| Okay on to business, the first collars we are going | | | | you are not sure get in touch. PetSafe, SportDog, |
| to look over are the bark collars. Most of the | | | | INNOTEK, DT Systems, Dogtra and Tri-Tronics all |
| bark collars all work along the same line. The | | | | offer superb bark collars. Most of your lower end |
| guttural growl of the dog will activate the collar | | | | and some of your higher end (not many) run on |
| and when the dog barks it sets off the | | | | replaceable batteries. I prefer that all of my collars |
| stimulation. There are spray collars that work | | | | are rechargeable. Yes they cost a bit more but I |
| along the same lines only difference is instead of | | | | never have to carry batteries with me and I don't |
| a shock the dog gets a nose full of citrus or | | | | have to wonder how long the batteries will last. |
| some other scent. These collars do have some | | | | Most of the rechargeable collars now even have |
| effect on some dogs, however (and this is my | | | | car chargers so you will always be able to charge |
| opinion only) I don't think the correction lasts as | | | | the battery whenever you feel it's necessary. |
| long as the correction made with the electronic | | | | Good collars are set up with multiple settings so |
| stimulation, again that is my own opinion. This is | | | | that you can get the maximum from each collar. |
| something that we have to keep in mind | | | | It's true some dogs will get used to the lower |
| whenever we read any of these training articles. | | | | settings to where they can actually bark through |
| You are getting one individuals opinion as to what | | | | them. But with several settings, and I found it |
| works and what in their opinion will work for you. | | | | extremely effective to do, mix the settings up |
| Again if you read something within my articles | | | | once the dog has been on the collar for awhile. |
| write me, E-mail me or even call me and we'll | | | | Once he feels the stimulation start or the warning |
| discuss what it is you are having trouble with. | | | | buzzer he won't know if he/she is going to get a |
| There are a lot of things that I DO NOT know | | | | tickle or a slap, therefore he/she will think about it |
| but there isn't much I can't find out for you. | | | | be fore doing it. Praise whenever you can. If you |
| When picking out a bark collar you have to make | | | | are out and the dog behaves properly then go |
| sure that you are getting one that will be good | | | | over pet them and tell them how good a dog |
| with your dog. If you have a large dog it will do | | | | they are. It may take quite awhile but you could |
| you no good to get one that is designed for small | | | | eventually remove the collar and not have to |
| dogs and for Pete's Sake you don't want to get | | | | worry about the dog barking. I hope this has been |
| one designed for large dogs if you are going to | | | | helpful and as I have said if you have questions |
| use it on a small breed. You can purchase a very | | | | get in touch. We're here to make your training as |
| good bark collar for $40.00 to $110.00. Again if | | | | easy as we can for both you and your dog. |