Bark Control Collars

I believe the best value and highest quality bark control collars require two stage activation. They don’t just activate from sound, or from throat/neck vibration. The ones I always suggest detect BOTH sound and vibration. Fair, gentle and effective training requires this. Be careful of cheaper bark control collars that are single stage activation. ie. vibration

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Stuck Spring Contacts?

The prongs (contact points) are not electronic. They are only conductive. Just like a wire is conductive, or a steel nail, or the hood of your car. The contact points however do have a spring in them that on some dogs and under some conditions could become clogged with oils and tiny debris. This may marginally

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Wet Nose = Healthy Puppy?

Understanding the “telltail” signs of  a healthy dog is every bit as important as making and keeping your veterinary appointments for regular checkups. Learn how to recognize what a cold nose could mean about your dogs’ health. It could be true that the cold wet nose of your dog means she is healthy. Maybe. Your

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