Does the collar detect the dog's bark by sound or vibration? Do you have to shave the dog's neck where the collar touches it?
202464
The collar does detect the bar. However, it does go off when the car door shuts we just ate careful to make sure when Corkie is in car with us not to slam door. The car is the only place we still use the collar. Did not have to shave her neck she has short thin hair. This is by far the best thing I have ever purchased for the sanity of everyone in my house.
202465
There are no prongs so shaving is not necessary and there is a microphone receiver so I would have to say the spray response is activated by the actual sound of a bark. Hope this helps.
202466
By sound, however sound is merely a vibration of air, so I guess both would be the answer. High pitch yelps get picked up if that is what you are worried about. NO, you don't have to shave the dog or do anything harmful, just place the collar around the dog's neck and be prepared to refill depending on how often your dog barks.
202467
Seems to respond to the sound, as I did see it emit citronella when my other dog barked immediately adjacent to the wearer. She wears the collar over her neck fir at night, no shaving. I usually leave the collar off during daylight hours.
202468
vibration for the most part. you don't shave anything. have to be pretty tight on dog's neck
202469
The collar detects the dog's bark by sound. Every time we laugh too close it will set the collar off. You do not need to shave the dogs neck, it's like temporarily putting on a second collar. It works wonders for our dog, and the best part is that it doesn't hurt, just smells nice and keeps bugs away (the citronella). I highly recommend this product and have bought some new batteries and refill canisters over the months we've used it.
202470
I use it for my dachshund, other big dogs bark next to her and play with her and it doesn't go off. But if she wears it inside the car and the door gets shut really loud it goes off. Don't knowing that helps your question!
569997
The instructions suggest trimming, not shaving, the area where the contacts touch the neck. If your dog has a long, thick coat, you may want to trim that area. I have a Morkie and he has a long, thin textured coat. I do not trim that area. I just make sure that the collar fits correctly. You will not be disappointed! I highly recommend this bark collar.
187176
The collar works. It has to be on snug. You will be able to tell due to your dog doesn't like it. The barking will halt or change to a cry till he or she stops.
1681823
Probably not. Whines and soft growls don't trigger the collar. Only barking
812288
Hi, I leave the collar only if needed. For example I used it for almost a week everyday and now my dog knows when she is not behaving properly just with looking at the collar, also if I put the collar she also knows she did something wrong and she behaves without using any vibration anymore.
1793494
It seems to only be activated by the dog closest to the collar. I've barked loudly right next to my dog and it has not gone off. But it has gone off without anyone including my dog barking, so it is a little unpredictable.
704877
No, this is not a bark collar. You would have to use the controller to "beep" them for bark control.
997630
Measure his neck. Be aware that you will need to cut the fur below the chin on his neck for the prongs to make contact with the skin. It won't work otherwise. It certainly stopped the barking of my pomerian-terrior mix. With the on-off switch, he is now wearing the collar without it being activated and no barking occurs.
906502
yes, there are three different alerts, sound, vibration, and shock. The shock has numerous levels. I have an 85 lab/bulldog mix. only took him twice to get shocked on lowest level to realize what the sound and vibration means. responds to me just picking up the controller, when his collar is on.
1088725
Yes. There are 3 modes. One is a audible beep, one is vibration which can be adjusted from 1 to 100 and the other mode is a shock from 1 to 100 there are 2 sets of probes for the shock. 1 for long haired dogs and shorter ones. The probes are not sharp pointed , but touch the skin .
86516
The tap is noticeable but not uncomfortable. I often check the collar against my own hand without any discomfort. My young, very high energy GSD has never needed more than the vibrating tap. When he is out of hearing range or just really excited in the pasture, it gets his attention without upsetting him.
182700
I don't believe so as the collar reacts to the vibration of the dog barking. If your second one isn't barking then the collar does not correct. I have two dogs and only use the collar on my yappy one.
925752
The bark collar has the 2 metal points that are to make contact with the dog. If The collar can move maybe its not tight enough to start? What kind of dog do you have?
1835234
The collar only has one vibration level. You can use either the shock or the vibration at a time. This collar is the lowest quality that you will find in training quality. I bought it for the price. It's always on unless you take out the batteries. If you don't want to use the shock option you dont have to. The shock and vibration have different buttons. Hope I helped!
274596
No, It has a faint smell with a strong spray that makes the dog take notice.The collar has been working well for us.It does sometime go off at odd times
1113869
It does not recognize if your dog barks. This is more like a super long (invisible) leash. It will not stop them from barking unless you're keeping an eye on them & you manually reprimand them & hit the button to zap them anytime the do bark.
182699
We have 2 dogs - their individual collars are triggered by the barking offender only. They do not trigger the other dog's collar (the non-barker). Best. Collar. Ever. There is peace in the house!