Not exact matches
Devices such
as no - bark
collars (
citronella, high - frequency noise, or shock) may appear
as a solution, but these do not address the underlying cause of the dog's barking, and often result in developing other bad behavior.
For example, a study has found that
citronella anti-bark
collars are about twice
as more effective than electric anti-bark
collars (88.9 % vs 44.4 %).
Equipment such
as shock or
citronella collars will only mask symptoms of anxiety and can actually increase your dog's fear.
As a last resort, the use of a
citronella bark
collar can inhibit the behavior by establishing an unpleasant consequence.
Higher tech alternatives such
as remotely activated
citronella collars or automated scooping litterboxes may discourage the behavior.
What this flea
collar contains is
citronella essential oil that has been proven in various studies to be effective in both killing and repelling adult fleas and larvae
as well
as ticks and lice.
, apple cider vinegar and
citronella (which is used
as a deterrent in bark -
collars because dogs hate the smell!).
Use regular walks to pacify your Leonberger Use a spray bottle to zap the dog for barking Distract your Leonberger with a chew toy filled with food Fill a soda can with small pebbles and shake it
as a deterrent to barking Keep your Leonberger inside with you more often
as dogs often bark when board Use background or «white noise» to block out sounds that cause the dog to bark such
as other dogs barking in the distance Use a
collar that sprays
citronella to discourage barking Some Leonberger dogs may bark
as a territorial defense If what you are trying does not work change strategies Your veterinarian will be able to help if these strategies have not worked.
As with
citronella bark
collars which run out of spray, electronic shock
collars may not activate if the battery has discharged
Citronella - spraying
collars are one of the most effective
as they release a strongly scented puff of air that is non-harmful to interrupt your dog's barking.
Citronella is particularly offensive to our pets, which is why it is used
as a punishment in bark
collars (don't get me started on that one), so it seems particularly cruel to spray it all over them.
Most of them are some sort of
collar that offer a negative response when a dog barks, such
as an electric shock, a spray of
citronella or a burst of static electricity.