Bark Collars Recommendations

Innotek BC-50B Bark Collars
The Innotek BC-50B anti barking collars were introduced in 2003. It features a set it and forget it technology. This is an over simplification. This anti bark collars not only control barking but teaches your dog not to bark as well. The collar actually will increase the stimulation as the dog continues to bark over 7 different levels, until the barking is controlled. Most important is that it also decreases the stimulation as the dog learns not to bark, again over seven different levels. Plus it provides a 2 second learning time out between stimulations. The result is a dog that learns not to bark with an achievable goal of removing the bark collar several months in the future. This makes these anti bark collars an excellent choice. The collar receiver is standard size and is appropriate for dogs over 20 lbs. and uses a commonly found 6 volt alkaline battery, and is potted for durability. Potted refers to the process of injecting a soft foam which hardens around the delicate internal electronics, protecting them from damage. These anti barking collars are dog specific, other dogs will not set off the correction, only the dog which is wearing the collar.

Innotek BC-200 Bark Collars
These behavior modification anti bark collars for dogs were also introduced in 2003. This bark collar not only controls barking but teaches your dog not to bark as well. It features the same increasing as well as decreasing stimulation as the BC-50B, and also provides a 2 second learning time out between stimulations. Hence, teaching the dog not to bark as opposed to only controlling the barking with correction. The BC-200 features a rechargeable collar that uses advanced Nickel Metal Hydride batteries (NiMH). NiMH batteries do not develop memory issues, and can be recharged as often as you want. The overall dollar savings are obvious, making this system one of the most popular available, and overall least expensive, far outselling conventional battery replacement, and proprietary battery replacement systems. In addition the collar is entirely waterproof, and potted, making it the most durable on the market. (Potted refers to the process of injecting a soft foam which hardens around the delicate internal electronics, protecting them from damage). In addition the collar is microline, approx: 1 7/8 inches wide by 7/8 inches high by 7/8 inches deep, and weighs only 3.2 ounces.

Can these bark collars be used on dogs under 15 Lbs? Yes. But we recommend that you use those measurements in comparison to your dog and then make your own decision. But remember there are no other systems available with smaller collar receivers. Is the weight of the collar receiver important, in practicality? No. These collar receivers weigh very little. They are extremely light, so light that you will commonly see your dog carrying toys, bones or sticks which weigh many times more. These anti barking collars are dog specific, other dogs will not set off the correction, only the dog which is wearing the collar.

PetSafe PBC-102 Bark Collars
The PetSafe PBC-102 is a conventional dog bark collar that will automatically increase the level of stimulation until the barking stops, but does not decrease the level. The collar receiver is a small making it acceptable for dogs as small as 15 lbs. However, it is battery replaceable with a proprietary 3 Volt battery module, only available from PetSafe dealers, so beware. Hence, if you are going to purchase a PBC-102 we recommend that you purchase a few additional battery modules at the same time. We do caution that this is not a waterproof system; hence it should never be submerged in water.

PetSafe PDBC-300 Bark Collars
The PetSafe PDBC-300 is a conventional anti bark collar that will automatically increase the level of stimulation until the barking stops. The collar receiver is a small making it acceptable for dogs as small as 15 lbs. However, it is battery replaceable with a proprietary 3 Volt battery module, only available from PetSafe dealers. Hence, if you are going to purchase a PBC-102 we recommend that you purchase a few additional battery modules at the same time. We do caution that this is not a waterproof bark collars; hence it should never be submerged in water.