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 Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar By: Premier Average Rating: 3.5 Total Reviews: 596 More Information Spray-happy  On: 2010-02-19While this anti-bark collar works well-- my Yorkie no longer yaps-- there are some definite drawbacks: 1) Settings-- there are none, so I cannot adjust the noise level my dog can make. This unit sprays even when he sneezes or yawns. 2) Sprays even in off position-- when I turn the collar off, but leave it on the dog, for instance when I am training him and barking is encouraged (such as speak) or mild growling during playtime-- the collar will still spray a few times. I have even turned it off and put it on my neck and have been sprayed myself. 3) Random sprays-- sometimes my dog would just be sitting there, licking his paws or something and I would hear the collar spray two or three times in a row very quickly, but he made no noise whatsoever. This only happened twice that I witnessed. Like I said, this collar absolutely helped my dog stop barking. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. It is much more humane than shock collars-- even if this unit malfunctions, it is just a nuisance, not a painful torture session. It is also very inexpensive compared to other models on the market. While the setbacks listed above are definitely irritating, I still believe this unit was a good choice for me and my pup. I would recommend a more expensive higher quality collar if you able, but this unit will do as it claims if you just need a cheap quick fix and do not mind its spray-happy characteristics. No more complaints from the neighbors...  On: 2010-02-11Ill preface my review by stating that I rarely heard my dog bark before I bought this collar. She doesnt seem to bark hardly at all when Im home. I purchased the Spray Sense collar after receiving complaints from my neighbors and roommates that she would bark a TON when I was away. (Our apartments have paper thin walls.) Since we started using the collar, I have received no further complaints from my neighbors, and occasionally my dog acts like a walking air freshener. ...win-win? Wow, this works!  On: 2010-02-10Our schnauzer is a barker and alittle naughty. Put the collar on and one bark and she is quiet. She behaves better too and often we dont even need to turn it on-she seems to know she is going to get a spray if she barks and is fooled by its presence. Effective but replacement batteries are a complete SCAM  On: 2010-02-09The collar works well but the product is designed so that the batteries wear down quickly and it seems whenever I need to use it the batteries are dead. It is an intentional design flaw by the manufacturer to keep you buying their way overpriced batteries. Unless you are superhuman and never distracted and remember to turn the collar off after each use you will lose your mind with frustration. didn't work after first day  On: 2010-02-07Worked great on day one, then nothing. Changed the battery and refilled, but nothing. not worth 2 cents Definitely not for very small dogs!!!!! On: 2010-02-06I was extremely disappointed that this item was as big as it is. Unfortunately, I have a very small Yorkie - 9 lbs. - and the spray container on the collar that holds the citronella is half the size of the dogs head and the dog cannot lift his head when I tried to put the collar on him. It weighted him down way too much for it be useful. I read somewhere that this could accomodate a dog over 6 lbs. - impossible!!!!! I was even more angry when I attempted to return it and then learned that this item cannot be returned because it is considered hazardous material!!!! So I basically just donated approximately $35.00 to this company for a product I must now destroy. This might be a good product for a larger dog, but definitely not for a smaller breed of dog. Worked on 4 Dachshunds On: 2009-12-28Anyone who has ever owned a dachshund of any sort can tell you they bark. Alot. So in our house we have 4 very yappy, very spoiled dachshunds who bark to bark. Using one collar shut all 4 up, so it was the best investment EVER in our opinion. Dog used it as a weapon On: 2009-12-28I have two dogs; A 10lbs poodle and an 80 pound lab. We used this collar on the yappy poodle and enjoyed almost a full week of beautiful silence. Then, the lab wanted to play tag with the poodle, barked at it and got sprayed in the face. The poodle quickly figured out her new weapon and chased the lab around the house, nose high in the air, barking whenever he got in range. It was great until it was terrible. Works Great, But only lasts a month or so On: 2009-12-26I have a VERY nervous little Daschund. He will bark and bark for hours, if left unattended. This collar works wonders. If you even show him the collar, he will keep quiet. Once its on, a timely spray after a bark quickly shuts him up! However, there are two catches. First, I have had three of these. None of them worked past a couple of months. Second, Its an anti-bark collar. Not an anti-whine collar. So my lil guy quickly figured out about how loud he can wimper before it gets set off. I think this "flaw" of not going off with wimpering/whining is likely a problem inherit to how the device works. It gets set off by the vibrations of your dogs bark resonating through his/her neck. If it is too sensitive, then you risk it going off from just casual noise in the house. That would not be very effective or fair to your pup. Lastly, one would hope that the dog would not associate the collar with the bark. But as I pointed out at the beginning, they quickly figure out. The disadvantage is that without the collar, the dog will still bark. At least from amazon its only about [...] bucks. In store petco etc its [...] bucks. And it certainly more humane than using a shock collar. Oh and sadly, all the positive reinforcement training in the world cant seem to shut up a doxie for more than a few minutes. Trust me, I have read three books and had two classes before trying this collar. Two words....Too sensitive On: 2009-12-26To sum it up briefly, I am out $30 and change for a bark collar that was way too sensitive. My dog couldnt break wind without getting sprayed in the face with the citronella. The room and the dog quickly wreaked of citronella (which was worse than his wind). Two thumbs down. If the manufacturer could get down the sensitivity issue and adjust it so it was activated only by a bark and not a whimper or a yawn, this could be a great product. Also, I witnessed my dog trying to sleep in his kennel and the spray collar was literally going off for no apparent reason. I tried adjusting it many different ways with no better results. Anti-bark collar On: 2009-12-26I needed a collar that would help stop my dog from screaming when she went outside; this one works great for that. Cant beat the price, either. I looked in many catalogs and online stores but Amazon had the best price. Easy to use and refill. Definitely recommend for dogs who freak out at shock collars. This is more humane and works for my dog. Its not for all dogs; our Newfoundland here just barks right through it so a shock collar is more useful for him. Miracle Product! On: 2009-12-03We cant say enough good things about this product! When we purchase two cute little miniature schnauzers we had no idea how much barking we were in for. They would bark at everything and it was loud. We purchased two collars when the pups were seven months old and we were a little skeptical. They work like a charm!! We put them on before they go out into our fenced backyard. The very first time with the collars on they ran over to the neighbors for their usual "bark fest".....one bark, one citronella spray, a little startled and they both stopped. Now, they know if their collars are on, they had better not bark. Also, when my husband used to come home from work there was another "bark fest". Now, I put the collars on just before he enters the house and voila, no barking. With time, I am sure this product will totally modify their barking habits! If you have a barking dog problem, I strongly recommend this product! Very Effective- If It Doesn't Break! On: 2009-12-01This collar is effective as long as it doesnt break. And let me tell you, it breaks OFTEN and EASILY! The first one I purchased lasted less than 24 hours. The dog wasnt wearing it the entire time, it wasnt dropped, it wasnt smacked against anything (though as it is a product for dogs, it should be a little more durable, dont you think?). I had to call Premier and how kind they were to have me ship it back to them for repair/replacement. Only that Id already paid for shipping in the first place, and they dont compensate your having to send their crappy product back with extra batteries or citronella. They also took the collar Id had originally and didnt replace it in the return. Collar number 2 lasted a little longer. Possibly 4-6 weeks. It too is now broken. Ive checked everything. Its possible that the batteries have died. But its also entirely possible that the compartment itself, which has proven itself poorly made in the first place, is broken. Premier has a lifetime warranty on this product but Im already sick of them and their crap-product. They have special batteries that you cant get just anywhere. The citronella is the same story. I liked this product because it wasnt a shock and it didnt require me to get my excessive barker debarked, but all of the cons are just not enough for me to recommend or stand behind this product any longer. If you have a lot of disposable income for your pets and replacing crap or are okay with buying a second collar "in case the first one breaks," then go ahead and get this product. If you dont want to deal with the hassle, Id say move on to the next product. PROBLEMS On: 2009-12-01Two identical items ordered. Only received one. Call and reported shortage on Nov 6. Said they would check in to it and send another one. Called again Nov 20 they said it was out of stock and would send another one very similar to it. Called again Nov 28 and was told totaly out and no idea as to when it would be received and they would issue a credit for the one. Well we will see how long this takes. Great at first... On: 2009-11-21This product was perfect in the beginning but must have been defective since it stopped working properly (wont spray at all when she barks) after about a week of use. She hated the harmless spraying in her face. I thought it may have been a bad battery but replaced it and refilled the unit but it no longer works. I also had thrown away the paperwork and not sure how to return it since it was purchased through Amazon but they werent the seller. It's a miracle! On: 2009-11-19I have three dogs. A chihuahua terrier, miniature pinscher, and a queensland heeler. They are all great wonderful dogs but, my chihuahua and min pin bark non-stop all day long for absolutely no reason at all. Ive tried almost everything and using the collar was my absolute last resort. I did some research and seeing that there was a lot of positive feedback for this product I purchased it. So far it has lived up to its reviews. Within minutes of putting this collar on one of my dogs I could see that this was going to be effective. He barked three times and has not barked since. I havent even placed the collar on my other dogs because they havent barked either! Most importantly my dogs self esteem does not seem effected. We still play and have a great time only there isnt any barking. I take the collar off at night and they still do not bark. Im thinking within a few weeks my dog wont need it at all. I would definitely recommend this product to friends and family who have noisy dogs. Premier Spray Anti Bark Collar On: 2009-11-16Purchased this collar for a very barky dog which did nothing to alleviate the problem. He still barks and the citronella scent does not appear to bother him. The battery does last however, the casing cover does pop off easily. Poorly made and breaks to easy On: 2009-11-15I purchased two of these collars for my dogs as humane way to keep them from barking. I used the collars twice and one broke. Amazon sent me out a new collar and I used them again and the other collar broke. It is too bad they are so poorly made, because they did work. I cant believe both collars broke only after two or three uses. The collars did not get wet and the dogs were just out in my backyard. I would not waste your money on these. They need to improve the quality of them or charge 5.00 so you are not throwing away almost 40.00 on something that works for such a short period of time. Save your money and do not buy this cheap product. Great On: 2009-11-15I am very happy with this product. I dont use it for extended time simply b/c we have an electric fence. When it is in use, it is almost 100% effective (and gentle). We have noticed less barking when not in use. barking collar On: 2009-11-14this worked great. The collar is not harmful to my pet but works, we were traveling and staying at a hotel and I didnt want my pet barking non stop at strange sounds, I put this collar on and she did not make a sound. Miracle worker!!! On: 2009-11-02I had just moved into a new condo with my 10 year old cockapoo. Within a week of living there my new neighbors were ready for us to move out. My dog would bark her head off, but only when I wasnt home. Luckily a friend recommended that I get this collar. I wasnt really expecting it to work since my dog is so old, but was out of alternatives. I am SOOOO happy I bought this. Within 30 minutes of her wearing the collar her annoying barks had turned to a very low grumble, within an hour she wasnt barking at all. (We practiced with her by ringing the door bell). It has now been 3 weeks and I put the collar on her when I leave for work and she doesnt bark at all. One of my new neighbors stopped me last week to thank me for being so quiet and she asked me if I had gotten rid of my dog because she hadnt heard her for 3 weeks. With the help of the spray collar, I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!! BARK CALLAR On: 2009-10-28This collar does exactly what it promises except that you need to train your dog as well. You need to teach him/her "quiet" and "Bark" before you use the collar. It also depends on the nature of your dog. Mind will be a guard dog... I cant completely stop him from doing his "job". Anti Bark On: 2009-10-28This collar works really well on our Bichon. The only issues we have are that the batteries dont seem to last very long and neither does the citronella refill. But it stopped our dog from barking, so we love it! Didn't work miracles for my dog but not a total loss! On: 2009-10-27I have a middle-aged female brittany with moderate separation anxiety. Ive moved into my parents house for a few months and I have to lock her in the basement while I am at work. Soon after I moved in, my dad (who works from home) reported that she barks for about THREE hours while I am gone. My vet recommended the spray collar. At first it worked PERFECTLY. She stopped barking after about 4 barks. But after about a month the spray thing stopped working and leaked citronella all over her one day! However, I called the company and they set a new one a few weeks later at no cost (They gave us new extra spray and a new battery too!). The second collar worked well for about two more months. But just recently, things have changed. She now barks occasionally while locked in the basement (but not nearly as much). Then, when she hears me get home from work and when she sees me...she gets so excited that she lets loose! She barks up a storm, letting the collar spray her (and me as she tries to lick my face...). She has also figured out that the collar is the source of her troubles. I take it off when I come home (to let her out) and the minute she hears it "click!" off, she barks louder and more frantically than ever! Im just hoping she doesnt figure out how to take it off herself. I wouldnt put it past her! So, all in all, it has helped out for when Im away from home quite a bit, but I get a shower of citronella when I come home... Collar Problem On: 2009-10-25The collar does not work that well. It does not spray all the time when barking. Unfortunately......expensive to upkeep On: 2009-10-23While this collar did work on my black Lab for awhile, it has cost me a small fortune to keep it up. The batteries, which runout very quickly, cost anywhere from $4-$10 to replace (and plan on replacing at least 1x per month) if you can find them (very hard to find the correct size). The Citronella spray refills, which, I will submit, last quite awhile.....cost anywhere from $11-$16, again, if you can find them!!! Ive changed the battery so many times now, that the +/- posts are all bent, and no longer charge the device. I just spent another $20 to replace the battery and spray, and cant get it to work at all anymore. While I liked the idea that this was a totally humane method of stopping barking, Im going to try one of the ultrasound devices now. At least the upkeep wont be so much.....9V batteries are easy to find and cheap, and there is no spray to get all over the place, find and replace. Works Great! but is not built well On: 2009-10-20This collar works great for my white lab mix. He barks quite a bit when people knock on the door and at other dogs when were out at the park. The trick with this collar is leaving it off until you need it. I only turn the collar on if I know someone is coming over to my house or when we go to the park, this saves battery BIG TIME. I wrote this review to help out frustrated people who have problems with the collars durability and longevity. MINE HAD LEAK WITHIN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS. However, premier has a new lifetime warranty on these. So I called their phone number and they agreed to fix mine or send me a new one for free. The collar works great, and its a bit annoying to have to send it in to be fixed, but please dont order a new one if yours breaks when you can get premier to fix it for FREE! Wonderful! On: 2009-10-19This is the best invention ever! My dog barked once with it on and then never again! thank you!!! Wow! This really works! On: 2009-10-16This anti-bark collar worked on my German Shorthaired Pointer overnight. I had adopted him through a rescue org and had just brought him home. Although he is crate-trained, he would HOWL whenever I left the house, to the point that I thought the neighbors would start complaining. After just one time with this citronella anti-bark collar, he has stopped barking completely. Unfortunately, I have accidentally set it off by talking too loudly to him when hes wearing the collar, but I take comfort in the fact that it doesnt hurt him at all and he doesnt seem to mind wearing it. In fact, I will probably stop using it altogether soon as it has done the trick. Worth a try On: 2009-10-16So we bought this for our 10 month old Shiba Inu-Chow mix, both breeds are very territorial so I think that may have something to do with it. It worked well at first, but I think it was the startling sensation of the spray that would stop the barking, she got over the collar in 2 days. I was really hoping this would work, but I think it honestly depends on your dog. Its worth a try but buy extra batteries, ours ran out in a week. We gave up on the spray collar after that and are currently looking for a sonar one now. And yes, it will make your dog smell like citronella, if you have a problem with that you should try the scentless kind. Good for one, possible two hours. On: 2009-10-15Our dog ran to his water dish and washed his face. The collar stopped the barking for a couple of hours and then I think he ran out of citronella, so I refilled it and tried it again a few days later. Same thing. It worked for a couple of hours and then he was back barking again. So, it works for a few hours only, maybe for a party or something? Works - a little shocking to my dog On: 2009-10-14Use this on my 3yr old Springer Spaniel. I only use it seldomly because it really freaks him out, but it definitely works. He also has an electric fence collar so he cant have both on comfortably so its a little annoying to have to switch between the two. It even works if it isnt on; we had it on the table and he started barking and it went off...and our dog noticed and got distracted from his barking. Works great but doesn't last long On: 2009-10-10Im online now to buy my third one of these collars (fourth if you count the one given by a friend). The upside: the collar really works for my dog. I tried all sorts of other training methods (other than shocks) that didnt work. This collar stops him at one bark, if that. The downside: the collars just dont last, not even a year. If Premier would put a warranty on this item, they would find that they needed to invest a little in the quality of the product. They simply stop spraying after a while, even with a brand new battery and a refill. Normally I would not continue to buy an item with such low quality, but Im addicted to a nice quiet house now, so I keep coming back. Expect about a 9-month product life, and thats if you NEVER forget and leave the unit on overnight! Quit working after 7 uses! On: 2009-10-09Do not buy this product. I have used it a total of 7 times for walking my dog. While I fill it up, it leaks out by spraying the Citronella. It will spray my dog once for a bark, then it continues to leak. Therefore, by the time she barks again, it is out of the spray. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!! Seller will not take it back. Its only been 30 days since purchase and I have used it 7 times. Things like this shouldnt break after 7 uses. Pleased in Mt.Olive On: 2009-10-08This collar is great. I have had one previous and it lasted well over 5 yrs. This is the best and humane way to stop barking dogs who bark too much... I use mine every day but do not leave on at night or for extended time. A great tool when company is coming also. I highly advise anyone to use this item if needed. Gentle Spray Collar On: 2009-10-05This product is THE BEST! It is so great. It stops the dog from barking instantly, yet completely painlessly and humanely. An absolute life-saver if your dogs barking is driving you (or your NEIGHBORS) crazy. I do dog rescue, and this has worked on all but one dog who just barked non-stop. Anti-Bark Collar Review On: 2009-10-02This collar has worked great for our 60 lb dalmatian. She tends to bark in the house or yard just because she hears other dogs in the neighborhood doing so. Make sure the sprayer is pointing toward the chin of the dog and that youve filled it according to directions. After turning it on, you can blow loudly over the mic or "bark" to make sure it discharges before putting it on your dog. Be sure the sprayer is pointed away from you when you try this! Our dog hates the squirt, and learned quickly the cause and effect. We can even just put the collar on without turning it on now (sometimes we do and sometimes we dont) and she quiets down right away. This isnt something we leave on her all the time. We only put it on for situations where she is unnecessarily barking and annoying us or neighbors. You have to remember to turn the collar off when removed or youll use the battery up quickly. Is this a joke? On: 2009-09-28Sure, the collar worked great the first time I used it... but an hour later, either the battery died, or the collar broke. Biggest waste of $30 ever. Now Im waiting to hear back from the company, and remembering why i like to buy things from real stores instead of on the internet. Works great when it works On: 2009-09-25I echo those reviews about the durability of this product. For 2 months, it has curbed my dogs incessant barking when we are not home. My neighbors like me again. But yesterday the unit failed. Tried 2 new batteries without luck. I will call customer service in hopes of a replacment. And will probably buy a spare to keep in rotation, because when it works, its great. No Barking? You got it! But be prepared to pay. On: 2009-09-24My dog stopped barking the minute she got her first whiff of citronella. And the collar worked fantastically for about 3 days. Then my smart dog figured out that she could bark her head off anytime she wasnt wearing the collar. After about two months, the citronella wasnt enough to keep her from barking at strange cats in the yard either. I guess she had just learned to tolerate the smell. But other than that the collar works like a charm as long as you keep it on all the time. Overall, barking in our house has been significantly reduced. One thing that was irritating was that the battery ran out very fast, as did the citronella spray. So stock up on replacements early. DO NOT BUY On: 2009-09-24We bought our collars one month ago and they seemed to be functioning. Further inspection of the collars proved that they were defective and did not work at all. Complete waste of money. May or may not work. On: 2009-09-21Ive used one of these on my 13 lb mutt for over a year. It worked great and he didnt bark as long as the collar was on him and turned on. I also tried it on our 6 lb Chihuahua and he just ignored the spray and kept barking. The 1st collar lasted about a year then stopped working. Tried new battery and still no worky. I thought a year was Ok use so I bought another one at Petco online. This one lasted 2 weeks until it stopped working. I returned it to a Petco store and exchanged it for another one. This one lasted about 3 weeks before dying. Tried new battery and still nothing. Returned it for my money back and went to PetSmart and bought a sonic collar. We will see how that goes... Overall it worked on one dog and not the other. And the quality of the collars seems to have diminished since I bought the original over a year ago. Works like a charm On: 2009-09-12My dog was waking up at night and barking barking barking. He was up almost every night and usually more than once. I was not comfortable with a shock collar. This worked the first night. Now I only put it on if he starts barking (about 1 night out of 4 or 5). It broke the habbit. the only reason I didnt give it five stars is the replacement battery is a weird size. My Sleep is definitely worth the cost! Glad we didn't pay too much for this. On: 2009-09-12This collar didnt work too well for our chiweenie. The collar itself is pretty big & the spray didnt work when she barked. It worked great when a human got near her and barked, but I guess her voice didnt activate it. She just got really confused & still barks. It may work for another dog, dont know. Curbs barking, unit not so durable On: 2009-09-10I have been pleased with the device as it curbed my dogs barking. Having read reviews pre-purchase, I was skeptical--some reported it had no effect on their pets. I have actually purchased this device twice. The first device broke within three months and wore out countless batteries in a matter of days (the first battery worked for 2 months) before it stopped working, period. After buying a second device (yes, I opted to buy the same thing again--all other devices out there are two and three times the price, so I decided to take my chances) I noticed that the pamphlet mentioned it is covered by a "lifetime warranty." Amazon will not accept a return of used merchandise, and will not accept a return of this particular product because of the canister of citronella is deemed "explosive." So you cant even get into the return section of the site. I contacted the manufacturer who told me I had to deal with Amazon. I explained that Amazon would not deal with this product. Only after persisting did they agree to send me a replacement device for the defective one. I would have preferred a refund, but the product was fine, no complaints here. The product works but it has a few design flaws. First, the on/off switch is not a "hard" switch. Meaning that my dog, when scratching her neck, often manages to flip the device into the off position. This switch could use some improvement. Second, the microphone is too sensitive. Meaning that my other dog, who barks occasionally but not as persistently as the dog wearing the device, can set off the device from 10-20 feet away. Im not saying this isnt amusing, to watch one dog pay for the sins of another, but this again could use some adjusting. Lastly, the box isnt water tight. Water can get into the battery compartment, rusting the contacts, so Id recommend sealing off the seams with duct tape to keep it dry. My dogs neck gets wet when she drinks. For the price point, its basically OK and I hope that the 2nd device works longer than the first. If it doesnt, I luckily have one in reserve thanks to Premier honoring a request for a replacement. Pleasantly surprised - works where others have failed On: 2009-09-09So we have tried the PetSafe Outdoor Ultrasonic Bark Deterrent when it was in the goldbox and PetSafe PBC-102 No-Bark Collar (purchased at an exorbitant mark-up from a popular chain). I think we have sucker tattooed on our dogs collar, because he paid these no mind. But, we ran up lots of batteries. Buddy the Errant Lab barks at everything - he barks - then waits 5-10 seconds - then barks - then waits 5-10 seconds - and so forth (for hours if you let him, which we do not). He is not a bark, bark, bark kind of boy. He goes for the - "drives you slowly insane" - kind of torture. The problem with a lot of deterrents is that they give a warning before going off - so Buddy would just get warning after warning after warning with no actual correction. So I purchased this and then decided not to use it. I was tired of failure. When my BFF got several notices from animal control that her goblin of a neighbor was complaining about her tiny dog barking at squirrels (possibly aliens too) - I told her to try it. She had nothing to lose, because the above previous purchases didnt work for her either. This did. After 3 weeks, his barking is significantly improved. Two months later, he may still bark at aliens, but luckily they only come every few days and visit for maybe a minute tops - so the neighbor has ceased complaining. So, I took it back to try on Buddy the Errant Lab to find that it had CEASED WORKING after a few weeks work. I purchased a new battery for nine Susan B. Anthonys at the overpriced chain. That didnt work - but then I discovered a LIFETIME WARRANTY existed - and after one quick e-mail and just under two long weeks, I received back in the mail 1 upgraded bark collar, 1 new can of citronella, and 1 brand new battery. Score one for customer service! Buddy the Errant lab appears not to like the smell so much - even though the first few days he cleared the neighborhoods mosquitoes with the cloud of citronella hovering over him. He has significantly reduced his barking and only occasionally requires a reminder - and there is no warning shot with this baby. The device is not so sensitive that it deploys when Scout the Conniving One barks nearby. However, after a few days, he acclimated and resumed some barking (although not to the same degree_ - this seems more like barking with purpose - like at riff-raff