Has anyone used this collar to stop a dog from barking? And if so, does the transmitter work through a window?
1548877
yes it does...it has up to 4 football fields length of transmission....as long as u charge it and sync it everyday it will work
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.
1548879
Yes, it works through a window. We have used it when our dog was outside and we were watching from inside to remind him we don't want him digging in the flowerbeds :) I think you can give it a try for barking. We use it when guests arrive and if he barks, we say "no bark" and give him a nick.
1548880
I'm sure it will, but it only made my poor dog worse. I won't ever use one again. He was already a nervous dog. Instead you should order Grisha Stewart traing books. BAT training is a nice way to train and it works so much better. It is taking time, but as he is trusting me not to punish him and give him nicer alternates, he is getting much better. It's cheaper, better, and you get a more trusting pet.
1548881
yes, no problem activating through a window. I am so happy to say that I rarely even need to use this collar anymore! I still use it on extended hikes and camping trips to remind him he needs to mind his manners, but this device has truly helped my dog become a happy, calm, well-adjusted and well-behaved member of society =) Cannot recommend enough for a wide range of issues- as long as you use positive reinforcement as well and do not use it to PUNISH. It's made to CORRECT unacceptable behavior. If you are angry at your dog in a moment it should NOT be used or it can really have the opposite effect you are trying to accomplish! yes, no problem activating through a window. I am so happy to say that I rarely even need to use this collar anymore! I still use it on extended hikes and camping trips to remind him he needs to mind his manners, but this device has truly helped my dog become a happy, calm, well-adjusted and well-behaved member of society =) Cannot recommend enough for a wide range of issues- as long as you use positive reinforcement as well and do not use it to PUNISH. It's made to CORRECT unacceptable behavior. If you are angry at your dog in a moment it should NOT be used or it can really have the... » Read More yes, no problem activating through a window. I am so happy to say that I rarely even need to use this collar anymore! I still use it on extended hikes and camping trips to remind him he needs to mind his manners, but this device has truly helped my dog become a happy, calm, well-adjusted and well-behaved member of society =) Cannot recommend enough for a wide range of issues- as long as you use positive reinforcement as well and do not use it to PUNISH. It's made to CORRECT unacceptable behavior. If you are angry at your dog in a moment it should NOT be used or it can really have the opposite effect you are trying to accomplish! « Show Less
1548882
yes, no problem activating through a window. I am so happy to say that I rarely even need to use this collar anymore! I still use it on extended hikes and camping trips to remind him he needs to mind his manners, but this device has truly helped my dog become a happy, calm, well-adjusted and well-behaved member of society =) Cannot recommend enough for a wide range of issues- as long as you use positive reinforcement as well and do not use it to PUNISH. It's made to CORRECT unacceptable behavior. If you are angry at your dog in a moment it should NOT be used or it can really have the opposite effect you are trying to accomplish!
1548883
I myself am the only one that use the collar and always at open field. At thebeginning it works ok. Now is not working anymore.
428961
My husband used this on a neighbors large dog that was always barking and it really worked. Your dog will probably hear it. Make sure you follow the directions and use at a safe distance from either dog. It MUST be used according to the distance the instructions provide. We used it on our barking small breed puppy so she would not disturb our neighbors during her 6AM walk. and at first it worked great, but then she did not react at all. Seems to work on some dogs, and it is impossible to determine which ones without buying the device and trying it.
858382
The collar emits a very weak sound can only be heard approaching the ear. Be careful to do it may be shocked. The dog listens well that sound. My dog is wearing the collar for over a year and it works perfectly. It is imperative to training the dog as the manufacturer instruction. It is long and tiring but it is very important to do it well.
1218259
there is no automatic bark control on this collar. I think you'd have to actually get a bark collar for that. My neighbors used one recently on a very vocal 7yr old jack russell and it worked very well- barking substantially decreased but when he was really worked up he would wimper/cry b/c it wouldn't set the collar off. I would be careful when first using a bark collar- don't expose the dog to very stimulating situations b/c they may rapidly escalate barking/shocking and either develop anxiety or learn they can bark through the collar. As for the sport dog and jumping the fence- you'd have to watch the dog and correct it when they jumped. Personally it sounds like an electric fence that has a collar w/ bark control on it would better suit your needs.
2002330
No, it will only work with a bark. I would recommend a remote control collar. We purchased one for around $50 that allows us to use a remote to activate a loud tone, a rattle, or a small shock. I think that would work better for whining. Good luck!!
