Bark Collar As A Great Dog Accessory
topicsforall | 05 May, 2008 14:39
Bark collars are wonderful dog accessories. Because every dog is different, it takes several types of bark control collars to work for all of them. A lot of people don't want to use a sonic bark collar, or one that shocks the dog before trying something else out. I do have to admit that this method, while not inordinately cruel, a somewhat mean. Were I a dog, I would rather be sprayed in the nose with citronella than shocked or subjected to a piercing tone. Nonetheless, citronella collars don't work for all dogs. Basically, they work by spraying a powerful jet of citronella every time the dog barks. This confuses the dog, and it is Perceived as mildly uncomfortable. For some dogs, this is an effective method of bark control training. Not only does it avoid stressing them out the way that shock collars can, but also does the job more quickly for dogs with a fragile temperament. After all, these kinds of dogs can get freaked out by shock or sonic collars.
It is sad for those of us who like big dogs, but normally the bigger the dog, the tougher the training has to be. Part of this has to do with the fact that bigger dogs tend to be tougher. A bark collar which might be shocking enough to terrorize a little dog simply won't work for them. Along with this toughness, They can also be more stubborn. They are used to being bigger than most things, even sometimes their owners. This means that, unless you show them who is boss by doing something they find unpleasant, they won't listen to you.
Of course, bark training involves a lot more than the bark collar. Almost all dog training involves creating associations between desired behavior and rewards, or unwanted behavior and punishments. Sometimes, bark collars alone can train a dog, but more often some involvement is required by the pet owner or a suitable trainer. The dog has to associate the discomfort or pain received from the bark collar with displeasure on the part of the trainer.
So which one is right for you? I think that the best idea is to start small and work your way up. Sometimes, a dog will be able to resist A minor bark collar, but will quickly understand what is going on when it is substituted for a more unpleasant one. Working with the collars in two phases like this, strangely enough, can actually speed up training. And will improve your dog's behavoir too.
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Bad Dog Behaviors Can Be Cured
topicsforall | 05 May, 2008 14:36
Pets are the best thing we can have next to another human and it is for a good reason. There is something comforting about a presence in the home that loves you no matter what you do, and is always there when you are feeling a bit down or lonely. Though there are many types of pets out there, most people have cats or dogs as their pet of choice. Cats are pretty low maintenance, but they can have problems. Most who have dogs will deal with some bad dog behaviors on occasion, and knowing how to fix them can mean a great deal when it comes to harmony and happiness in the home.
It is common to come across bad dog behaviors when you raise a dog from puppy-hood to adulthood. It’s not really that the behaviors make the dog bad, it is just that they don’t know any better. There are many great training tools you can use to make sure the bad dog behaviors never come out in your dog, but there are some that might slip through. There are even times when your normally well behaved dog will suddenly decide that they would love to chew up your favorite pair of shoes, or even shred the couch.
One great way to help with bad behavior in dogs is to find training books on the subject. You should know that these are great, but you do have to have the time and the energy to put into the training. If you come from a household that has two working adults, this might not be something that will work well for you. If you think you have the time, search out books on bad dog behaviors that reflect the age of your pet and even their specific issues.
When books don’t work, or you simply don’t have the time to invest in the training properly, you can also find classes in your community or even instructional videos that can help you eliminate bad dog behaviors. Most of these things are cleared up more quickly this way, and that means the busiest of people have a fair chance of turning things around. Many find that the bad dog behaviors are more easily fixed than they ever imagined and their pet calms down a