How I Stopped The Barking With Bark Off

When I first saw that commercial on TV advertising Bark Off, I wondered if it could really work or was it just hype found on infomercial. On the other hand, if you have a dog that constantly barks then you all know that if Bark Off worked as they say it can, that would be awesome! After repeatedly seeing Bark Off on TV and reading some positive reviews from the official Bark off Site, I gave in and ordered it – I was just tired of my dogs constant barking.

I live in a condo with a common wall and my neighbors were getting on my case as my dog barked night and day. When I bought Bark Off I got the 2 for 1 deal, this was really neat as I can use one in the house and take the other Bark off with me when we go for walks. My dog has a problem with anything that moves or makes lound noises, kids, doorbell, other dogs, skateboards etc. She is not aggressive but you name it and she barks!

I DO want her to bark but only when needed, like for protection of our home and property. It’s the barking for no reason that really becomes annoying and that’s where Bark Off has been a lifesaver. I can turn my Bark Off on anytime I like and train her to bark when I want, not when she wants. They claimed that Bark Off stops unnecessary barking immediately. I was not sure if that was true but now as a Bark Off owner I’m a believer, it really works. I know the Bark Off Device uses an ultrasonic wave that humans cannot hear which does not harm my dog in any way. It is really seamless and I use it with a command word to train my dog not bark. I use the Bark Off and tell her “quiet” at the same time.

Normally she barks and goes bananas when the doorbell rings, so this was our first real test. I turned the Bark Off device on and was amazed when my friend came over and she wagged her tail but did not bark at all! This is what sold me, I’m trying to make a Youtube video to demonstrate how well it worked for me. Everyone seems more relaxed now since we started using Bark Off, I don’t have to scold her constantly. Needless to say, I highly recommend giving Bark Off a try to silence the barking!

I received an email from a blog user who was kind enough to write his own little Bark Off review, I think you will enjoy it:)

Steves Bark Off Review

Nothing bugs me more after a long day at the office than hearing my neighbor’s dog yelping when I am enjoying a cold beer while watching Monday night football or Anderson Cooper. They say that dogs are a man’s best friend and I know this sounds corny, but I think Bark Off is my new best friend! I was so happy with the way that Bark Off worked that I was determined to test it during our summer vacation when I went to visit my mother-in-law in early August. She lives in the suburbs and the guy next door is a jerk with two mean Rottweillers. These dogs bark at anything and he leaves them in the yard at night.

The first night of our vacation, we went out to dinner and you all know how enjoyable it is to hit the pillow after a large meal and a few cocktails. Well, as my wife and I dozed off, these rabid creatures found something t o bark at. It went on for ten minutes. Finally, I had enough, and remembered that I had brought my Bark Off even though we left our dog in the kennels for our vacation. To my amazement, Bark Off worked instantly to shut up these nuisances next door.

Keeping burglars at bay! There are times when we want our dogs to bark. I wanted to assure you that using Bark Off will not stop your dog from barking when they should. We all know you don’t want your dog to bark when the mail carrier drops the mail off, but I sure want my dog to bark if a burglar is trying to jimmy my front door open at 3AM in the morning. Bark Off only works when you activate it. It is small enough to leave next to your remote while watching TV and don’t forget to bring it into your bedroom at night so that you can activate it once you are sure your dog has not just alerted you to a burglar and just wants to be heard.

When I was in university, I took two psychology courses and learned all about Pavlov and his dogs. In a prior post, I suggested how you could wean your dog off the device and it’s so easy to do. As Pavlov so clearly demonstrated, you can make a dog associate one behavior with another behavior by making the association for them. If you use Bark Off with a key training word (such as STOP!) your dog will associate the high pitched noise with the word “STOP”. Whenever your dog hears you say “STOP” in the same firm tone as you originally associated with the Bark Off pitch, he or she will associate the word “STOP with the action of stopping barking and you can eventually stop using.

Turn Off the Barks with Bark Off

Woof. Yip. Bark! These are all noises that dogs naturally make, and that we as humans appreciate if we have just come home from work and are being greeted, or if a burglar is breaking into the house at 1am. Just sitting there leisurely on the couch and trying to unwind after a long day can be rather difficult, however, with a dog that just continues to bark, Bark, BARK until you can’t stand it any more can be frustrating. Bark Off to the rescue!

Growing up next to a home with a yipping Chihuahua, the owners could be heard first yelling at the dog to shush, to be quiet, to “shut up” and they even began to try and shake some metal can at the dog that was filled with some sort of pellets to distract him from barking. Did it work? Absolutely not! He barked until his very last days. I only wish that Bark Off was invented then!

Now years later I found myself with the same problem with our own dog, “Buddy”. Excitement, anxiety, other dogs – no matter what it was, it seemed I couldn’t get him to stop barking! I tried training, I tried special anti-bark collars, I tried yelling and screaming. Before almost taking the drastic measure of cutting his vocal chords to stop that barking permanently, I decided to try Bark Off.

Admittedly, you can see the bark off product on an infomercial, which may cause some suspicion in some people who have been cheated by shoddy “infomercial products” before. After reading some positive reviews online about Bark Off, I decided it was certainly worth it, given that I had tried everything else and the minimal cost.

