Barking is a natural aspect of a dog’s behavior, and they do so either in defense, fear or offence. However, a dog that barks excessively can be annoying to both, its owner and neighbors. You may have this same problem with your own dog which may keep you and your family up all night with its constant barking. Barking varies from dog to dog and from breed to breed, with some dogs naturally barking louder than others, but it’s always your responsibility to make sure that your dog doesn’t bother the people living with you or around you. You can optto train your dog yourself, pay someone else to train it for you, or just get a dog bark collar A dog bark collar is perhaps the best way to significantly lessen excessive barking, if not to stop it altogether. Pet supply stores will usually offer you three basic types of anti bark collars: these are the citronella bark collar, the electric or shock collar, and the ultrasound or ultrasonic collar. Because all collars are effective at reducing barking, it’s up to you to decide which one you want to buy, depending on what you feel will be more effective for your dog’s temperament. The Citronella Collar This collar is designed to shoot a small dose of citronella smell in front of your dog whenever it barks. The citronella smell is a strong one and it’s also used in the production of perfume products. However, dogs dislike the odor of citronella, which is why this collar is very effective. The Shock Collar This collar is also known for its effectiveness in reducing barking. The collar is programmed to detect excessive barking and correcting the dog by delivering a small electric shock, much like the one you get when you handle fabric. After the first bark, the collar will give the dog another, more intense shock after 30 seconds if the dog continues to bark; this is because a dog’s skin is more resistant than a human’s and it might not have felt the first shock. The collar will continue to increase the intensity of the shocks until it reaches its highest level, at which point it will shut down to avoid harming the dog, who is probably trying to communicate something urgently. The Ultrasonic Dog Bark Collar This collar works by emitting a sound that’s too high pitched for you to hear, but that it’s perfectly audible by dogs of all breeds. This collar’s correction method is effective, yet doesn’t add more noise to an already noisy situation. By spending a bit on a dog bark collar, you’ll be contributing to the peace and quiet of the place you live in. The collar is not meant to eliminate your dog’s barking completely, as it’s a vital part of your dog’s life, but it will make your dog a much more likeable pet.