Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Why Choosing a Citronella Bark Collar

By Craig Parsons


We all know that our ancestors domesticated dogs thousand of years ago, but most of us might be surprised to find out that dog owners have also been using dog collars since ancient times. All the ancient civilizations used dog collars, as it is the case with ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. The main reasons to use them were and still are to identify the canines of each owner and to keep the unwanted critters away from them. So if your dog has a collar, why should you upgrade it to a citronella bark collar?

All of us know about the dog collar and we also know that dogs bark, so how about a "bark collar"? A bark collar is used to change the behaviour of the dog wearing it. It is usually used by those owners whose dogs are barking too much or at the wrong moments of the day. The two main components of a bark collar are a microphone and a battery. Through the microphone, the barking of the dog triggers the tool for altering the dog's behavior. You should be aware of the fact that the bark collar was designed to only discourage improper barking.

While there are three main types of bark collars, one of the most popular ones is the Citronella Bark Collar. These collars contain a can that's filled with a fluid whose base is citronella. Citronella oil is extracted from various types of grasses. The oil helps to keep away various critters from your canine, including fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Also, dogs dislike the lemon-like scent of citronella.

Here are some of the key benefits of citronella-based bark collars:

1. They're safe. One of the key benefits of citronella-filled bark collars is that they're non-toxic. So it won't have a negative effect on your dog's eyes or skin. In fact, most humans are also unaffected when they contact citronella.

2. Their effect is proven The main goal to using the citronella bark collar is the enhancement of the dog's behaviour. The barking of the dog will be sensed by the microphone in the dog collar. Connected to the microphone, the can sprays citronella oil. Your dog will soon connect its barking to the very unpleasant for him scent of citronella oil.

In fact, several scientific studies have verified that the Citronella Bark Collar is quite effective. One particular study by a university's College of Veterinary Medicine discovered that such collars are effective in eliminating almost 90% of a dog's unwanted barking. So solid scientific research validates claims that satisfied owners of citronella-based collars have made.

3. They act in a humane way The bark collars with citronella are considered to be the most humane type on the market. Because your dog will feel no pain when exposed to the citronella. This is a huge plus for the owners who are looking for an effective but humane anti barking measure. As we consider that dogs are "man's best friends", we want to protect them from any pain.

Also, not only is citronella humane for dogs, but also for insects. You're probably much more concerned about the safety of your dog, than the safety of an annoying flea or tick. But if you want to prevent the harm of animals while protecting your pet, then a citronella bark collar is definitely a wise choice. While it repels insects, it doesn't harm them.




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