STOP THE BARKING!-Testing Bark Deterrents 

I love that you made this video! I have a dachshund named Conner and he got into a habit of barking too much. The citronella collar was my best friend at the beginning. He hasn't had to wear it for about 3 years now and is the best dog! 😊 he still barks but not obnoxiously. My grandmother had 2 dachshunds called Willy and Tilly😍makes me smile....

Just found you! We have been struggling with this issue...so thankful you shared your findings! Bless your heart! Lisa

Thanks for sharing this info, even if its a little bit older as I need some help with my chiweenie Bruiser(hes an old timer lol) but also for our new Pomchi Bailey who is not starting out well in terms of barking at people and such. Needed this. Thanks! Your pups are adorable!!!

I have had dachshunds for along time. We have got them to stop barking by using a timeout. We let them bark for a few seconds to alert us of what they see or hear, then we say calmly "No bark" if they choose to ignore that command we say go to the bathroom and they quit barking and march themselves into the bathroom. We have them stay for about 5 minutes and let them out and praise them for being a good dog! It's kinda funny how they quit barking immediately and march into the bathroom. They cuddle up in there and don't make a sound! They are usually good about not barking for quite some time, maybe even weeks! When they go in there it is like they are saying "we did wrong and now Mom wants us to be good"!! We love our doxies and can't imagine not having one!

Thank you for the homework you've done for us who are looking for barking deterrents. The one comment I would like to leave as constructive correction is your statement referring to an electronic collar. An E-collar is not a shock collar. Shocking sounds severe. I have used E collars to change behaviors that were annoying to me with my dogs. My daughter and I tested t the collar on ourselves, on low setting of course, and it is like putting your tongue on a battery. And as you said with your product it only took a few times for the dogs to get the hint that their behavior was unacceptable and when they saw the collar coming to be put on them they knew and the behavior that was annoying to us stopped!

Thank you very informative video.

I just got this for my dog, and I'm glad I did. My dog has separation anxiety. When I'm at work, he's barking all day long. Everything triggers him. When I was at work, someone called animal control because they heard his barking outside, and assumed I was beating my dog, but I was at work. So, I bought the thunder vest. 2 weeks later... he's barking up a storm again, waking my landlord who lives upstairs. I bought the collar, he barked once when I leave and that's it. I can actually go to work without the stress on my shoulders, having another message about him. The collar obviously won't be on him when I'm at home but it's great that if I'm called into work late at night, I can leave him home alone without disrupting anyone.

Thank you so much I’m ordering the elite spray bark collar thanks to ur review. Hope it works as well on my dog as it did for you! :)

thank you for the advice!

