Barking

Barking is a way for your dog to communicate her needs with you. However, it’s your job to decipher what it is that she needs. This can’t always be easy and sometimes dogs can get carried away with their barking.

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5 Best Dog Bark Collars For Small, Medium, Large, & Stubborn Dogs

Does nearly everything set your dog off into a barking frenzy? While some barking is a normal way for our furry friends to communicate with us, many dogs develop a problem with inappropriate or excessive barking. If you’re at your wit’s end, using a bark collar along with proper training may be just what the doctor ordered for your peace of mind. We’ve researched dozens of no-bark collars and give you our top picks to help you narrow down your choices.

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Do Dogs Get Tired Of Barking?

Whenever the doorbell rings, a truck drives by, a neighbor takes a walk, or the wind blows, my dog Falkor barks. As a Beagle mix, he inherited a loud voice and isn’t afraid to use it. My other dog, Daisy, a Lab Pitbull mix, has an incredibly booming bark and has always announced the arrival of visitors with gusto. As their owner, I can admit that the barks and yapping can sometimes get tiresome. Do dogs get tired of barking? Maybe. Dogs may not tire of it the same way people tire of talking, but there is more than a yes or no answer to the question. I discuss further what’s behind this behavior.

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Puppy Crying Or Whining In Crate (Day Or Night): How Long To Let Them, How To Get Them To Stop & More

Is the joy of your new family member wearing thin because your puppy won’t stop crying and whining in his crate? His crate is supposed to be his happy place, and nothing is more frustrating than when it’s a torture chamber instead. The good news is, there’s a lot you can do to nip the crate whining in the bud so it doesn’t become a prolonged problem. These puppy crying in crate tips can help stop your puppy from crying in his crate so you’ll both sleep at night.

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Stop Your Dog From Barking With A No-Bark Dog Collar

No-bark dog collars were made to control a dog’s excessive barking. How they work depends on the type of no-bark collar you use.

In general, a no-bark dog collar is able to detect barking by sensing vibrations in the dog’s vocal cords. When this occurs, the collar provides a stimulus to the dog, warning him that this is the consequence of barking. There are a few options to consider, we share our picks for the best dog bark collars…

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Is A Citronella Dog Collar A Safer Alternative To Electric Shock?

Citronella dog collars have been gaining in popularity ever since studies were released showing the negative psychological effects of electric shock collars on dogs. Furthermore, studies by the Animal Behavior Clinic at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine suggest that citronella dog collars are even more effective than electric shock collars. The question we ask once again, however, is how humane, if at all, are these citronella dog collars?

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