There is no “set-in-stone-rule” when it comes to what to expect when using citronella collar. It all depends on your dog. Some may be jumping, sneezing, running away, barking or …something else

Here Is What You Can Expect When Using Citronella Collar:

When we own a nuisance barker we need a solution; one that is safe, humane and reliable.

Many dog owners have found dog citronella collar to be safe, humane and effective solution to nuisance barking.

However, not all bark collars are created equal!

In the video below we will see a good example when spray collar goes wild.

Dog Citronella Collar Gone  Wild

Did the Video Above Make You Raise Your Eyebrow? Read the rest of this entry

Image Credit: Barbara J.

If life has you running a million miles a minute it may be time to schedule in some calm, relaxing me-and-doggy time by joining a relatively new well-being activity called doga.

You have probably heard about the age-old practice of yoga, which is a wonderful soothing practice that creates a unity between your spirit and being with all other living beings in the world through meditation and stretching.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years, generating from India. While there are many different forms of yoga, recently, yoga has incorporated its wonderful stretches and meditation with people AND their dogs, known as doga.

Since dogs have a pack mentality, many doga supporters say the practice helps the animal’s well-being and connection with other living things just as the practice of yoga helps humans.

Other doga instructors claim that doga can help improve the dog’s overall health — including aiding the dog’s digestion and heart health; while many others simply enjoy the time bonding with their beloved animal. Read the rest of this entry

Have you ever wondered how to stop dog from barking at other dogs?

It is a great challenge for many dog owners. And for a good reason!

What we trying to do here is to counter-condition our pet (have our pet display the (acceptable) behavior that is counter to the way our pet behaved in the presence of specific stimulus).

Easier said than done!

It is very common to start by gradually exposing our pet to the situation (Desensitization) without provoking the unwanted behavior. Our success will depend on how motivated our pet is to perform unacceptable behavior.

Let’s now take a look at how Monika & Runar go about teaching Loppa to stop barking at other dogs

How To Stop Dog From Barking At Other Dogs?

Would you like to know how to stop a dog from barking at the door?

If so, then you got to watch the video below. In this video Carley will show you, step by step, how to teach your dog not to bark at the door. But be warned …it will take a lot of time and a lot of patience to use this method.

If you don’t have what it takes to train a dog (or do not have time to commit) then you may want to check out some other methods such as the thundershirt (Dog Barking Solution: Is Dog Thundershirt Really Effective In Reducing Fear Related Barking?)

Here is Carley:

 How To Stop A Dog From Barking At The Door: A Step By Step Guide:

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Petsafe Outdoor Bark Control

Does this apply to you:

Your neighbor’s dog(s) is barking day in and day out and you even don’t remember what a good night sleep is.

You are ready to do something about it…but….are not sure (just yet) what you really could do.

If so, you are not alone!

Knowing just how to deal with noisy neighbors is very important for obvious reasons. Read the rest of this entry

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what is the best way to control the excessive dog barking?

Unfortunately, when it comes to dog barking training, what may work excellent for one dog may not be that good for some other dog(s).

As a (responsible) dog owner we need to decide what is the most important for us and find the training method that meets our expectations and needs.

Good place to start is to pay attention to what is it that triggers our dog’s barking. It could be as simple as to remove the trigger.

E-Zine expert author offers interesting tips on how to stop dog barking in a gentle and humane way. Read the rest of this entry

How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking

Even-though dog barking is “understood” as a natural canine behavior most communities find the barking dog nuisance very troublesome and unacceptable.

The owners of incessant barkers who fail to silence their barking dogs may face some serious consequences and those who live in Hawaii may have to see a “Dog Shrink” as a part of their “plea deal”.

No, this is not a joke! Read the rest of this entry

Dog Thundershirt

While citronella dog collars are one of the best dog barking solution there are times when they are not recommended.

One of such situation is if/when the excessive barking is fear-related (i.e. separation anxiety).

If citronella or other bark collars for dogs are not suitable to cure this type of barking what is?

Most of us will have heard for some of the most common recommendations such as:

• Dog Training
• Medication or
• Combination of both

But did your pet’s vet recommend so-called dog thundershirt?

Most-likely not yet!

And yet thundershirt.com makes some bold claims: Read the rest of this entry

Spray Commander

How do you feel about bark collar training for dogs?

More experienced dog owners might prefer some other dog training methods but if you don’t have time and/or necessary dog training skills then bark collar training might be just what you are looking for.

The reason for this is that some of these collars are fully automated and will detect Fido’s barking and immediately deliver a spray correction. As some more experienced dog owners already know,the timing of dog correction or the reward is of a crucial importance.

In order for our dog to understand that excessive barking is unacceptable something unpleasant has to happen immediately (or 1-2 seconds thereafter) each and every time our dog barks.

But, as many will agree, it is not that easy to achieve good timing. Unless, of course, we use fully automated bark collars for dogs.

However, not all bark collar for dogs are made equal and there are many questions and concerns that need to be answered. Read the rest of this entry