The following is a (hopefully helpful) directly related review regarding SUCCESSFUL USE with LARGER DOGS. I love and really appreciate the above presentation: setting/energy/sound:) I'M one who depends on reviews like this, to buy products, so I greatly appreciate that you took the time and energy to make it for the unselfish purpose of helping people like myself. W & T are beautiful and this clip illustrates how much love and time you have invested in handling them so their lives will be safe and joyous. Suggestions: 1) product names a little too fast, box images too far away. Rec: leave a close-up, clear image in corner during critique and repeat product name/brand at end of review. 2) A little research would be very helpful, even if it's only to read some unbiased reviews just to see if others have left similar feedback or answered relevant questions. This way, when saying "don't waste your money" on a product, you aren't turning someone off of a product that could change the outcome of their lives, and possibly keep them from rehoming an unfortunate dog. First of 2 examples is the cute little house "sound deterrent". My best friend bought that for her medium sized yard. She has 3 roughly 40 lb. dogs and it works wonders. It didn't cover her whole yard so she had to purchase 1 or 2 more. Her neighbors must have hated her prior. Without them constantly instigating the whole pack to bark, the Chihuahuas barked much less and their bark isn't so unbelievably irritating and intrusive. If it also works on the 2 tinys, we can't say yes or no. 2nd example is the hand held "Bark Genie" (very inexpensive). Like me, some others have also noted their smaller dogs have not responded. However, with the larger dogs, the overwhelming response shows it is "Very Effective". I can vouch for this as it worked instantly like a CHARM with my 65 lb. Belgian Malinois with regards to barking in the home and pulling/jerking me on the leash Side note: Malinois tend to be high drive, and the last 2 years I have been forced to walk my dogs to go potty. He is obedience trained to heel, but they cannot search for potty spots at a heel. Given a little leeway, pulling becomes inevitable, and we also cross paths with cats from out of nowhere. He knows "Leave it!" but before I know it, he reacts and jerks my arm/body even pulling me off balance. I have muscle/nerve/spinal issues and cannot handle that. It's also draining and irritating to have to constantly repeat "Mingus! Don't pull!". Given I walk the other 1-2 6&10 lb. dogs to go potty at the same time, other "no pull" methods failed for one reason or another. The hand held "Bark Genie" was a Godsend! As soon as we had a couple of separate events over about a week, he was done. 1 less than a second press of the button got the reaction I needed to snap him out of his "the lights are on but nobody's home" mode. He saw the device in my hand and made the connection. Just letting him see me carrying it was enough to remind him. After that, if he forgot himself and started pulling, all I had to do was make a small verbal sound and he checked himself. When cats were near I just quietly reminded him to leave it and praised him when he did. I've rarely if ever had to use it in the last 7 months. It became an instant pleasure to walk him and I could relax. The other 2 littles didn't seem to be bothered really (unfortunately they bark, lol). Now I'm trying a vibration collar on the 10lb. instigator. Hope it works because he is making it very stressful now. Kids! Best Wishes.

Those two dogs are so cute, they are well behaved too. Just love the little hot dog, I have one, they are so neat, and loyal, and yes, they do have a loud bark alright!

Thanks for this! I have a one year old weenie who barks at the air lol! Would definitely love to try this product!! Thanks Tilly and Willy! Y'all are soooooo adorable!!

I just bought the first one she gave a 1 to. It’s been working great for me so far. I have a little yapper and he hasn’t barked at his usual stuff yesterday or today.

This was a great video, thank you! I do wonder though with the dawn of new anti-bark technology like Modus Egg how that compares? Would be awesome if you could do another one do these with newer technology ❤

Hi, The hand held Bark Genie works fantastically with my Chihuahuas. After just a few days of using it when they started to bark is all it took. Now if they bark or look like they are going to bark all I have to do is pick up the Bark Genie they stop and go lay down. The only down side to this devise is that you have to have it with you. So, if you have dogs that bark all the time or at the least little bump, car door slam, knock outside or anything they aren't use to hearing I would get the whole House Bark Genie.

they are SO CUTE its ridiculous!! i love they way they are staring at you with such love! thanks for the review we need this

i would love to see a video of you testing the last collar! to see them barking in action haha

The struggle is real! I have a Doxie 🙉 I have tries numerous things.

OMG....I love how Tilly is so intent in the video....lol!!! We have the same dog bark collar you have (#5)!!! And have had it for some time. I only used it on Gidget one session and sprayed her three times during that session and now when I use it I only have to show it to her most of the time. But if she gets a little bark crazy, I clip it on her and she knows Mommy is serious. I have never had to refill it cuz she thinks....lol....I mean business ;)

I bought the Bark Genie First Alert handheld small version to help with one of my cats. Throughout the night, or if he hears me outside the bedroom he will cry, actually wail, and it’s extremely loud! I’m renting a room... and I am not allowed to have more than one pet, so I needed something to lessen my chances of getting caught. When he wakes my fiancé and I up in the middle of the night with his yelling, we reach for the device and press the button. It emits a super high pitched sound for a millisecond... it immediately stops my cat and he runs in another direction. It’s a great training tool for us. I feel really guilty for “zapping” in this way, but we don’t have a choice right now. It’s really effective for us. I just ordered a used eBay large version of the Bark Genie First Alert to test for when we are not home. Hopefully it works as well as the handheld.

