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anti-bark colars

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  • Caroline_a
    Caroline_a Posts: 4,071 Forumite
    My old Dane was profoundly deaf and used to bark for the joy of it - she was the only one who didn't hear it! I rented a citronella collar for a week to see if it made a difference. Nope. However the house smelt lovely and lemoney for a few days! :rotfl:
  • Oliver14
    Oliver14 Posts: 5,878 Forumite
    Caroline_a wrote: »
    My old Dane was profoundly deaf and used to bark for the joy of it - she was the only one who didn't hear it! I rented a citronella collar for a week to see if it made a difference. Nope. However the house smelt lovely and lemoney for a few days! :rotfl:
    How would you like lemon sprayed into your face? Personally I do not find that very funny.

    Anti bark collars generally can cause more behavioural problems than they solve. You need to adress the reasons behind the barking.
    What Not to Do
    The use of citronella collars, spray bottles, shouting or shaking cans of marbles near delicate ear structures have undesirable side-effects. Punishment may incite yourdog to aggress, become fearful, damage your relationship, and nurture a negative association/relationship with whatever or whoever your dog is barking at. .

    http://positively.com/2011/06/04/barking-barking-barking-etc-etc-etc/

    Find a good behaviourist and consult with them.
    'The More I know about people the Better I like my Dog'
    Samuel Clemens
  • scotty1971
    scotty1971 Posts: 1,732 Forumite
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    well i'm at my wits end i have tried everything the experts suggest,and still he barks. brought him upstairs as was suggested,now i can't get him out the bedroom as he just whines and barks if i move him. neighbours have started complaining about his barking when i am out,only for an hour at the most.but he barks continually when i go.any suggestions welcome
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