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My dog barks at me when I want to leave but stays alone perfectly when I leave with my husband

972 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  petpeeve 
On a dog as small as a ShiTzu I hesitate to recommend an electronic bark collar.
Would you care to explain that assertion?

Personally, I can see no correlation whatsoever between dog "size" and the efficacy of the tool, nor the wisdom of its use.

A prong or choke collar on a small breed to mitigate leash pulling? Perhaps, in theory, size might be a factor in the decision making process there just because of the physical dynamics and limitations. Of course. But for an anti-bark collar, what difference would the size of the dog make? The dangers of misuse and the potential for psychological damage seems equal straight across the board regardless of size.

I would not recommend an anti-bark collar for the OP. In fact, I find your mere mention of it inappropriate. And somewhat puzzling.
 
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