Thinking of fitting your dog with a Citronella Anti Bark Collar? Here are some of the most common questions asked by petowners.
What Is Citronella?
Citronella, or Citronella Oil is distilled from the leaves and stems of the Citronella grass. It is a safe, non-toxic essential oil that is not harmful to humans or animals. It has for many years been used as an insect repellant and more recently has been incorporated into collars for use as a bark control aid.
Will An Anti Bark Collar Stop My Dog Barking Completely?
This type of collar is extremely effective in stopping unwanted barking. It is important to understand that once the barking is brought under control the collar should be removed and only used if problem barking re-occurs
Are Bark Control Collars Safe?
Citronella Anti Bark Collars are completely safe to use. Citronella itself is perfectly safe and completely harmless to animals. Your dog will find the Citronella spray to be unpleasant, but all that does is to gain your dogs attention and stop the cycle of barking.
Is The Collar Suitable For All Breeds Of Dog?
Bark Control Collars are suitable for all but the smallest of dogs. As a general rule, for the greatest benefit, dogs should be over 6 months old and over 6 pounds in weight. If your breed of dog has very long hair, it may be necessary for the hair on the neck to be trimmed slightly in order to ensure that the spray from the collar can reach the muzzle.
Does The Spray From The Collar Have To Hit My Dogs Nose?
No, this is not necessary. The spray produced creates a very fine mist around the area of the muzzle. This is sufficient to distract the dog and break the barking cycle.
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