| Yes, dogs are supposed to bark. It is part of their | | | | notified, some type of anti-barking device needs to |
| natural behavior and they do it to communicate with | | | | be considered, like a bark control collar. These |
| each other and their owners. Sometimes barking is | | | | devices are very effective in reducing dog barking, |
| appropriate, like when a stranger approaches the | | | | and come in a variety of different styles that work in |
| house or they hear an odd noise, and sometimes it | | | | different ways. Some use static correction, some use |
| can be inappropriate and become excessive. At this | | | | citronella, and some emit a high pitched ultrasonic |
| point, owners are not happy with their pets, and | | | | tone that only dogs can hear. Different methods of |
| neither are their neighbors. Many a dispute has arisen | | | | correction to address a problem that can really get |
| because of a dog that is barking when it | | | | on your nerves. |
| shouldnât be, and before animal control is | | | | |