Q: about ultrasonic bark collar
My little Bichon is a lovely doggy, but his barking is off the chain. He was horribly abused before we rescued him 18 months ago and he has improved immensely except in one area: barking at strangers,...
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I think the fact that he was abused and is a rescue should be a big factor in how you proceed. Aversive techniques are ok in the right hands under the right conditions. Your dog has had that trust abused. I would recommend working with distractions. Have people give him treats and let him approach them. Do everything you can to make it positive. Pairing an aversive stimuli with an existing fear will only make it worse.
