A friend wrote to me about his dog barking in the kennel: “I may have misled you to think I was correcting my dog barking in the kennel with the collar, I was not. I have only used the pinch collar for correcting the biting as you mention in your other post. For your suggestion of an e-collar, everything I have read indicates she would be to young, 16 weeks, for an e-collar. I have given her the kong filled with treats, she loves it when out of the kennel or in her crate but pays no attention to Read more [...]

There is nothing quite as annoying in a quiet neighborhood as a dog that continues to bark all day. There is always a reason why a dog will continue to bark and more often than not it is related to boredom. Alternatively the dog could be hungry and wanting food or water, or quite possibly they don’t have sufficient shelter from the elements whether in a hot or cold climate. If these problems can be addressed this might be all that is needed to stop the dog from barking all day. You need to be aware Read more [...]

  Have your neighbors been complaining that your dog is barking when you’re away? Typically, Golden Retrievers do not have a problem with barking, but they will bark if bored or lonely. Start by teaching him to be quiet while you’re at home. When your dog starts barking, tell him “Quiet!” When he stops barking, praise him by saying, “Good boy to be quiet!” When he seems to understand what you want, go for a short walk outside, leaving your dog at home. Listen and when you hear him start Read more [...]

I have a dog, BIG dog, that barks at birds, squirrels, little children riding on bikes, etc. He is 1/2 Labrador, 1/2 Springer Spaniel with plenty of energy, almost 5 years old. He sounds mean when he barks, but not a mean dog. I have had a PetSafe shock collar for him, and he seems to wear out the batteries quickly–possibly due to poor contact as it loosens easily. I’m looking for a shock bark collar with a remote control, water-resistant, and definitely rechargeable. Would the Dogtra 200NCP be Read more [...]

I have a client who has just adopted a dog. The dog is adjusting to its new apt., but is barking a bit when the owner leaves. A friend of hers has lent a citronella collar for her to try. My question is: Is there any health concerns with using the collar in terms of the spray getting in the eyes or lungs? I would love to hear about peoples experiences with the collars whether they are negative or positive. Thank you in advance!! -RD Dear RD: They have a tendency to jam up. Not to mention run out Read more [...]