For those who have a dog that spends a lot of time outdoors, it is quite common for them to bark more as well. Dogs that spend most of their time outside are usually more social and may require a little more attention. Guard dogs and hound dogs are expected to bark, as they were bred to bark with a purpose. Asking a guard dog to never bark is asking a lot, but that does not mean they are not still trainable.

Sometimes the dog is simply trying to tell you that something is wrong or that they are unhappy. If the dig was not an excessive barker before, then there might be something else going on in the dog’s life. If your hours at work have changed, your dog may require some time to adjust. Dogs do not like change and they desire consistency.

Here is a list of possible reasons your dog could be barking:

• They are hungry.


• They want to play.


• Wants to come inside or go outside.


• The dog could be bored, frustrated, anxious, or simply vocalizing their excitement.


• For more active breeds of dog, increase play time and building an exercise routine can help.


• Take the dog on errands with you. Even a quick car ride can provide enough mental stimulation for them to be satisfied with.


• Be careful not to reward barking by yelling. It may not seem like a reward, but it is giving the dog attention. Instead, ignore the dog when barking and reward them when they are quiet.


• Determine the triggers that get the dog barking and avoid them. For example: if the dog always barks at the mailman, try putting the dog someplace they can not see the mailman when mail arrives.

After you have explored these possible reasons your dog could be barking and ruled them out, can you then begin using an anit bark collar. This device is an excellent training tool to help you on your way to having a well behaved dog. No more waking in the middle of the night to unnecessary barking and your neighbors will thank you.

The Innotek automatic anti bark collar offers instant feedback that will distract the dog from barking. The anti bark dog collar senses the vibration produced by the dog’s vocal chords and delivers a very brief pulse similar to a static shock people would feel on a door knob. Unlike other deterrents the collar can only be activated by the dog wearing it. Other dog’s barking and loud noises will not activate the Innotek anti bark collar for dogs.

With the first bark, the system, built into the anti barking collar, will start a pulse at the lowest level and will rise one level with each bark that follows until the barking stops. After the dog has been quiet for 20 seconds the collar will automatically re-set to the next lowest level. This is the pulse level that is best for the dog. There is no risk of over-correcting because the dog has decided which level is optimal.

The Innotek anti bark dog collar allows dogs to learn at their own speed, that excessive and annoying barking is off limits. Most dogs quickly learn to avoid the stimulation by being quiet. Of course, some dogs learn more quickly than others, so be patient and understanding with the dog and follow the recommendations in this video.

The dog professionals at Innotek would like to say thanks for choosing the Innotek anti bark collar for dogs. They are available to answer any questions that owners may have regarding the dog's behavior.