middle-schoolers walking by. Bottom Line: LIFETIME WARRANTIES ROCK! (so long as the company stays in business - so buy one already). Worked GREAT with small-dog-who-barks-at-aliens LESS so with big-dog-with-attachment-issues (efficacy waned). Dog smells great! Baths are now optional! It is not too expensive, so I would highly recommend it - with the warning that all dogs are different, so your mileage may vary. My unhappy experience On: 2009-09-09i RECEIVED IT AND IT DID NOT WORK AT ALL I HAD TROUBLE WITH THE COMPANY IN GETTING IT EXCHANGED WE CALLED THEM 5 TIMES AND FINALLY TOLD THEM WE WANTED TO RETURN IT FOR A REFUND. WE RETURNED IT OVER 2 WEEKS AGO AND STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REFUND FROM THEM. I WILL PROBABLY NOT BUY ANYTHING OTHER THEN BOOKS FROM HERE AGAIN. THE COMPANY IS ENTIRELY PETS It worked in 2 days for a noisy Jack Russell On: 2009-09-09We have a Jack Russell Terrier that is about 5 years old. Over the years he has become more vocal and less likely to listen to us when we tried to quiet him. We were contemplating the shock coller, but we wanted to be a bit more humane. We also knew that our dog Junior did not care for anything citrus (orange peels = dog repellant with him). This collar was on for only 2 days and the barking ceased. Along with the collar, when we saw him being quiet during formerly noisy occasions we praised him sometimes even rewarding him with a treat. After a full week he was completely trained and we no longer needed the collar full time. We do occasionally use it when he forgets but hes really learned from the thing and if we threaten to put the collar on he quiets down. The surprise for me is that he didnt attempt to pull it off of his neck - maybe afraid that the thing would go off too many times. The delivery of the item was very prompt and overall Im very pleased with the value and the results! Every dog is different - we knew that ours hated citrus so we gave this a try. I guess if your dog likes citrus or is ambivelant over the smell your results will probably be different. High maintenence to keep it working. On: 2009-09-09We ordered 2, and 1 was defective didnt work at all. It seems to be effective sometimes, but high maintenence with always having to check to see if is filled and if battery is working. Battery didnt last too long. Expensive to keep it working. Does what it says it does... On: 2009-08-11I love this collar. It has completely controlled my barking dog. In fact, I dont even have to turn it on now, just put the collar on him and he shuts up. Its wonderful. I like that its a gentle spray that senses his bark and I dont have to be around with a remote control to make it work. And I especially like that its not a shock collar. Now if there was just something to keep him from barking when hes not wearing the collar. DEFINITELY WORTH IT!! On: 2009-08-11This product really changed my life! My dog not only stopped barking after the first few spurts, but she calmed down altogether. She seemed to respond to the sight, smell and perhaps mostly the sound. The only drawback was that the first collar stopped working after the first day, and Im not so confident the replacement with work when I need it to. Then again, I may not need it again anyway. I do wonder if the newer model is more reliable. Worked at first... On: 2009-08-10Like others who have written a review, the product worked magic for our dog for the first day it came in the mail. It failed to work the second day so I bought replacement batteries. The battery lasted a day and was not consistent in working when she barked. At times, the spray was delayed after she had stopped barking. This product is unreliable and has not helped us train the barking out of our dog. I plan on ordering a replacement collar but am not counting on anything Broken Piece of Crap On: 2009-08-09The bark collar was great for the first few weeks. Then is sprung a leak. Now it wont hold much citronella and is useless. Dont buy this from Amazon because you wont be able to send it back for an exchange or refund if it breaks. Works great, if only for a day On: 2009-08-08It worked really well on my mini schnauzer, except it broke after one day of use. Im hoping that it was just a "flook". I plan on buying another soon to test this theory. Great Purchase / Investment On: 2009-08-08We have beautiful little fur-babies whom we treat like part of our family. They range in size/weight (13" long to 30" and 10 lbs to 26 lbs) and are Bichon Frise/Coton de Tulear Mix and Bichon Frise/Toy Poodle Mix. They are like our children and we allow them to enjoy themselves; includes allowing them running and playful barking- even inside. We didnt mind because to us; this is their way of communicating. That was all-well-in-good until Summer came the pups went outside and the playful barking became "we dont know what that noise is" barking and "the neighbor is in his backyard" barking. The neighbor let us know in no uncertain terms how he felt about it and said a nuisance complaint would be made if we didnt do something about it. I was not about to get anything that would harm, zap or frighten my pups- but I did order and receive the anti-bark spray collar for each of them. The spray part is a little on the weighty side for a smaller dog- but that aside it worked like magic. Only two pups set the spray off before the others said "okay- we get it" and have yet to set theirs off. The fur-babies know they are allowed to bark inside while playing, but once we put the collars on and say "this is no-bark" and they go outside... it is silent play- no matter what noise or disturbance they hear. They have had them about a week and there was no problem putting the collar/sprayer together, filling them or turning the switch on or off. The spray can that came with each collar to fill and refill the sprayer part should do well for awhile. It did not hurt the pups, burn their eyes, set off any coughing or problems otherwise. We feel that most likely in the future we will not even have to use the spray part- just put the collar on as a reminder for no bark but that may or may not be the case. Either way- we are VERY satisfied with our purchase and how it worked out for us. Yea! Citronella Dog Collar On: 2009-08-06We have a 9 month old male yellow lab and this collar is working great. It has been three weeks and when the collar is on, there is no barking, there is very minimal barking with the collar off. This is a great and very humane product for dogs. We love it!! One word: GARBAGE On: 2009-08-02We purchased the Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar for our miniature dachshund to help with his barking. When we received the item we tried it right away. It worked great for about 5 barks and then stopped working. We did all the trouble shooting (i.e. refilling with spray, purchasing another 6V battery). All I can say is that this item is junk. Please do not gamble your money away with an item that may or may not work. I will not be purchasing any other products from Premier. No wonder the price on this product is dramatically slashed..... you get what you pay for! Wonderful and humane On: 2009-08-01Ive been using this system for about a decade now. The one collar has lasted four dogs. Each dog was trained not to bark very quickly by the collar (esp when we werent around to train his behavior ourselves). Although, we didnt let the collar do all the work, we supplimented w/hands on training as well. May not be for all dogs and all temperments (weve had very trainable dogs - lab, 2golden mixes...) but WELL worth the try. CITRONELLA COLLAR On: 2009-07-31We bought two of these collars on 07/28/09, we have four small dogs. Three are Chihuahuas and the other a Yorkie. I put one one our oldest chihuahua and he still barks and then licks the citronella! The other on my female chihuahua and she barked once and has not barked again. Tonight I decided to try one on our Yorkie so I will let you all know what happens with her! Our third chihuahua is the brother of the female the one who has only barked once, and he must realize what is happening because he even stopped barking and he doesnt even have a collar on. Bought 2, both are broken within a week On: 2009-07-31My dogs barking seemed to decrease within a few uses of this product, thats why after the first one broke after only a week I ordered a replacement. The first one sprayed the Citronella as soon as it was refilled, even when on the off button, and the second one we used for one day, I went to refill it, and nothing happened when I blew on it to test it. I exchanged the battery just in case, used a different refill bottle, and nothing! One week for the first, 1 day for the second!!!!! Our dog is a 2.5 lb Maltese kept inside, so its not excessive wear or water damage. Poor quality! Great potential! Works well, but poorly made On: 2009-07-21We have a mini-dachshund that barks loudly at most anything he sees, so we looked into ways to curb this behavior and ended up at the doorstep of the citronella-spraying anti-bark collar. After it arrived, I tested it on myself and it was quite safe. We took him out for a walk, and of course, he didnt see anything that made him bark. The next day, I made sure it was all charged with the spray and it was on and all of that, and when he saw another dog, he barked...and nothing. When we got home, I tested it on myself, and sure enough, it was not working. I figured we might have gotten one with a bad battery, so I bought a new battery (difficult to find!) and we tried it again, but it still didnt work. I called Amazon and they sent a new collar. We put it on the dog, and it worked like a dream. He barked, it sprayed. Second bark, it sprayed again. His third bark was muffled, and it sprayed. He didnt bark after that. The next day it worked well and he only half barked once and stopped after he got sprayed. The day after that, it stopped working. We made sure it was filled with the spray, that it had a fresh battery, and again, the replacement was not working. While it was wonderful that Amazon sent a replacement, when it also stopped working immediately after use, it shows that there is something inherently wrong with this product. If it had continued to work, I would have done nothing but sing its praises since it worked so well on the two days it actually worked, but to spend this kind of money for a product to work for only two days is a rip-off. easily broken On: 2009-07-20I was so excited to have this collar, but had a hard time getting it on our dog...most definitely this was user error, but it is confusing! once I got it on, my dog ran outside, and within 15 minutes had figured out how to pull/chew the collar off. We never got a chance to see if the spray mechanism worked or not. Bye bye $$$$ On: 2009-07-20It just didnt work for us. We have an Aussie Terrier and he had no problem being sprayed. Couldnt have cared less. And we found the collar difficult to use. I felt really dumb for having bought it in the first place. :=( Spray Sense Anti Bark Collars On: 2009-07-19I ordered two of these collars. One of the two worked for a very short time (like two seconds), the other never worked. So now, neither works! I have an older one (thats about three years old) and it STILL works. Not sure why these are not working at all. Premier Bark Collar On: 2009-07-19This sounds like a good idea. I bought it to try and therefore only got the battery that came with it, thinking I would buy more it it worked. Sadly, the battery that came with it only lasted 2 barks, so we cant tell whether it would be an ongoing solution or not. It did spray but she kept barking On: 2009-07-19Well, the item did what it said it does in regards to spraying when the dog barked, and at first she just lowered her bark to keep it from going off and after a while (a week or two) just ignored it completely and barked with no hesitation. DEFECTIVE- Breaks quickly On: 2009-07-19I bought two of these. The first one didnt spray after a week or so. The second did spray and continued to spray even when the dog was not barking. Two purchases and two defective units. Its a nice idea but poorly executed. They should make this unit smaller and far more reliable. this collar saved my marriage! On: 2009-07-16My husband and I were at our breaking point when we purchased this collar. Our five-month old French Bulldog puppy is so wonderful, but he wanted to bark until 11pm at night and then start barking again around 5:30am each morning. We were never willing to try shock collars or anything painful, but we thought this collar might work. Boy, has it. When the collar is on, our puppy rarely barks, and when he does, he gets a quick spray of non-offensive citronella scent and quiets down. I think the smell even calms him down a bit. Unlike other reviewers, I havent found the collar (or my dog) to be super smelly. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a (non-painful) way to quiet a barking dog. Works when it wants to On: 2009-07-15This product was just okay. I have an 8lb toy poodle. Sometime it worked on him and sometimes it didnt. couldnt really understand why, he barks the same way every time. A TOTAL MIRACLE WORKER On: 2009-07-15This collar has worked miracles. We have a mixed breed, large, 3 year old dog. Hes a great pet but he barked continuously. He barked at everything and everyone passing by our house. We live in a busy neighborhood. One day I came home from work and there was an anonymous note from a neighbor in our mailbox telling us to do something about our barking dog. I was mortified. I bought this product thinking it would never work. To my delight the barking has completley stopped. My dog loving next door neighbor absolutly cannot belive the change. Weve been using the collar for about 2 months now and had no issues. We just take it off when the dog is inside and put it back on when hes outside. I would defintely buy this product again. Give it a try you cant beat the price! Good product concept - mechanical failure On: 2009-07-14The collar worked really well for our vocal Jack Russell Terrier but has developed a leaky valve after only two months of use. Now the citronella spray just leaks out as soon as you reload the cartridge. We cant return the product because its considered "hazardous material" which is very disappointing. We will try another brand, hopefully with better mechanical results. An Absolute Blessing On: 2009-07-14I am so grateful for the Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar. I live in a Senior high rise that allows dogs, but has strict rules. Barking is a big no-no. My little Maltese/Shih Tsu mix goes for weeks with no problem, then has spells when she barks and cries constantly with great volume when I leave her. The bark collar stopped the barking immediately and, I was happy to find, it also works to stop her from crying loudly. She has also stopped clawing and snorting at the crack under the door. She seems a little more subdued than I would like, but still, its such a blessing to know I can leave and my neighbors wont be glowering at me when I return home. I dont use it on our walks because I respect her "right to bark". Ive been squirted by the collar a couple of times when cuddling her and chirping "good dog" in her ear. It didnt hurt or sting, just startled me. Im also grateful that I can turn it off and on, saving the battery. Worked great for 1 day... On: 2009-07-12Seemed to be working great the first day. My dog did try to get the collar off by rubbing it on the ground, which lost the battery cover. But I put a piece of tape over it, no problem. The second day, I noticed that the citronella was seeping out. My poor baby! She must have been getting slightly sprayed for maybe an hour, and couldnt figure out why! I contacted Amazon for a refund (you cannot return this item in the mail) and they refunded my money, no questions asked. I DID order another one. It seemed to be working great at first, and my friend swears by it. My dogs bark is so shrill, it sets the alarm off in my house! Im willing to try it again. ANTI BARK COLLAR On: 2009-07-11Well it worked great for a couple of days, then it just stopped. I have gone through check list but it just wont spray. When it did spray dog did not bark. Outstanding On: 2009-07-10I love my dog dearly, but after five years of incessant barking, something had to give. This collar is excellent. He does not wear all the time after less than a month and he seldom barks. I have almost forgotten what his bark sounds like. This collar is amazing. I wish I bought when he was a puppy instead of waiting so long. I highly recommend it. works great to stop barking, when collar actually works On: 2009-07-08This collar works great to stop unwanted barking without harming your dog, however I have been through two of these collars in justa few months because the collars themselves are unreliable. The first one sprayed once, then stopped working. Amazon was great and sent a replacement even though I couldnt send the defective one back (the pressurized spray is classified as hazardous). The second one worked well for a few months but then just stopped spraying no matter what I did-refilled reservoir, changed battery. The spray started leaking out slowly. I give up, Im not even going to bother calling Amazon for yet another one, but I might go to my local pet store to get one (different brand maybe!!) so that I can deal with a local store if I have this kind of problem again, but when the collar did work, the effect on my dog was immediate! Fantastic On: 2009-07-07Our dog would not stop barking at the neighbors when they would come outside in the spring. It was a nuisance. After one bark with this collar, she stopped barking completely. She couldnt figure out where the spray was coming from and it distracted her from barking. It works like a dream. Now, after a few weeks of wearing it whenever she went outside, she can go outside without the collar and doesnt bark. We love this collar. does not work for more than 2 days On: 2009-07-06I was excited to find an inexpensive spray collar, but you get what you pay for. Collar worked for only 2 days, Amazon generously sent me a replacement only to have it work for 2 days. They again refunded me and then I had to go buy a different brand at the pet store, it is still working, more than double the price, so I was disappointed. Didn't work for our dogs. On: 2009-06-30This didnt work for our dogs. I had to get the rechargeable sports zapping collar. It starts with a small zap and the zap increases until the dog stops barking. This has worked with both dogs. BROKE On: 2009-06-26It only worked for 1 evening and then stopped spraying. Battery was not the issue because I bought a new one from petsmart. I was not able to return it either.... VERY UPSET I WASTED MY MONEY ON A BROKEN PRODUCT and COULDNT GET IT REPLACED or REFUND!! !! !! TERRIBLE PRODUCT, NOT RETURNABLE On: 2009-06-25I had hoped this product would work, unfortunately after one "Spray" the collar stopped working. I bought new batteries, no luck. I signed onto Amazon to return the faulty product but it is NOT eligible for return due to it carrying hazardous gas. Im very very disappointed with Amazon and have also not realized prior to this how difficult it is to find a feedback form to tell them about it. I hope everyone else has better luck with this product, however, Im out $60 with the refill and collar that doesnt work. LAME. And i just noticed, the review took my stars as TWO stars not one and I went back to edit it, and it doesnt let you edit that mode . again. LAME. Wonderfully effective and humane On: 2009-06-24We adopted an anxious female weimaraner who nervously barked at noises and other dogs. We had tried positive re-conditioning, which hadnt worked. We only had to use this collar twice for her to get the message that such barking was undesirable. As a result, it seems to have broken the cycle of anxiety that she seemed unable to control previously. Love the collar and Amazon had the best price. Stopped working after 2 days On: 2009-06-23The product arrived quickly from Amazon and is a great deal - practically wholesale price. We let our 75 lb. Dalmatian wear it for 3 days as part of the "training" routine before turning it on. Then we filled it, tested it, and it worked great for a couple days (he virtually stopped barking) before it simply stopped working. Tried a new battery, nothing. Called Premier customer service and the response was quick and courteous. Im sending it back for a replacement while I purchase another one from Amazon.com. From the research I did, I couldnt find a better alternative - if Im wrong, please let me know. Im willing to give it one more try since it worked so well initially. Hopefully the one we had was simply defective. Ill try and remember to write back with an update. As far as the battery that comes with it - the replacement battery I bought was a Duracell 28L lithium battery for $6.75 and the local Battery Plus store. It is supposed to last 3-4x longer than the alkaline battery that ships with the collar. Incidentally, the battery that shipped with it is still full (used a battery tester), so now were stoked up on batteries. Hopefully the next one will last longer! Not so great On: 2009-06-23I got this item thinking it would be so much better than the shock collars but the battery died one day after it came in the mail and it didnt seem to bother my puppy even though he didnt like the smell. He kept yapping away Good for single barking dogs in quiet places On: 2009-06-22This is my first citronella anti-bark collar. It works fine to curb the barking of the dog wearing it. However, it corrected/sprayed my dog when he was playing with my child and my child squealed in delight at what a good dog he was being. That was the first spray my dog experienced. I was extremely upset to discover that the microphone will spray my dog for any loud noise near his neck. If you own two dogs that bark when they play or if you have a neighbors dog that can get close to yours through a wrought iron, chain link, or picket fence, your dog can get corrected/sprayed when that neighboring dog barks at yours. I guess in that case it would be okay, because it would be teaching your dog to stay away from the fence when the dog is barking, preventing any fence barking/fighting. I just reserve it for times when my dog will NOT have the chance to be corrected by a persons voice or the bark of a dog hes playing with. That was sad and very unfair. I still prefer the Tri Tronic Bark Limiter. It is the best product on the market. Does what it claims to On: 2009-06-20I bought another spray collar first for barking. It was junk and fell apart. The Premier spray collar is great because it sits right on the dogs neck without prongs, like other collars. It makes a "swish" sound when it sprays. No spray collar will make you a perfect dog, but this does distract your dog from barking. You also should be there to give your dog feedback. The collar is really a training tool for you to use with your dog. Overall, I am happy with the collar. Decent product, but needs more work On: 2009-06-19This is a decent product that just needs more work. The spray is activated by sound alone, as opposed to sound and vibration. My dog will get sprayed even if she didnt bark. Loud noises or my other dog barking will set off the spray. My dog doesnt bark anymore, but I wonder how many other things she isnt doing for fear of getting sprayed. works wonderfully On: 2009-06-18I have 2 small dogs that love to bark at anything that moves. These bark collars work really well and have controlled the barking immensely. The dogs hate the squirt of lemon that they get when they bark and learnt very quickly that when the collars are on, the barking ends. Peace! I love the fact that this is no way harms my dogs, I would never ever use a shock collar. Great Product! On: 2009-06-18I cant begin to tell you how well the citronella collars have worked for my dogs (8 year old 70 lb. coon hound mix and 6 year old 90 lb. mastiff/boxer mix). AMAZING!!! Today I watched them tree a squirrel and didnt hear one bark! They have been a life saver for our family. Not only is the barking practically non-existant, but the boxer mix, who used to affectionately jump up on everyone who came to our house, has stopped. Hes a much more docile dog---but still has tons of personality! citronella spray bark control On: 2009-06-18This bark collar works well to stop barking in a gentle manner with no pulse or shock to the dog. Best price I found online or in stores. Horrible Product On: 2009-06-17This broke after the first time using it. Now it just makes a constant hissing noise and will not spray. The few times it did spray it did not deter my dog from barking. Do not buy as it is not returnable. Good but... no running On: 2009-06-16This collar works just fine if your dog is fairly still. My dog likes to run wildly all over the yard and bark. The collar sprays out just fine, but because she is running, the spray doesnt go in her face. If she turns, it doesnt even hit her face at all. Havent figured out how to make this work for us. Stopped dog from barking but broke in less than a week On: 2009-06-15This collar worked wonders on my dog. She would bark at anything that moved. I didnt want to use a shock collar so I thought this would be a good alternative. Although the results were better than I expected the collar quit working after just 1 week. Anti Bark Collar Really Works On: 2009-06-14Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar I bought this at the recommendation of a dog behaviorist. I was totally surprised when it actually worked. Not 100% perfect, but a formerly noisy dog has now been called "well behaved" on many occasions. AMAZING! On: 2009-06-13Our dog would freak out when he would see other dogs - and hes 92 pounds, so it was really tough to control. We are on day 3 of using this collar, and he now walks calmly at the end of the leash. He will glance over at the other dog, but instead of barking and going crazy, he now cruises right on by. I had hoped it would work, but had no idea it would work this good, this fast. My dog is VERY stubborn, but he got the idea after the second squirt. Works great... when it is actually working. On: 2009-06-12I purchased one of these collars for my beagle who barks non-stop. When I put the collar on her the first time, she barked once, got sprayed, and (finally) shut up. I was in heaven. I would use it when she went outside in the morning so she didnt wake up the neighbors and occasionally during the day when she was being overly loud. Three weeks into having the product, I noticed she was barking with it on a lot more. I checked and it wasnt working. I assumed the battery was dead and bought a new battery. Nothing. Called Premier and they told me to return the unit and they would replace it. I realized this would mean Id be without a bark collar for about two weeks, so, I ordered a second unit. The second unit arrived, sprayed three times, and died. I attempted to just return it to Amazon, but because there is an aerosol can in the box, they wont accept the return. So, now Im stuck with two units, neither of which works, and will have to wait at least two weeks to get a replacement that might or might not work. Because of this, I can not recommend this product. WASTE OF MONEY! On: 2009-06-11It worked for three weeks and then sprayed my dog constantly each time we re-filled it. Even as I type it is spraying citronella all over my table!! Looks as though there will not be a full refund either!!Thanks a lot Amazon! This Product Does the Job On: 2009-06-11This product works for our dog, a large 2 year old lab. It is not waterproof, so take care to not let your dog swim while wearing it. I would train him differently than I did, but its too late now, and it is not a terrible problem. He associates the collar with the bark-correction, which I think is a mistake. He will now immediately stop barking if I put the collar on him; I dont even need to turn the collar on. I think if he did not have that association with the collar, it is possible that he would not start to bark when not wearing the collar. Bark Collar On: 2009-06-11I was very excited about this product, however, I was very disappointed. The collar worked great, when it worked, which was about 25% of the time. When it sprayed, our dog immediately stopped barking, but she would bark again and it wouldnt always spray. Our dog was confused by it and eventually just barked and would get sprayed occasionally. I changed the batteries, refilled the sprayer and got the same results. wonderful On: 2009-06-10We tried many things to help stop our 6 year old beagle from barking at one family member. Every time this person got up and walked around the house, she would follow him and bark. We tried squirt bottles, pennies in a can, leashing her, sit/stay, and nothing worked. The spray collar worked from day one. Because she is such a timid dog, I put it on her upside down so it sprays at her feet and not her face. It is enough to startle her and stop her barking. I wish I found this years ago. The first battery lasted about three weeks. We have only filled the collar once with the spray. She still tries to bark without the collar, but it has made a tremendous difference. She has been barking for 5 years, so I know it will take time. I highly recommend this collar. Not as described On: 2009-06-10I have received the SpraySense instead of GentleSpray as shown in the amazon picture. And it already broke , the quality is very very low on the new ones, probably made in China. The older ones in two colors were a lot better. ITEM WAS NOT AS DESCRIBED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Collar worked like magic On: 2009-06-09We have a corner property with a walking path beside that has constant action with dog walkers, bike riders and joggers. All this action was just too much of a bark tempation for our Dorgie (1/2 Dacshund 1/2 Corgi) "Bruce" to handle until with got the Premier Anti Bark Collar. It only took a few gentle squirts for him to realize when the collar is on,I need to keep my mouth shut and just watch instead of mouthing off at everyone that passes by. The only complaint is my collar needs replaced only after 2 weeks, due to valve sticking open after activated and spray reservoir being completely drained out. Hopefully this is an isolated problem. Great Product for a Great Price! On: 2009-06-08Ive used these collars for over 7 years. I foster dogs and need to keep peace with the neighbors, so I use them while were outside. I currently have 6 dogs and theyre always quiet while wearing these outside! The first one I bought 7 years ago was over $125! The price here cant be beat! Great when it works, poor manufacture. On: 2009-06-06I bought this collar for my 4yr old keeshond. He is trained well enough to stop barking when I tell him "enough" when Im home, but apparently when I wasnt home he was barking at every noise he hears outside, including our downstairs neighbor moving around in her apartment. He is so fluffy that I had to trim the fur under his neck back a