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My dog barks all night. Are anti-bark collars safe and effective?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello I have a 5 month old rescue dog who won’t stop barking at night (probably separation anxiety once he comes out of deep sleep). What are thoughts on anti barking electronic devices? Recommended or not kind to animals? Do they work?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 24th, 2019

I suggest you try a citronella bark collar as the first option. They work well in most cases and are not harmful. This is not a shock collar. This video should explain more about them and how they work. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXwstVpzALY&t=102s )

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