Can this be used as an alternative to a bark collar or other training closer to home?
1508300
I would think so.. My dogs sometimes really play to rough after one had surgery. I did use it in a training way to keep the other dog to not play or provoke play.. The idea is to use it with command and training.. I say come they come if not they get a beep or vibrant or zap.. good luck
1508301
I suppose you could use it as an alternative to a bark collar but you would need to press the button every time your dog barks.
1508302
I would say yes. I purchased this for the reason that my dogs like to bark. Once they hear the beep they stop. Same with getting into my flowers. They hear the beep and they get out. I would recommend this product
1508303
I have. Used my dogs collar for everything. Including teaching appropriate times to bark. She is a German shepherd and pretty quick to learn . I have rarely used the shock button just the beep is all it takes. Except when she chased our horses. Then I had to shock her a few times .coub
1508304
I'm sure it can be used for that. I love my sport dog. I have one for my Aussie, he wears his all day but not at night. He knows the the limits of the road and it's nice to be able to remind him where those are sometimes. Great product love it every day.
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If he barks continuously after you have left, this product will not work for you. You are thinking of an anti-bark collar, which is sound-activated to deliver a shock at the sound of a bark. Because those collars are not controlled by you, but mechanically, they can be dangerous or cruel. Resolve the dog's issues. Either he is afraid of being left alone or he is going crazy from boredom. A crate, as T. Moon suggested, can provide a sense of security. Toys can help with boredom. Making sure the dog knows it is safe in its home by treating like a member of the family always makes a difference in a dog's behavior. If he barks continuously after you have left, this product will not work for you. You are thinking of an anti-bark collar, which is sound-activated to deliver a shock at the sound of a bark. Because those collars are not controlled by you, but mechanically, they can be dangerous or cruel. Resolve the dog's issues. Either he is afraid of being left alone or he is going crazy from boredom. A crate, as T. Moon suggested, can provide a sense of security. Toys can help with boredom. Making sure the dog knows it is safe in its home by treating like a member of the family always makes a... » Read More If he barks continuously after you have left, this product will not work for you. You are thinking of an anti-bark collar, which is sound-activated to deliver a shock at the sound of a bark. Because those collars are not controlled by you, but mechanically, they can be dangerous or cruel. Resolve the dog's issues. Either he is afraid of being left alone or he is going crazy from boredom. A crate, as T. Moon suggested, can provide a sense of security. Toys can help with boredom. Making sure the dog knows it is safe in its home by treating like a member of the family always makes a difference in a dog's behavior. « Show Less
114652
I understand. I would also like a remote shock collar for training. However, this collar is only for barking. It is activated by sound and not by a remote. This would not help you with a stubborn dog.
113578
It is not a bark collar. We use the remote. Have to be intentional on the exact behavior you want to avoid. Can't keep zapping randomly or dog will be confused. Completely manual remote. Great tool for training.
633339
i think having the dog breath this in a small area would not be a good idea. this method quick working after 2 weeks so i switched to a shock collar. and i bought the kind that adjusts to their bark so that it does not hurt them. it has worked great for a year and the dog is rarely shocked because he does not bark. and when he does the shock is very insignificant because it automatically adjusts to a low level
1328247
U can use device on small dog. The collar does come off we're u can put it on your own collar.
1396996
Absolutely not. If you intend to use this or any other means to punish your dog after she has an accident in the house, you will quickly find that not only is it an ineffective training method, but it confuses your dog and damages your relationship with her. Please find a book on positive reinforcement training, such as The Power of Positive Dog Training (http://amzn.com/0470241845) for effective methods to house train your dog.
1014774
I believe that it would...it is based on both verbal and hand signals. The collar gives a slight bite when used correctly and with my dogs it was a very quick process. It also worked on a pitbull puppy that I was helping my daughter train to walk on a lease. He also learned quickly. I think the product is great and would recommend it to anyone. It must be used correctly though ( I watched the DVD several times before each lesson to make sure I was following MY directions for proper technique and consistency ) and ONLY with just enough force to get the results. Good luck with your puppy :) I believe that it would...it is based on both verbal and hand signals. The collar gives a slight bite when used correctly and with my dogs it was a very quick process. It also worked on a pitbull puppy that I was helping my daughter train to walk on a lease. He also learned quickly. I think the product is great and would recommend it to anyone. It must be used correctly though ( I watched the DVD several times before each lesson to make sure I was following MY directions for proper technique and consistency ) and ONLY with just enough force to get the results. Good luck with your puppy :)
2170347
No I don't think it would do the job right. It seems to work only when my dog shakes his head not when he barks. I know the PetSafe ®Deluxe Big Dog Bark Control for $129.99 will work and also PetSafe ®Bark Control with Vibration for $79.99 will work also. I'm ordering the 79.99 next to give it a try.
1396994
I have not used this product for this purpose but based on my use of the product to deter attacks by other dogs, I would not recommend it for the purpose of dog training.
1548878
Yes, it will work through a window. I have not personally used it to control barking. The only problem I see with using it like you ask it that the dog really needs a verbal command to go with the GENTLE reminder from the Dogtra. Otherwise I would be concerned that the dog may not fully understand what's going on, but would I'm sure start to associate the reminder buzz with his barking. Sometimes it can really upset the dog and they can get confused and even more anxious and barky when they are zapped. It really has to be used carefully and with the guidance of a professional dog trainer.
912153
In my opinion, yes. Ask a trainer or behaviorist for help with barking or maybe get a citronella spray collar
204372
Dogtra makes a no bark collar for very small dogs.. check out their website
335371
Definitely not, my cat is larger than your dog. The device is much too bulky and large for that small of a dog. I'm also very sure the shock value would be too severe for a small animal such as a Yorkie to bear, even on the lowest setting. If it were my dog I would not use it on it. If barking is your dog's problem you can buy a device known as the "Birdhouse" which is not worn by the dog, rather it sets wherever you place it and emits a tone they do not like only the animals hear upon barking. It works well, even on neighboring dogs which are within the range of the unit.
71909
Yes, if the window and the dog are close enough as they need to be when there's no window or wall between you and the dog. I've used it within my home for that purpose. I try to yell "No" loudly enough near the window for her to associate the command with the collar stimulus. Ultimately, I want her to respond to a voice command because sometimes I do want her to bark for security purposes.
2176695
According to the instructions that come with it, that is what it is designed for. The tone of the whistle can be adjusted. I think why it won't work for our neighbor's barking dog is that we cannot be consistent about using it, since the barking is also during the day when we aren't home, and we don't stand in the door/window for hours on end in the evenings. It definitely gets the dog's attention, so I would think, with consistency in training, it would work. Hope this helps.
984667
he/she wouldn't like it and there are better things on the market to correct excessive barking. This unit "repels" an animal .. you surely don't want your pet to run from you when they bark. I'd suggest a "shock" collar or something like that. Shock collars are more expensive but invaluable tools. Don't buy expensive though as using a shock collar once or twice is all you need. Good luck.