little, and hang the collar a little loosely for it to actually spray out in front of him instead of just into his fur. Once I got that figured out it worked GREAT. He figured out that he can bark quietly, and kind of grumble without setting it off, which Im ok with. It was just the loud alarm-barking that I wanted to stop. At first I only put it on him when I was home so I could watch him. Then I started only putting it on when I left because he didnt need it when Im home. It continued to work great for about three weeks, and then broke. It would go off, but instead of one short squirt it would puff, and then continue leaking a tiny bit until it was empty. I sent it back to the company, who replaced it quickly and for free, and included free treats as well which was nice. But the replacement only worked for two weeks before it went off and did not stop. Worse than the first one, which only leaked - this time it went full blast and didnt stop. Fortunately, it happened when I was testing it before I put it on him for the afternoon, and not when he was wearing it. (The instructions recommend testing it by blowing into the speaker every time before you put it on your dog - I highly recommend this as well, it was how I knew they were malfunctioning!) I have a second replacement now, that has been working for a few weeks. I am a little nervous about leaving it on him when Im not here now though, in case it malfunctions. It workes so well when it is functioning correctly! I really wish there was another company that made a better product based on the same idea or something. So, thats why I only gave it three stars. If it were made better it would have gotten five. Worthless On: 2009-06-04I purchased this collar, put it on my dog and it worked for exactly two barks. After that, nothing. I changed the battery but to no avail. This product is a total disappointment. (Oh, but it worked fine for the first two barks.) I would give this product zero stars if that were permitted. Good product but it freaked my dog out On: 2009-06-04We purchased this item for our miniature pinscher because she would bark while we were gone and we live in an apartment. The collar was a little big and bulky but it was a manageable size for my dog. At first it worked really well, she stopped barking but it seemed to spray her even when she made the littlest whine or grunt. It is very sensitive and so when she would grunt and it would spray, it confused her and scared her so she would bark more and more and more. Eventually she would get so scared she would just crouch in the back of her cage terrified and trembling. So we dont use it anymore. Now we just turn on the Napoleon Dynamite movie every time we leave and she seems to be ok, but it only seems to work if its Napoleon. Strange huh,... but hey if it works it works. And who knows, maybe the one we received was just REALLY sensitive. Never worked On: 2009-06-03Filled the canister, changed the batteries, the collar never would activate. Tried to return it to Amazon but it is a "hazardous chemical" and Amazon wont accept it. Very very disappointed with the service of the product and lack of Amazons acceptance to return it. My whole family highly recommends this product! On: 2009-06-03We adopted a very large Alaskan Malamute, Nannuq, from a young couple who could no longer care for him. The only training he had was he would sit on command and go to his crate on command. An unlike most Alaskan Malamutes this one is a barker much to our surprise. We hired a trainer to help us get control of him and she was the one who got us this Gentle Spray Citronella Collar. And....it worked. Before the collar, we could not put the dog in the 12 foot by 12 foot kennel we have (and our last Alaskan Malamute was perfectly content out there watching the world go by). This dog, Nannuq, would bark and howl. People could hear him on the next block (and we live in the country)! We started to use the collar and now Nannuq stays in his kennel without barking and lays on the deck without barking. Sometimes we put the collar on him and forget to turn it on and he still doesnt bark! We are so happy with this product that we just ordered from Amazon the remote gentle shock collar (which sprays a burst of citronella when the remote control is pushed). We are hoping this will help us to keep him from stealing items on the kitchen and bathroom counters, leave my outside plants alone, and in general behave better. Stay tuned for review! One last thing, it is important to remember to always turn the collar to off when not in use. The batteries will not last long if you forget to do this. Awesome! On: 2009-06-03This collar worked super great on my chocolate lab. Actually unbelievably great. He rarely barks anyway, but sometimes on trash night when everyone brings their cans to the curb he barks a lot. Occasionally hell bark at night (but fairly rare). We put on the collar only when hes been barking too much, and I never heard him bark once - which seems weird, I assume he did when I didnt hear, as he sure knows not to bark (he had to have gotten sprayed at least once!). The only problem is, he hates for me to put on the collar and runs away when I try! The instructions said to train him by some commands, which it seems I never had time for. They also say to make sure the citronella doesnt run out, so recharge before putting the collar on each time. I finally got around to refilling it after about two months of occasional use - and it was totally full still! My dog just wont bark with this collar on. He was having a barking frenzy for 45 minutes the other night, I put the collar on, and instead of running back to the corner of the yard where he was barking, he just went into the dog house and was silent. The next morning, I found a mylar balloon in the corner of the yard - he doesnt like balloons. Highly recommended, although I assume each dog will be different. Astoundingly effective On: 2009-06-03I realize that every dog is different, but I can only report on my own. He was a prolific barker--took great pleasure if barking at everyone and everything that would pass by on the street. Our dog trainer suggested that we try the citronella collar for this problem. I expected it to be somewhat effective but its really been nothing short of a miracle. Ive got to admit, the first few times using it was concerning because he was so frightened by the spray--hed cower as if hed seen a ghost. But after a few days he got used to it. Best of all he was quiet. After just a week of use I already dont find much occasion to use the collar because hes become a relatively quiet dog in a short amount of time--its like weve tamed the savage beast! Im sure that these type of extreme results are not the norm for most dogs, but this collar was worth every penny. Its like having a new dog! Not only is he not barking so much but hes also a lot less agressive around the house in terms of running around, playing or nibbling on visitors. If you have a yappy dog, this is definitely worth a shot. Works great -- but they work out when it's empty. On: 2009-06-02I am very grateful to this product, because it solved the problem I needed solved -- it stopped my young lab from barking down the neighborhood every time we went out and she was left behind. For the first two weeks she didnt bark at all with the collar on, but after that she worked out how to bark more softly, survive the gentle spray, and discovered that eventually the collar ran out. Then she will bark, but still only once or twice. I check the collar every morning now, when I put it on her, and we are golden. I am so thrilled, because my neighbors were getting pissed and, to be fair, I didnt blame them. Totally worth it, and cheaper on Amazon than at my local petco, at least right now. Yes, it runs out pretty quickly (like every other day, it would seem) so once you see if it works I would go ahead and order some refills and extra batteries. works good when it works On: 2009-06-02worked good when it works but broke after 2nd refill. Called company -sent back old one and received it plus an extra bottle of spray and treats for the dog one week later. Havent tried the new one yet but good customer service..... Worked Great! On: 2009-06-02My dog always barked at my husband when I was in our computer room and he was on the couch. I couldnt get her to stop without keeping a leash on her. It really only took the first time for the collar and she actually just stopped. The second day with the collar on she moaned a second and was done. Hasnt done it again since. Nice and quiet when Im on the computer now. Pretty good, but not the greatest... On: 2009-06-01I purchased this anti bark collar after many years of using a mild shock type collar. One of the recent additions to our canine family has very thick hair and insists on barking long and loud anytime my father is in close proximity. Obviously, this can get quite tiresome. I had tried trimming her hair, but no matter what I did the shock collars we had did not have any effect on her whatsoever. So I purchased the Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar to see if it might get her attention. Since the majority of my experience is with the shock type collars, this review will mostly compare my experience between the Spray Sense and the shock collars. PRO: This collar definitely gets points for being humane. When dogs first get used to a shock collar, they occasionally yelp in surprise/discomfort. It has been my experience, however, that once they get used to the shock collars they will still bark once or twice for "important" things but quickly stop the constant nuisance barking. With the Sray Sense collar, there were no yelps of surprise or discomfort. CON/PRO: However, it does not really seem to be quite as effective. It did work enough to be worth the purchase, but mostly it just causes her to pause before barking again and she doesnt bark for quite as long before giving up, but she still barks more than wed like with this collar. CON: It also doesnt seem to work on particularly stubborn dogs. I tried it on our 15-20 pound Chihuahua/Jack Russel mix (and probably some bigger dog mixed in too), and it was barely effective at all. Shock collars definitely work better for her. She didnt even pause when getting sprayed with the Spray Sense. PRO: The smell of the citronella is mild and inoffensive. If I get my face close to the dogs face, I can smell a faint citronella odor on the fur but cannot smell it from a distance. Sometimes I can smell it faintly when it goes off, but most of the time I dont smell it at all. I think it makes a rather pleasant doggy perfume. CON: Probably the biggest downside is having to refill the container. It only holds about 25 sprays, and when you fill it you are encouraged to blow on the microphone to test it so lose a spray before you attach the collar. Theres also no indicator to let you know when its time to refill. You just have to check it by triggering it or just refill anyway. It is impossible to overfill though, so there is no waste if there is still some citronella remaining in the collar. CON: My favorite bark collar has a beep sound that goes off when the collar is triggered. I really like this because I can hear when the collar is administering its "discipline" and watch the dogs response. The Spray Sense is silent and I cant usually tell if its spraying or not when the dog is barking. PRO: The shock collars Ive used sense the vibration on the dogs throat in order to trigger. Because of this, they frequently didnt trigger on my dog with the thick fur even when I trimmed it very short. The Spray Sense collar seems to either be more sensitive or detect the sound itself. So it gets points for better detection of the problem behavior, at least for some dogs. PRO: Of all the dogs Ive used a shock collar on, Ive had ONE that seemed to be sensitive to it and develop tenderness in the area of the probes. The Spray Sense collar does not have these metal probes and will not cause any more problems around the neck area than a regular collar. The bottom line for me is that overall I think the shock type collars are more effective for most dogs. When those dont work or cause the animal undue discomfort either from the stimulation or the detection probes, I think the Spray Sense is a good second choice. One thing I have noticed with all of the anti-bark collars Ive tried is that when they are effective, they do seem to make a general positive change in the animals disposition. Instead of standing around barking for no apparent reason (nuisance barking), they run around the yard and play. And dogs also have a very difficult time being aggressive without their bark, so the collars seem to curb aggressive behavior in most dogs. I used to worry about whether or not the collars were humane, but when the result is a happier dog I think the answer is clear. However, every animal is different and if the animal is made unhappy the collar should be discontinued. AMAZING RESULTS On: 2009-06-01I adopted a miniature pincher that had a lot of anxiety related barking when guests came to the house. His barking was extremely disruptive and none of our traditional conditioning methods seemed to work. On the first day of use, I put the collar on the dog a few minutes before I was expecting repair contractors to come to the home. They knocked on the door, he barked once, the collar sprayed and he stopped dead in his tracks and did not bark again. He figured out in 5 minutes, that barking created the strange experience. The rewards for "good quiet" reinforced the training. The results were nothing short of amazing. After a few weeks of training, the collar does not even have to be on the dog a simple "pssst!" command from the owner stops his barking. These dogs don't bark. On: 2009-05-31The Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collars work very well even with 4 little yappers and its given us peace of mind to know we are not shocking the dogs anymore. Quite house! On: 2009-05-28I have 3 large breed dogs; a great pyrenees/lab mix and 2 full breed labs. They are all barkers. Ive tried 2 different shock collars and nothing worked. I recently bought the anti-bark collar and my house has never been so quite. I wish I would had tried these collars a year ago! My dogs have each barked ONCE since wearing the collar. Ive never seen anything work so quickly and effectively before. Im a very satified customer. Be careful around trains! On: 2009-05-27I bought this for my 10 lb pomeranian mix who barks excessively at strangers. I bring him w/ me to my office everyday and I normally have to keep my door closed and warn people not to come into my office because he lunges forward and growls and barks at ANYONE that he does not know. I usually cant leave my office to use the restroom or go out for lunch because I cant leave him in my office by himself. He will bark non-stop. Its actually really embarrassing and stressful when he gets out of control and I cant stop him from barking aggressively at my employees like he wants to eat them. Anyway, so the first time I put this collar on him and he barked and got sprayed he immediately stopped. He was freaked out and confused because he didnt know where the spray came from. It took about 2 more times of him getting sprayed in the first 2 days and he has pretty much learned not to bark at ppl. I cant keep the collar on him 24hrs/day because the instructions tell you not to, so he still barks when were at home at sounds he hears outside or whatever. Now everyone in my office is amazed at how different he is when before they were terrified for their lives whenever they saw him. I have people asking me where they can also buy a spray collar for their out of control barker. I no longer have to tie him to my desk...he can actually roam around my office w/ the door blocked off. Is he 100% cured? No...he has a long way to go, but there has definitely been an immense improvement. Even when I dont have the collar on him at my work and he begins to bark at someone passing by I just look at him and for some reason he stops. I think his brain is telling him that he might get sprayed for barking so he automatically stops...who knows? And by the way, I work by railroad tracks and after work one day we were walking to my car and a train passed by and blew its whistle like 5 times which made the collar spray him like 10 times in succession. Poor guy was so freaked out and didnt know what to do! I had no idea the train whistle would set off the collar but I never leave it on him when we go outside anymore. A Fair Investment On: 2009-05-27I have two very barky terriers. They do stop barking once the collar emits citronella...briefly. They will bark again and get sprayed again. It works alright; I have to refill the collars daily. The collars hold approximately 20-25 sprays. I have better luck using my clicker. My dogs have learned within two days not to bark, but this has required my constant attention to teach them. The collars work while I am away. Stops the barking without terrorizing the terrier! On: 2009-05-26This collar brought some much-needed peace to my ground-level apartment! My terrier used to bark at everything that went past the house - cars, people, other animals - but with the collar on, he knows its quiet time. The spray provides just enough unpleasantness to stop the barking without freaking him out. The only potential down side is that the collar has to be on for him to be quiet. This is a good tool, but not really a substitute for training. LOVE it! On: 2009-05-26Finally! a collar that works! I am very pleased with this, it has changed how i feel about my puggle (pug beagle mix) that barked and barked every time i let her outside. When i put it on her and let her outside she barked and it sprayed her. She didnt bark again that outing. This happed twice more on the same day and now she doesnt bark. i have had this going on 2 months and she has only been sprayed 4 times. She doesnt mind wearing the collar, It fits well on her. Citronella anti bark collar On: 2009-05-26The collar quit working after only a week. I have called to talk to the store and have only gotten a answering machine. After leaving two messages I have not heard from them. Very disappointed. bark collar On: 2009-05-26bought one for my dog and my neighbor bought one for her dog. the battery doesnt seem to last that long. it doesnt seem to spray each time she barks; it seems to spray more often when she growls. This DOES WORK!!! On: 2009-05-19Wow- we have a dog that the neighbors were compaining about barking bloody murder outside when we were gone. He would bark at anything he saw or heard. Once we put the collar on, he has become a different dog. For the first 5 days, he wore it 100% of the time, now he only wears it when we are gone. We have noticed even when not wearing it, he doesnt bark at what he use to. *Caution* Since we have 2 dogs, it will squirt the dog wearing the collar if the other dog barks loud enough and is close. I would recommend this collar. Its the easiest $30 to correct a behavior! Pretty effective when worn On: 2009-05-15This product is very effective. The only problem is the dog knows she can bark when she doesnt have the collar on. Works the first time on On: 2009-05-11We purchased this for our Jack Russell who barked at everything, whether it moved or not. It was so bad our neighbors called the police a couple of times. We tried electric bark collars, but she would just bark through the shocks. We felt too mean to keep using that. We found this product and ordered it. She shut up the first time it sprayed her. Now, all we have to do is show her the collar and she quiets down immediately. It is a blessing to have this product in our house. Puppy trained after one use! On: 2009-05-11Our seven month old mininature Australian shepherd, "Gidget," would come over, look at us and just bark. She didnt need a thing. So, we purchased the citronella collar on a recommendation from our puppy school trainer. Of course our puppy is a very smart dog, so it only took a couple of sprays for her to figure it out. Also, buying from Amazon saved us 66% off the pet store price. Perfect for Small Dogs On: 2009-05-11I have two very small miniature dachshunds that these collars have worked very well for. The citronella smell is pleasant (for me) and the collars are effective- my house has never been quieter! My veterinarian recommends these collars for small dogs, particularly those under 10 lbs, as traditional shocking bark collars can be dangerous for their hearts. Our dog learned quickly On: 2009-05-11Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar Our dog is a 19 pound terror when someone is on the other side of the fence. He just cannot help himself, very territorial. He still barks but stops after one or two yaps. He has learned not to bark when he has his collar on. He would rather bark but it is very upsetting to the neighbors... who are frightened by our ferocious 19 pound terror. He really sounds vicious at times. We are happy we do not have to shock our neurotic little dog. Our neighbors are happy. Our dog... not so much. Our first unit leaked after a month or so of use. It was quickly replaced and we have not had an issue with the 2nd one. I suspect the seals will wear out eventually and it will need to be replaced. Premier Citronella Collar On: 2009-05-06I bought this collar per my vet for my dogs separation anxiety barking/howling. It works great if he is barking normally and he will stop immediately. It is not able to pick up high pitched howling or yelping. I do not think this would be effective for a lot of small dogs with higher pitched barking. If you have a large dog with a normal deep bark, I think this product is fantastic. Bark collar eats batteries On: 2009-05-05Let me start by saying that this review is of the product and not the supplier. I purchased the collar because I liked the idea of using the spray as opposed to the shock type collar. I received the collar and filled it with the spray and tested as outlined in the instructions that were supplied. After turning on the switch and placing it on our dog, it worked as advertised ... for a while. Even though I turned it off, it seemed to go through batteries at an amazing pace (3 in 3 weeks). As tip to those who have more success than I, buy them at Target in the electronics department. Check the cross reference on the Net for the correct battery type as they are not the most common variety. I dont know if my issue is a user issue or if it is inherent in the product. I personally would not buy it again but it was worth the try. As they say "your results may differ" Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar didn't work for me On: 2009-05-04My dog just didnt think the citronella was that big of a deal. He just kept on barking. Works well and quickly On: 2009-04-28It appears that not everyone has had good luck with this product--just take a look at the variety of reviews and ratings. It worked well for us, however, and put a quick end to our new mixed-breed dogs constant barking. The spray is much more humane than a shock, and it is just enough to distract her long enough to stop with the barking. The one thing that we dont care for is that the collar strap is rather poorly made and constantly slips, so has to be continually tightened down. Also, it isnt very easy to find replacement N-sized batteries (I have the same issue with a bike light!). But all-in-all, were satisfied with the purchase and would recommend this collar to others. I love this product! On: 2009-04-28My dog Chloe would bark hard and continuosly when anyone came to the door. It was embarassing! Now, with the collar on, she usually just barks once and then stops. It is amazing. The only thing I have found, is that it runs out of spray pretty quickly. Maybe Im filling it wrong. Either way, I love it. Its effective and doesnt hurt her like a shock collar would have. Great idea! No Barking! On: 2009-04-24This product really works. It so nice to let my 2 dogs outside to romp and play for a big part of the day without worrying that the neighbors are going to kill me because of their incessant barking. They used to bark and bark a lot! Its quiet now. And I feel better using a spray device rather than shocking them. Its not painful, just annoying to them. worked great for us On: 2009-04-18We bought two collars, one for each of our dogs. After a few times wearing them, now we pretty much just have to bring them out and the barking stops. It has even worked for our new 10mo. old puppy who gets really nervous and barks nonstop when people come over. We put it on him before they come in and it helps keep him calm. The only thing is one collar, after a month, doesnt work all the time. When our dog barks, the sprayer sticks on and gives a much longer spray than it initially did. Overall we are very happy with the collars. Stopped the barking on day 1! Does the dog know why? On: 2009-04-15Outstanding product. For those of us who use an "Invisible Fence" (or the like) to keep our pets within given property lines, it would not make sense to add another "shock" collar to stop the barking habit. The Premier Spray method works instantly. One bark and the dog gets a little spray of something it finds offensive sprayed at its chin. It stops barking. BUT does it make the connection? Does it matter? We have found that our dog knows when the collar is not on her. I think it also senses when the spray reservoir is empty. Then it can bark without the consequenses. So how long will we need to keep the collar on her? We dont know. But for now we are happy campers with a quiet dog. BTW - we saw this exact same product selling for over $100 in a catalog. So our investment at less than a third of that was well worth it. Worked better than I had hoped! On: 2009-04-13We have two small dogs, a Chihuahua mix and a Pekingese mix. The box on the collar seemed a little big for their necks but they havent seemed to notice. Our neighbors are happy to report that they no longer bark during the day but they will bark once or twice when we get home even with the collar on. Were sometimes greeted by a fresh blast of citronella but the barking is nothing like it used to be. I cant explain how helpful these collars have been. I dont want to keep the dogs cooped up inside all day but we cant have them running out the dog door every five minutes to bark up a storm either. I very much recommend these collars. My Doxy barked right through it! On: 2009-04-13My Freckles, age 15 months didnt mind the smell of citrinella at all. She just barked like she normally does. The first day it seemed to be a deterent but as days went by she just barked and barked. She would smell like a candle when she came in. Anti Barking Collar w/o mistreating your pet! On: 2009-04-11I hardly ever leave a review, but I felt obligated to let others who are considering buying this product. Someone I work with had recommended this to me after I told him that I had move into an apartment and was worried that I was going to get kicked out since my landlord lives above me. She never barked as often and as consistantly as she did when we moved and when I left for work in the morning. I told my friend at work I didnt want to use an electric shock collar because I felt it was inhumane. He suggested a citrenella collar. Id never heard of it before but in all honesty, the first time she barked wearing the collar was the last. Keep in mind, my dog is a cockapoo with a very passive personality. I imagine that the results depend on your dogs demeanor. Good luck. It worked for me. great customer service On: 2009-04-08I bought this over the internet. It worked wonders the first day (my dog only barked four times then learned to associate the spray with the bark) then quit working. I phoned customer service and needed to mail it back to the company. Item was returned within a week and included a free battery, free can of spray, and free bag of treats. Hope it lasts forever as it is a very effective product. Bad Collar - Doesn't spray out On: 2009-04-08http://www.amazon.com/Premier-Spray-Sense-Anti-Collar/dp/B0002D31QU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top I must have a bad collar because it does not even spray out half the time the dog barks. Im not satisfied with the product at all Not for the stubborn at heart On: 2009-04-05Unfortunately my dog must be more stubborn then most. She is a spirited West Highland Terrier who feels it is her responsibility to bark if the wind blows...unfortunately the neighbors dont feel the same way! The collar sprays and she literally continues to bark through it, even as it continues to spray again and again. She could care less! Ugggh. I guess I will have to try the shock collar:( Stopped working after a day! On: 2009-04-04This product stopped working after one day! When I wanted to return it - got the message that could not be returned because of the spray can included in the package, but Amazon was great and refunded the price. Although it says it is shipped from Amazon, the packaging on this product was not your typical packaging. The packager had taken a larger amazon box and broke it down and used a massive amount of shipping tape to make it work - weird - makes me think it was not shipped from Amazon. Not helpful On: 2009-03-29I did not find this product helpful for my Basset Hound. She did not seem to notice the spray and was not distracted from her annoying barking. Excellent training option! On: 2009-03-29We have a new "kid" in our four legged family, a one year old, rambunctious put bull named Tim. He was completely unsocialized, and while he got along very well with our other dogs and our cats, he exhibited behaviors such as fence charging and barking, and barking at our new (and very tolerant) neighbor, which are behaviors that are completely unacceptable in our house. I needed a way to correct and redirect his behavior when we were not here to supervise him. After a supervised training period with the citronella collar, we can now leave Tim, and the rest of our pack, in the backyard to play, knowing a spray from the collar at the first bark from Tim will stop his barking, and also stop the excited energy from progressing to anything unwanted. The spray is not harsh (I tested it on myself), but it is a gentle, instantaneous reminder that barking is not acceptable. amazing On: 2009-03-29My dog used to go out every morning and sit on our hill out back and bark and bark and bark. I have a very large fenced yard but the configuration of the houses is bowl shaped so the neighbors could hear him and one of them complained about the constant barking. I then found out that he barked continuously if they were in their back yard. This is not acceptable to me. I have had the collar a week. I had immediate results. The first time the collar sprayed, it distracted him from the barking and he stopped. Even when he doesnt have it on, he does a muffled bark. It is important to test the collar each day as they say. One of the first times I put the collar on him, it did not work. I had not tested it. I think this is especially