If you’re a hunter, a barking dog at home is more than just a mild annoyance because if he’s barking while you’re hunting, it can ruin your hunting trip. It can be very inconvenient for the hunter when his dog is unable to control is barking.

There are a lot of ways to train a dog not to bark: some better than others.  The most common and usually most successful method is through using bark collars.  These work by teaching through negative reinforcement.    

There are two basic types of collars that will help train your dog to bark less often (or at inappropriate times) and they can both be used effectively and safely on all dogs – whether it’s a hunting dog or a family pet.  

Training collars are not one-size-fits-all, figuratively or literally.  So make sure the collar you plan to use will be effective for your dog.  Doing the research is worth the effort.   

Electronic Bark Collars

The electronic bark collars will send a jolt to your dog if he is barking. Although you may think this is cruel, be assured that the jolt is actually very gentle and will not cause injury to your dog in any way, shape or form. work by emitting a jolt into your dog when he barks.

The electronic bark collar is designed so that your dog will receive a jolt each time he barks at the wrong time and place. When repeated in the same situations each time, your dog will learn that he should not bark during those particular circumstances.

Most electronic bark collars come with a range of jolts from extremely mild (for smaller dogs) to higher velocity jolts for much larger dogs. When you first put the collar on your dog you should always start out with the very lowest setting until you determine which level works best to control your dog.

Citronella Bark Collar

A spray bark collar is the choice for many dog owners who simply cannot bear the idea of ‘jolting’ their dog with an electronic collar. Regardless of how humane the electronic collars are touted to be, many people still cannot get over the entire notion of jolting their dog with electricity. In that case, spray collars which contain citronella are often the collar of choice for dog owners seeking to control their dogs barking.

Like the electronic dog collar, the spray collar will produce unpleasant sensations to the barking dog. Because it is not a good feeling for the dog to be sprayed in the face, the unpleasantness of the experience will train your dog not to bark when inappropriate, at the risk of being sprayed again. The spray collar will work on small and big dogs, up to 160 pounds.

Summary 

As a hunter, you probably enjoy taking your dog when you go hunting, and your dog probably enjoys it as well. However, it’s very hardwhen your dog barks at every small movement or sound when you’re hunting. A dog bark collar may be helpful to you when you’re out hunting. When you invest in a bark collar, you don’t have to be concerned about incessant or untimely barking and actually have a good time out with your dog. Dog bark collars, whether citronella or electric, are great hunting dog supplies that are humane and effective so be assured that you’re doing the right thing.

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