melzawelza Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Unfortunately bark collars that use a stim are illegal to use in NSW. When using a 'spray' bark collar, what is the best way to ensure the dog doesn't become collar smart? Is it as simple as putting it on the dog for a few hours here and there without it being turned on, or is there more to it than that? Also- it's so hard to find a spray collar that isn't scented!! I've found one model by innotek that has unscented spray however it only uses a mic to pick up the barking and I don't want the dog to be corrected for another dog barking or another loud noise nearby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I think there are also ones that squirt a jet of cold air? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 I've heard that too! However I can't seem to find them anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Jones Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I've heard that too! However I can't seem to find them anywhere! I think K9 Pro might have them? send him a pm and he will be able to advise you on what collar would best suit your dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I think there are also ones that squirt a jet of cold air? They took them off the market some time ago. I had 2, they work on very sensitive dogs and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Steve at K9pro would give you a program to prevent collar smart. I think it goes something like as often as possible and for as long as possible, have it on the dog, even though it's not "active". Start at least a couple of weeks before you plan to go active with it. I guess it really depends on how smart your dog is. I had a horse that learned to test electric fence with his whiskers - from another horse. And he also learned (for shorter electric fence, how to tell if it was active by the noise (or lack of it). Dogs are supposed to be smarter than horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 That's pretty incredible Mrs Rusty Bucket!!! I'm hoping the spray collar will work for this dog. We aren't allowed to use e-collars here and it drives me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 LOL just get one if you have a look at the k9pro website they have them available ?? and steve shows you how to use it properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEPING Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 LOL just get one if you have a look at the k9pro website they have them available ?? and steve shows you how to use it properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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