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From Franny Syufy, Your Guide to Cats.

Ssscat! is an efficient training system for behavioral problems as diverse as counter-surfing, undesirable scratching, urine spraying, plant-eating, or wire chewing. http://cats.about.com/cs/behavior2/gr/scccat.htm?terms=ssscat

It's a Dog's Life by Karen Olmstead

The story of Jessie a three month old border collie/shepherd mix that used our citronella spray collar. After six years, I am no longer held prisoner in my own home by a beautiful but baleful 70 lb. whiner. Yay, Aboistop!

Training with Collars and Halters

By: Wendy Christensen
Edited by: Dr. Nicholas Dodman

One recent development in training aids is the "spray collar." Many owners have found these devices, which emit a harmless but annoying spritz of a citronella-scented liquid, quite effective in controlling unwanted barking and other undesirable behaviors. The technique works by interrupting the unwanted behavior and changing the dog's focus, rather than by inflicting pain or a shock. http://www.petplace.com/article.aspx?id=3813

Product Review: Virtual Fence by Eilleen Gagliano

Our solution was to use the virtual fence by Animal Behavior Systems . Since we only decided to try the fence out last fall when the plants were all dried out, we had to wait until now to see results and they are good.

ATA - ARCHERY TRADE ASSOCIATION'S 2004 TRADE SHOW REVIEW
By: Allen "horntagger" Morris

But one of the most impressive advancement's is not in hunting but for your dog. Instead of shocking your dog check out the ANTI-BARK SPRAY COLLAR, SPRAY COMMANDER and VIRTUAL FENCE. Each time your dog barks, in the case of the Anti-Bark Spray Collar the device releases a harmless, scentless spray in front of the dog's snout. I believe this will eliminate the shock collars in the near future. But you still have to decide for yourself. http://www.mosportsmen.com/reviews/atashowreview2004.htm

Placervillevet.com online information on the barking dog problem

We've had excellent success using these collars for barking problems at our animal hospital. We can't guarantee that the Gentle Spray collar will work for your dog, but nearly all our customers use these collars successfully and are very happy with the product. http://www.placervillevet.com/barking.htm

Citronella Spray vs Static Shock vs Ultrasonic Noise

So, you've tried everything in the training articles, and your dog still has a barking problem? Or maybe you're dog's barking is about to get you evicted! Bark control collars are an effective and humane training option which works instantly in most cases. http://www.geocities.com/jetflair/barkcollars.html

Nuisance-barking' dogs respond best to citronella spray collars

By Roger Segelken

When it comes to calming "nuisance-barking" dogs, a spritz of fragrance under the chin is more effective than electric shock, a test by the Animal Behavior Clinic at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine has found. Electric shock collars also work, but dog owners deem them less humane. http://www.news.cornell.edu/releases/May96/bark.hrs.html

RECOMMENDING BARK CONTROL DEVICES

Author Gary M. Landsberg, D.V.M.

Citronella spray collars were tested as to their effectiveness in controlling barking in dogs in two veterinary hospitals. http://home.gci.net/~divs/behavior/bark_collars.html

Tools to Help Train Dogs and Cats

By: Dr. Ilana Reisner
Edited by: Dr. Nicholas Dodman

Anxiety-based barking should first be addressed by treating the source - e.g. separation anxiety - of your dog's distress. When barking isn't a symptom of anxiety, an anti-bark collar may have the desired effect. Such collars work by sensing the bark and causing some unpleasant effect, such as an audible signal (clicking or buzzing) or electrical stimulation (shock). An effective alternative recently introduced into the pet market is a collar that briefly emits a spray of citronella oil, which surprises - but doesn't hurt - your dog. http://www.petplace.com/article.aspx?id=714

"Bark! Bark! Bark!" by the dumb friends league

Citronella Collar: This collar contains a reservoir of citronella solution that sprays into your dog's face every time he barks. A citronella collar is considered humane and a recent study reported an 88% rate of success with the use of this collar. One possible drawback is that the collar contains a microphone, so the aversive is delivered in response to the sound of the bark. Therefore, other noises may set off the collar, causing your dog to be sprayed even if he hasn't barked. Also, some dogs can tell when the citronella reservoir is empty and will resume barking. http://www.ddfl.org