Do dog shock collars work?

In general, a no-bark dog collar is able to detect barking by sensing vibrations in the dog's vocal chords. ... The shock collars for dogs provide an electric current, the citronella dog collars provide a spray of citrus, and the sonic dog collars produce a tone that only the dog can hear (it's out of human hearing range). read more

Shock collars are a type of aversive training initially used in the 1960s to train hunting dogs. These days, shock collars are often used to curb a variety of stubborn and unwanted behaviors in family dogs, from excessive barking to food aggression, as well as to train pups to stay safely within a property line or to stick close by while off leash. read more

Shock collars apply a brief electric shock to the dog's neck through two blunt electrodes that make contact with the skin. The owner can usually set both the intensity and duration of the stimulus; some models allow for increasingly longer or more intense shocks each time they're activated. read more

Yes, bark collars do work. In fact, high-quality, static correction-based bark collars are very effective at stopping most dogs from engaging in out-of-control barking. So, if you’ve been unsuccessful in using other methods to break your dog’s barking habit, a bark collar may be just what you need. read more