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Dog Bark Collars - Why The Right Collar Size Affects Effective Dog Training
So you're looking into bark collars for your pet. It's good that you've chosen an approach that is both reliable and affordable. You should, however, keep mind there are conditions that render such dog training less effective. Let's go over some potential problems you might face when you train your dog.
Why it's important to get the collar size right
What suited one dog will suit another, some dog owners believe; and based on this they use dog bark collars previously used on other dogs. That's a problem there and then. Because dog's come in a variety of breeds and sizes, what snugly fit one dog will not always fit any other dog. You can ask your vet for tips and go online for size guides.
If you get the wrong size, you could end up with a bark collar that activates inconsistently. The result is a dog with a failed bark control training. Good quality dog collars trigger only when the nodes on the collar's device sense throatal vibrations when the dog barks. The throat's vibration upon during a bark activates the collar, which then sends out a deterrent depending on the type you bought - a high-decibel sound, a static correction, or a harmless spray.
The aim is for every bark to be followed by the stimulus or deterrent. If the collar slides around, the collar will not be able to reliably detect each bark.
You will also expose the bark collar to wear and tear that can be avoidable. The dog might be clawing at the device and banging it around should you not be around. The device might get damaged, or soaked, and not work anymore. What's potentially worse is for your dog's curiosity to result in his accidentally adjusting the intensity settings on the bark collar - an unpleasant experience that may result in its resenting the collar even more.
If you tighten the collar too much, your dog could choke. It could also find the collar uncomfortable. It may not bark all the time, but it may want to keep clawing the collar and potentially injure itself. Finding the right size prevents all these problems. Here are three ways to find the right collar size - (1) go by the size of your dog's breed, (2) get a collar size 2 to 3 inches more than the dog's neck's diameter, and (3) test to see if the collar, when worn, allows you to slip in a couple of fingers.
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