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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie

I've never heard of these, but I wonder if it would work for Mia... she's still growling, barking and biting at everyone in the house (besides me, haha!) -

I realize she's doing it out of fear and insecurity, so I don't yell at her or punish her... she's been here only a few days but just when I think she's calming down, she bites someone else (in the family of course... I wouldn't take her out while she's still acting this way... scary for her and MAJOR liability for me!!) - -

Even though I know WHY she's behaving this way, I feel like I need to acknowledge and detour the unacceptable behavior before she becomes too "set in her ways" to mend them.

As you can see from the little video I just posted, she's a FABULOUSLY HAPPY girl when it's just me with them... but when everyone else comes home, she goes on automatic defense.

I have been using the "coins in a can" trick, but being so fearful already - the loud noise just frightens her more and she barks louder.... I tried, only once or twice, using a soft mist spray bottle... but she just shakes it off and keeps barking.

Does anyone have a link where I can learn more about these citronella collars?

Mia is just 2.5 lbs - can you use such a thing on very small dogs?

Dr Fosters and Smith has them