I'm not new to dog ownership, having lived with dog(s) the majority of my life, but I am new to dog trainers, (this is the first and last one I'll need). I was at my wit's end with my Shi-Tzu puppy, but this miracle has completely saved me.
THE PRODUCT: durable and good quality. My 3 year old got his dirty little hands on it, (I had yet to threaten to hold him at death's door if he touched it), and when I asked him to put it down he magically got butterfingers and dropped it on the hardwood floor but the controller made it through this unscathed. The packaging is well done and the insert is easy to understand and includes a QR code to a video that makes learning to use a synch.
The BUTTONs are ordered in intensity with the first button being just an audible sound (the black WiFi looking button), the middle being an ultrasonic noise and the third being a uptrasonic noise plus visual strobe. I've only had to use level one and have complete obedience with no regression, in less than one day, as I'll explain below.
THE BACKGROUND:
We have a 10 month Shi-Tzu who has been apart of our family since she was 6 weeks old. She's a good 9-10 lbs now and is a lone dog. She is still in a play pen by day, (about 7' x 4'; gets a good hour mid-day break combined with walks for potty breaks 4 times daily). At night she's in her crate near us.
THE PROBLEM: for the past couple of months, she started barking like a mad dog 20/20. We had a routine that you'd take her to pee and poop, in the AM, show her love, fill her water and food, and let her terrorize her toys at her leisure in her pen. But lately it's been non-stop barking in AM, late afternoon and evening. We confirmed no illness, change in diet, potty, boredom, etc. and when I say bark, I mean LOUD. Firm responses, ignoring, attempts to redirect, all failed. There was no solution we hadn't tried before this, and my wife had already said, maybe this won't work out with both of us being work-from-home almost full time which includes phone calls regularly.
THE AMAZINGLY FAST SOLUTION (this product): Even I was at my wits end with our dog. Then I found this. There are a few models out there but I went with this one mainly due to the review count and higher percentage of success stories. I wasn't confident it would work but...
DAY ZERO: I received the package and when you open it up it is ready to go. Before using I watched the video from the QR code on the insert; which it strongly recommended. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH THE IMPORTANCE OF THE VIDEO. The instructions are key and the progression of the level of buttons is key as well. So I watched the video and embedded below the company's video was an informative video from an independent dog trainer who is not endorsing their product, it is just a video the company thought would be informative, and it was. The second video is about the nature of barking and training. I think at the very least having that knowledge will benefit you, as it did me, even though I have owned dogs for years.
DAY ONE: the following morning, I decided to start. As she had grown accustomed too, the morning started with non-stop barking, (after walk, potty, food, water). So I grabbed the device, was about 20 feet away from her, looked at her, pointed the controller and said, "Callie, quiet," in a firm, normal tone, followed by clicking the level one button for 1-2 seconds. Her barking immediately stopped. I had said, "Callie, quiet," ad nauseam, before and she would just bark bark bark bark. But here, one click on level 1.
She ended up barking again in a few minutes, so I did the same thing, stated, "Callie, quiet" then held the button for 1-2 seconds and she stopped.
The big test was the kids coming home at 4:00 PM. Previously, she had started to bark, not for excitement, which we allow of course, but nonstop barking for many minutes. Day One, she started to bark at this time too, so I started to walk to the device, (she couldn't see me), and she stopped. I stood there for a moment to see if she would start barking again, but she didn't. Fully successful day one.
DAY TWO - PRESENT (Currently day 14): It's night and day difference. I've had to use the device MAYBE 3 times total since day one and still only on level 1, exactly as I've described. She also responds to my voice the same, in the event I am away from the device, just the same now too. She is super-tame and obedient in other areas outside of barking, as well. I don't know why, but I'll take it!
CONCLUSION: the best investment in both our lives and our dog's life. Everyone is happier and she is still herself but more obedient. Plus, all this came with only a few uses at the lowest level. And this for a dog that was UNHINGED with her barking at 8-10 months old. I HIGHLY recommend purchasing and IMPLORE you to watch the videos, both the creator's and the embedded training video on barks. That will teach you not to stop your dog from expressing themselves with a bark, which is normal, but to stop them when they get excessive or out of control, (continuous barks).
