Dog Bark Stop

Humane & effective training for excessive dog barking

Archive for January, 2010

Do Citronella Spray Collars Work?

Posted by Steve Hamlyn On January - 20 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

The question “do citronella spray collars work” is often asked by dog owners who have a problem with excessive inappropriate barking.

The conclusion is a straight forward one. The collars work for some people, but not for others so there is no one answer.

After many months of studying reviews and opinions on various citronella spray collars for dog barking, I’ve seen a common trend: people either love them or hate them. Read the rest of this entry »

Top 5 Dog Barking Training Books

Posted by Steve Hamlyn On January - 19 - 2010 ADD COMMENTS Subscribe here

I am a fan of changing a dog’s behavior through positive reinforcement, rather than relying on devices for anti-barking.

So I’ve been digging around for some books on the subject. Nor surprisingly, there aren’t too many books solely focused on controlling excessive dog barking.

Rather, you need to sift through regular dog training manuals in order to find the section on barking control. If you’re short on time this could be a problem, so I’ve done the hard work for you.

Here are my top 5 books that contain excellent information specifically on controlling excessive barking. Read the rest of this entry »

Last updated: January 16, 2009

Today we look at 3 citronella collars ranging from $30 to $90.

I will point out what makes the cheap ones cheap and the more expensive ones the price they are.

Do you have to pay more for a quality anti bark citronella spray collar?
Keep reading to find out.. or click here to skip to the final ratings.

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