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Originally Posted by kalina82  Hi Carol. Just curious, why do you think its cruel? it is in no way harming the dog. Its just used to startle them. The pennies in a can method is great if you are around to correct the behavior. I only suggested the collar because she said she was downstairs in her shop and not right there to correct them. The collar may work better this way to stop the barking because she cannot be right there to startle them with a harsh sound. |
My reason for stating that was because I did read up of those collar's
when looking for help in correcting the barking. From the article I read
it stated the spray would spray them in the face, thus startling them.
I know the smell of citronella, having used candles to keep the bugs away and it's not a pleasant smell. I did not want my dog smelling like that. To be sprayed in the face with this, to me,
is cruel when there are other options available. I know it does not hurt them but it just wasn;'t something I was interested in. The other way takes
being consistent and having patience on the owner's part. Perhaps some
don't have the time or the patience to be consistent. I know you can't be with them 24/7 but in the time it takes for them to realize the can/noise/bark
goes together you will have a barkless dog in a couple of days. He will not
bark when your not home once he's learned. Leave the can on the table
where he can see it. Once he's made the connection he dosen't know the
can can't shake itself. He just does not like the sound it's going to make
if he barks.
It worked wonder's for Buddy. A YT'er suggested it to me and I am very
thankful. Like anything else, it's a matter of preference I think.