important after filling the collar. Once I "activated" the collar, it worked fine. I think the refills are a bit pricey but I really dont know how long it lasts yet so I may change my mind. Works for some dogs, but not for my Sheltie On: 2009-03-28I know this product (or ones like it) work for some mild mannered dogs, but for my smart, not-so-little Sheltie, whose attention is not easily diverted, it had no effect! She just ignored it. Doesn't work and Amazon does not accept returns On: 2009-03-27This product flat didnt work, right out of the box. Amazon wont take it back because it contains a spray container of liquid -- even though Amazon shipped it to me in the first place. Rip-off. Dont waste your money. Peace & Quiet with so little effort On: 2009-03-26Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar Product arrived very quickly. Simple, clear instructions for assembling the collar and spray unit. Wish I had ordered this months ago! My 87 lb pit mix is now very polite LOL! No more episodes of unending barking. He now greets me with one "whisper woof" instead of the usual 30 minutes of ear splitting bark-as-loud-as-you-can bellow! I am so very pleased with this product! On cool nights, I now can open windows AND have peace and quiet. Thanks for making such a great product! Not for a 110 german shepherd. On: 2009-03-26This didnt do anything for my 110 pound shepherd except make him smell kind of good. He cared less if he got sprayed. Works good On: 2009-03-25This collar works pretty good indoors, but its definitely not worth it out of doors. In our back yard our dog still responds to the spray somewhat, but when were camping she doesnt even notice the spray. I think it carries away from her too quickly. Also the batteries dont last very long. The battery that came with the collar was dead and were already on the second spare. Weve only had this collar for a few months and its not used all that often. third one died today On: 2009-03-19This bark collar did keep my dogs from barking when I wasnt home, but the collar doesnt last. A lifetime warranty doesnt mean anything if every 6 months you need to replace it. On all three of the units Ive had, they start to leak and malfunction after less than a year. Stopped Working after 1 week On: 2009-03-16Two things to note. The product worked well for about a week then nothing. We spent 9.00 on a new battery, still nothing. IMPORTANT TO NOTE. Amazon will not accept this item in return due to the spray that it comes with. I have looked, or at least I think I have looked all over the Amazon pages where I ordered this and do not see that warning anywhere. dissapointed On: 2009-03-13First of all this collar was to big and heavy for my chihuahu, he could barely hold his head up. But I still tried it on a walk through the park. He barks uncontrollably at other dogs and people walking toward us. When the collar sprayed he stopped barking for about 5 seconds before starting again. It really didnt faze him after a few times. I wouldnt recomend it. Premier Spray for Bark Collar On: 2009-03-12I received the item just 2 days after it was ordered. I saved 50% by ordering this product online! Sanity Saver! On: 2009-03-11I just received this product yesterday (it shipped in one day! Amazing!) and already it has worked miracles with my super yapper. We just moved to a new, dog-filled neighborhood and my jack russell/beagle mix couldnt spend more than 30 seconds outdoors without barking her ever-loving head off. She was driving me insane, and I was worried that she would turn us into the pariahs of the neighborhood. When the Spray Sense Collar arrived, I immediately put it to use. It does take several minutes to assemble--the collar, anti-bark unit, and citronella spray are packaged separately and you have to put the unit onto the collar. The directions are relatively clear, but if you are less than mechanically inclined, as I am, it might take a few "huh?!" instances before the collar is finally threaded onto the unit properly. Filling the anti-bark unit with the spray is simple, but theres no way to know if it actually filled properly unless you test it. Testing is simple though--blow forcefully into the microphone. Just be sure its aimed away from your face because the spray shoots surprisingly far! I put the collar on my dog while giving her praise. She didnt seem to mind it, though I imagine it might be a bit awkward on smaller dogs. Now what happened next is the main reason I knocked a star off my rating: my dog whines when she wants to go out, and her whine was enough to trigger the spray! I dont want her to stop communicating her needs altogether! I now wait until we are already outside before putting the collar on her. There is also a convenient on/off switch on the unit itself if you dont want to have to remove the collar frequently. Otherwise, I am SO HAPPY with this product! That initial spray startled the heck out of her and she didnt make a peep the rest of the day! The spray is harmless and actually it sprays at an angle, away from her face instead of directly in it, which I like. I think the noise was more startling then the smell. This morning, we used it again and she did bark-ONCE. I left her outside for a while, and she was silent. Another fantastic result of this collar is that she now comes back inside without me having to call her repeatedly. (Shes terrible about coming--my own fault). Before the collar I could never get her back inside as she wanted to just stand at our fence and bark at the neighbors dogs. Now, I think because she cant bark, she has no motivation to stay outside longer than necessary. For the first time EVER, she comes back to our door before I even go to get her. This is almost better than the anti-bark effect! All in all, a fabulous product that has worked miracles with my dog!! Worked wonders On: 2009-03-10Worked for our lab retriever mix who liked to go out and bark just to see if hed get any answer from the neighbor dogs. Used it everytime he went out for the first 4-5 days. Hed bark once and that was it. Now we use it off and on but he has stopped barking so I think he really doesnt need it anymore. I highly recommend this product. anti-bark collar On: 2009-03-10Since getting the collar, I reviewed its directions, and it seems easy enough to use, however I did get it for my Bichons trouble bark, and darned of he hasnt pretty much stopped his behavior on his own! But this I can testify to with certainty...it arrived in my home with record speed, the order was 100% accurate and as described. I have nothing but praise for the store owner!!! Saved my marriage! On: 2009-03-09I got this product as a Valentines Day gift for my husband, as our 150 lbs Newfie puppy has quite a bark on him, and my husband was ready to do something drastic. Literally 4 barks later, our puppy has stopped barking, except in emergencies (like he REALLY has to go out). I have already recommended this to all my barking friends, as it came faster that I expected (3 days), and worked on the first day. Thank you for saving my marriage and stopping the tensing and anxiety in our home! What a great product! Oh, and if your husband gets so happy about this product that he sings to the dog, watch out, it will spray then too; now the dog runs away from my husbands singing! Works great on my dog On: 2009-03-07This has been a great product for us - extremely effective at stopping our golden retriever from barking. Few problems: - Batteries die quickly - need replacing about every 6-8 weeks - this is a significant expense - I am buying our 3rd collar (over 4 years) because the dog destroyed the other two by chewing on them - make sure the collar is tight and out of reach of the dog when it is off! What a bummer~ On: 2009-03-07This collar worked really well and did stop our dogs barking for about a day... then the battery went dead. So I bought another and it worked for a few minutes, then I thought perhaps the battery was dead; so I bought another brand new battery and to my suprise, the unit is just not working at all. So, if you can get a unit that works, it works well and is a humane alternative to a shock collar. Ill have to send mine back and hopefully get one that works. Very poor and inconsistent product! On: 2009-03-05I bought this for my American Eskimo who likes to bark at anything. The collar only sprays about 1 of every 10 times she barks. She can go whole barking sessions of 6 to 7 barks and never get sprayed at all. I have made sure it was full of spray and even when I tested it by barking at it, it took several barks to get it to work. Very disappointing! I think it has potential...for someone elses dog! On: 2009-03-02PRO: The collar did spray when he barked. CON: The spray is very faint, you definitely cant feel it (I was hoping it would actually squirt him). Its just a subtle lemony scent. Which makes me wonder what impact the unscented version has. *Also, if your dog is on a barking tangent, then you can run through the supply in the collar in a couple of minutes. *Once the can only has about 1/4 left, it doesnt fill the reservoir anymore, so the last 1/4 or so is wasted. OVERALL: I think if your dog really hates the smell of lemon, this could definitely work for you. My dog didnt care at all and I went through a few refills pretty quickly (which gets pricey). A side note: Mine leaked a few weeks in and the manufacturer replaced it without any problems. Collar Has Only Sprayed Once On: 2009-03-01My dog has had the collar on for the past several days. While he has barked numerous times, the collar has nly sprayed once. Prior to purchasing the Premier Gentle Spray collar, I used the Multivet Deluxe collar. I dont think it performed all that well either, but it did spray about 50% of the time when my dog barked and so it definitely worked better than the Premier one has so far. I will say that the Premier collar has been easier to fill and turn on/off than the Multivet one. Bought two, both defective On: 2009-02-27Bought two collars, one worked one day, then got stuck after the dog barked, continuously spraying until it emptied. Other one worked for awhile, now when you go to refill, it just spray right back at you, even if turned off! Cant return either one, tried, but since they have the can of spray the item is unreturnable. Buyer Beware! If you buy it, get it locally at Pet Smart, maybe they would take it back then if it were defective. But my experience is a waste of money. Great Barking tool! On: 2009-02-26I was a bit skeptical when I purchased this collar, but for my dogs it has been worth its weight in gold! I have two problem barkers and as soon as the collar is on them they cease barking. As with any other collar with some weight to it, the dog does realize when its NOT there. Because of that fact, I do not consider it a training tool. My dogs will bark without it on. It is simply an aide to stop inappropriate barking as needed. I love it! I have no barking through the night anymore! I would however, strongly suggest getting the citronella spray. The odorless had no effect on my dogs. Great Price On: 2009-02-23Premier Spray Sense Anti Bark Collar Apparently identical to collars Ive bought in the past for more than twice as much. Really works well on the two dogs on which Ive used the product. Works great and smells good, too! On: 2009-02-22I love this collar! I bought it because one of my dogs barks all night long when it is windy outside. She loves to run, chase the leaves, and bark all hours of the night at virtually nothing. I initially purchased the outdoor device that makes a noise only the dogs can hear when they bark. It only worked 50% of the timen when the dogs were in a certain area of the yard. It broke shortlythereafter. So far, I have had it on the wind barker twice. The first time, after her first bark and she was sprayed, she did not bark again with the collar on. The second time, once it was on, she did not bark at all. I guess she remembered the first time. I also like the product because it is not a painful device, I know because I sprayed myself by accident. Yes, I am a dork. I was trying to fill the collar when it was on the "on" position... I do not suggest this... It was more of a surprise than anything else and left a citrus taste/scent in my nasal passage. A little annoying but manageable. Bottomline: It works! and smells good, too! Works well for my dogs....when it isn't broken On: 2009-02-16I bought two of these collars 1 year ago, one for each of my two dogs. I had immediate success as both dogs hate the aeresol sound and the strong citronella smell. Both collars were used extensively for about 8 months before they each stopped working within a week of each other. There is a lifetime guarantee so I sent one of the collars back and kept one for my more obsessive barker as the collar still worked well on a psychological level. I received the replacement which failed about 5 minutes after I got it. I let Premier pet products know and they immediatly sent out a replacement, which I received last week. The replacement lasted about 1 day before failing. It sounds like they are having some serious issues with their manufacturer in China. Premier has been very responsive to my issues, but the poor reliability of the collars has me wishing there was another company with a more reliable product. Not effective On: 2009-02-14With our neighbors complaining about our dogs barking, we decided to get a bark collar, but were hesitant about a shock collar. The first few times it seemed to be working, and we would come back to a quite, albeit citronella-scented, dog. Unfortunately, he soon figured out that if he kept barking, he could run the amount of spray out, and as it is not painful, he was quite willing to put up with the scent. We soon were getting calls again and had to break down and purchase a shock collar, which has been working. If the collar could hold a lot more citronella, it might have worked, but each time we came home it would be empty. Citron is dangerous On: 2009-02-13I use citron at work to clean machine parts. Citron based chemicals eat through grease, and are usually labeled as a #2 corrosive on the MSDS for hazardous materials. Why would you spray it on your dog? Unfortunately we dont have many laws to protect animals from harmful products. I make a pesticide called Raid, if you read the label for the flea and roach killer it suggests you should spray it on your dog but under the warning humans are to use caution not to get it on their skin. People have to use common sense and good judgment when manufactures suggest pesticides or cleaning agents should be sprayed on your dog. If you dont have time to train your dog properly, then dont get one. An Expensive Piece of Junk On: 2009-02-11This collar didnt even last 1 day. A good idea in concept, but it is very poorly made. I wrote to MUTTMART Customer Service asking for a replacement, and didnt even get a response. I would recommend against the product and the vendor. A very expensive lesson. new premier citronella anti-bark collar On: 2009-02-06It works. My dog (miniature schnauzer) would sit at the window and bark maniacally at people going by on the sidewalk, cats, squirrels, etc. We tried saying "no bark" and spraying her face with water when she barked with no difference in her behavior. The citronella collar worked right away. Only problem is, you have to remember to take the collar off when you want to play with her because if she play-growls it will go off. Best anti-bark collar-good warranty On: 2009-02-06This is a very efffective anti-bark collar and does not cause the dog pain. I have 2 dogs who tend to bark at everything when Im not home. This has caused many complaints from the person living next door so now I put the bark collars on whenever I am away from home. This prevents their barking, however, one dog does a lot of whining at a level that does not set off the collar. The other dog will bark once or twice and then stop after she is sprayed. The units are large and my dogs are small (one is 11 lbs and the other is 18 lbs.) but, the only smaller alternative is a shock collar which is too cruel to use. Overall, this is the best solution I have found to reduce the barking. I found the best price by far through Amazon. This sells for $99 at Petsmart. Also, the online price for batteries is much less expensive than the drug store, Target, etc. This is an addendum to the above - I have had this for 2 months and it has now stopped working. I contacted Premier and they said to send back just the unit itself (no spray can, collar or battery) and they will replace it. I have an earlier version of this collar that I bought in 2003, which still works just fine. The number for Premier is: 1-800-933-5595. Best anti-bark collar On: 2009-02-06This is a very efffective anti-bark collar and does not cause the dog pain. I have 2 dogs who tend to bark at everything when Im not home. This has caused many complaints from the person living next door so now I put the bark collars on whenever I am away from home. This prevents their barking, however, one dog does a lot of whining at a level that does not set off the collar. The other dog will bark once or twice and then stop after she is sprayed. The units are large and my dogs are small (one is 11 lbs and the other is 18 lbs.) but, the only smaller alternative is a shock collar which is too cruel to use. Overall, this is the best solution I have found to reduce the barking. I found the best price by far through Amazon. Also, the online price for batteries is much less expensive than the drug store, Target, etc. It works - sometimes too well! On: 2009-02-03Within the first few hours of our dog (small terrier/bichon mix) wearing the collar, she stopped barking. She also seems a bit more subserviant and docile. It was amazing. The only problem weve had is when we get close to her and happen to talk a bit too loud, the collar will sometimes "go off". All in all, very pleased with the product. Highly recommend it. it leaks... On: 2009-02-03We bought this product on Amazon. It was exciting for us because it actually worked!... for not even a week and then it started leaking. The spray wont stop just keep coming out slowly even in "OFF" position. The worst part is that you cant even return it. I do not recommend this product. Worked wonders for me On: 2009-02-02I adopted a dog from the shelter, and he was perfect, except...He had terrible separation anxiety and wouldnt stop barking whenever he was left at home alone. Although wed been working with some positvie dog training we had a neighbor upstairs so we had to do something about the barking ASAP. The collar worked like a dream, when it was on ht wouldnt bark at all, and the best part is after a couple of months we didnt even have to use the collar at all, now he stays quietly on the couch all on his own. Citronella anti-bark collar On: 2009-02-01This collar is great! My dogs behavior has improved after wearing this collar. It does what its said to do. I think it could be too heavy for a dog less than 15 pounds. Premier Spray Collar On: 2009-01-29We heard about the product from our family vet and we didnt want to use a shock collar. I bought this online because it averages $100 on the store shelf. Im so happy that I only spent $30 because it worked for about the first 2 days and then my dog figured that if he kept on barking, the spray would run out. Our house wreaked of citronella and this just was not a good investment overall. Its too bad too.. Gentle Spray dog collar On: 2009-01-29This product works wonders on my dog who was an excessive barker. One quick spray of the citronella scented spray is enough to stop her in her tracks. Not a sustainable option, doesn't work On: 2009-01-28This collar didnt work on our blue heeler mix. It stops him from barking but doesnt have the lasting power to keep up with his repeated attempts. I am having to refill it daily and the cans of citronella are almost $12 and dont last for that many refills. Good in theory, not in practice. I will have to use something longer lasting for my persistent barker. unhappy On: 2009-01-25I am very unhappy that I cannot return this product. I understand that you cannot receive an aerosolized product in the mail. However I would like to return the spray collar and get a partial refund, I would keep the can of citronella. Doesn't work! On: 2009-01-20I bought this and it doesnt work. Amazon says I cant return it because its a hazardous material. So, you may want to buy this product at a store so that you can bring it back if its broken! Stopped terrier from barking!! On: 2009-01-19After reading the reviews on Amazon, we bought this product to use on our wheaten terrier. Every other method had failed. Our dog normally barks loudly at people on the street, which is a real nuisance. She gets incredibly excited when the doorbell rings. After getting zapped a few times with citronella our dog stopped barking. Every time she stopped barking, we followed the directions and gave her treats and encouraged with positive feedback. The directions recommend saying "good quiet". After about 2 hours with the collar on, our dog had totally changed her behavior. I love this product!! Finally! A full night's sleep. On: 2009-01-15This is a great product. Our yellow lab was waking up at 3:00 am. I would let her out to relieve herself and put her back in her kennel. She would immediately start barking again until we finally couldnt stand it any longer, sometimes for 2 hours! I put the Gentle Spray collar on her at night when we put her in her "bed." She barked once the first time, and hasnt barked at night in a week! It doesnt leave any lingering odor, and is harmless to her. Thanks for a great product! Worked in 60 seconds On: 2009-01-12This is marvelous. My Maltese, who is not very bright, figured it out immediately. She will not bark at all with it on. Now, all I have to do is show it to her, and she stops barking. Also is more conscious of her barking at other times, more likely to respond to "no." Not worth the money! On: 2009-01-11The product did not work for my dog. The first time the spray was released she looked puzzled and stopped barking. The next release did not phase her in the least. It also didnt release the spray with every bark. Dont bother with this! Only lasted two days On: 2009-01-09Collar worked great for only two days. Then it died. Amazon would not replace with an exchange. Had to contact Premier for help. Didn't work for me. On: 2009-01-07Bought this product to curb some solitary barking, but my girl is a smart one and figured out that if she barked long enough, the spray would run out. Im disappointed. spray sense works? On: 2009-01-06Got these and they worked fabulously for 2 weeks. Then the batteries went dead on all three collars! I am in the process of pricing new batteries, I have found them as low as $5 plus shipping for 2 online, but would prefer to find them locally for about the same. They do work, but I was disappointed in the short battery life. Maybe new ones will be better. Broke within 1 month of purchase On: 2009-01-06Purchased the product in the hopes that it would stop my puppies whining habit. The whining was too high of pitch to be picked up by the microphone, so it did not work for this use. The collar was useful in curbing some barking. It was quick to run out of spray (about 15 puffs per refill), and refilling it involves removing the collar from the dog. The battery also dies very quickly, so do not leave the collar on for a prolonged session. When the first battery died, the collar never worked again. I tried replacing batteries with Premier Spray brand and Radio shack brand. Once replaced, the microphone would not pick up anything less then a loud yell directly into the mic (PS careful when you try this, as its easy to spray yourself in the face, speaking from personal experience here :) Good idea, bad design... On: 2009-01-04I purchased this bark collar for my little bichon/yorkie puppy and it worked great for two days, until she figured it out. It definitely stopped her from barking but the design of the collar is horrible. The box is rather large (my dog is 12lbs) and the battery is located on the top of the device where the citronella shoots out. Unfortunately even though we put the collar on tightly, my dog is able to bite the top of the box and get to the battery pretty easily. The battery should not be located on the side near the dogs mouth. It is very easy for them to pop the cover off and pull the battery out. We cant even use it now. Not for All Dogs On: 2008-12-30As other reviewers have noted, this type of collar may not work for long-haired dogs. The collar worked off and on for a couple of days on our 10 month old Australian Shepherd, but has been ineffectual since. This collar does simply not work well for dogs who have long hair that can cover up the spray nozzle, nor for dogs who are seriously committed to barking. Wish it worked On: 2008-12-27For the first day this collar worked great. It startled my small dog when she barked and I really think she would have learned not to bark had the collar worked for more than a day. When we put it on her the next day, it simply didnt work. I was so disappointed. We thought perhaps it needed to be refilled but no,it just failed to work. I have requested another collar to be sent, Id like to give it another try. Perhaps this one was defective. Not for long hair! On: 2008-12-27This didnt work a bean, because the sprayer didnt make it past my Shelties long mane. This may work on short haired dogs... Bark collar On: 2008-12-26Works well, very good price versus pet stores. (i.e Petco and PetSmart) Dogs are smart though, he knows when it is not on! Great collar and great price! On: 2008-12-22I was kind of hesitant to buy this collar but I dont like being shocked and I couldnt imagine doing that to my little guy. I have a english bulldog and I was worried that his wrinkled skin would make this collar useless, but I decided to try it anyway. It worked like a charm for my guy. The barking has stopped and it isnt painful, just annoying to him. I would definetely recommend this collar to anyone who has a problem barker. The only thing is you have to be consistent, everyday until they stop and then some. After a while they know the smell of the collar and you wont even have to turn it on! It worked great for my 1 year old bulldog. Side effects On: 2008-12-21Unfortunately, the second time I left my dog alone with the collar on for nuisance barking, it set off anxiety issues. After the fact, I learned this can be a side effect of bark collars, even the citronella. Needless to say its retired to a cabinet. good product On: 2008-12-21good product but we bought it for my small maltipoo and she became really weird when we put it on her - like she would just go hide under beds and was totally antisocial. it was as if her personality was gone so we only use it when we have too. the product itself though really works and i recommend it for barking and yappy dogs alike. Didn't really work On: 2008-12-20Got this to use with a Shih Tzu puppy (8mos old) and the weight was probably too much for her. Also, I could never trigger the sprayer to shoot when I made noise beside it. We could smell it, so we know it activated at some point, but we could never tell when/why. This was disappointing. expensive to maintain On: 2008-12-18The premier anti-bark collar worked well at first and is a great idea. However, I found the battery wore down quickly. The batteries it uses are real expensive. The collar still didnt work after I replaced the battery possibly because the expensive battery had sat on the store shelf for too long. I dont feel I can afford to maintain this collar. does NOT work On: 2008-12-16All this product does is fumigate the house with citrus smell that can get quite irritating. It does NOT however, stop my sheltie from barking. bark collar On: 2008-12-10Previous reviews of this product warned me that it only worked well on some dogs. On my Corgi, it annoys him, but only somewhat inhibits him when he wants to bark (which is not all the time, but when he psyched up to go on a walk, etc.). I bought the collar after I talked to a friend who used one on his (as furry as a Corgi) German Shepherd. What silences my dog as well as the collar is shaking a can of pennies at him. Ross Stockwell mixed opinion about spray collar On: 2008-12-06The spray collar worked each time the dog barked and did stop him in his tracks. He, a long haired chihuahua who is not the brightest, had no idea however that his barking triggered the spray. After several sprays over a period of time, he hid in the bedroom and wouldnt come out. Although it stopped the barking each time it occurred, there was no long term gain. Without the collar, he still barked. What has worked is being consistent each time he barked to tell him no and then pick him up and distract him. He is barking much less after 2 days of this and it is pretty clear this is what is needed to finally break the habit. it works On: 2008-12-06this collar really keeps my dog from barking. Also the company has great consumer support. We had a problem with the collar and they immediately honored the life time warrantee and replaced it Bark collar On: 2008-12-06I am having a problem with the collar working. I am not sure that the battery is not gone. I have called the compnay and sent an e-mail and gotten no response. Until it stopped working it was great. Really helped. Not So Great for Hounds or Prolific Barkers On: 2008-12-03Definitely not the right product for a hound. We have a Treeing Walker that we adopted from the shelter last year, and he barks A LOT. He barks so much that a neighbor called the Humane Officer and complained. We tried the collar on the recommendations of a friend who had used one with much success and our vet. Copper quickly learned that he could bark through the contents of the collar quickly then he was free to bark to his hearts content - much to the annoyance of everyone around. Also, the first collar we received clogged within a week and had to be returned to the manufacturer. The second collar worked fine for a month, with very frequent refillings, and then clogged just like the first one. I will say this for Premier, they are very responsive to complaints and want to work with you to solve any problems. Its unfortunate that this collar didnt work, but well keep searching for another solution. Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2008-11-25This product is awesome. It really works. Just make sure that if you have 2 dogs, to get 2 collars. I didnt and every time the other dog barked, the poor dog with the collar got sprayed since its sound activated. Live and learn! Works, but does not last a long time On: 2008-11-20We have a 100 lb + German Shepherd who loves to bark A LOT. We tried the shock collars in the past, but after we got one that malfunctioned (and actually left a severe burn mark in our poor dogs skin), we decided to try the Citronella collar. We were very pleased with the results. Our dog does not care for how the spray smells, and will stop barking. It may not immediately stop all of the dogs barking, but with use over time it will diminish. Most of the time we do not even need to use the collar on the dog now (because he has learned not to bark with the use of the collar). As for the negative side.... the square compartment on the collar that holds the citronella spray is pressurized. Over time the square compartment will go bad, and will not be able to contain the citronella spray anymore. We have owned two of these collars, and when we went to use the collar the other day, it would not hold the citronella anymore (just kept spraying out like the dog was barking). The first collar we had sprung a leak in the seam of the square compartment and leaked out there. However, I am about to purchase my third collar, so I obviously think that the benefits of this collar outweigh the negatives. On a side note, regarding the electric shock collars, I would really advise anyone not to use these on your dogs. Most of the literature that you will read on the internet will actually tell you that the dogs cannot obtain a burn from the collars, but I am telling you from personal experience that is not true. Our dog actually sustained a deep burn mark in his neck exactly where the prongs touched him. If you research on the internet, there is another case about a dog named "Rufus" that sustained very bad injuries also. Try the citronella! Wonderful product! On: 2008-11-20This worked wonders on keeping my dog from barking. My only problem with it was that with my 2 dogs playing around the collar got chewed up, but that is not a problem with the product... just with my dogs. :) Quick Shipping. Great Product. On: 2008-11-17Product arrived in perfect new condition...and the next day, if Im not mistaken. (Granted I live in the area, but it was great to actually have it arrive that quickly). The collar has helped tremendously to keep barking under control. I definitely recommend it! It Works !! On: 2008-11-16This device worked when NOTHING else did. It works on both of our Pomeranians. They were constant barkers. Theyre smart dogs and still bark when then collar is off, but never make a peep when its on! Sometimes just showing them the collar works! One of our Poms took a while to learn...maybe 3 weeks. The other learned after just 2 barks. Dont waste your money on the cruel electric collars (that dont even stop the dog from barking, anyway). Buy this collar and youll thank yourself for years to come. It works... but then it doesn't work On: 2008-11-15This bark collar works really well on my dog. It is a must have. BUT, the first one we purchased lasted about 16 months (not bad, I thought, Ill just buy a new one). I recently purchased a second collar and it leaked all over my dog on day one. Amazon was veary helpfull and they are replacing it for free. I hope this third collar is the one. Works Great but Major Flaw On: 2008-11-11Initially we were ecstatic over this collar. When the first burst of citronella bloomed after our dachshund cut loose barking we all cheered...it stopped him immediately. Within one day the barking was completely controlled. He even refrained from barking when the collar was turned off - he must really hate the smell of citronella. We also got a sort of two for one special...when our other dachsund barked while standing next to the one wearing the collar, it went off. It will also discharge for certain pitches of whining. Unfortunately, if you leave the unit on it burns through a battery a day. The battery is a 6V which is not easy to find and costs around $4. We are hoping that this issue is due to our having a defective unit and that it can be exchanged for one that doesnt tear through batteries. Otherwise this is an expensive training program. In addition, now that the battery keeps dying, our dog is back to barking. It really depends on your dogs.. and doens't work if you have a lot of dogs. On: 2008-11-06I got this for my 4 dogs. I have a pitbull mix who doesnt shut up once she starts, a chihuahua who is pretty much the same way and 2 shepherd mixes who usually start the barking but are over it within a couple of seconds. Well.. aside from them setting of each other collars (which doesnt teach them anything) it did help the Chihuahua a little bit. The AVID barker got used to it and wouldnt care. She would empty the spray holder within 30 seconds of barking and then it would become useless. If you have 1 or 2 dogs who are easily distracted from barking (you making noise or yelling makes them stop) then this should work. If you dog totally zones out when theyre barking, this probably wont work. Also, if you have 4 dogs like me and they all bark at each other, it doesnt help because everyones collars go off if theyre within 2-3 feet of each other. Our 11-year old Jack Russell learned not to bark On: 2008-10-31We never could get our 11-year-old Jack Russell to stop barking at noises and guests and doorbells and the UPS truck or even at us when we would sneak a kiss in the kitchen, or hand each other something (jealousy?), etc. etc. etc., and this was after a couple of doggy schools. Then we moved into a condo building where we had to do something -- our neighbors told us they could hear him bark while they were trying to sleep. So we bought the Citronella Bark Collar. Good grief, why didnt we do this years ago? We were so worried about hurting the little dogs feelings or something. But guess what? He learned how not to bark, and in a completely humane way. I think he is much happier because we are all living in peace now. After all, he was genetically patterned to bark. Now he is patterned not to bark. And how does that happen? He would bark once -- and get sprayed. You could see him stop short in a quizzical way. I could imagine he was saying to himself, What was that? I didnt like that! But it wasnt a shock, it was just a spray of citronella. It really didnt take long before he truly taught himself not to bark, and I dont think he misses barking either, especially because he gets a lot more praise. Just a tip -- spend time with your dog the first couple of times you have the collar on him, just so he will be secure. I hope this product works for everyone like it worked for us, because it has really made life better for us AND our dog. Money well spent. worked at first On: 2008-10-29This is a great product unless your dog is as determined as mine! My little Shih-tzu was quite shocked by this when he first had it on. (Quite amusing to watch!) The first few days it worked great, but then he just decided to bark through it after he realized it was annoying but not harmful! But it was worth a shot over the anti-barking alternatives. Barking collar not quite as good as advertised On: 2008-10-28This product is wonderful when it works. The package includes a battery and cylinder of citrenella. The battery I received did not work. I spent $6.99 for a new battery at a pet store. The provider promised to send a new one, but it never arrived. The cylinder of cintenella soon runs out because the device will not work unless there is a full amount of citrinella in the chamber. (It takes much more than the recommended 20 seconds to fill the chamber). Too soon, the citrenella needs to be replenished. All in all, if the collar is working, it works well. it's the not so gentle spray. On: 2008-10-24It sounds like a great and gentle idea, however instead teaching him not to bark, it thru him into a complete panic attack with every spray. My dog got nothing out of this product but more anxiety and smelling as if he had jumped into a pool of bug spray. Id give this product zero stars but it wont allow you to do that. Does not work On: 2008-10-24I bought this about a year ago-I paid more than what is is selling for now. It worked at first until my dog figured out how to empty the reservoir within about 10 seconds of barking. The cost of the spray to refill it is ridiculous-I have spent about $100 in a year on refills-and the battery life is poor-even though I always turned it off when it wasnt on my dog. I also used the methods they suggested to train her-it just didnt work. I figure between the cost of the collar, refill spray, and batteries I have dropped close to $175 on this for nothing. Now the collar will not even spray at all. If it works for your dog thats great. I have a German Shepherd and maybe dogs like that who are very smart and very protective of their territory dont respond well to this type of collar. I now have to try and find another type of collar that will control her barking-more $$. Works for my pugs pretty well! On: 2008-10-21I was worried this would hurt my stub nosed pugs, but it almost sounds like screaming when I walk them and they see another dog. They still bark at other dogs a little bit, but these collars have reduced that a TON. The citronella scent does not stay for long, and it does not hurt them at all. I have noticed when the collars come out, the barking stops, even when getting them ready for their walk which is GREAT. They are not 100 percent quiet, but at least I am not dragging them away from other dogs profusely apologizing anymore, and that is enough for me! Holy Moly! They Work On: 2008-10-21Well, I was a bit sceptical at first, but they work indeed. I have two very yappy dachsunds that bark at everything all the time for no reason. They actually frighten small children. Since buying one collar for each dog, the barking has significantly stopped and they are very quiet now. Most the time they are quiet, if the dogs do bark, they bark once and then stop for a very long time. I have my peace and quiet back and the dogs can be around children with no problem. I know the collars are humane and dont hurt them at all. I know this because I took a direct spray right into my face and eyes, while it scared me silly, it didnt burn my eyes or anything like that and the citronella isnt overpowering. I am very pleased with the collars. Even when I take the collars off, the dogs are still much more quiet now. I give these collars a 5. On a side note, the only thing I didnt like is there is no way to attach a leash to the collars. I had to modify them and put a clasp on them to walk the dogs. I am going to buy the dogs a walking harness, so that wont be a problem anymore. One last thing, the mic on the collars are very sensitive, if my wife is yelling at excitement at the TV when she gets an answer right for Wheel of Fortune, she will set the collar off. Maybe I should get her one so she shuts the heck up. Ha Ha funny. frustrated dog/pleased owner On: 2008-10-20This product works like a charm on our feisty little cross-breed dog. I highly recommend it! Spray Sense collars stop working On: 2008-10-15The Spray Sense collars used to be great and last a long time. In the last year I have bought 5 and they either broke after a couple of weeks or didnt work at all out of the box. The company told me they are having trouble with the manufacturer and replaced 3 collars so far. Havent used them yet so cant say if they are any better. They look the same as the ones I returned. Works but cheap quality On: 2008-10-14This collar works well but the compartment that holds the spray cracked 2 weeks into it and all the liquid was leaking out whenever i refilled it. I had to glue the crack with a very strong epoxy glue and it now seems to be holding. Another problem with this collar is when you pick the dog up and talk too closely to them or there is a loud noise close to them it goes off when the dog didnt bark. Other than that this collar does its job Still Barking..... On: 2008-10-14Product does what it says. My dog barks and it sprays his face. The only problem is my dog could care less. The spray doesnt bother him at all. My advice is to save your money and try something else. My next investment is in a shock collar. Good while our dog wears it. On: 2008-10-14When we let our dog outside he does a soft test bark to see if he gets sprayed. If he does hes quiet the rest of the time if not he starts barking like crazy every time he sees or hears something. This still good for us because I put it on him every morning and every night when I let him out and I dont have to worry about him waking up the neighbors. Collar Works well If you take your time and learn how to use it. On: 2008-10-13These collars have worked quite well for me over the years. Some suggestions if you have concerns regarding some of the other reviews. 1. Remember to turn collar on when you put it on and off when you take it off. I also remove the battery between uses. Doing this allows me to check and test the collar daily for any problems before I put it on my dog. 2. Dont let the dog wear the collar if they go in the water. 3. Premier (the mfg) makes an unscented spray if you dont like the citronella scent. Seems to work just as well. 4. The collars have a lifetime guarantee from the mfg. So if it breaks just send it in and they will repair or replace. 5. Small dogs 10 lbs and under should use the micro-spray sense as that fits small and toy breeds. The regular is too big for them. Buy the correct size for your dog. 6. If your dog has lots of coat, have them wear a bandanna and then put the collar on as this way the long fur doesnt block the spray. 7. If you have more than one dog, make sure they each have a collar or that they are apart. This way if the non-collar wearing dog barks, it doesnt trigger the spray on the collar wearing dog. Excellent Anti-Bark Product On: 2008-10-12We use this collar on one of our dogs, Cooper, who was a constant barker. The collar is highly effective and at the same time, very humane. We werent sure Cooper would learn to stop barking with the collar, but we gave it a try anyway and it worked great. It only took one or two sprays and he quickly learned that if he barked, he would get sprayed. He doesnt like the spray so whenever the collar is on, he doesnt bark at all. We remove the collar during the day to allow him some bark time and we have noticed that even though he does bark now and then without the collar, his barking is not as excessive as it was before we started using the collar. I highly recommend this anti-bark system because if it works on Cooper, I have confidence it will work on other dogs as well. Works well when they wear it - but NOT once you take it off!! On: 2008-10-11I bought this in hopes to prevent my Jack Russell Terrier from being such a barking terror! Hes somewhat rowdy and enjoys barking quite a lot.... I had bought one of those electric collars that emits a piercing sound but this just drove him insane and he would freak out trying to get the sound (I know it sounds weird but if your dog does it, you should know what I mean) so that didnt work. Thats why I moved on to this anti-bark collar. Ill be honest... this collar works very well as long as he is wearing it but as soon as you take it off, he starts barking again. The reason he stops barking is because of the spray, however the collar is somewhat bulky and weighty on their neck (and probably very uncomfortable) so he seems to have associated any type of collar with a box on the front as being the anti-bark collar and doesnt bark nearly as much (even when there is no spray or when its turned off or even if its not an anti-bark collar at all!!) Im sure not all dogs are like mine so this collar probably does prevent some dogs from never (or rarely) barking again, but it hasnt done too well with my dog (unless hes wearing it, like I said) I have grown used to the citronella scent and now think it smells good (and I dont have to spray air freshener as often!!) but they also have some scent-free spray, which seems to work just as well. With a money back guarantee, Id recommend trying the collar for your dog, as it might actually help!! And I still use the anti-bark collar but I just wish there was some way of making it smaller and therefore not as obvious to the dog once the collar is removed. =) Anti-bark collar On: 2008-10-11Exactly as described. Great product at much cheaper than in stores. Works well. I strongly recommend for training. Thanks! This worked great *** On: 2008-10-07Recently moved into a home with a backyard full of cats, squirrels, deer and any other type of animal.. My dog was used to apartment living so he barked constantly at all his new found friends. This collar was a perfect answer to our prayers. He stopped barking immediately !!!!!! We now dont even turn the collar on and he is as quiet as a church mouse. My dog is a bichon frise.. Thank You so much !!! Works for my dog On: 2008-10-03This is the second anti-bark collar Ive bought and I find that it works great for my dog. The other type I have is a remote control device which is good for things besides barking, but this one does the job just fine. It only took a couple of sprays before she realized that if shes quiet, she wont get sprayed so all I have to do is put it on her and not even turn it on any more. Premier Spray Sense Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2008-10-03the collars are working great on my three dogs! I feel so much better knowing that I dont have to resort to a much harsher electrical alternative. One of the collars had a small leak in it and Premier sent another brand new one with no questions asked just requested the broken one back (they paid the shipping). Didn't Work On: 2008-10-01The collar worked for two days, but thereafter, our dog decided to put up with the smell just so he could keep barking. Went off when other dogs barked, quit working after a month On: 2008-09-29Worked good at first, except when other dogs or loud sounds were around. It works off of a microphone, so when another dog barked anywhere near my dog, the thing went off. so, we were constantly having to turn the thing on and off. No big deal, still liked it. however, within a month it just quit working. Replaced the battery after going to 5 stores to find the right size, and $10 late, still nothing. After doing more reading, Im now going to buy the high-sound emitting one that works off of vibrations instead of a microphone. Im hoping this will be one we can keep on her even if were not home. Lifetime Warranty (even without a receipt!) On: 2008-09-24I bought a few of the Citronella anti-bark collars, but I must have over filled them because the seal broke and they begun to leak. But true to their word, Premier offers free replacements so I got the new (refurbished) ones in the mail and they worked fine. They also sent me a free can of citronella spray to make up for any that leaked out. And I didnt even have to present my original receipt. My neighbors have stopped complaining and Im not afraid to leave the house anymore. And the dogs smell lemony-fresh! I definitely recommend this product. And I definitely recommend buying it from Premier. Good luck with your barking dogs! Might work for some but my Newfie was too stubborn On: 2008-09-23My Newfoundland did not stop barking when using this collar. It worked for a short while then he just ignored it. However, as noted elsewhere by other reviewers, some dogs are more willful than others. We call our boy the "Barkmaster General" because he just LOVES to hear himself talk. Even a shock antibark collar didnt work for him. I wouldnt fault the product per se, but it may or may not work for you depending on your dog. There is another issue with build quality and reliability. Our unit broke in an easy-to-fix way: the strap bracket broke off. I was able to easily make another one using 2-part Plastic Weld glue (normal epoxy etc will not stick to the plastic, but Plastic Weld works like a champ and is super-strong). I put the strap around the unit, laid down a strip of foil over the strap where I was gluing, then applied a "bridge" of glue from one side of the broken-off bracket over to the other side. Once hardened, this essentially recreated the strap bracket and its completely useable once more. There is another issue with the unit. After sitting on the shelf for a few years, I tried to fire it up again with a fresh battery and spray, but no-go. The mechanism inside might be glued shut by old leftover spray that hardened (Im just guessing). I suspect this might be an issue if you stop using it for a long time then need it again. Admittedly, this wont be an immediate use issue for most people. I wonder if there is a way to run some alcohol or similar cleaning fluid thru the mechanism to prepare it for storage? Great On: 2008-09-23It actually works! My dogs behavior is even better and he never fought me when putting it on! Music to my ears, finally On: 2008-09-22Premier Spray Sense Anti-Bark Dog Collar. I received this collar yesterday. When they say Silence is Golden, it definately is. I have a JackRussel/Bichon mix and boy she barked at EVERYTHING. This collar is Heaven sent. It is already working, and it is not a bad smell and it does not stain or leave coat with an odor. I can not believe it. The mailman, UPS man and my neighbors will be happy and I can watch t.v. in peace. She only had one fault and that was barking. She now has no faults. It was sent by "As Seen on TV Products.ws". I would definately deal with them again. They were quick with delivery and right-on about the collar. Anti barking device On: 2008-09-22Good product as long as the battery doesnt run off. Once the battery is dead you cant possibly get a replacement batery, so youll have to buy another 70 dollar anti barking device. Peace and quiet On: 2008-09-21Put it on our dog and presto she no longer barks. She growls as she has figured out that growling does not set off the collar. You have to replace the battery and the citronella on a regular basis but its so WORTH it! What are we supposed to do? On: 2008-09-19We purchased through Amazon the Premier spray Sense anti-Bark collar which we cant use. However we have contacted Amazon AND Premier to return this product and no one will help us. We have a $35.65 item in our possession that we cant use,we need help. We understand that for safety reasons this product should be returned to Premier, Premier will not take it back as they did not receive the money for it. There should be a way to take care of this matter between Premier and Amazon that would be satisfactory to us, the customer, since we should be refunded and/or credited for something we cannot use. This would not be an issue if it had not been done on-line, but just through a store and returned for credit, that is all we are asking. No more yapping! On: 2008-09-18I have two yapping terriers that bark at anything and everything - especially when Im not at home. We were getting a lot of complaints from the neighbors, and rightly so. They couldnt enjoy their backyard with all the annoying noise. I took the chance and bought two collars. The spray works like a charm and has stopped the barking. The best things about the spray is that I dont have to be around for it to work, nor do I have to worry about it causing pain. The price was very affordable compared to store prices. Once the collar is off, theyre back to their old habits, but at least I have some control. A MIRACLE!! On: 2008-09-17I have a Lab that was from a rescue shelter. As it turned out, he was a barker, and whenever I left him in the backyard for even a minute he started barking and wouldnt stop until I let him in or I went outside with him! He is a chewer so leaving him in the house when Im not there was out of the question. When I received the collar I put it on him the next day and put him outside. I went to my neighbors house so I could "spy" on him. After the first three barks, not a sound was heard. The next day I was at work all day and I had my neighbor keep an "ear out" for the barking. She reported that after one bark, no more barks were heard. The same was true for the next day. After about a week I took the collar off and there is no more barking!! What a great product!! excellent product On: 2008-09-15I moved to a new apartment and my bischon was having difficulty adjusting when I would leave him during the day. I purchased this more on a leap of faith hoping beyond hope that it would quiet him down so as not to upset my neighbors. Though his scruff did smell of citronella when I came back, it dissipated fast. After a few days of using the collar and him not barking, Ive begun putting the collar on him but not turning it on and it seems to be enough. broke after a month On: 2008-09-15worked great for a month and we were so excited! finally got our dog to stop barking! and then it broke. we added more spray, tried to clean it out, replaced the battery and still doesnt work. we can hear it clicking but no spray. such a bummer. Great barking tool! On: 2008-09-14This collar works very well. The only problem is that she knows when the collar is on and when its off. She will not bark when the collar is on but knows she can when the collar isnt on. Since the collar is so bulky we dont make her wear it over night so she does some barking in the morning. I dont think this is a product flaw, just that the stinker is too smart! I would recommend this collar, very effective when worn. Im also impressed with the way the collars spray and battery life lasts. I have not had to replace the battery yet and only the spray once. I think the spray only due to the fact that my husband loves to show our friends and family how it works, not on the dog of course! AMAZING On: 2008-09-14"Barky" Sparky, our Cairn Terrier barked at everything, the squirrels he could hear, people walking down the street, from first sight to last, the cupboards bumping in the kitchen, the car doors of everyone in the neighborhood, the toaster, the vacuum cleaner, the neighbor sitting on her porch. When we would let him outside, he went flying out the back door as fast as he could squeeze, just to terrorize everything he could see. We tried the shock collar and he learned to shake his head so that the sensor/shock prongs were not touching his vocal chords, but resting on the side of his neck and then hed still bark. They also gave him red marks on his neck some times and when it did shock him, hed coming running to my feet and sit there like he was frightened. Also, with the shock collar, he seemed to learn very quickly to associate the collar itself with the barking deterrent. And when it was off, he knew he could bark freely. With the citronella collar, hes a new dog! And the whole family and household has become more peaceful. Hes completely calm now and he doesnt seem to fully realize that the unpleasant spray is associated with the collar itself... hes still quiet even when we take it off at night. He plays and seems happy, and now looking back, its almost like his own barking was making him more anxious and it was becoming a vicious cycle. The collar is very sensitive to noise. It sprayed him once when he got too close to the vacuum cleaner, so now i put him in another room when Im vacuuming. It also sprays occasionally if hes playing and growls too loud. Other than that, it has been perfect. For anyone that was worried, he has easily learned to make a small little whine to communicate that he wants something or needs to go outside. Oh well... On: 2008-09-13I was hoping this would help but it didnt. A lot of noises can set off the spray mechanism and eventually my dog became unphased by the citronella. We used it for a couple of weeks and it stopped spraying. Yes we changed the battery...Yes we refilled it with spray...The nozzle makes a hiss like its clogged and nothing happens. Premier really doesnt have much support through the website so I dont know what to do... Barking halted with first spray! On: 2008-09-13I was a little skeptical about the collar, but since I didnt want to use a shock collar I thought Id give it a try. I have 4 dogs, 3 who bark! It worked first spray on the leader of my "bark" pack. Im ordering 2 more so I can train simultaneously. The order was processed quickly and arrived in just a couple of days. Pleased with the product and the vendor! Works exactly as promised On: 2008-09-08My first unit stopped working after 5 minutes, but the company promptly sent me another and a return label for the broken unit. This one works great, although my Shepard mix is starting to learn how to bark just softly enough to keep it from spraying - smart dog.... Definitely worth a try if your dog just wont stop barking, and way more humane than a shock collar. spray collar On: 2008-09-08we have used this product in the past and been satisfied. The one we purchased worked for a week and then stopped, dispite new batteries. We were disappointed. Returned two and gave up On: 2008-09-08I got the product because my dog was having barking fits in his new environment. It worked but after a while the mechanism gave out and didnt hold the spray. I tried two and they both gave out after a month or so. The batteries are expensive too. I switched to the kind that gives off a high pitched tone a couple days ago and it seems to be working fine. Excellent product On: 2008-09-08We purchased 2 collars. Both dogs responded well to it after the first time we put it on them. We dont keep it on them all the time as it does tend to go off when the get excited and playing around. One of our dogs all we have to do is show her the collar and she stops barking. Works for out maltese On: 2008-09-07This works well for our maltese--i just wish the collar spray lasted a little longer. I also wish there was a similar device that just sprayed a a small stream of water which would be much cheaper to refill. Premier Spray Sense Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2008-09-07Wow this is an amazing product! It definately is working on my small Rat Terrier who had a ferocious bark and got into an attack mode every time he saw people (or squirrels and other animals). It has only taken a couple of sprays from the collar to curtail his annoying bark. Several weeks latter and at this point of his training, all I have to do most of the time is show the collar to him and he usually stops barking. Interestingly, it has also toned down his aggressive behavior. I detest the shock collar treatment and think its cruel. I would never use this method on a dog that I love and consider one of my family. Im so pleased a product has finally been produced that is so humane. I highly recommend the anti bark spray collar to everyone. BTW All my neighbors love it too. Some with big dogs have borrowed mine and liked it so much theyve bought one too. Maybe it is the breed? On: 2008-09-06My mother has had this work for her Bichon, but for my Cairn Terrier it does not work. He just continues to bark and gets angrier as it sprays him, thinking that whatever he is barking at is causing it. Mechanically, it works fine, but I am not sure it is the thing for terriers... Cool, it works! On: 2008-09-06This collar had an immediate positive effect on my goldens behavior after only one spray! For the first time, I get to leave the house without hearing the relentless barking from my dog. My golden has become visibly more well behaved as it seems reluctant to bark away as it did before. Thank you for this wonderful product, Premier! Not worth it On: 2008-09-04This product worked well for about a month. My dog only needed it on a few times. After