This is by far the best review of anti-barking collars that I have seen. So glad I FINALLY found you.

How fantastic. I'm getting two mini doxie puppies next week. Really appreciate your advice!

My problem with the spray, dogs nose being sensitive, they are being corrected for a long period of time. like someone spraying cologne in your face, we smell it forever? Good or bad?

Got myn today to my surprise when my dogs went nuts barking I just pointed at them pushed the button and the 3 just looked at me told them no bark and the stoped had to only use it 3 times today and it worked

The best is the video with the one dog very interested in what the owner is saying and looking at each device shown. Smart dog.

I love your Vlogs

Just a heads up, neither of the product links with anymore.

How much for a PetGentle? Is it available in Fiji???I want to buy one please.

THANK YOU! Our Doxie, Hamlet, Barks a lot! Been wondering what we could use. Found the 5 out of 5 product on Amazon and cheaper then what you said. So, Hoping it will work for us.

Thanks for an honest review :)

i have a behaviour collar on my bullmastiff which works wonders. i never used the citronella spray but the unscented version. my dog never really barks but when i first got him, i used the collar for recall etc. i haven't had to use the collar for months now. it is well worth the money. its certainly better for your dogs to use the unscented spray as the citronella can sting their face and nose. it also works well for unwanted jumping up at strangers in the park when your dogs excited and very playful!!!!

Tilly's a much better listener than most people!

I would love to try the last one shown. Where can I purchase it? I don't think it was in the video

Can you please tell me the top two your links aren't working to the Amazon page

P.S. to everyone who is posting negative comments about allowing dogs to bark... REALLY!? If you don't own a Doxie then you don't really understand the issue. Of course dog's should bark but OMG doxie's are the worst... and its sooo loud and piercing to the ear. Doxie's are so very loyal and hate any interloper even if it's a family friend. Screaming "shut up" just gets them more agitated. This collar seem like a "safe" way to let the dog know, you're ok... no need to bark. :) God Bless!!

Hi there . Nice videos you make . Would you like to review our Dog collar anti bark .

I'm looking for something to get the dogs around our backyard to stop barking so much. Two years ago, used to have a relatively quiet yellow lab that passed at 16 yrs old, but to the left of us is a beautiful corgi (rescue), to the right is a neighbor who dog sits, on average, about 5 different dogs and behind us, we have 2 back yard neighbors, one neighbor has a little yapper to the left and the one directly behind us has a Labradoodle. They either bark across our yard at each other or 3 out of the 4 neighbors' dogs meet in a corner and bark at each other. It's quite comical, but annoying when we're trying to relax on our deck.

I have a french bulldog who has decided that barking at 5am is his new favorite thing, at first I thought it was because he needed to go out, however when I have taken him out that early nothing. We live in a condo with thin walls and we need something because of our sanity and sleep deprivation and the neighbors. Thanks for the video excited to try these.

I'll have to try it out !

I have a fun way to stop barking--a squirt gun. When camping one year i used it every time they barked(I had three dachshunds at the time). They don't really like water and it would stop the bark and also distract them from what caused the barking. After a week all I had to do was point a finger at them like a trigger gun and they stopped! So it is also a neat trick in front of other people to quiet them.

The last one only sprays and does not shock the dog right? I just don't want to get something that will shock my dog. Also what is it called?

What was the name of that collar with the citronella in it? Since you say that works. I have two dachshunds and they bark constantly, and with us telling them to stop, they don't listen, so I'm hoping that this will hopefully make them stop barking at everything, but still they can bark at intruders hopefully.

