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What to expect from your
dog while training
You will see various phases of reactions from the start of your use, during the use and after the use of anti barking devices. |
For the first time
The first time your dog receives a correction
from the barking controller he may react in
a way that concerns you. He may yelp or yip
or jump slightly. Do not be alarmed by these
reactions. His first reaction to the correction
will always be his most intense.He will eventually just stop barking and remain calm. It is advised that you observe your dog's reactions to the correction.
First week
You should notice an improvement in your dog's barking within the first week of training. At this point many dog owners feel that the "problem has been solved". In some cases this may be true, but in most cases the training is still not complete. Most, if not every dog, will "test" this new learning experience, i.e., they will increase their attempts to get away with barking. This testing period usually occurs during the second week of training. When it does occur you must remain consistent - do not alter your use of the anti barking devices.
During and after training
Once your dog is trained, you must continue to place the barking controller on him in every situation in which he must be quiet. He may see a new dog or a squirrel through a window for the first time and he may bark. If he is not wearing the bark collar he may get away with barking and his training may suffer a setback. If he is wearing the bark collar, he will stop barking immediately and any setback will be prevented.
Using the Barking Controller with other devices
You may have a need to train your dog to do other things. If you decide to use another type of training tool, be selective with the type you use while your dog is wearing the barking control collar. Generally, it is best not to let your dog wear more than one collar at a time. Never use a metal choker collar while your dog is wearing the barking controller as it may trigger false signals and possibly false corrections. If you must have a second collar on your dog consider the use of a nylon choker collar or other nonmetallic collar.
If you use a leash, attach it to a collar other than the
one used for theanti barking devices. You should never
attach a leash to the bark control collar and you should
never pull a barking controller while it is on your
dog. Doing so you may cause injury to his throat.
