Citronella bark collar – the best for one and all dogs I

t is for nothing that there is a very famous saying that says that “a dog is a man’s best friend”, therefore an owner will go to any lengths so as to keep his pet with him. Sometimes the barking of our pets also creates a nuisance value for the neighbors.

The owners are therefore left with no choice but to either train their dogs not to bark (which is a very difficult task as it is a natural response) or attach certain devices to their dogs so that they will be discouraged from barking.

Citronella bark collar is a device which releases short bursts of spray to discourage the dog from barking. The spray consists of oil extracted from cultivated grasses. It is also an effective repellent for insects. Dogs, when sprayed get distracted by the smell and it deters them from barking.

The citronella dog bark collars have two variants. One uses sound as a trigger and a microphone as a measuring device to trigger it. The second uses probes near the dog’s vocal chords to sense vibrations so as to set it off. Both the collars have a canister having pressurized citronella spray which on activation is released in short bursts. This canister is generally located in such a manner so that the spray is always directed at the dog’s nose from underneath his chin for maximum effect.

There are many owners who have multiple pets. In such a case it becomes important for the owner to take into consideration the above facts and then choose the product that fits properly so as to minimize the discomfort to his other pets.

Always keep in mind that your ultimate goal is bark reduction. As with humans, no two dogs are alike so, the time they may take to achieve this goal can vary. Constant monitoring and persistency with the program once started will result in achievement of the goal. Replacements will be needed and should be done whenever required during the program. When refilling a canister is required, the system is much like refilling your cigarette lighter with fluid. In the same way pressurized citronella scented liquid is used to fill up the collar unit.

The citronella bark collars are made to last as they are designed to be carried on dogs. Whenever you buy these remember to check on the type of warranty being offered and the time period covered. Also, if you are going in for the product with the microphone, check if it is waterproof.
When going in for a purchase of this type of product, there are a few things that should be kept in mind. The first and foremost is that we have to take into account whether our dog is in any way allergic to the product. There is now another option in the form of unscented spray. Dogs are highly intelligent and they are always trying to find out ways so they can get rid of or somehow minimize the effect of the spray. It is up to us and our monitoring that will help in getting the desired results.

Before purchasing the bark correction collar always seek a professional advice on the behavior of the dog and the reason for excessive barking. A lot of times there are various reasons and factors that may not be visible to us but are immediately taken note of by a trained professional. Sometimes the professional help aids us to achieve our goals faster than expected.