Does anyone know if this would help calm a dog that barks at TV shows & commercials?
940357
Don't know if would work for TV barking (I use a whistle & say Hush for that.I got the thundershirts for my Maltese who are terrified with Fireworks ---- didn't help calm them at all.
940358
Yes, the one we bought worked beautifully when we watched the doggie bowl on Super Bowl Sunday. Calmed her right down and she just sat there.
2030177
My mom found that to be the case in her house. all of mine bark and it didnt work at all for them. My mom used it and it really bothered one of her dogs. She has 2 Afghan hounds that are pretty sensitive to everything!
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.
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.
710596
Perhaps. It has helped calm 2 of our 4 cats. Worth a try. Also look at Zylkene - that has helped one of our cats that is high strung around younger cats.
795038
I don't think I'd recommend it in this situation: if your dog is nervous or fearful or agitated during a car ride, you need to look for another solution, something will calm him down. Perhaps something like a 'storm coat' (which tightly encompasses the dog and makes it less fearful in storm conditions) would be worth a try. Good luck!
1727816
I tried it and my little girl learned to whine and howl instead of barking...you can try it and send back if it doesn't work...mostly for indoors
658726
Humm. I'm assuming your dog got used to it? It doesn't always help my dog either. It seems to work better if we change it up a bit. I had to change settings from 5, to 4, that made my dog quit barking. I sometimes use our citranella spray collar for awhile. Sometimes, like during play, I hold a spray bottle w/water and a little vinegar and spray it at him (while saying the no command) that works well too. Make sure your collar actually works by using the test mood. Make sure it's snug. Good luck!
681737
hi, I don't remember seeing this... *But be warned of the possibilities of it not working :( We have a dog that lives next door that makes us so miserable with his barking.... Every time the dog barked .... I also heard a HIGH PITCHED sound inside the house that was killing my ears!
1163020
Same thing with our dogs. I wonder if they just adapt to it and bark anyway. I guess the noise they hear is not strong enough to be a deterrent. It might work with some dogs.
338005
No , unfortunately it didn't stop my dog from barking , it seemed like it did the very first 2 days , but then he was back to barking
284333
Yes it'll work if the dog is growling. The collar works when it senses vibration. Our dog is very vocal, but more wining that growling and sometimes the collar wouldn't quite pick up on the wining.
441071
No....I actually found that after the 1st couple of walks with this product, where it dod work....my dog started ignoring it. I've found a small spray bottle with water, works WAY better. All I have to do now when they are barking, is pick up the spray bottle (or sometimes even just threaten to get it) and they stop. I think if you're using this as a training tool for a puppy...it could be useful, but my two 2 1/2, and 2 yr old fur kids, just tune it out.
937224
Unfortunately for us this product did not work for Milo. Instead his anxiety increased to a level where he would shake even while sitting on the couch with me watching TV. I discontinued use. Medication works different for all animals, you just never know.
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.
1954838
Yes, it will calm a cat in most environments. If you have changed homes, you might consider investing in the feliway spray. This also works very well. jay@kremlincats.com
984668
I bought this to stop my next door neighbors dogs from barking and it seems to work. When they start barking I just walk over to the fence and raise my arm up over the fence and push the button and they stop barking. So it may work for you but I guess it depends on the dog etc. on how well.