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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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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Barking Mad: Why Dogs Bark And How To Stop It

The doorbell rings, a school bus drives by, a dog is across the street or you’re standing in the kitchen, it doesn’t matter what you do, it seems like Fido is barking at everything. Why is Fido barking and how can you stop it?…

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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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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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Can A Sonic Collar Stop Your Dog From Barking?

Sonic collars are a type of no-bark training device that emits a high-frequency noise — only detectable to your dog — to deter barking. Here are a few pros, cons, and our pick for the best sonic dog collar on the market today…

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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 tips can help stop your puppy from crying in crate so you’ll both sleep at night.

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Why Do Dogs Howl? Find Out Which Dogs Howl, Why & How To Stop It

Dogs use vocalization to express all kinds of emotions. Yips, barks, muffled snorts, and even sneezes all have meanings that a dog is trying to convey. The most primal, hair-raising sound a dog makes comes from deep in his throat when he holds his nose high, purses his lips, and howls like a wolf. But, what does it mean, and why do dogs howl?

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