2024release Dog Bark Deterrent Device Stops Bad Behavior | No need yell or swat, Just point to a dog (own or neighbor's) Hit
4.4 | 47,378 ratings
Price: 37.99
Last update: 09-02-2024
About this item
Stops All Challenges - 2.7x Faster Behavior Modification: Chewer? Digger? Biter? Chaser? More than an anti barking device, our indoor outdoor dog training tools leverage the newest patented NPS technology to grab your pets attention and stop them in their tracks. Squirrel!
3.3x More Effective Than Dog Bark Collar - Don’t subject your dog to the painful shock of a dog bark collar. NPS Ultrasonic Dog Barking Control Devices combine auto shut-off hearing safety with ultrasonic dog whistle to stop barking technology for happier neighbors, restful sleep and a well behaved pup!
1 Hour Rapid Charge - Long Lasting 60 Days Battery: 1000mAh bark control device charges fast and works hard - whether you’re using dog whistle mode, strobe mode, flashlight mode and 25 kHz ultrasonic training mode to modify behavior without stop.
Premium Pup Protection - Hold for Advanced Modes: With 8 second ultrasonic auto-shut off, and a hold function that extends whistle and strobe, this barking collar nemesis is the dog barking control device strikes the perfect balance between rapid training and protecting pups' sensitive hearing.
Tails-a-Wagging Creedo - Tested 3.4x more effective than a dog training clickers or whistle for dogs, with an ultrasonic mode that delivers 2.7x faster behavior modification - "bark quiet" and "bark deterrent" than the best dog obedience program. Warning: Only buy new and direct from here to ensure best results. This product may not be effective on dogs with hearing impairments.
Best Alternative to a Bark Collar, Dog Shock Collar and Bark Boxes
3.3x More Effective Than Dog Bark Collar - Don’t subject your dog to the painful shock of a dog bark collar. NPS Ultrasonic Dog Barking Control Devices combine auto shut-off hearing safety with ultrasonic dog whistle to stop barking technology for happier neighbors, restful sleep and a well behaved pup!
1 Hour Rapid Charge - Long Lasting 60 Days Battery: 1000mAh bark control device charges fast and works hard - whether you’re using dog whistle mode, strobe mode, flashlight mode and 25 kHz ultrasonic training mode to modify behavior without stop.
Premium Pup Protection - Hold for Advanced Modes: With 8 second ultrasonic auto-shut off, and a hold function that extends whistle and strobe, this barking collar nemesis is the dog barking control device strikes the perfect balance between rapid training and protecting pups' sensitive hearing.
Tails-a-Wagging Creedo - Tested 3.4x more effective than a dog training clickers or whistle for dogs, with an ultrasonic mode that delivers 2.7x faster behavior modification - "bark quiet" and "bark deterrent" than the best dog obedience program. Warning: Only buy new and direct from here to ensure best results. This product may not be effective on dogs with hearing impairments.
Best Alternative to a Bark Collar, Dog Shock Collar and Bark Boxes
Product information
| Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NPS |
| ASIN | B0BMBC1FJX |
| Item model number | U33 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
39,841 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | November 14, 2022 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5 x 2.6 x 2.52 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 3 x 0.04 inches |
| Brand Name | NPS |
| Target Audience Keyword | Dogs, dogs |
| Directions | Point to the dog, give a command, hit the button |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Model Name | Alpha |
| Color | Cali Orange |
| Material | ABS Plastic |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Care Instructions | Keep in a Dry Place |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | NPS |
| Style | dog training |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breeds and Sizes |
| Included Components | Wrist strap, Anti barking dog deterrent device, User manual |
| Specific Uses for Product | Stops bad behavior, Anti barking tool, Bark deterrent |
Top reviews from the United States
R. Harding
Solved in ONE DAY non-stop barking 10 month puppy (Shi-Tzu)
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024Amy Curley
works wonderfully & no shock to dog
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024Amazon Customer
Great little device!
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024Amazon Customer
Amazing & Durable
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
One of the dogs even got ahold of it as you can see in the photo and tried to destroy it. The wrist strap was easily destroyed and there’s teeth marks in it, but it still works perfect. I’m sure that hurt her pride that she couldn’t destroy my gadget!
It does not work in my neighbor’s husky that howls and barks all the time. He could care less, but I guess he’s in the 3% it doesn’t work on.
I’m ordering a second one so we can have one in the living room and one by the back door. Definitely worth the money!
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No Name
It seems to work.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024Grace
Worked Immediately
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024