703914
There is a beep/tone warning button and then a button to stimulate/shock them. It has not been effective for us. You have to keep reactivating it. Although it is waterproof. Doesn't seem to work when we want it to. We have a PetSafe invisible fence system that works excellent for our yard. We wanted something to operate manually when we go to our land. And this has not been helpful.
1228366
Thank you for your question! This collar is designed to help eliminate excessive barking by activating when the sensor picks up the sound a normal dog's bark. Because it typically picks up normal and louder barking, we recommend to only allow your pet to wear this collar during times barking is not wanted.
235373
It blows a 'pffft' or compressed air. It's not even that loud and I can't explain it, but it's the only thing that works with my dogs. All 5 of them will start barking when someone's at the door. They feed off each other's energy and there is no way to bring them back to focus because at that point, they don't even hear me. I aim the Pet Convincer at them - it's actually a good couple of feet away from them, and they scatter. What happens over time is they start self correcting. I don't even have to press the trigger now. If they see me reach for it, they quiet down immediately. Nothing else has worked like this. It blows a 'pffft' or compressed air. It's not even that loud and I can't explain it, but it's the only thing that works with my dogs. All 5 of them will start barking when someone's at the door. They feed off each other's energy and there is no way to bring them back to focus because at that point, they don't even hear me. I aim the Pet Convincer at them - it's actually a good couple of feet away from them, and they scatter. What happens over time is they start self correcting. I don't even have to press the trigger now. If they see me reach for it, they quiet down immediately. Nothing... » Read More It blows a 'pffft' or compressed air. It's not even that loud and I can't explain it, but it's the only thing that works with my dogs. All 5 of them will start barking when someone's at the door. They feed off each other's energy and there is no way to bring them back to focus because at that point, they don't even hear me. I aim the Pet Convincer at them - it's actually a good couple of feet away from them, and they scatter. What happens over time is they start self correcting. I don't even have to press the trigger now. If they see me reach for it, they quiet down immediately. Nothing else has worked like this. « Show Less
614239
It doesn't work over block fences or through walls, my neighbor has 5 dogs that bark constantly. three of them are outside and two are in an enclosed porch area, it works on the ones that are outside but not the ones on the porch. I have it pointed in their direction and about twenty feet away through a chain link fence.
1184929
You can turn the collar off/on but not the transmitter. There is a button on the collar you press and hold until it beeps (4 beeps is on, 2 beeps is off).
928526
Mine stopped my dog from barking in a few days and haven't needed to use it anymore. I have loaned it to several friends with similar results
393385
I ended up returning mine because I couldn't get it to work. It only barked when someone INDOORS walked by it but never when someone OUTDOORS did, even though I had it behind the window, as well. I just don't think it works well at all
235156
I'm sorry I never had a chance to use it. I started calling the police every night since the first of this year because of the noise,(they didn't seem to be doing anything) so I ordered the bark control just in case the police didn't correct the situation. They did & I gave it away to my brother. He was dealing with 3 barking dogs. 2 dogs stop barking, 1 still barks, sister in law thinks it's deaf. My neighbor no longer has the dog & we are enjoying peace and quiet after 2 years of nonstop barking. Good luck to you.
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.
441073
Unfortunately, this particular product did not work for me. I think it may have been defective. I also bought the First Alert Bark Genie Automatic control device and it did work, at first. I should warn you that once my dog got used to the device- the product lost it mojo.
1006981
No this gadget doesn't even work on my dogs, they bark right over the very highest setting, it bothers me more than them, don't waste your money! I ended up buying citronella spray collars. It sprays the dog's nose when they bark, works like a charm. I don' even have to turn it on to spray anymore, they just wear the collar and I have complete silence. This of course does not help you with your neighbor's dogs, but you might suggest he/she or you gets one for them, because it's gentle and they learn super fast...
123274
I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked either. Save your money and avoid these products altogether. Dave I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked... » Read More I am no expert on this, but I bought two different First Alert dog barking control systems, neither of which were worth the money, nor did they work. My Beagles ignored both of them and since these devices are said to be above the hearing range of humans, who knows what effects a dog's audio senses? I think that animals have always known when a storm or danger is coming, so forget buying these First Alert barking control devices, they do not convince me that they really work, so I got my money back on them. I have also bought the air cannister bark control devices, none of them worked either. Save your money and avoid these products altogether. Dave « Show Less