I just recently got a 3 month old Jack Russell terrier. He is my 1st Jack Russell terrier. He is very active. Barks a lot bites a lot and have a hard time in listening. Couple of people told me different things in how to train him. I ordered a barxs buddy and the 1st day I got it did not work at all. Someone told me hit him with a newspaper on the nose spray water in his face. I cannot do that that's abusive. I need to know what exactly will work for him. I had a Papillon dog. He passed away almost one year ago. And he was the opposit of this dog listened very well easy to train. Do you have any advice?

Thank you

We have the Dog Tek and other than having to replace the single 9v alkaline battery every 4 weeks thus works like a champ at 50 feet.

WHAT IS THE EXACT NAME OF THE CITRONELLA COLLAR? I CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT FROM THE VIDEO AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE LISTED BELOW.

Does the collar still work for you and do the dogs get any of the spray on them?

The Amazon links are broken. Please provide names of the products.

I tried the barkhouse also. Used the highest setting 😂 my mini schnauzer must didn't hear the noise, he kept barking regardless!!

I heard the spray collars don’t teach them instant correction because the smell lasts so long. It’s like extended punishment. That being said, if you don’t have to turn it on, it is working as a deterrent

What is the name of the last one you showed?

My dog is 10, and here lately he is REALLY getting on my nerves with all of the barking. I'm going to look into the "Elite Little Dog Spray Bark Control" that you mention in the video, but I am also going to look into another device as well. Pray for me ya'll, because I am going crazy with the barking.

What about the Doggie Don't Device- non-shocking and battery operated. Comes with a wrist strap and is easy to use. It is audible! We would love you to review it!

Have a neighbor with a dachshund two houses down, who barks left on the patio for hours at a time, about 5-11pm….Tried Petsonik, made no difference even 12 feet from him with the neighbors permission, right next door. They actually cried when I asked if it was ok to put it up in their back yard, pointed right at him. Still looking for ideas, thanks.

I used a can of coins and it worked!

People saying that dogs bark, yes, that's true, but there's barking and there's excessive barking. My dog does "demand" barking when she's bored or when I'm not paying enough attention to her. It drives me absolutely bananas and it's not a sustainable habit. I've tried teaching her the quiet command, tried ignoring, etc, and it's just not fair to the neighbours or my guests.

Great to know!!! Thank you sooo much!!! I want to try this with my doxie's but are you worried about the scent harming the dogs in anyway? It's so close to their snout, I worry about them inhaling and the scent damaging their lungs or other vital organs. God Bless and thank you!!!

If you've had that spray collar for 4yrs and still have a bark problem, then i guess the dogs have figured out they can bark when that collar is off? So it doesn't really teach them to not bark? Does the company suggest a way to wean them off this collar without the bark resuming?

I have a 2 dachshunds and a Chihuahua and all 3 bark at people knocking on the door or other animals outside. It's driving me nuts! I may have to try this!

Its kind of amusing to see your little dachshunds look at you silently and adoringly - while you rate bark deterrent products.

Can you put up the make of the best - can't see the name or make and couldn't understand what you said. With thanks

I used the PetSafe Ultrasonic Bird House on my giant schnauzer Harley today for the 1st time and all I can say is it was worth every cent!!! I price matched at PetSmart from Chewy.com and got it for $26.99. He barked one time once I turned it on and that was it!!! And this is coming from the dog who used to bark incessantly no matter what I did to calm him down.

Thanks for your reviews! I wish I had seen this before I bought three of the ones you talked about. I can affirm they do not work! I have two dogs, Teddy and Abby, little poodle mixes and I dearly love them but they are driving me nuts! Their barks are so shrill I now have tinnitus ;- (

Thanks for the review. Please hold the boxes straight instead of at an angle so we can see them clearly.

My dog barks to boss us around. Basically we are being held captive for doggie cookies and treats. Help!

Citronella didn't work for my basset mixes

Omggg my dog rex barks at every thing 😂😂😂

VIDEOS ARE GREAT!!!!

On my 5th doxie yes they bark at the wind, are they brother and sister?

