Should You Use an Electronic Bark Collar?

The electronic bark collar has received a lot of negative attention over the years. Some of this is rightfully so, but today's modern electronic bark collar is a very humane option for pet owners.

Multiple Correction Levels

In the past people would refer to these types of collars as a shock collar. This is because some of these collars would actually administer quite a severe shock to the dog.

But thanks to customer and Humane Society complaints, most electronic bark collars now come with a multitude of correction settings.

So that way if you have a stubborn dog or a dog that barely barks, you can find the right correction level for that dog.

False Activation

Another problem in the past would be some of these electronic bark collars would go off with any loud sound in the room, even another dogs barking. Thus this would administer correction to your dog, even if they did not bark.

To get around this many manufacturers have now installed more sensitive sensors into their collars. Most of these collars can now only be activated by sensing vibrations from your dog's own vocal cords and the barking sound.  This tool prevents a lot of false corrections for your dog.

Battery Life

Another major problem in the past with these types of collars would be that their batteries were always running low. To correct for this many manufacturers now include sleeper modes, where the battery is not used at all when the dogs are not barking.

This greatly extends battery life, and makes an electronic bark collar more convenient to use.

Summary

So if you're wondering whether or not to use an electronic bark collar, you should you should be able use one safely and humanely.

The most important thing is to make sure that it is fitted properly around your dog's neck, and that you do not leave your dog with it on until he gets used to it.