Do sonic bark devices work?
By jmcafam
@jmcafam (2890)
United States
July 14, 2007 2:10pm CST
I have a barker that is driving everyone mad. I was told about a sonic bark device and had not heard anything about them. Does anyone have one and do the work without hurting the dog? I don't really want to get a shock collar and thought this my be a little better then the shock.
1 response
@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
15 Jul 07
All bark control systems are effective by using
means of some sort of discomfort. These devices
have several flaws to them jmcafam.
This product is also set off by other barking
dogs which will cause additional unnecessary
discomfort to your dog's ears only. Because
the other dogs are out of the devices range.
In addition. Never use these devices indoors
or in close proximately to people, especially
kids. It can cause hearing damage. Despite what
the manufactures claim.
Your best bet is to use a shock collar. It doesn't
cause them any long term discomfort. It's not the
sort of shock we as humans associate it with. You
can test it on your hand to get an idea what it's
like.
What you feel is much more than your dog will feel.
The purpose of the collar is not to stop all barking
but to eliminate excessive barking. The collar only
delivers a jolt after the dog has been flexing its
neck from continuous barking. Some dogs it's sooner
than others. That depends upon the thickness of their
coat and skin.
Just follow the directions and it's a much better way
to deal with this. I've used the collar on many dogs
and the main thing to remember is to make sure you
can slip one to two fingers between the collar and
the dog's neck.
Other than this, I would suggest talking to a few vets
to get their opinions on what different methods they
suggest.
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@jmcafam (2890)
• United States
15 Jul 07
Thank you so much jumpinjack00. I had not thought about the other dogs around that would be able to activate it. You have giving me such wonderful information on this device. I guess will go and check out the shock collars to see how they are. Once again thank you.
@jumpinjack00 (3054)
• United States
16 Jul 07
Thanks for the vote jmcafam.
Glad I could help some.
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