11 hours this is way too long. You will more than likely have to follow their relieving schedule which I explain above. I prefer to use the Vari-Kennel brand of crate.

Blind Man's Dog

A blind man was waiting to cross the road when his guide dog peed on his leg. He reached into his pocket and took out a biscuit for the dog.

A passerby who'd seen everything remarked, "That's very tolerant of you after what he just did."

"Not really," came the reply. "I'm just finding out where his mouth is, so I can kick him in the butt."