If your dog barks much more than you'd like him to and you can't take it anymore, it's time for you to get him and anti bark collar. Anti bark collars have been in the market for years, but it's only in recent times that some dog owners are finding out about them.

The first thing to do to reduce a dog's barking, is trying to train him verbally. The procedure is exactly like when you taught your dog to sit, stand, or to go fetch something, so you should be familiar with it. Nevertheless, depending on your dog's personailty, this process might not work, and you'll have to get him an anti bark collar. You will then have to decide what type of anti bark collar you should buy.

Citronella Spray Collars

The citronella spray collar is becoming very popular today. For dog owners who want an anti bark collar to help their dogs quiet down, this is an ideal choice because it is effective but without harming the dog. The fact that it doesn't send electrical shocks every time the dog barks is one of the collar's best selling points. It works by spraying the dog's muzzle with a bit of citronella every time the dog barks unnecessarily, confusing him momentarily and thus stopping the barking.

They will not feel any pain but they will stop barking because they will be curious as to what this new smell is and where it came from. As the dog continues to wear the collar and get used to it they will start to realize that every time they bark the collar goes off. The barking is detected by a mic that's built into the collar, which then releases the spray of citronella to stop the barking.

Ultrasonic Collar

Another top pick for an anti bark collar is the ultrasonic collar. The ultrasonic collar is also harmless to dogs, and it doesn't cause any pain or discomfort, which is one of the reasons it's so popular. The collar emits a high pitched sound that stops dogs from barking. The pitch is so high that humans can't hear it, so don't think that the collar is broken just because you can't hear it.

One of the advantages of this collar is that you can adjust the settings, pitch, and frequency of the sound, so that it adjusts better to your dog's behavior. For example, you can select between a constant sound or a fluctuating sound, depending on which one your dog responds better to.

Lastly, anti bark collars aren't meant to eliminate your dog's natural barking, just reduce it in situations where it's very inconvenient; in fact, with time, your dog will not need to wear the collar anymore.