about the 6th use it kept on spraying even though she had stopped barking which defeated the purpose. It wont keep the citronella charge at all. It keeps spraying out. Not worth the money. Bad choice On: 2008-09-04I purchase this barking collar a couple of weeks ago and already it stop working, what a disaster and a big rip off. I will never shop at this place again. Excellent Product On: 2008-09-02This collar really works. My dog (a Cocker Spaniel-Yorkie mix) knows not to bark whenever its on. We dont even have to fill the sprayer anymore! It doesnt irritate his neck and it doesnt prevent him from eating or drinking while its on. We bought it on Amazon.com for less than half the price the major pet store chains are selling it for. bad reaction On: 2008-09-02I bought this product thinking it was very humane. My dog got sprayed once, after barking, and was so tramatized by the citronella spray that she ran into her crate and cowered, trembling with her tail tucked tight. I immediately took the collar off, but it took until the following morning, (the initial spray was at about 9pm), until she was herself again. I then thought that perhaps it was just the citronella scent, and so was going to try the unscented spray, but on the can it says dont get on eyes or skin and all I could think of was hello, what do they think a dogs nose is?. Im now looking into ultrasonic bark control. Works well, but supervise On: 2008-09-01These collars worked well on my two eighty pound mutts who were driving my neighbors nuts. The only issue I had was when we left the collars on, unsupervised, for a day. Our dogs proceeded to chew the collars off of each other, which defeats the purpose. I will say, though, after this, the collars still worked, I just had to rig a way to put the device on our normal collars. Be sure to supervise for a little while if you have giant puppies! GREAT PRODUCT!!! On: 2008-08-31I am very pleased with this product. I am fostering 2 walker hounds (one is 13 and one is 6). They stay in our barn and all of our neighbors started complaining the first night they were there. They are hunters and I think they knew there is a racoon in the barn...so they barked all day and night. So I did some research and ended up buying 2 of these anti bark collars. They do work ... even on the old man. I only put them on at night and the dogs now know as soon as they are on. But when it is out of spray they start back up again. The only thing is that you cant tell when they are out of the spray. Also when 1 barks they both go off. But I DO RECOMMEND THESE COLLARS 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!! Works great! On: 2008-08-29I have used this on both my dogs since whenever they go outside in the morning (5:45am-6:15am), they have the urge to bark. It has worked out so far. I have put the collar on and have forgotten to turn it on sometimes and just knowing its around their necks, the dogs have been behaving. Great Product for Great Price On: 2008-08-28Product works great!! My dogs does not bark when this collar is on!! It works great!! Doesn't work for all dogs... On: 2008-08-26I have a small dog but shes well within the recommended size/weight. Her barks ares higher in pitch so they dont register and therefore the devise doesnt spray. Works great but must be part of a program On: 2008-08-19Product worked great, I used it on my 20 lb beagle to stop barking in his crate when I left. Collar must be used in conjunction with training techniques. I have trained my beagle that it is not okay to bark in his crate and use positive reinforcement when he is quiet. I do not have issues with the spray running out as he only gets sprayed once a day at the most. Great product when used as a training tool not as a bandaid for the issue. Gold Medal Performance On: 2008-08-19Our neighbor recommended the product for a Mini Pin we adopted. He is a world class barker and can yap for hours. The collar is way too big for his neck but we were able to make enough adjustments so that it fits him. Within the first hours of wearing the collar Max triggered the spray several times. He was startled but stopped barking. We are able to switch the device OFF and still realize the benefits. Max doesnt know if its ON or OFF. He just knows hes wearing it. We turn it ON if were leaving the house but usually have it switched in the OFF position. Thats saves the battery. The spray doesnt have an unpleasant odor and disapates quickly. Max was very aggresive towards visitors to our home but the spray collar has worked in calming him. Ive read that a Mini Pin can be a handful but this product has really helped him. I just wish they made something to control his urge to lift his leg on our furniture! Well have to keep working on that issue. CRAP~! Anti-Bark Spray Collar On: 2008-08-18Spray Anti Bark Collar No matter where I buy these they stop working...after a very short time. I have bought from Petsmart, Amazon, Ebay etc. This one broke after 3 uses. What a piece of crap product. They should all be recalled. Citronella collar On: 2008-08-18The collar works well on our heeler, but you really still have to train the dog, which it says on the package. Its a good way to get her attention so she recognizes that excessive barking has a consequence. I do notice that after I take the collar off, she is calmer. Its not something you just leave on the dog all the time, but its good for those times when they are over the top. Citronella anti-bark collar On: 2008-08-18This is a great product! It worked very well for my little yapper. My Papillon would start barking when I wasnt around so I couldnt correct the behavior. With this collar I left him alone in a kennel and heard him bark only once then completely stopped. Once in awhile he will bark once or twice, but not out of control. This broke the cycle where he would escalate and get to barking incessantly. Now I dont even put the collar on him and he doesnt bark when I leave him in the kennel. very disappointed On: 2008-08-13Very unhappy. The collar works when I blow hard in it but put it on the dog and doesnt even work. And whats worse is that I cannot return it once it is used. How are you going to know about a product unless you use it. Most companies accept returns so I didnt think to read the return policy. They have a 15% re-stocking fee! Ridiculous! I learned my lesson. I will always read the return policy! i believe my dog outsmarted it. On: 2008-08-12I read tons of reviews for this product and decided I should try it for my dog that only howls/barks when I leave the house (separation anxiety), since my landlord is losing his patience with my situation. The collar worked for single barks, but not for my dogs howling. I would come home and she would smell like the citronella, so I know the collar was working, but it just doesnt seem that it worked for her. For anyone whos having malfunctioning collars, you must have put it together wrong. The instructions are simple. My dog is the type that only does tricks when she knows you have a treat, so I figure she outsmarted this training technique as well. Hopefully this seller has a return policy. Now I have to get back money to help pay for her voice box surgery. This works for my dog! On: 2008-08-11This works for my dog! We adopted him and he came with this collar. We did not use it as he was not barking so much until we adopted an additional dog. New dog chewed up and destroyed the collar. I had to buy another one and came to you for replacement. If New dog needs to eventually have one, I will be back. Gentle Spray collar On: 2008-08-07This product worked wonders for our Jack Russell. Unfortunately, after about 6 moths of use the device developed a leak and no longer worked properly. I also felt a little guilty because it would squirt her when she yawned or sneezed. She still tries to yawn quietly, but she is back to barking like crazy again. Spray Collar On: 2008-08-06I previously rated this spray collar on the lower side of the stars because I thought this was the GENTLE LEADER REMOTE and it wasnt. Now, I have the package opened, and I cant use it and cannot return it either because of their return policy. In the future, I will read and re-read the ads to make sure I am ordering the product I am actually looking to purchase. The customer service here is great tho, and I will order other products from this company. They were prompt in mailing and response. Unit Sprays but it doesn't affect the dog On: 2008-07-30We have used this Gentle Spray unit several times. The unit sprays as it states, but this spray has no affect on our pomeranian. He just keeps barking and barking and barking. The unit is emply in just a few minutes. It is too sensitive. On: 2008-07-28The collar works to stop the barking, but it also sprays with just a low growl or a yip of excitement. It is just too sensitive. I thought I would be able to adjust the level so that he could at least make a little sound. We just wanted to get rid of excessive barking! The collar only worked for a month! On: 2008-07-27The collar worked good for my Jack Russell Terrier.. It stopped his loud barks but not the little barks he makes, which is understandable. He did learn that when the collar is not on, that he could bark because it wouldnt spray him. After about a month of him wearing it, the sprayer stopped working, even after filling up the spray and changing the battery. I can hear the clicking noise like it is going to spray but nothing comes out.. Im trying to get the manufacturer to replace it, but well see what happens. poor durability On: 2008-07-27Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar This was the third Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar in less than two years for a vocal miniature schnauzer. It is very effective, but the collars dont last very long. The first one lasted about six months before dying. The second lasted a few months before the internal reservoir sprang a leak. The third one was defective when we received it. Fortunately, simply wearing the broken collar has some residual effect on reducing barking. Works well On: 2008-07-26I was unsure how well this product would work on my beagle, but so far its perfect. My beagle is very skittish around sprays, and he has quieted down a lot with this. Fortunately, I have the one beagle in the world who doesnt bark anyway, but I was having problems with crying and howling because of seperation anxiety stemming from a recent move. Id definitely say that everyone should give this product a try! Anti-Bark Collar On: 2008-07-25The anti-bark collar really does work. We have a coon-hound who are notorious for barking. She used to bark a great deal in the yard, especially at night. Now with the anti-bark she might let out a short bark and than it is over. She does not like the citronella at all. It Works! On: 2008-07-24I was pleasantly surprised with this collar. The first night I put it on our dog there was one bark and then quiet the rest of the night. It completely broke her of the barking. That was a couple weeks ago. Now we dont have to put it on her any more and she is still quiet. Great product! Works like a charm On: 2008-07-23This collar works like a charm. I put it on my 6 month old toy poodle and he stopped barking immediately. He barked once, got sprayed and never barked again - while he was wearing the collar. Now when I put it on him, he knows what it is and doesnt even bother to bark once so he doesnt get sprayed at all. I highly recommend this product. It is miraculous. It is much easier and more humane than the shock collars. I would never use one of those. The Sprayer Got Stuck! On: 2008-07-23The product worked okay to deter barking but I am glad that I was at home when it malfunctioned! My dog came dashing under my desk and she was pawing feverishly at her face and I could smell the citronella...the stupid collar was continually spraying! I couldnt get it to stop! I put my had over it to stop it from getting into her eyes and I pulled the collar off. I had to take the battery out to stop the spray! I will NEVER use a training collar again, imagine if it was an electronic shock collar that malfunctioned like this??? I felt so bad...so guilty. Works but.... On: 2008-07-21This product is a great alternative to a "shock" collar, but with a few cautions. First, the collar microphone is fairly sensitive, so if you or your dog sneeze while youre holding him/her, you may get citronella in the face. Second, the collar can only be refilled with the kind of spray that it comes with, so be sure to order refills. Lastly, if you have a fairly strong willed dog, he/she may bark through the sprays sometimes. All that said, the collar definitely deters the barking. My dog used to run from one window to the next if he saw something outside, but, with the collar on, he calms down after he gets sprayed a couple of times. Spray Bark Collar On: 2008-07-21The collar doesnt seem to work for small dogs with high pitched barks. When I put the collar on my small dog, it seemed to work when she growled; however when she barks it does not work. Unfortunately to teach a dog not to bark the collar needs to be consistent with the behavior. It does what it is supposed to On: 2008-07-17In as much as this collar does what it is supposed to, that is, it sprays citronella when the dog barks, I gave it three stars. However, it hasnt really taught my dog anything about barking. When he wears the collar it does encourage him to bark less but as soon as the collar is off he barks as much as ever. I was hoping it would eventually help teach my dog not to bark even when not wearing it but that doesnt seem to be happening. Effective, but clunky. On: 2008-07-17First I will declare it does work well; it has reduced my Pomeranians barking easily by 75%. Once the dog conditioned himself to recognize the collar, just puttting it on him he begins to curb his behavior. Like the literature states, if the barking is anxiety-based, this collar will not work for you. Our dog is 6 lbs, which is the bottom size limit per the advertised design and its correct; this collar is unwieldly for small dogs due to the resevoir design. The module is spartan, it is a simple cube design and should have had a design that is smoother with rounded corners. The design from an ergonomic perspective is basic and simpleton; clearly there was not much thought put into it. I am satisfied with its performance and have not noticed any problems with the citrus agent; no residue noted on furniture and my dog doesnt smell like an orange. You will detect citrus smell when it does actuate. Be careful when holding the dog close if he is wearing it, you will get sprayed if he barks. The design has the module sagging at 30 degrees upwards under the dogs jaw/nose area, so whatever is directly infront of the dog will get misted. You cant prevent the sagging, it would require the collar to be dangerously tight. Definitely a more humane collar than shocking. I gave it only 4 stars because of the box design; functionality, it gets 5 stars. Works very well even on small dogs On: 2008-07-15This collar has worked very well on our 5.5 lb chihuahua. She was quite a barker when out in the yard, but with this collar on she is a model citizen. While we dont leave this on her for very long periods of time (it is a bit heavy on her neck) it is really effective for short stints out into the yard to go potty. Great product! And Im sure the neighbors appreciate it... It really works!! On: 2008-07-13Similar products sell for triple the price at the big pet stores, so I was worried these would be too good to be true. I also wasnt sure that anything would deter my 2-yr-old Yorkies from barking their heads off. First good sign: the collars arrived promptly! Second good sign: they appear to be genuine brand-name collars! Third good sign: they spray when tested! Now to try them on the doggies! The spray box looks kind of large on these little dogs, but it doesnt weigh much and it doesnt seem to inconvenience them any. We put a collar on the more-barky of the two dogs, and left the other unopened for now. Then we knocked on the front door. As soon as they barked, the collar sprayed! BOTH DOGS IMMEDIATELY STOPPED BARKING!!!! To say they were very surprised would be an understatement! We knocked again with the same result! We did it a third time and they didnt bark at all! When we went out, we took the collar off the dog but left it on top of their crate. When we came home, they didnt bark! Its only the second day, and even without using the collar, barking is much less! When we put the collar on, there is silence! This product can change your life! Buy now! Good place to start. On: 2008-07-12I bought this product because my dog wont stop barking when tied up outside. When I first put it on her, she would bark and immediately get sprayed in the face. While it definitely helped her stop barking (at first), she quickly learned that if she barked enough, the collar would quickly empty and then she could continue to bark her little heart out. It was a pain to keep running outside to refill the collar as it doesnt hold enough spray at one time. She also went through 1 can of spray in 2 days. Another drawback, the dog smells after wearing the collar. I think the collar would work for the less determined dog but for us it was a fail. It may work if you are willing to keep refilling the collar every 10 minutes for a few days. It is a good place to start for those who dont want to use the shock collar like ourselves. Imperfect product On: 2008-07-10We have had this product for about 2 months. After the 1st 2 weeks, it stopped working & the folks at Premier were very helpful: They first suggetsed banging the product to clear bubbles, and this helped some. Then after another week or so it stopped working entirely, and the folks at Premier offered to replace it. Meanwhile, had complained to Amazon, who told me to contact Premier, but also sent me a replacement collar. So for the past mnth we have had TWO collars, and now neither is working, despite the banging we periodically do and replacing batteries and re-filling, although, based on past experience, one of them may start working again. Still the uncertainty is maddening, esp when one is using it to quite an otherwise disruptive, barking dog. My wife is too disheartened to call Premier again, since we are unsure what would be gained with a 3rd flaky collar. Its a great product when it works; getting it to work regularly has been an impossible task for us. Thanks Didn't work from the get go On: 2008-07-08This didnt work from the moment I took it out of the box. I followed the instructions, filled it with juice, blew into the sensor, and... nothing. Batteries dead? Defective? Im disappointed. Also the dog tried hard to chew it off his neck. Gentle Spray is a better alternative On: 2008-07-07The Gentle Spray Anti-bark collar works much better than a shock collar. Our dog has responded very well when the collar is on her, and I feel much more humane in using the citronella spray. The only thing Ive noticed is that it hasnt changed her behavior when the collar is off. As long as she has it on, her barks are noticeably cut down, but when it is off, she is back to barking. I hope that with more time shell learn that she shouldnt bark whether she has it on or off. Does Not work On: 2008-07-07The first time I used the product, the spray triggered at the proper amount/time. Since that time I have not been able to get the product to trigger a spray. The dog barks and the spray will not come out. Ive tried troubleshooting the product and still it does not work. Definitely NOT worth the money Great! On: 2008-07-03Friend recommened this product to me and am I glad she did. It has worked great! Barking is rare now, a real treat for us and our neighbors. Highly recommend. Only negative is one of the battery covers fell off at some time and is lost (we have 2 dogs, both barkers.) Still works though, so no real complaint. I recommend it On: 2008-07-02I would have given it 5 stars, but the first one I received was defective. I tried to get a refund from Amazon, but they wouldnt accept a return. However, the product is guaranteed by the manufacturer, so they replaced it (after I mailed it back at my expense...ugh!) I put it on my toy poodle (about 18#s)when hes out in the yard and it has curbed his barking considerably. Sometimes a few low barks (lol...like little coughs)... get past the microphone. (I think hes figured out he can bark if he does so quietly). But,evidently theres not much fun in that as he wants to come back inside right after. I keep the collar off (and turned off to save the battery life)when hes indoors.Im pleased with the results and really do recommend it. It is a gentle correction and seems the most humane choice to put an end to excessive barking. Just be aware, if your dog continues to bark and ends up needing something more powerful, you cant return this product to Amazon and the manufacturer will only replace defective collars, not refund the purchase price. Didn't work on my stubborn lab! On: 2008-07-02I purchased this item through Amazon a few weeks ago and the first few days my lab was responding well to the spray. But that didnt last long! Now he is back to the same routine of barking uncontrollably while getting sprayed 30 or so times in the face. It doesnt phase him! Also, the battery died after only 2 weeks of use and had to replace it! I am now researching the bark shock collar! Not effective On: 2008-06-29I have 2 toy poodles. They each weigh 6 lbs. When I put the collar on them the walk around like I have placed a ball and chain around their neck. The collar is far to large and heavy for a small dog. Not only that but it doesnt spray when they bark!!! CITRONELLA BARK COLLAR On: 2008-06-29I found this collar very effective in teaching the dogs not to bark. Unfortunately, it also sprays the dog when other dogs bark close to dog that is wearing collar, or if someone shouts or sneezes loudly next to dog. Overall it is very effective and I would recommend it, having tried many other techniques. I have Brittanys. broke after 2 days of use. On: 2008-06-29while it worked it was effective, but after 2 days the spray nozzle started leaking citronella all over the place. amazon would not accept a return, luckily premier did, hopefully the replacement will work better. A lifesaver! On: 2008-06-27What a great product! I have a very vocal Australian Shepherd puppy and was pushed to the brink of insanity by his incessant barking. I consulted a trainer and nothing they recommended worked so they finally told me to get this. I wish I would have gotten it sooner! It has made our relationship so much better! After 3 weeks, the collar malfunctioned and I had to send it in to Premier. They have great customer service and I am now waiting for a replacement collar (free of charge). I didnt realize how great it was until now - when I dont have it. It has been a LONG few days without the collar. If I try to mimic the sound of the citronella being released by the collar, sometimes he will stop barking, but Im definitely not a good substitute. The other down side is that the battery is not easy to find (at least in my area - I checked 4 stores before I found one at Radio Shack) - Id buy one online and also an extra can of citronella, because you wont want to be without them for long. Worked better than I expected! On: 2008-06-23My dog was somewhat of a problem barker. I got this collar and she DOES NOT like the citronella spray at all!! She was startled the first few times she barked. Now she doesnt bark except a very low barely-audible woof at the nothing-ness she used to bark at. She barely wears the collar now, had her trained almost immediately!!! I definitely recommend. I didnt find that the collar was too sensitive, it went off just when it should have. I didnt notice a scent at all from it, the collar really worked better than I ever would have expected. Waste of Money!! On: 2008-06-23This was the biggest waste of money! I put this on my dog as soon as it came in. The first time she barked I could tell it sprayed because she started to sniff in the air. So I began to test her in the house by knocking on doors and such. She continued the barking so I wanted to make sure the thing was working. Sure enough it wasnt spraying. After replacing the battery, I tried it again and it didnt phase her one bit. The spray is just a fine mist. Even when I tested it like they tell you to do it was so fine that I could hardly smell it. I even adjusted the collar several times to make sure I had it on correctly thinking that would make a difference but it didnt. So if youre looking for something to help control your dogs excessive barking, look somewhere else. This is useless! Unsure About the Product!! On: 2008-06-22I receieved the item on Friday and started to use it on my 50lb german shepard on Saturday. It worked by spraying when he barked the first few times and he stop barking but then it malfuncation and continued to spray without him barking. It seems like a might work but I wouldnt waste my money on it again. Maybe get a remote control device better. I called Amazon to complain about the product and it being defective and they said that they no longer carrying the item so they gave me a full refund and it showed up in my credit the next day. Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2008-06-21The collar works exactly as advertised and almost immediately stopped all excessive barking. My small dog, 12 lbs, still barks when the collar is off but put it on and he shuts right up. I expect that it even works when not activated. Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2008-06-20This prouct works well at slowing down annoying barking, most of the time. Sometimes the dogs just bark for some reason and the collar is not always effective. but to use it occassionally, it is good. Citronella sprayer works great On: 2008-06-20We have a black lab (about 85 pounds) who, like all labs, wants to be underfoot every minute and yelps when hes excluded from wherever the action is... He also sometimes barks when hes outside in the yard, particularly when other neighborhood dogs are barking also. We didnt want to get the electric zapping collar for fear of completely freaking him out (hes a big baby), so on the recommendation of our vet, whos also my friend and a golden retriever owner herself, we got the citronella spray collar. Well, its FANTASTIC! He hates it, but I dont feel guilty about it because hes not terrified of it either. He just cant stand the stuff spraying into his face. He knows when the collars on that he has to be very, very careful of barking, and hell usually only just whinny a little bit. But even when the collars not on, hes still barking a lot less than he used to. Its just a great solution for anyone who wants to severely curtail barking but doesnt want to go with the zapper. Two thumbs way up. This worked best for our dog On: 2008-06-16We had two quiet dogs and added a third who was being picked up by animal control. Even though we worked with him, he barked all the time. Effort 1-We felt bad about using a bark collar that shocked him but we did it anyway. It didnt work when he barked but would shock him when he drank water. This was terrible. (His fur was too thick for the bark collar, even with his throat shaved.) Effort 2- The shrill screech of the Barker Breaker did not bother him but freaked out our other dogs and went off with any loud noise. Effort 3- The citronella Gentle Spray" collar has made all of us happy. It worked right away so we took it off after a few days. Every week or two he will bark a little excessively and we put it back on for a day. This is humane and very easy and effective. And it smells good! It did not dampen his enthusiasm or scare our other dogs. I have had success with all 3 of these but the first two can really create insecurity and fear. The citronella spray does not. I love it and it worked! On: 2008-06-16So I talked to my vet and he said this was the safest and most inhumane product that worked out there so I went ahead and tried it! I just got a miniature dashund and I love her, but she would not let anyone sleep at night because she would be barking all night long, it was actually incredible how long she could bark! I had neighbors complain and everything! How EMBARRASSING So I needed to try something and this actually worked! Half of the reviews were telling me it works and half were saying it didnt, but what do you have to lose? If it doesnt work on your dog, just return it! But as for mine, she is so well behaved now! I barely have to use it because I tell her no and she already knows what will happen if she continues! So definetly worth the money to buy it! =D Excellent product, a little bulky On: 2008-06-16We got this collar to teach our minipoodle not to bark so much. It works, without being harsh. She now attempts to bark quietly or growl rather than her prima donna soprano shrieking that she was known for. The only minor negative point is that this collar is kind of bulky for a 10 pound dog. It would be just fine on a dog maybe twice her size. Overall, its exactly what we hoped for. Fantastic On: 2008-06-14I have a Mini-Pin, and whenever anyone comes near the house or she thinks someone is coming near the house (if there is a knock in the house) she shrieks, barks, growls, and makes a whole helluva lot a noise. We just moved from a house to an apartment, and we thought we were going to have to give her up or face eviction. The collar works great! At first she didnt quite get it, and when she barked she fell over from surprise when she got sprayed (my wife and I nearly died laughing). She looked around not knowing what just happened, and occasionally she would try again. Now she doesnt bark at all! The cats make more noise then her. Great collar On: 2008-06-13I bought this for my lab who would bark at people walking by the yard. It would startle her and stop her barking, but she usually would resume barking and start the process over. I think she just has ADD and forgets what happened the first time. The smell is pretty strong too... but it smells more like oranges! Worked well for a few weeks, now leaks On: 2008-06-12Even though its obvious the physical quality of this product isnt top-notch (its a little plastic box that a cheap strap goes around), I was satisfied with this product for a few weeks. It did very well in curbing the barking, more by confusing the dog than anything else. Sometimes it seemed to go off when it wasnt warranted (like when my small dog jumped on my lap), but overall I was satisfied. However, it now leaks the liquid solution, and a few hours after a refill its empty again even if we werent using it. This leaves a mess too. This product is too expensive to be so cheaply made. I would recommend looking for something more sturdy and reliable. Had three, two worked extremely well On: 2008-06-11For years we used two of these collars to keep our black lab and Tibetan Spaniel from barking all day (and night!). The collars we had worked perfectly. One day during the Daily Dog Wstling Match, one