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If you’re a hunter, a barking dog at home is more than just a mild annoyance because if he’s barking while you’re hunting, it can ruin your hunting trip. It can be very inconvenient for the hunter when his dog is unable to control is barking.

There are a lot of ways to train a dog not to bark: some better than others.  The most common and usually most successful method is through using bark collars.  These work by teaching through negative reinforcement.

The two basic types of dog collars for training dogs not to bark at inappropriate times can be used effectively on all types of dogs.  Whether your dog is a hunting dog or a family pet, these collars can safely be used.

One thing to keep in mind however not every collar is going to work on every dog – you’ll have to do some of your own homework to make sure that your dog will react well to the training collar (bark collar) that you’re going to invest in.

Electronic Bark Collars

These collars work by emitting a light jolt to your dog when he barks, surprising him and stopping the bad behavior.  It sounds cruel, but the jolt is so light, it’s nothing compared to even the static jolt you might get by touching the doorknob in your stocking feet.  It will not harm your dog.

The idea behind these collars is that the “jolt” when he barks surprises him out of the behavior.  Repeated enforcement of this pattern (bark, then jolt) ties the activity (barking) in with the result (jolt) and the dog soon learns not to do the activity that causes the result.

Usually, electronic dog collars are made with ranges of very mild to higher jolts, which you can adjust to suit the size of your dog. To determine the best setting for your dog, begin at the very lowest velocity and work your way up to the right level.

Citronella Bark Collar

If you’re uncomfortable jolting your dog, a spray bark collar may be a better option over the electronic bark collar. Although electronic collars are harmless and humane, some people are unable to get used the idea of electrically jolting a dog. The spray collar utilizes citronella and is a good choice to control dog barking.

The citronella spray collar works similar to the electronic barking collar in that when the dog barks the collar produces a sensation that is not pleasant for the dog – in this case a spray of citronella into his face.  Most dogs find this smell very unpleasant and will eventually stop barking (since the barking is what creates the citronella spray).  These collars are effective for all size dogs up to 160 pounds.

Summary

As a hunter, you probably enjoy taking your dog when you go hunting, and your dog probably enjoys it as well. However, it’s very hard when your dog barks at every small movement or sound when you’re hunting. A dog bark collar may be helpful to you when you’re out hunting. When you invest in a bark collar, you don’t have to be concerned about incessant or untimely barking and actually have a good time out with your dog. Dog bark collars, whether citronella or electric, are great hunting dog supplies that are humane and effective so be assured that you’re doing the right thing.

 

 

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