Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Collar
A no bark dog collar does not have to be painful to control barking. A citronella bark collar is the Most Effective and Humane Solution to Nuisance Barking! Studies on bark control have proven that a citronellaanti bark collar isTwice as Effective as electric shock dog bark collars! No Shock, No Pain!
Here's how this incredible bark inhibitor works: The Gentle Spray Citronella Anti Bark Collar uses patented technology to deliver a harmless burst of citronella spray that interrupts your dog's barking. The spray works with four of your dog's five senses; he hears it, sees it, feels it and smells it. Citronella is a unique scent that most dogs don't normally encounter. It's non-offensive to humans, yet unusual enough to distract your dog from whatever he's barking at.
Why it's better: Shock collars attempt to reduce barking with pain. In addition to being less effective, the pain they cause may increase anxiety and aggression, and even make some behavior problems worse. And although the discomfort caused by ultra-sonic collars is not as severe as the pain of electrical shock, behavior experts observe only one-fourth the success rate as with the Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collar.
When to use: The Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collar can be used with any breed of dog that weighs 6 lbs. or more and is at least 6 months old. (If your dog is smaller or younger, please check first with your veterinarian.) It is ideal for controlling general nuisance barking, both indoors and outdoors. It is not recommended for anxiety-related barking unless specifically directed by a behavior professional
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Most dogs will respond immediately to the Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collar with a dramatic decrease or complete cessation of nuisance barking. Your dog will bark and receive a burst of spray; he may make one or two more attempts at barking, but in most cases will then give up for quite a while. Occasionally, some dogs have a very high motivation to bark excessively, and additional attention may be needed in these situations.
It is important to understand a basic principle of the learning theory: Rewarding any behavior will strengthen that behavior and increase the likelihood of it being repeated. Typically, a dog will bark at the stimulus of a garbage truck, mail carrier or another dog walking past your house. From your dog's point of view, he barks at the "intruder" and his barking "works" - the intruder goes away! In your dog's mind, he is being "rewarded" for his barking. Therefore, the barking behavior is strengthened. For these dogs, it is important that they not be able to "beat the system". We recommend that you first begin using the collar when you will be home for a couple of days in a row. Fill the unit completely. Be sure to monitor the times or situations when your dog usually engages in prolonged barking episodes (even better, see if you can set up a situation, such as a neighbor driving a truck into your driveway or a friend ringing the doorbell). If your dog persists in barking through repeated sprays, pay close attention to the number of sprays emitted. If the number approaches 15, remove the collar and refill the unit. It is important that your dog is not allowed to empty the spray device, especially during the initial use of the collar. If you allow your dog to empty the spray device, he will learn that persistence in barking has a "reward" - no more spray. For true "die-hard" barkers it may take up to 2-3 cans of the refill to fully control the behavior and establish a quiet response to the various stimuli. DO NOT yell at or scold your dog when he is barking - this will only make matters worse. For some dogs and some people, even "negative" attention is better than no attention at all. Instead, totally ignore him while he is barking - that means don't talk to him, touch him, or make eye contact. However, as soon as he has stopped barking, immediately REWARD this quiet behavior with verbal praise, petting, food treats, or anything else your dog really likes. Consistently reward the quiet behavior you wish to strengthen. Ignore the barking and the collar will say "no" for you