how do you stop a dog from barking while I am not at home?

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Shopping For Dog Training Collars

Choosing from among the many dog training collars offered could be confusing however it need not be. To pick the best training collar for your dog, there are several tips you need to bear in mind. Training collars should be used to teach, control and protect your dog. They should never be utilized as a means of punishment or to harm your dog.

Chels asked:

I have 2 dogs that bark at EVERYTHING! I feel like a shut in! I cant have the blinds or windows open cuz the dogs go crazy when people walk past the house. I dont want to get a shock collar but I'm loosing my mind. I have heard about the collars that give a high pitched sound with each bark, anyone know if they actually work?

Dog Harnesses

Choice of the best style of dog training collar for your personal training goals is just the first step. You also must make sure it's the proper size and that you know the way to utilize it correctly. Even the best collar may not be suitable when it is not employed properly.

Types Of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and standard pet collars do the job fine for their designed purpose, but are not regarded as "training collars" and so won't be included here.

Prong collars possess the look of a thing from a middle ages torture chamber that would be very painful. Used properly, these are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were originally made from metallic prongs linked to one another in chain fashion. These days they are also offered made out of plastic material which is preferred by many. These types of collars control the dog by slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If used over aggressively, they can injure so care should be used.

Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters resemble and work in a manner much like harnesses used for horses. They function by means of directing the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness does a very good job of controlling the head. Whilst they may seem to be overly restrictive, the dog easily gets used to them. They are particularly successful in controlling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars remain popular and are suggested for use in many 4H dog training programs notwithstanding the controversy around their use. Used the right way, they are satisfactory dog training collars, but they are very easy to misuse. When they are placed on the dog incorrectly, if links come to be twisted or if excessive force is employed by the handler, they can, indeed, become devices of torture. Personally, I discontinued using choke collars years ago and will never return to them. You can find so many better dog training collars readily available.

Electronic dog collars are made to give the dog a slight zap upon command of the handler. The power can be modified from a slight buzz or tingle to get the dogs' interest to a more serious jolt. These shouldn't be used on tiny or timid dogs and only subsequent to discussion of your situation with a respected trainer. Shock collars could easily hurt your dog if utilized thoughtlessly.

Whatever your individual needs, you'll find the proper collar from the broad range of dog training collars available online. Take a few minutes to search our site and convert your difficult dog into an enjoyable,well behaved partner.

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Comments on how do you stop a dog from barking while I am not at home?

April 25, 2009

Small Dog Harness @ 5:56 pm #

dog+collars

He might need some perfessional traning. I mean I am no expert as you can see, But I no that can drive your neighbors crazy. You might put a muzzle on him if you have to. You dont want to many complaints cause then you will be forced to make other choices. Some dogs are just strange in there own ways. I hope you can find better answer but good luck

April 28, 2009

dog+collars @ 8:11 am #

dog+collars

let me try to help
try giving them their favorite food!
if the passer by asks u why they r barking at ev’ry thing hen u were not at home reply: HOW WILL THEY KNOW THAT ANY OF THE PASSERBY IS NOT A THIEF?

April 29, 2009

Custom Dog Collars @ 1:29 am #

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I used a shock collar that responds to barking on my lab. I used the lowest setting on it and after about a month I was able to take it off permanantly and he only barks when there is something I need to know about.

April 30, 2009

Fancy Dog Collars @ 7:52 pm #

Fancy Dog Collars

dogs like beer and peanut butter on the roofs of their mouths

May 2, 2009

Small Dog Collars

They don’t work. I was at a loss for my dog and my neigbors were about to murder one of us. My only options left were the surgery or the collar. The shock collar works but it doesnt shock. Its more like a small pinch. Anyways they have bark collars that spray citranella but those can make your dog sick. Just opt for the static collars. They work wonders and my dog is so well trained that I no longer even put it on her.

Good luck.

May 6, 2009

dog+collars @ 5:18 am #

Dog Collars And Leads

To get them to stop barking when you aren’t home, you need to stop them when you are home. Maybe try a spray bottle of water and leave the windows opens so they can see what is out there. Hit them with a shot of water when they bark or do something else to discourage them. Maybe a firm nah! How do you discipline your dogs on other matters? You need to work with them while you are home. They need to learn that their behavior is not acceptable. Shock collar do work but only if you know how to properly use them.