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Category: Training

July 22, 2019

BarkCollar: Is This Barking Normal or Can I Do Something About It?

Any dog owner knows that barking is inevitable. Some dogs bark at strangers. Others bark at squirrels or other wildlife they see while walking or gazing outside. I’m convinced my dog barked when a blade of grass blew in the wind. Or a speck of dust landed on a leaf. When she would bark, my other dog would bark. Try taking a phone call with two barking dogs. So I gave the BarkCollar a try on her and boy did it work.

Just to give you a bit of a background on her – Darby is a twenty-pound Cavachon. She typically has long hair unless we keep it cut short. She stands as tall as a dachshund. After about 2 days on the collar, she finally got the hang of it. One thing that got her going was the cows in our backyard. Now, she just stares at them if she even notices them.

Once Darby was trained, I gave it a go on our outdoor black lab, Tucker. With both dogs being nuisance barkers, we had to do something. We had the same experience with him. The barking stopped, aside from the occasional barking that dogs just do. We were happier. I’m sure our neighbors were as well.

Tell me about this BarkCollar  

I’m glad you asked. DogWatch’s BarkCollar is revolutionary. It’s able to distinguish the difference between normal barking and excessive barking. When excessive barking is the issue, the BarkCollar delivers a vibration or correction to distract the dog from barking. With 7 adjustable settings, the BarkCollar can be suitable for any dog. As you can see in our situation, it worked perfectly on two different types, sizes, and hair lengths. As your dog continues to bark, the correct level increases until the dog ceases. Once the dog stops, the collar resets.

How can I get my hands on the BarkCollar?

The DogWatch BarkCollar can be purchased directly from us. You can contact our office at 256-880-1888 or contact us through our website here. You can also read more about the BarkCollar on our website. We would love to answer any questions you have.

May 17, 2019

SideWalker: Who’s Walking Who? Let DogWatch Help Ensure That You Are In Control

DogWatch is the leading provider in pet containment systems, but did you know we also offer training products? There are a few different products we offer. One of our favorites is the Side Walker.

Imagine a beautiful, sunny morning. The birds are chirping. The sun is out. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect day for a walk or run outdoors. You leash up your dog , optimistic that he or she will be the perfect exercise companion. You start down the green-way and begin to think “who’s walking who?” Your dog is pulling the leash to the max. It couldn’t be anymore stretched out if it broke. You don’t have to walk your dog like this.. or more accurately let him walk you like this.

The SideWalker is specially design for dogs who test the limits of the leash. Whether your furry friend is 6 pounds or 150 pounds, the SideWalker can benefit you and guarantee you a better walking or running mate. The SideWalker works by giving the dog a gentle correction when they tug on the leash. When the dog pulls on the leash, the pressure of the collar strap on the SideWalker activates either a vibration or a stimulation. The vibration or stimulation gradually increases as the dog pulls and resets when the pulling stops. With 5 levels of correction, you’re sure to find the perfect setting for your dog.

The battery in the SideWalker is rechargeable and there is a low battery indicator light. It’s also waterproof for our water dogs out there.

You can learn more about the SideWalker and all our training products at our website. You can direct any questions to our professional office staff at 256-880-1888.