Before I Tried Bark Off I Wanted To Make Sure It Was Safe

Most importantly to all of us pet lovers out there is the fact that Bark Off is 100% painless. No human or animal is hurt by using this product. Bark Off works very much the same way as a dog whistle does, except it requires no human to actually operate it. Bark off has a sensor that, when it hears what it defines as a “bark”, it will then emit a signal at a far higher frequency that we as humans cannot detect, but dogs can. Bark off’s high pitched signal is so seldom heard by our pets that when they do actually hear it, it will stop them dead in their tracks and completely interrupt what ever behavior they are performing, including barking.

Another benefit to bark off is that it is small and portable, meaning you can take it absolutely any where. Not only can you use Bark Off within your own home (say, by the front door to stop that barking when the postman comes by with your mail) but you can use it outside, in your car, or even on walks!  If there is at any point a time in which you don’t want Bark Off used and it is close to both you and your dog, you can simply turn it off.

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bark Off Device

Bark off on its own works seamlessly, but if you ever want to wean your dog off the device, that’s very easy to do. I learned this trick from one of the dog trainers I saw on TV. If you use Bark Off with a key training word (such as QUIET!) the dog will associate the high pitched noise with the word “quiet”. When ever your dog hears you say “quiet”, he or she will eventually learn to stop barking without the need for the bark off device.

Why Bark Off is preferred by dogs (and your neighbors!)

As anyone with an insane, unstoppable barking dog will tell you, getting them to STOP BARKING may very well be the biggest challenge they have ever met in their life. No matter what sort of training techniques, tools, or anti-barking collars they have tried to use, their dog just keeps howling at that mail man, that other dog, that child, or perhaps seemingly nothing at all and you can’t even stop it! Until now, with Bark Off.

Many dog owners bring their lovely canine buddies into their lives with visions of throwing a ball in a green meadow and going for long walks into the sun set, but they are saddened to discover that this “best friend” of theirs has a big mouth and likes to bark, howl, whine and yap at every single thing that seems to come near them. That all stops now. Before you consider any drastic measures, consider Bark Off, an effective device that can put a stop to your dog’s annoying or frustrating barking behaviors.

Shock collars can be downright cruel (you try strapping one of those things around your neck) and the “anti barking spray” collars are ineffective when it comes to all of the dogs that I know. No one wants to clip their dog’s vocal chords, so what’s the other option? Bark Off.  Bark Off is a safe, painless, and effective anti-bark system that can silence your dog in seconds once activated.

How Bark Off Works

The Bark Off device is small and portable, enabling you to take it absolutely any where you think your dog may have a barking spree. Once the Bark Off device senses that your dog is barking, it will emit a very high pitched sound at a higher frequency than us humans can register. Dogs, however, can hear this high pitch and it sends a message to their brain to instantly “STOP BARKING”. Every time they hear that high pitched sound, they will instantly stop their barking since they are distracted by the sound.

Bark Off is NOT Like The Other Anti-Barking Collars

Unlike the shock collars or the citronella collars out there that may stop your dog from barking the first couple of times, the high frequency sound that a dog hears when they set off the Bark Off device cannot be ignored. They will always stop barking once they hear the noise, making bark off a worthwhile investment for you for not only your dog now, but any future dogs you may have!

One distressing trend we have discovered is that many people have had to downsize these days and move into apartments. This of course is difficult if you have a barking dog. We have heard that some people have given up their pets because they cannot control them. This is a tragedy, our dogs love us and want us to care for them. So, if you find yourself in this position, by all means get the bark off device and to stop their barking immediately.

Is Bark Off Really Effective?

Have a dog who just doesn’t seem to know when to stop barking? Maybe you are living in an apartment, a condo, or a townhouse where your neighbors can hear your pooch barking and whining all day and night. A barking dog is indeed quite the nuisance and can even cause for you to get kicked out of your home and, in some situations, a dog’s bark may be enough reason to have him or her put down! Don’t worry though, there is an effective solution called Bark Off!

What is Bark Off?

The Bark Off device is a small device that can be placed both inside and outside of your home. If your dog goes into one of his or her barking tirades and he or she is within the range of the Bark Off, an ultrasonic signal (which is at a frequency that dogs can hear but humans cannot) is emitted, which then interrupts your dog’s barking and puts a stop to it immediately. Unlike the shock collar option or the cutting of your canine’s vocal cords, the ultrasonic signal does not harm your pet in any way. It does not hurt them or alter their behavior in a negative way.

Does Bark Off Work?

As with any product Bark Off may not work with every dog out there. Both old and young dogs can be trained with the Bark Off anti-bark system, but if your pet has a hearing impairment of any kind which may disable the effectiveness of bark offs ultrasonic sound waves, it may not work.

Dogs with severe anxiety disorders may not be trainable on Bark Off alone. The best way to use this product is as a tool in training and not as a sole solution. Talk to some dog trainers or other dog owners for tips and tricks on how to further discourage your dog’s barking habit.

One of my blog users made a great comment and I wanted to make sure that everyone sees it. Alice says, I bought my bark off device from the link you provided on your blog. I wanted to write and let you know that it actually works as demonstrated. I’m not a technical person, and I do not know how it works but I’m happy to say that it just does. Each time my terrier barks, I turn bark off on and he stops barking – just like that. I live in a townhouse and I was concerned that as she grows and becomes more animated she might get into trouble with the neighbors. So far so good, bark off works flawlessly, so that is one less thing we have to worry about. Now if we could get her from jumping on the couch! The price was right considering the cost of anti-bark collars and other anti barking methods. Just be sure to get a good set of AA batteries, turn bark off on and enjoy the peace and quiet.