I have 2 Siberian huskies. Male (Legolas) because he's all white, with just 2 brown patches, & female (Eris). I bought the bird house one today and I'm very hopeful it'll work. If it doesn't, can u tell me where to purchase the last one u rated a 5 please?

A close up of the packages would have been good so we can research / find them online , too .

So cute the way your dogs are paying attention to everything you say :)

What was the name of the spray collar? I missed it. Gotta have one.

Your dogs are so sweet

do the dogs not like the smell last spray bark?

Thank you for saving us from useless products.

Little Poro has a barking problem...but then again he's a baby still... Hopefully we can sort it out sooner rather than later! ^___^

my pit bull barks all night and the neighbors are tired of it and called the how on me what would you recomend?

Hiya I have a mini dachshund, 7 months bites a lot any advice ? Do they calm dwn ?

Spray bottle of water works good

Wow ‼️great Video ‼️‼️🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍🐾

Please continue to make your highly informative and helpful reviews. I have sensitive ears and don’t like high,loud noises. When you speak with your regular voice I enjoy listening. When you enthusiastically begin the reviews, you are yelling in a high pitched voice. May of us women(and men) tend to yell towards our recording devices. That is not necessary and it is usually why I begin with mute on or even totally bypass women giving reviews. We are the ones giving good reviews, but it it hurts to listen sometimes. Please, try not to be offended! I only intend this remark for helping. You are pretty, kind, and helpful. Thank you for taking time read my remarks. We have seasonal neighbors who have several rescue dogs. Their dogs bark and annoy us all. I cannot walk my own dog in that direction when they are in residence. Our cats love to walk and play with our dog/cat, Savannah, but the fence attack and even more ferocious barking has turned one cat into a home body. They’ll return soon and need a handheld device to help deter them. I refuse to allow them to bully our freedom and peace! I do respect the effectiveness of the dogs to warn their owners of something unusual in their environment, but does not justify the intensity and volume. The poor folks have to yell to get them under control. Maybe I’ll gift them a device which helps them not having to yell. Thank you again for your helpful reviews! Regards...

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So what is in the spray ?

Have you ever tested Bark Wise???

Did you try the Good Life sonic one? We can't use the collars...so now we're looking at the sonic ones

Great video. I tried using the Amazon links, but they go to 404 pages. Can you write the names of the products?

What is the name of that last product that you are referring to I can barely see the front of the box how do we know what to buy what is the name of that product that you are speaking so well of, also put the product you are talking about in front of the camera so the viewer can see, I would like to try it, but I can’t make out the name or the box 🤷🏾‍♂️

nice

My neighbor's dog barks continuously. (Apartment!)(Big dog) All day long... I need something to stop that. She doesn't care. We all wanna see a review. But we wanna see a barking dog, and how the device stop him. I dont get why all the "Anti bark device"-reviews on RU-vid dont show us,what we need to see xD

I wish you had mentioned the brand name of the best one.

Your dachshunds are a great audience watching and listening to you intently :)

I understand why someone uses the collar to help curb all the barking that they do, however, I prefer to try and train them not to bark at everyone that goes by the house. I do like that they can hear something out back whether it be a small animal or neighborhood cat on our back porch and then they give that low growl and bark that they mean business. Their other barks out at people walking in front of the house is just their way of saying, "this is where I live and I will protect it". I very much like your posts and find that Willy and Tilly are just great when they are on video. LOL I did want to mention that when I tried to click on the link that you have listed first for PetSafe-Elite...... that the link didn't work for me. I tried it twice and it still doesn't work. Have a great weekend.

Nice clip, love your dogs attentiveness.

We hear the names of the products but an actual close up of each ones packaging would've been great. That way we dont purchase a defective copy cat product.

1 for collars that don’t work? And 3.5 for a collar you noticed after 3 days? Your very generous.

what is the name of the item ?

Cute dogs

I known this video is 2 years old, but hoping you will respond to my message. Do this products Stop whimpering? My little Chihuahua whimpers more than she barks.

Mossberg silencing device works best.