| Having a noisy dog causes disturbance not only to | | | | most. You can use the manual switch just in case |
| you but also to other people. However, punishing | | | | he becomes uncontrollable. |
| the dog by putting a muzzle on his mouth is not | | | | Training Companion |
| solving the issue and would only traumatize your | | | | If you are already in the process of training your |
| pet. What is important is that you try to find out | | | | dog, you can use a hand held device that emits |
| more about his behavior and use the appropriate | | | | the ultrasonic frequency like an ultrasonic remote |
| bark control device to discourage him from | | | | trainer. This way, you easily get his attention or |
| barking. | | | | simply prevent him from barking altogether. It has |
| Outdoor Cases | | | | two buttons that plays a good tone and a bad |
| There are situations that the barking of your dog | | | | tone, and it can reach your pet from up to 30 |
| is focused on a particular location. If such is the | | | | feet. |
| case, try to see if there is a particular object or | | | | Worst-case Scenario |
| person that catches the attention of your pet. If | | | | Finally, if the barking happens too often, you can |
| you can't find any, then you can use an outdoor | | | | provide a special collar to address the issue. The |
| bark control box to deter your dog into doing a | | | | collar also has a special sensor that reacts on the |
| barking session. These boxes, disguised as | | | | first attempt of the dog to make noise. Since |
| decorative pieces, use an audio sensor to detect | | | | ultrasound may be too close, a mild static |
| the first instance that your dog barks. Even | | | | correction is used to discourage the dog. The |
| before he has finished his first bark, an ultrasonic | | | | correction itself can be adjusted to reduce |
| frequency will be played, making him stop barking. | | | | whatever discomfort your dog might feel. You |
| It may cause him some discomfort, but it will not | | | | can set this depending on your dog's sensitivity |
| last long. It is only meant to warn him about the | | | | and behavior. |
| consequences of barking. The device can be | | | | Going Back to Training |
| placed within a 50-feet range from where your | | | | Even if these devices can be effective to simply |
| dog usually makes the noise. | | | | silence your pet, they better serve the purpose if |
| Barking Inside the House | | | | training is given as well. They will only be less |
| It may be tempting to use the same device | | | | happy if the bark control devices will be used for |
| indoors, but there is a special one that has a | | | | a prolonged period. Reward your dog for every |
| smaller range. The indoor bark control device | | | | time that he has controlled his urge to bark and |
| functions exactly the same way except that it | | | | appreciate the moments that he is silent. In the |
| also has a physical switch that plays an ultrasonic | | | | long run, you want our dogs to learn self-control |
| tone. The small equipment can be situated in the | | | | on his own. |
| kitchen or living area where dogs usually bark the | | | | |