Is The Shock Dog Barking Collar Really Cruel?
One of the most common problems regarding dogs is too much barking. There are a few dogs that don't excercise any control over their barking, especially if they weren't trained when they were puppies. It can be cute when they are younger and are quietly yipping and barking here and there but once they get a bit older and start to bark incessantly it can drive you nuts.
Unfortunately, if you have such a dog, it's not only your problem, but also a problem for the people who live around you. If you have guests staying with you or neighbors who live close enough around you to hear it, your dog barking is going to be an issue for them as well. There are a lot of different products available on the market today that claim to be able to help dogs stop barking.
Among those, the dog barking collar is one of the most well-known and controversial ones. As it name implies, the collar will emit a small electrical shock to the dog's neck whenever it detects barking. The shock will distract the dog from the object it was barking at, and the dog will stop and try to figure out what caused the shock, until it makes the connection between the barking and the shock. At that moment, it will stop their barking because it knows that more barking will make the shock appear.
Is The Collar Cruel?
Dog owners can't seem to agree on the dog barking collar, some think it's effective and harmless, while others think it's too cruel. The latter think your dog is supposed to be your friend and a part of the family and the shocks are just too much. They say that electrical shocks are always painful and harmful, no matter how mild they are.
If you want to know just how much you can try the collar on yourself but of course no one is going to be too eager to do this
Consider that a dog's resistance to pain is greater than a human; nevertheless, if you think that the shock is too intense for your dog, there are other products that you can try. The shock collar isn't the only type of anti barking collar there is. A good alternative, which is becoming more and more popular, is the citronella anti bark collar. This will not harm your dog at all since it uses a small spray of citronella smell as correction. Citronella oil is also used in mosquito repellent, and dogs find it both strong and unpleasant, and will stop barking to avoid another spray.