When BARK IS WORSE than the bite

Why anti-bark training devices may not be all that good

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Barking is how dogs talk, but it could be a problem sometimes if it is excessive or too loud. Dogs bark for different reasons, such as wanting attention, feeling excited, being bored, being anxious, or warning you. To train your dog not to bark too much, you need to know why they bark and use positive reinforcement to teach them when and how to bark properly. Don’t fall for the seemingly easy way out - an anti-bark training device. These devices do more harm than good.

Consider the following human scenarios:

Do you let out a high pitched scream every time a human infant cries?

Do you pinch infants to make them stop crying?

Almost certainly, your answer to the above would be a horrified NO!

Let us see why anti-bark training devices too aren’t really any different, may not be all that good. anti-bark training devices are devices that make a high pitched noise or a shock to stop dogs from barking. These devices are often sold as safe and humane, but they can hurt dogs’ body and mind. some of the possible bad effects are:

Physical pain and discomfort

The loud noise or shock can hurt dogs, especially if they don’t like noise or have health problems. The devices can also harm dogs’ ears, skin, or neck, depending on what kind and how strong the stimulus is.

Fear and anxiety

The devices can make dogs scared and nervous, as they link barking with something bad and random. This can cause long-term stress, lower confidence, and worse learning. The devices can also make other dogs or animals scared and nervous, as they hear or feel the stimulus.