How effective are the different types of bark control devices?
The effectiveness of any bark control device depends on a number of factors such as the dog’s temperament, breed, size, age and the motivation for barking. Sonic and ultrasonic anti barking devices can be effective for puppies or small barking dogs with placid/timid personalities but larger barking dogs or barking dogs with a determined temperament may ignore the audible or ultrasonic deterrent noises that these anti bark products emit and continue on barking. Citronella collars are a good option in comparison to the sonic & ultrasonic anti bark devices. The citronella spray acts as a much more effective barking deterrent compared to sound as it involves more of the dog’s senses and thus has a higher chance of getting the dog’s attention. We have also found that many barking dogs do not like the smell of citronella and learn quickly to stop barking in order to avoid the unpleasant spray. Citronella bark collars are also a good option for people who live in states where static correctio
