Anyone ever try the citronella collars for dogs?
 But other days ohhhhh it's like someone peed in her corn flakes....or doggy chow. LOL!
I'm sure it's a teenager thing but she is very highly reactive to squirles. She is controllable (most days) in regard to barking inside but outside is a whole other problem. How do I stop her from barking in the back yard when I can't catch her and banging pots does nothing to distract her? I realize someone is going to say she should only go out if she's on a lead and we can bring her in. Yes, we have been doing a lot more of that but honestly it's not always realistic. So for when we can't be out in the yard directly working with her and she wants a bit of romp time....anyone terribly opposed to the anti-bark citronella collars? |
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We used one and they worked but our problem was the hair would get in the way causing it not to go off. Or it would miss her face. It definitely worked WHEN it went off. 
It mostly just shocked her and made her "Think" for a second. I personally think trying it would be a good idea. Again, just be sure it's on tight enough but if your dog is in a puppy cut like your avatar then you shouldn't have a problem. You'd also have to remember to keep it on during every outside trip. We were told by trainer that those collar devices (this and shock) should be left on for 2 months [with continuous training] before trying to wean them off. |
I have a citronella collar that I tried w/my GSDs. They def. didn't like the citronella spraying. Unfortunately, it didn't take long for them to perfect a bob and weave maneuver  They would bark and immediately duck their heads to one side and then bark and duck back the other direction. lol It looked quite humorous but defeated the purpose. That is when we moved on to shock collars...in the past 4 years for 5 dogs I have gone through 13 collars  They help each other dismantle them!!! Good luck! Some dogs are more willing to please than others... |
| I've used one from time to time on Maggie. A trainer actually told me to put it on loosely so that it kind of angles away from the face and that makes the puff go into the air in front of her face instead of into her fur. It is very effective for about 2 weeks then she just starts barking through it. It never really cured her of barking when she is not wearing it. I have found that for her, a better strategy is to call her cheerfully away from the distraction and give her really yummy treats. Maggie too is crazy for squirrels and they tease her mercilessly. |
| Lola just goes: "oh, cologne, for me?! Hey guys check me out, I have a cologne dispenser" BARK BARK
They tried one at Doggie day camp. |
| we bought one. It sat on top of our refrigerator. I took it back.
On another note We've been using the "shaking a can full of coins" trick and it's working fairly well. I also bought a whistle and it remains to be seen if that will work. |
| The citronella collar worked fantastically for us. I rarely left it on for more than a couple days at a time. I would take it off until her next barking fit, then put it back on. The spray seemed to mostly startle her, and she's a timid dog. Maybe that combination is what helped it to work so well. Good luck! |
| THE CITRONELLA COLLAR IS A GIFT FROM ABOVE. honestly it is amazing i had two very unruly dogs who barked every time some took a breath. and as long as you stay on top of it. it really does work. |
| I am so glad I just saw this chat. Frankie has just started barking like crazy at other barking dogs in the neighborhood. I Just dug out the citrnolla collar but the battery is dead. I once was told by a trainer to by a air horn like what you would use at a sporting event. I guess it's the distraction that works. I have tried the can with coins on him and he just pays no attention. I know he needs more I mean alot more training. Come should mean come.
I'll let you know if I find something that works. Lisa and Frankie |
Panda licks citronella  |
babysheepie wrote: I am so glad I just saw this chat. Frankie has just started barking like crazy at other barking dogs in the neighborhood. I Just dug out the citrnolla collar but the battery is dead. I once was told by a trainer to by a air horn like what you would use at a sporting event. I guess it's the distraction that works. I have tried the can with coins on him and he just pays no attention. I know he needs more I mean alot more training. Come should mean come.
I'll let you know if I find something that works. Lisa and Frankie Was the trainer deaf? OMG, do you know how loud an air horn in the house is? I do-- and I'll never do that again! (I was just screwing around, nothing dog related). I think it's a pretty severe penalty for a dog because it so painfully loud. Maybe to distract a dog fight but not for every day barks or anything. |
| The air horn was for outside. It was supposed to stop my foster pyrs barking. I finally was concerned that the neighbors would complain.
You might be familiar with the trainer he's from the Metro Detroit area. He's known as the russian dog whisperer. He used to do alot of stuff for fox 2 news. Lisa and Frankie |
babysheepie wrote: The air horn was for outside. It was supposed to stop my foster pyrs barking. I finally was concerned that the neighbors would complain.
You might be familiar with the trainer he's from the Metro Detroit area. He's known as the russian dog whisperer. He used to do alot of stuff for fox 2 news. Lisa and Frankie Whew. That makes more sense but, you're right, I think the air horn would bum your neighbors out more than the barking! Yeah, I have heard of that guy. He used to advertise in our old vet's office. They always said he was good. |
babysheepie wrote: I am so glad I just saw this chat. Frankie has just started barking like crazy at other barking dogs in the neighborhood.
Lisa and Frankie Nothing to do with the collar - but Marley has a bad habit of getting involved in other dogs "conversations" shall we say. If she barks, she comes in. Actually, I tell her to stop and she does usually and then I almost without exception see her poise to bark again and its in the house missy!!!! I really believe my neighbors should be able to enjoy their homes without my dog barking. SOemtimes though, I wish they felt the same way about their music, cars, boats and kids  |
kerry wrote: I really believe my neighbors should be able to enjoy their homes without my dog barking. SOemtimes though, I wish they felt the same way about their music, cars, boats and kids
ditto I'd rather hear barking dogs than the loud motorbikes the local kids are riding up and down the alley at the back of my house lately. Its illegal but they never seem to get in trouble about it. Luckily my dogs dont bark at them. |
| I always used to say if your children can run around screaming and yelling then my dogs can have a conversation outside also.
(mind you this is coming from a person who did not have children) Lisa and Frankie |
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