of the collars was chewed to pieces so we had to order a new one. The replacement came in and looked funny--as if it had been refurbished or cheaply manufactured. It worked for two days and then leaked citronella everywhere, even when the battery was removed. After reading similar, more recent reviews I got to thinking: I wonder if the manufacturer changed the way in which these collars are built? Im scared to buy another one. We now just share the one we have between our dogs. amazing On: 2008-06-09I was shocked but this product worked after the first night. I can now sleep thru the night and so does my dog!! I tried a shock collar first and it did not work nearly as well.. I would recommend this to anyone - except for a very small dog - mine is about 20 lbs. I think it would have trouble fitting a 10 lb. dog. Humane way of bark control On: 2008-06-07We recently moved into a condo with our 6 year old female Vizsla. We were looking for a solution so she would not annoy our neighbors when left alone. Shock and electric collars are cruel (she is a huge part of our family. I would never shock my son or my dog!) so we decided we would give this collar a try. Results are excellent so far. The collar does instill some fear into her so we do not always have to turn it on for her to behave. She does not have a long memory so an occasional spray does not hurt. Finally, to prove that the collar is harmless, I have sprayed myself with the collar a couple times to show my wife and son. If your dog is afraid of the spray bottle, this collar will work perfectly. If your dog could care less about being squirted, you should look elsewhere. JUNK DO CAUTION On: 2008-06-06We have two Cairn Terriers that bark and bark and bark we have tried Listerine, Vinegar and nothin works... We purchased these collars in good faith from a trusted ecommerce site. We have had these items less than 45 days and the DO NOT WORK junk junk junk! The batteries are fine but the unit was great while it worked. So now what we are stuck with two junk collars, and nothing in return since it is past 30 days! OF COURSE. This is why this was my LAST order on Amazon IT WORKS LIKE MAGIC On: 2008-06-06It worked from the first time I put it on my dog. It worked so well I was even a bit concerned because my dog was so scared at the spray, that when she realized it was the collar, every time I put it on, shell just lie down and be quiet. I think in the 3 weeks Ive had it, the collar has only sprayed her 5 or 6 times, since the second or third spray she understood and would not bark. Shes a Welsh corgi and they bark a lot sometimes, but theyre also really smart. Now I sometimes only mention the collar to her when shes barking and shell stop. But I wouldnt leave it on a dog for very long. At least not if a dog reacts to it like my dog, shes terrified of it, so it would be cruel to leave it on more than absolutely necessary, even though it does not hurt the dog. And some other reviewer mentioned the smell, I have never noticed the smell. Maybe because it has been sprayed only a couple times. Remember, this collar really works, but you have to be there and teach the dog also, and if the dogs scared of it, dont leave it on too long. Good luck! May work for some, but not for us... On: 2008-06-05This seemed to work well at first but our dog quickly got used to it and it no longer detered him from barking...I have heard it works well for some, it probably depends on your dogs personality. Could be better... On: 2008-06-05Worked okay at first. My dog is now use to it. When she barks, she cant even feel it spraying her. I would recommended the spray collar with a remote to make sure your dog knows exactly WHEN they are doing wrong. Bark Spray replacement On: 2008-06-05I need to return this product. Does not work properly. Would like a replacement of same. Poorly made. Broke within one day. On: 2008-06-03Within a day, the product was leaking spray, so became useless. A waste of money. DO NOT BUY On: 2008-05-29this is not a good product i had it on my dog for about 5 minutes. the idea is awsome but when i put it on my dog he wouldnt move because this thing weighs about 1 pound. then when i took him outside, he started rolling around in the grass it started spraying him. this thing works off of vibration not sound. so everytime he would get excited or try and play fetch it would spray him. i do not reccomend this product to anyone. unless you like your dog smelling like bug spray and being scared to move. it did make him not bark but just because he was to scared to do anything. Not bad, has problems On: 2008-05-28I found the spray collar to be fairly effective at stopping my dog from barking, but it had its drawbacks. My dog quickly learned that he should not bark when the collar is on. However it had little effect on his barking when the collar was removed. Also, he got very sad whenever we put the collar on him. He would mope around for as long as it was on, and would slowly recover once we removed it. It was pretty pitiful. That being said, it did work as a deterent. All we had to do was show him the collar and he would calm down for a while (5-10 minutes). But for our dog it was not a very practical solution. A bigger problem was that the collar occasionally misfired. Once I was standing in my kitchen, the dog standing near me, and I heard the collar spray him. He had not made any noise of any kind. He winced and backed away, confused. Not good. Even worse, eventually the collar failed catastrophically. Last week the dog ran into the house with the collar continuously spraying him in the face. It was stuck in the "spray" mode. It emptied its entire load of citronella. We quickly removed the collar, which was now blowing mostly air and faint wisps of the spray, and it continued to try to spray as we held it. The dog was scared, confused, and stunk of citronella. Not good at all. I think this product has potential to be an effective training tool, but the risk of failure should make buyers think carefully about it. This collar really works! On: 2008-05-27I bought my first Gentle Spray Anti-Bark collar 8 years ago. My black Lab, Katie, is the determined sort and when someone, or something, enters the neighborhood, she has a tendency to start barking and not stop. She was annoying the neighbors by barking for an hour or two at a time when I wasnt home. It wasnt separation anxiety barking on her part, it was always barking at something, but that didnt make the neighbors any happier when it happened. When we went to the vets office, or obedience classes, shed bark excitedly at all the other dogs and people, sort of saying "hello, pay attention to me." I had to do something or start leaving her in the house when I wasnt home. I bought the Gentle Spray collar because I couldnt bring myself to put something on her that would inflict pain, so shock collars were out of the question. I wasnt sure a spray of citronella would actually shut her up, but I decided it was worth a try. It only took 5 minutes for her to figure out that if she barked while wearing the collar, she was going to get sprayed. The spray didnt hurt her or scare her, it actually seemed more to insult her, but whatever, she did not like getting sprayed. From then on, when she wore the collar, she didnt bark. The vet couldnt believe it the first time we went to her office with the collar on. No one there had ever seen or heard of a citronella bark collar before. They were amazed at the difference. "It didnt take away her spirit at all" one of the vet techs commented. "We used to be able to hear Katie barking before you even turned into the parking lot" the vet said. They started recommending the collar to their clients. "Thats the citronella dog I was telling you about" I overheard the vet say to another dog owner. My neighbors were thrilled. Several of them told me they never heard Katie barking anymore, well except when Im home. I only put the collar on her when shes outside and Im not home or were going to the vet. When Im home and she starts barking, I check out what triggered it, let her bark for a while, and then make her be quiet. The first collar lasted 8 years, but finally stopped working. Katies a smart dog. It took a couple of weeks, but she eventually figured out that the collar didnt spray every time she barked anymore. So, I bought a new one. The look on her face when she barked and got sprayed was priceless. This is a great product. My only complaint with the old model was that the batteries didnt seem to last hardly any time at all. The new model has an on/off switch, so Im hoping the batteries will last longer. Works for us On: 2008-05-24We have a Jack Russel Terrier mix that nothing else has worked on. The only draw back is that some external noises will set it off accidently. Another dog barking is understandable, but dont sneeze to close to your dog when theyre wearing it. Actually works! On: 2008-05-24Trained our Cavalier King Charles to stop barking. This is a very humane way to stop the undesirable behavior. Recommended! Not very effective On: 2008-05-20This product is not what I expected, the spray does not stay very long in the collar. i seems almost every time my dog barked I needed to refill the collar. I would not advise any of my friends to purchase this type of anti bark collar Dog collar On: 2008-05-15I bought 2 gentle spray pet collars and I believe that they probably,in general work well. The problem I had is one of them didnt work properly as soon as I got it and I didnt take the time to return it. Now its been about a month and the other one does not work either. The problem with the first one is it sprays constantly. Even if my dog makes a slight sound it goes off. The other one now wont go off at all. I have filled it and it seems the valve is not working. So one of the dogs is still barking because it wont discharge and my other dog cant wear it because every little thing makes it go off. My friend that told me about them only has one dog and hers works great. I should take the time and return them but my schedule is hectic and its hard to find time to address it. Not The Results You Want On: 2008-05-14Our dog hated the citronella smell... so its a very effective correction tool. However, once this device goes off, the entire unit smells like, and is covered in, the citronella. This causes 2 issues... 1, the dog never stops smelling citronella therefore is always being corrected even when not barking and 2, it desensitizes the dog to the corrective smell therefore making it eventually ineffective in correction. Our dog hated the smell so bad, she would go into full on panic attacks smelling it, with or without the device having sprayed her... thats great if they only smell it during the bark... but the smell is EVERYWHERE. WIth the sensitivity of the dogs sense of smell, you might as well shove their nose 24/7 in a citronella candle. If they can ever figure out how to correct this issue, it will be effective. Fantastic! On: 2008-05-14Ive tried everything and spent hundreds of dolars, but this is the only product that actually works. Even after the first day, she stopped barking just by having the collar on. Now all we have to say is "do you want to wear your necklace?" and she stops barking. Amazing! Order extra batteries! Worked until it malfunctioned. On: 2008-05-13It worked well for my Beagle until I replaced the battery. Now it sprays once and then leaks the rest of the citronella. It continues to leak even if the battery is removed. Great when it works, but Unreliable. On: 2008-05-09The citronella spray collar is a great option if you dont want to shock your dog, but this brand is VERY UNRELIABLE. I bought this collar and it worked great for a few months, but then started leaking citronella so the dog would start whining because it was getting sprayed for no reason. It has a lifetime warranty so I returned it for a replacement from Premier which worked ok for a few weeks and then started leaking again. I did this 2 more times after and now they recently sent me their newer all black version made in the USA, but it still has the same problem. In total, I think Ive returned 4 defective collars and the one Im using now has problems with leakage too. Silence! On: 2008-05-08We have 3 huskies and were having trouble keeping the noise level down. I dont feel comfortable inflicting pain so we were looking for other options. This seemed to make sence with an instant interruption to the behavior in a non violent manner. We got one collar to try it and have found that we only need one. They stay together in a group most of the time and the loud mouth was obvious. It will go off if another dog barks or if someone yells and I found that the vacuum will set it off as well. I would definately recommend this product. doesn't work long term On: 2008-05-07My dog was very bad about barking at squirrels. We purchased one of these and it solved the problem until the unit quit working. We replaced batteries and refilled the citronella, to no avail. I bought another one and had the same result. They just stop functioning after a few weeks and the dog reverts to his old ways. I wish I could change the stars rating from five to one, since Ive wasted a lot of money without a long-term fix. A miracle On: 2008-05-07I purchased this product for our mixed breed rescue dog. We moved recently from a place with no neighborhood wildlife to a place with many squirrels. Our dog quickly earned the nickname "Mr. Barky" from the local children and the ire of local adults. I couldnt leave him outside and he has too much energy and curiosity to stay inside for long periods, so his obsession was really causing a problem. I had tried working with him and had him quiet with supervision, but the lesson didnt seem to carry over once I was out of sight. The collar worked immediately. This is day two and he is enjoying the outdoors, watching the traffic, birds and rodents. Dog number two knows when to bark, only when something or someone is a real threat to the house, so I will not train her with the no-bark collar. Then Ill still have a reliable watch dog on the premises. ps. The strap is a little hard to work through the keeper. Just set the whole contraption on a countertop and use a butter knife to open it up a little. Work a bit of the strap through with the knife and the rest is easy to guide into place. The collar seemed to anti-bark collar On: 2008-05-03great product! works well. i now own three. great service. made easy for me. thank you! did not phase my dogs On: 2008-04-30I bought these collars after reading some positive reviews, but unfortunately they were not effective on my Boston Terrier or Chihuahua. Although the manufacturer recommends this for dogs 6lbs and up, I found the collar to be quite bulky for my 8lb chihuahua. The spray operation was a bit sporadic...at times my dogs would bark their heads off and nothing, and other times it seemed to work fine. Im guessing this is partially due to the device not being able to detect the higher pitched barks/howls. Barking has stopped! On: 2008-04-30I have four dogs and so the barking can get out of hand when Im not at home. I bought two of the collars to try out and am so pleased with their effectiveness. It took only two times for all four dogs to figure out that they need to stop barking. Now, I just put the collars on, but keep the spray turned off and they still dont bark when the door bell rings or people walk by. barking coller On: 2008-04-29This product works well for my short haired dog. My long haired dog is not phased by it. I assume it is because the spray gets stopped by her fur. Works for me and my JRT On: 2008-04-26I got one of these because my male Jack Russell Terrier would bark when I left the house in the morning and would wake up my neighbors. Ive had it for more than two years and it works without a problem at all. He doesnt bark at all when its on him, even if I dont turn it on; to this day if I dont put it on him, he barks like crazy when I walk out the door. I would never have used a shock collar, so I was very happy when my local pet store staff suggested this product. citronella anti-bark collar On: 2008-04-21the citronella anti-bark collar purchased from muttmart.com works like a charm. Our Irish Terrier (aka Irish terrorist) is absolutely quiet when wearing the collar and doesnt seem to mind the collar. Very helpful to control excessive barking On: 2008-04-17I have two dogs, a mini dachshund and a dachshund/Jack Russell mix. So, as you might imagine.... there is plenty of barking in my house! I dont mind the "alert" type barks, every now and then, but these two tend to get into bark frenzies, only encouraging each other to get louder and louder. Since I am just about to move into an apartment (after living with them in houses), I thought I needed to get a handle on this barking before my neighbors starting complaining. First, the unit itself - Its a little smaller than I expected it to be, actually ... maybe about 1"x1"x1". I found it very easy to fill up with the citronella, and didnt experience any of the hardware or technical difficulties that Ive read about in reviews. I was worried it wouldnt fit onto my mini, since hes only about 12lbs, but although it did look a little awkward on him, it fit him fairly well. I have yet to replace the batteries, etc. Secondly, the performance - I put it on the mini first, and waiting for him to start his racket. The first time he barked and got sprayed, he ran under the couch, barked again since he was scared, got sprayed again, and then ran off and hid in his crate. Not a single peep out of him after that. The first night he gave me a heartbreaking look of "I know you did this to me", but after the first few days, hes perfectly fine wearing the collar, and doesnt run away when I put it on him (I take it off for him to sleep, since it is a little bulky for such a little dog). And finally, a few other notes: 1) If you have two dogs, get two collars! I originally just bought one, to test it out. However if one dog is wearing the collar, and the other dog barks, it will set the spray off, and this undermines the effectiveness of the collar ... now the dog isnt associating his barking with being sprayed. 2) I can personally vouch that it isnt painful or uncomfortable - because I got sprayed in the face myself! While holding my dog to my face, I said something and we both got it. It is startling, but not irritating or painful in the least. 3) Im sure this depends on the dogs, but mine have already figured out (after only a week) that they wont get sprayed if they arent wearing the collar. But they dont know whether the collar is turned off or on, and seem to think its not worth the risk if the collar is on. So if they start barking, I put the collar on them with the switch to on. After maybe an hour I turn the switch off to conserve the battery, and theyre still quiet as long as the collar is on. I read that someone else created "dummy" collars for their dog, and I think that might be worth investigating. Great Product--Bad Batteries On: 2008-04-17This collar works great with my 75 pound chocolate lab. Hes gotten to the point where he recognizes the collar and knows it means "dont bark." Every now and then I will hear him bark at night--usually only once and then he doesnt do it again. The batteries do stink--especially if you dont turn off the collar during the daytime. I only make my lab wear this at night, but Ive talked to my stay at home mom neighbor and she says that she has never heard him barking during the day. Amazon sells duracell batteries for this collar under the subsribe and save program--so buy the batteries from Amazon--they last longer and are cheaper than the brand that comes with the collar. short life span On: 2008-04-15This produce worked great for about 2 weeks. The dogs were responding well to the training, although I thought it sprayed a little too hard. After I refilled it the second time, it just stopped working. I tried changing out the batteries and it still did not work. In the instruction manual, it says that the batteries might go bad even if they are not being used, so Ill have to try to get a new set of batteries and try those. Just be aware that this might be a problem Finally, some relief to the barking problem! On: 2008-04-14I saw this as a solution to my barking westie. I wanted a watchdog and thats exactly what I got. She takes her job very seriously. She doesnt bark when Im not home, so thats not the problem, but only when I am. She barks at fire engines, the doorbell and just people or dogs walking by. I needed some relief. I read all the reviews and figured it was worth a shot. I have to say it was perfect. She barks once, then stops. She thinks the spray is coming from the floor. I watched for any side effects, but none. I only keep it on her when Im home and awake. I can see where this would not work on "bearded" dogs or larger dogs, but Im looking forward to seeing this work for the long term. probably not for very stubborn barkers On: 2008-04-13I have an older pug who has a very serious barking problem - barks at noises, people coming into the apartment, and howls during the day when Im gone. During the first few weeks, I only had him wearing it in the evenings and while we went on walks, and it seemed effective during these times. It didnt completely stop the barking, but it was much reduced. Then, because of continuing complaints from neighbors about daytime barking, I tried leaving it during the day. He stayed quiet for one day, and then either realized he could empty the chamber relatively quickly, or just acclimated to the smell, because it no longer has any effect on him. What I will say for it, though, is that it is amazingly effective as an anti-fighting device. The two dogs in our household had been getting into multiple fights after moving in together, and after one altercation where they both ended up sprayed in the face with citronella, there hasnt been a single fight between them. I would recommend this for short usage, but it does seem possible for dogs to acclimate to the smell and the spraying. This will not deter stubborn barkers. Bark Collar On: 2008-04-10I recently purchased a Citronella Gentle Spray bark collar for our Jack Russell. Mutt Mart came to the rescue with a very reasonably priced collar; and it was shipped immediately. They even threw in a couple of rawhide chewies, which our Jack Russell loved, so we shared them with his buddies in the neighborhood. Thank you, Mutt Mart. It doesn't work, it works On: 2008-04-09I bought this product after seeing how well it worked on a friends dog. I was hoping to minimize the barking of my 13 year old yorkie. Well, the product does not work on him at all. He gets himself so worked up, that the collar runs out of spray. I must also add that his hearing is very poor so I dont think he can hear the ssstttt sound the collar makes as it sprays. I also suspect that the spray is more directed at his whiskers and is not reaching his nose. That said, the collar does not work for him. However, when he is wearing it, and it goes off as he and my other two dogs are barking, it works wonders on them. They are not even wearing the collar yet stop barking immediately and move to the other room for fear of getting sprayed by his collar. I do feel the collar works depending on your dogs personality. If you have a little tyrant like I do that will not stop barking for anything, it is not going to work for you. However, if your dog is a little meeker and more submissive I think it will work great. great! On: 2008-04-07This works great while the collar is on. When it is off, our dog tries out her barker and realizes she wont get sprayed and goes on a "sport barking" frenzy. When the collar is on we hear one short bark - and then silence. Beautiful. Poor design On: 2008-04-04We have two dogs, and we are disappointed with the performance and the quality of the Premier citronella bark collar. It worked okay with one dog, and not at all on the other. The collars quality was not what we expected for the price. We returned one because the dispenser on the collar leaked. There was no problem with the return, but the replacement leaked after a while also. The collar is made of nylon with the usual catch. However, it has a flimsy adjustment piece that easily becomes unadjusted, making it useless. We liked the safety concept despite the cloud of citronella created when our one dog was intelligent enough to outsmart the 20 spray maximum. We had to recharge the dispenser several times during the training period. Despite its safety, we are disatisfied enough to warn others that this product is not worth a fraction of what it costs. A Gift from God On: 2008-04-02It has truly worked wonders for my howl-loving Beagle. No more barking, no more howling, as soon as the collar goes on he instantly calms down. He never tried to "out bark it" - a couple of sprays and he knew the drill. I dont even turn it on anymore, but he knows its there and behaves. It has not re-trained his barking behavior and I continue to put it on him when going for walks and when he is home alone. This is fine with me, as I wasnt looking to create a silent dog to begin with, I simply wanted to stop the barking at strangers, other dogs and the incessant howling when I wasnt home. It has worked like a charm. Now in terms of actual quality, it worked beautifully for a couple of months, now I notice that in order for it to spray I have to refill it every day. My guess is that I dropped it a few times and its leaking. I will definitely buy a new one, and i highly recommend it. great collar On: 2008-04-01I have a 1 year-old, 100lb black and tan coonhound that LOVES to bark at imaginary squirrels and raccoons in the yard. Honestly, the barking was out of control and I was starting to worry that I would get complaints from the neighbors. I tried this collar despite the mixed reviews and Im thrilled that I did. I first time that I put it on him he only barked once and then he stopped after the spray. I let him outside and he barked again only once. I havent heard a peep from him since! Hes such a calm, pleasant dog now - its as if he knows that the jig is up:)I dont even have it turned on most of the time and he doesnt know the difference. For me, this is a 5 star product all the way. I also use positive reinforcement when he stays bark-free. My trainer always tells me that frustrated, under-exercised dogs are the main reason why they bark. I use the Kelty Chuckwagon backpack with weights during our walks and that really helps burn off some energy too. good collar On: 2008-03-26It is a goood collar except if you want to open the device to change batteries i is really hard. overall this product does its job. Not sensitive enough, didn't trigger when our dog barked On: 2008-03-22It only actually activated maybe twice, despite days of trying the collar and hundreds of barks. We tried a fresh battery, too. Only when the dog did a really loud, long howl did it activate. The couple times it did, she did stop barking. We may look into getting a remote-controlled spray collar that we can activate. The sensor on this one didnt work for our dog. Excellent Solution for Me On: 2008-03-19I have been using this collar for about a week now, and I couldnt be more pleased with it. My two adorable dachshunds barked at anything and everything that moved or made a sound, indoors or out. I cringed even letting them out into the backyard, because within seconds the (ear-splitting) barking would start. We have understanding neighbors, but there is a limit... I was concerned that the collars might not fit/work well given the dachshunds unique shape, but the collars sit right where theyre supposed to--the weight of the unit keeps it centered at the base of the neck--and Ive had no problems. My dogs had no problems wearing the collars even on the first day. For me, it works beautifully--the dogs bark (once), the unit sprays, the dogs look startled, and the barking ceases *immediately*. I can see how this collar might not work for certain sizes or shapes of dogs, for dogs with very long hair, or for dogs that by temperament simply arent that bothered by the spray. In which case, thats really not a fault of the product, its just not a good solution for your particular dog. I would highly recommend at least giving this a try. I was getting pretty desperate about the barking, and the peace and quiet were now enjoying is wonderful. p.s. I have no financial interest in this product, dont work for the company, etc., Im just so delighted with this product I wanted to share my experience. This was a life saver On: 2008-03-04Worked like a charm! I used to have to keep my pup in his kennel because he would just sleep if he was there. Vet suggested this collar, so i tried it. Took 5 barks and he was done with the barking. Now he is silent when i open the door from work, tail wagging. I still put it on him when i leave the house, but its basically pavlovian at this point. The best part is i dont have to worry about him being in his kennel, or disrupting the neighbors. Only downside is the battery does last very long. Only a couple of weeks for me. But i havent actually changed the battery, i just put the collar on and he gets it :D Highly recommended Don't forget replacement batteries... On: 2008-03-03This item is great until the batteries die. They are extremely hard to find as they are weird camera battery size. Buy the refill too. The device is ok, but make sure you put it on the right way - read the directions carefully. Premier Gentle Spray Anti Bark Collar On: 2008-02-22We got two of these and they work as advertise. The dogs will not bark when they have them on. One of them seems to have a low tolarance and goes off without the dog really barking. I now just put it on the dog and dont turn it on and it still works. The dog wont bark. Broke On: 2008-02-20Great product until it broke 2 weeks in. I should have bought it at Petsmart so I could return it. Life Saver! On: 2008-02-17This product works wonders! It goes off at the appropriate time- not for small noises that dogs may sometimes make (sneezes, sighs, coughs, etc) but for continuous barking. It does scare the dog, but it doesnt hurt (yes I tried it!) and the smell is not all that offensive- it is like concentrated citrus. The one drawback is that my pooch was traumatized by this product for about a half hour after wearing it the first time. He, of course, could not understand what the spray was or where it was coming from. I did feel bad about this and considered not using it again, but he really did get over it completely and let me put the collar on him a second time with no problems. After the second use, I did not have to use the collar again for 2 months. He is starting to bark (inappropriately when no one is home) a little again, so I may use it once more to train him again. This is the most humane thing you can do for a problem barker (short of professional training sessions, which I did get for my dog and did not work on the barking, but worked on all of his other problem behaviors). My dog is an eight year old, 65lb male golden retriever mix, a good dog who has overcome leash aggression and who, thanks to the citronella spray collar, is quickly overcoming his nuisance barking. Please just be responsible with this product- use it consistently at first, but make sure not to leave it on for long periods. Thats just not fair to the dog. Give plenty of positive reinforcement (kisses, hugs, treats) when the dog is quiet. It goes a long way. The only thing that's worked! On: 2008-02-11We had tried everything - verbal discipline, running out into the yard with the spray bottle, ultrasonic bird houses, etc., and nothing worked. We have a standard poodle who seemed to love the sound of her own bark more than anything in the world. Concerned that we were going to have to resort to a shock collar, we decided to give the spray collar a try and, let me just say, its been a miracle. Its cut down on her barking about 95%. Just one little spritz in the face is enough to deter her, when before, she would just sit there and bark and bark for as long as youd let her. I cannot recommend this product highly enough. Im sure it wont work for all, but weve had amazing results. This Thing Works! On: 2008-01-31Over the last two years, our three-year old Border Collie had become quite the barker. She barked whenever anyone came anywhere near our house or yard; since we live in Suburbia, this happens frequently. Although Im home most of the time and can stay on top of her barking, I was getting nervous that her barking was going to be reported to animal control as a nuisance. Plus, it was getting really frustrating to us! After about the 50th time of waking my son up from his nap, I went in search of help. I came across the Gentle Spray Anti Bark collar on a vetrinarians website. It was recommended over the shock-type collar as the spray collar was supposed to be twice as effective while being more humane. We are now on day 6 of using the collar and I feel like we have a completely different dog. Before the collar, we couldnt leave her outside for more than five minutes because of her excessive barking. And, she was scaring the neighborhood kids by barking so much at the window. Now, she maybe barks once or twice a day and some days, not at all. The only drawback is that a couple of times the spray has gone off while she was rubbing on the carpet (probably trying to get the smell off from previous barks!), so she has gotten "reprimanded" while not barking. Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with this product! Effective tool for teaching quiet. On: 2008-01-23I have a beagle and I would highly recommend a spray collar over a shock collar for a self disciplining tool. I have tried 2 different models and this is the better one since it relys upon the sound vibrations against the neck and isnt a barb that pokes into the neck. The citronella spray scent hasnt been harmful and is very quick to work. The on and off switch is a great battery saver. The batteries are not easy to find and make SURE that the battery you buy is still good. Not for my dogs On: 2008-01-22I bought one of these for each of my dogs. Each seemed to work for a day or two then zilch. Wasted a lot of money. Nusiance barking Halted! On: 2008-01-14I have a black lab who barks at any dog or friend that walks by our house. Its a bark that says "come and play with me" and its loud! The collar starts working out of the gate with a orangy smell that shoots directly in front of his nose. He lets out a half bark and stops when he remembers the collar is on, then he just stops; its great! Ahh, the sweet sound of silence! On: 2008-01-10This collar worked great for my dog - it was like a miracle! It only took a day or so for her to almost completely stop barking. The citronella smell goes away in just a few seconds. it doesnt linger in the air or on her fur, so its not too bad. Have had it for about 6 months. I was hoping she would not need it after a while, but when the collar is off or empty or the battery is dead, she starts barking again. I would have given it 5 stars, but the item has had several problems. It developed a leak after about 2 months, and all the citronella leaked out. I was able to patch it with some glue, and it hasnt leaked any more. But now it has stopped working completely. Ive refilled it and changed the battery, but it still wont work. The dog is barking more and more again, so I am going to replace it. Hope the next one lasts longer. But all in all, I love the collar. Im only sorry i didnt get it sooner. Ahh, the sweet sound of silence! On: 2008-01-09This collar worked great for my dog - it was like a miracle! It only took a day or so for her to almost completely stop barking. The citronella smell goes away in just a few seconds. it doesnt linger in the air or on her fur, so its not too bad. Have had it for about 6 months. I was hoping she would not need it after a while, but when the collar is off or empty or the battery is dead, she starts barking again. I would have given it 5 stars, but the item has had several problems. It developed a leak after about 2 months, and all the citronella leaked out. I was able to patch it with some glue, and it hasnt leaked any more. But now it has stopped working completely. Ive refilled it and changed the battery, but it still wont work. The dog is barking more and more again, so I am going to replace it. Hope the next one lasts longer. But all in all, I love the collar. Im only sorry i didnt get it sooner. A Dog Trainer's perspective On: 2008-01-09As a dog trainer there are many alternatives to barking when we find out the root cause we can usually alter the behavior. Ive seen that the majority of barking dogs do so because they are bored and not exercised enough to drain their pent up energy. Obedience training and dog psychology can all be a part of the solution as well. But if an anti-bark aid is to be used I would use the citronella spray over other anti-bark collars. It is a lot more humane than a shock collar, of which I would NEVER recommend. I have a passion for helping dogs stay in their forever homes so if you have any questions about your own dog, come on over to my website and ask me a question for FREE! waste of money On: 2008-01-07I was hoping the Gentle Spray Collar would help encourage my dog not to bark when someone walked by my apartment in the hallway. Unfortunately, it did not help at all. I concede that when it effectively sprayed, she stopped barking immediately, but it only sprayed about 2% of the time, which makes it not only an inffective quick fix but a very inadequate long-term training tool. Its also bulky and uncomfortable looking and the battery dies quite quickly if you forget to shut the device off after removing it from your dog. I would not recommend this product to anyone. Not for the Bearded breeds! On: 2008-01-04We have a bearded collie--a long-haired dog with a relatively thick beard under his chin. The collar worked Great, but most of the citronella got caught in his beard, and hes gotten used to the smell. In my opinion, that is one of the biggest drawbacks to the product: the citronella smell is unpleasant (to dogs), but a stubborn barker will get used to it, and the spray may stop being effective. Your mileage will vary. Not worth the money On: 2007-12-31When I ordered this product I liked the idea that it didnt shock or hurt the dog as a training method. However, in practice this product didnt work well at all. First the Citrenella spray is difficult to load into the collar unit (first attempt broke the spout off of the fill bottle releasing the entire bottle at one time into my house). Next the bark collar unit itself didnt work every time the dog barked and stopped working all together in about two weeks. Was a waste of money. Not working too well On: 2007-12-30I have an old Yorkie (11) and two puppies: Yorktese and Maltepoo ages one and 9 months. Per their heritages, they BARK at almost every noise and nothing we have tried has worked. We do have invisible fence that worked like a charm, but he didnt want to shock them for barking, so we purchased three of these collars. First of all, they are very cumbersome for such small pups (all under seven pounds). It is very hard to adjust them to fit their small necks and to stay against their voiceboxes. The collar worked the first time my Yorktese had it on and kept her from barking for about a week (we took it off of her, big mistake.) After a week, she started barking again so it went back on. My old crusty Yorkie just barks away with the spray going off time and time again. My baby (Maltepoo) doesnt like the spray. but hasnt seemed to figure out yet that HE is causing it with his bark. All in all, I would say the collars are a failure and we will have to go to the shock collars after I get these paid for!!!!!!! I wouldnt waste my money again on them as it isnt worth it. Hopefully, the collar might work on other, bigger dogs, and to be fair, it did work on my Yorktese and hopefully after she wears it again for awhile, it will work again. Lifesaver! On: 2007-12-29Our big, sweet, goofy 13-month-old labradoodle was driving us and everyone in our social neighborhood crazy by barking incessantly at every passing car, walker, runner, bike or stoller. We tried the anti-bark collar and within 10 minutes -- no lie -- she was cured. The collar arrived quickly, was easy to put together, and required no training or work on our part. So far, we have not had to replace any spray or batteries, and I deem the entire experience as one of the miracles of the year. So far, so good--one month of use On: 2007-12-26I have had the Premier "spray" bark collar for about a month. It seems to work very well. I say this tentatively, because I have had several months of experience with "spray" bark collars to get to this point. I bought the Petsafe "spray" collar first (at the local Petsmart, $120), about 6 months ago, and it too was very effective--at first. The dog responded immediately--she stopped barking, and did not seem to suffer anything more than annoynace. It continued to be effective, but that collar stopped working in the second month. I called the manufacturer, and luckily, the collar was still in the 90 warranty period. Being in the 90 period, they agreed to ship a replacement collar at no charge (they send the replacement with a prepaid return authorization, no expense to me at all). Had the failure happened after 90 days, I would have had to pay a service charge ($10-20, I cant remember exactly). The problem was that they were back-ordered, so I was without a working collar for almost a month (with the dog barking as before, and I had to call to inquire about the long delay). When the replacement collar arrived, it too worked as expected, but this time it stopped working within 30 days. I called again, and they agreed to send a third collar, no charge, but again they were back-ordered. I appreciate they willingness to work with me, but I was losing patience. I had experienced how nice life can be when the dog was not barking at inappropriate times, and I could not live without a working bark collar, so I decided to look at other brands. I reasoned that it might be a good idea to have a second collar in reserve, in case this replacement process should recur in the future (this dog loves to bark at the birds, the postman, the neighbors dog...). I searched the internet and found good reviews and prices for the Premier collar ($44 with shipping). I order the collar, and received it within a week (one day after the replacement Petsafe collar arrived). The Premeir collar seems to work on a slightly different principle (a microphone rather than a vibration detector), and seems to put out more spray. I called the Premier manufacturer to inquire about their warranty. They said that this collar has a lifetime warranty (I think they require a deposit when you ask for a replacement collar, which is refunded when you send the broken collar to them). Overall, the Premier collar seems to be the better choice, but as I said, it has only been about a month that I have had this one. There is one other issue: While waiting for the second Petsafe collar to arrive, I continued to put the non-working collar on the dog. This seemed to inhibit the dogs barking somewhat, since she didnt know if she would get sprayed or not. On Thanksgiving, a friend brought her dog over for the day. Apparently at some point, the dogs were playing and chewing on each other, because when I took the collar off later in the day, it had been cracked, and fell apart in my hands. I dont say that this is a failing of the Petsafe product, just to warn you: if you have more than one dog (in the puppy-chewing years), you should protect the collar from the chewers. So now I have a Premier collar which I use, and a Petsafe collar in reserve (to use if I ever need to send one in for replacement). Both collars are similar in design and function (the Petsafe collar may be more water-resistant), and are very effective in giving the dog an incentive to be quiet (with no pain), but in my experience the Premier seems to offer the best combination of price, quality and warranty. Having experienced the effectiveness of these collars, I do not want to be without one at any time. Doesn't do any good with a smart dog On: 2007-12-24I think my dog is just too intelligent for this. She quickly figured out that she could just bark until the citronella runs out...which was just a small annoyance, not really a deterrant. She also was able to shift the collars position so it didnt spray her straight in the face. The citronella collar might work for a dumb dog but not for my australian shephard. Doesn't do any good with a smart dog On: 2007-12-23I think my dog is just too intelligent for this. She quickly figured out that she could just bark until the citronella runs out...which was just a small annoyance, not really a deterrant. She also was able to shift the collars position so it didnt spray her straight in the face. The citronella collar might work for a dumb dog but not for my australian shephard. Didn't work for our dog On: 2007-12-20We bought this product for our 7 month old puppy who barks like crazy in his cage once left alone. This product only sprayed about once every 30+ barks for our dog, so it didnt spray enough for him to associate barking with getting sprayed. Also, please note that since this product comes with a liquid (the spray), it is non-returnable through Amazon. Perhaps our dog just has a certain bark that doesnt trigger the thing, but a device we have since bought which emits a sonic sound (dog whistle like) works every time and has been very effective. Works very well, so far. On: 2007-12-19Its been working for me. Still have to confirm with the neighbors that it keeps the dog from barking while were gone, but at first try, it works like a charm. Worth checking out. Didn't work for our dog On: 2007-12-19We bought this product for our 7 month old puppy who barks like crazy in his cage once left alone. This product only sprayed about once every 30+ barks for our dog, so it didnt spray enough for him to associate barking with getting sprayed. Also, please note that since this product comes with a liquid (the spray), it is non-returnable through Amazon. Perhaps our dog just has a certain bark that doesnt trigger the thing, but a device we have since bought which emits a sonic sound (dog whistle like) works every time and has been very effective. wonderful product On: 2007-12-18Wonderful product! Worked immediatly. If you have a barking problem with your dog, do not hesitate to buy this product. It really works. Very Satisfied, Really works On: 2007-12-11I have a dog that barks like crazy at all kinds of things he can see from the house and even at people when outside (and scares them, though hes not really mean, hes very sweet). In just two weeks, this collar has significantly changed his behavior. We are very careful to praise him when he barks and is then quiet ("good quiet"). Now when he sees something outside he might bark once and then just woof at a very low level a few times - this has even happened when the collar was off! Its also working extremely well when outside and he would normally bark at people and sometimes other animals like cows. He might bark once and then calm down and stop. Im thrilled! Great product On: 2007-12-03When we first put the collar on our dog (a lab-mix), it didnt work. Reading back over the instructions, we realized it was too tight. After we adjusted the collar, it worked wonderfully! Our dog was a horrible, whiny barker -it only took one spray to make him stop barking. After that first time, just wearing the collar is a detterent - he doesnt bark at all! We bought refill sprays, but I dont think we will need them. We only use the collar for a few minutes at a time, which may be one of the reasons why its been so successful for us but not other reviewers. anti bark collar not 100%effective On: 2007-12-01I have 2 Yorkies. I thought for sure this would deter their barking at people and other dogs while in the back yard. I am not sure if they bark and the spray runs out too quickly, but after a day or so- they are barking at full force with their collars on. I have replaced the battery to troubleshoot, but the barking continues. I have NEVER been unsatisfied with anything I purchased from Amazon before, but I am very dissatisfied with this product. Absolutely Useless On: 2007-11-30This collar has absolutely no effect on our springer spaniels barking. She just barked and barked until it emptied out. Over and over again. The stuff smells okay and the collar is easy to set up and use, but then it doesnt help. Ive been meaning to try and return it. Worked great at first... On: 2007-11-28We have a jack russel/pug mix "jug" puppy and didnt want to use a shock collar to control his barking. It worked great for the first week or so, but the little monster has learned how to chirp instead of bark so that it doesnt register with the collar. Granted a high pitched chirp is much less annoying than the constant barking we were getting but it is still unacceptable behavior and we cant figure out how to get the collar to spray when he does it. If at first you don't succeed, buy again On: 2007-11-28I bought this over two years ago from another seller (not Amazon). It worked moderately well. It would stop the barking but was only triggered by multiple quick barks. My dog quickly figured this out and settled upon an annoying pattern of barking once every few seconds. In some ways, this was just as bad as the multiple furious barks without the collar, so I stopped using the collar on a regular basis. Then approx 6 months after purchase, the collar stopped working completely. I assumed these collars just didnt work very well. The barking continued until I got desperate and purchased another citronella collar from Amazon approx 9 months ago. What a difference! The collar worked wonderfully. It was triggered by every instance of barking, even if it was only one bark. My dog basically stopped barking whenever she had the collar on. She still barks whenever the collar is off, but the barking seems to be slightly decreased. As for battery life, my dog wears the collar whenever we leave the house or whenever guests are expected in the home (an average of 30-60 minutes every day), and after 9 months, I still havent had to replace the battery or purchase another can of spray. Based upon my experience two years ago, I would have given this collar 2 or 3 stars. Based upon my current experience, I would give this collar 5 stars. So averaging it out, Im giving it 4 stars. I think some of these collars are slightly defective, but if you get one that actually works, its worth its weight in gold. A+++ amazing On: 2007-11-28Weve had this collar for over 6 months, and it has effectively re-trained our 2 year old Italian Greyhound (minature - 13 pounds). She is an indoor dog, and every time we let her outside she would bolt to the fence and pick a barking fight with all the neighbors dogs...They would all start up. The other dogs were fine, rarely making a sound, until ours went out. I was very skeptical, but decided to give this a try before starting harsher methods (we had to do something, or else the dog would never be allowed to spend any time outside even though she loves it!). Basically, it worked immediately, though she would resort to her old ways when not wearing it. Now, though, she seems to have decided its not worth it to test the collar and though we occasionally put it on her, it hasnt had batteries in 2 months! Weve never had to buy a spray refill. Im sure there are very persistent stubborn dogs that wont be affected by this and I suspect a dog left outdoors all the time might exhaust the spray and then keep barking, but It was the perfect solution for us; it trained her without scaring or hurting her - shes just startled. You owe it to yourself AND to your neighbors to give it a try. If at first you don't succeed, buy again On: 2007-11-27I bought this over two years ago from another seller (not Amazon). It worked moderately well. It would stop the barking but was only triggered by multiple quick barks. My dog quickly figured this out and settled upon an annoying pattern of barking once every few seconds. In some ways, this was just as bad as the multiple furious barks without the collar, so I stopped using the collar on a regular basis. Then approx 6 months after purchase, the collar stopped working completely. I assumed these collars just didnt work very well. The barking continued until I got desperate and purchased another citronella collar from Amazon approx 9 months ago. What a difference! The collar worked wonderfully. It was triggered by every instance of barking, even if it was only one bark. My dog basically stopped barking whenever she had the collar on. She still barks whenever the collar is off, but the barking seems to be slightly decreased. As for battery life, my dog wears the collar whenever we leave the house or whenever guests are expected in the home (an average of 30-60 minutes every day), and after 9 months, I still havent had to replace the battery or purchase another can of spray. Based upon my experience two years ago, I would have given this collar 2 or 3 stars. Based upon my current experience, I would give this collar 5 stars. So averaging it out, Im giving it 4 stars. I think some of these collars are slightly defective, but if you get one that actually works, its worth its weight in gold. Does what it's supposed to do. No complaints so far. On: 2007-11-26The product has worked as described so far- sprays citronella whenever my dog barks. So far, Ive not experienced any problems with it. But, note that its not guaranteed to keep your dog from barking. My dogs barking problem has been intermittent- shell have good days without barking at other dogs that are simply walking by. Then shell have bad days when shell go nuts. The effectiveness of the collar is dependent, in large part, on your dogs personality. Worked for a while On: 2007-11-18Our dog seems to want to bark when it is dark outside (like very early in the morning). We didnt want her to wake the neighbors so decided to try this. It worked great at first; stopped her in her tracks. However, the longer she wore it, the more she got used to it. It does still limit her barking somewhat, but not entirely. It does not take common batteries, so hard to find. Excellent On: 2007-11-17Once my Shih Tzu discovered how to bark, she never stopped. We didnt want to buy the shock collar, so this was perfect! As soon as she smelled the citronella, she realized she didnt like it. The spray doesnt go in her face either which we like because we didnt want to hurt her, we just wanted her to shut up! does not work...waste of money On: 2007-11-16the test worked, blowing into its senser, but when my dogs barks, does not spray...total waste of money... Humane Discipline Compared to Shock Collars, but Doesn't Work on a Dog with a Thick Coat On: 2007-11-13I really wanted this to work for our chow/ aikita mix; we were not interested in any of the other collars that involved electric shocks. After visiting a Pet Smart and seeing this exact product for over $100, we instead purchased it for $40 on Amazon with the hopes of preventing our dog from waking up the neighborhood early each morning. But because her coat is so thick and furry, the spray would just shoot into her fur and not beyond to reach her snout. We tried positioning it many ways and decided that it would probably be necessary to cut some of her hair back for it to even possibily work. She continued to bark with the collar on, and did not seem effected by the spray. When she finished her barking session, she licked her lips and the air for awhile and then barked again when she heard a noise at the door. We took the collar off the same day it arrived. I really, really wanted it to work. Unfortunately, it seems as if a spray bottle with water works better for us. Maybe the collar will some day be refined for thicker coated dogs and different models will be available. Good luck. Fantastic! On: 2007-11-11I have a minature dachshund who is 10 mons. old. She barks at everything, people, cars, shadows, car noises, you name it and she barks at it. Yesterday I bought her one of these collars. I would never use shock on her. The first time she barked with it on, she looked surprised when she got sprayed and she quit barking. She barked two or three more times during the day and each time quit as soon as she got sprayed. Since then there has not been one peep out of her. We were over at my daughters when I went to the pet store to buy this (expensive! $114.00 at Pet Smart) and put it on her. When we got back home I knew Id have a good test for the product. As soon as we would get out of the car she would normally begin to bark and bark and bark until we got in the apartment. With the collar on her and with only about 6 hours of wearing it earlier in the day at my daughters house, when we got out of the car, she didnt make one sound...I am still amazed at how well this product works for my dog. Maggie, only weighs 7 1/2 lbs. and the collar doesnt seem to bother her. She sleeps with it on and it doesnt cause her any discomfort as far as I can tell. Unless something changes (and Im hoping it doesnt) after using this for only 24 hours, my problem with the barking seems to be over. Nancy Changed our dog 100% On: 2007-11-09I purchased this product after reviewing quite a few other products. I wasnt ready for a shock collar, so this seemed like a good product to try. We have a very smart and stubborn miniature schnauzer, but within the first few sprays, he quickly learned that bark means spray, so he stopped barking. Just like that. When he has the collar on he is quiet. When its off, hell bark. Show it to him, and hell stop barking immediately. We can now take walks, have conversations with neighbors, and overall - enjoy our dog! I have already reccomended this product to friends, and theyve had equally great results. A+++ Excellent product -- worked like a charm On: 2007-11-07My dog barked when she was bored. Now she hardly ever barks, and when she does its just once and then she gets sprayed. The citronella does not harm her or upset her, which was one of the things I was concerned about. I think the collar mostly distracts her. I recommend this product because it offers consistent training without having to follow the dog around and yell at her. Great Product On: 2007-11-06My little dachshund was barking constantly for no reason and he just did not want to stop. Now, he only barks when there is an actual reason. I love this product!! Nice Necklace for my GSD On: 2007-10-26This is a fine product and functions exactly as advertised, the only issue I have with it is that the reservoir holds only enough for 25 barks so it runs out pretty quickly. Not all dogs object to citronella. I suspected that might be the case for my dog because he wasnt fazed by a squirt bottle with a little vinegar, but thought Id try it anyway. I couldnt figure out any way to tell ahead of time whether it would work. It worked somewhat for my GSD - he barks but only one or two barks each time instead of a 5-minute frenzy. However, in 3 weeks of careful use, it has not trained him not to bark - if hes not wearing it he barks as always. I do plan to continue working with it - maybe hes a slow learner. On the other hand, it does make a jaunty neckpiece for him. worked fast for us! On: 2007-10-22My wife and I have a border collie that loves to "protect" the back yard from every sound. After 3 or 4 barks (with a subsequent spray of citronella) he has just about quit barking in the back yard completely. Occasionally something will grab his interest but at least now, it is only one bark before he is corrected and thats the end of it. Highly recommend this collar as a humane way to control your dogs bark. The price here at Amazon is unbeatable too. Check around and you will see. Had no effect On: 2007-10-20I bought this as a humane way to get my dog to stop barking at every little noise, but she would bark right through the citronella spray. All it did was make my place smell like citrus. Save your money. Works well when it's full... On: 2007-10-18We got this collar for our 60+ pound mutt. Hes a great dog but when he gets outside he will bark at anything that moves. Birds, cars, planes, bees. With the collar on and a full tank he will bark once, it will spray and he stops. Excellent. But after 5-10 minutes he forgets and will bark again once and stops. This happens over and over again and it seems the collar holds enough for maybe 10-12 sprays (?). So after an hour or so its empty and away he goes on his barking spree. I wanted to go with this before trying a shock collar but Im sure our neighbors are hating us. So well see how the shock collar works out. AWESOME! Worked like a charm! On: 2007-10-13We have an Aussie Cattle dog that loves to bark instructions to my husband and I. Her barking was ou of control, and because were pregnant, our time was limited. This collar worked WONDERS. The first one we received actually didnt work because Premier changed something about the frequency of what pitches of barks it picked up. I called the company and they sent us an older model that was more sensitive to all barks. Since then, her barking has essentially stopped. We can finally hear ourselves think and we no longer have to worry about her barking eventually waking the baby. We love it and highly reccommend this training tool! Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2007-10-05This device worked the first time I used it on my dog. If he starts to bark, I only have to show it to him and he immediately quiets. I found the exact item in local stores for +$100. This is a great item at a great price. Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar On: 2007-10-01This collar has worked well for my 45 pound basset. I have used it a month and the dog quickly responded to the spray. She is not an aggressive or hyper dog but would bark at anything that moved within the vicinity of our yard. The spray from the collar was consistant and within a week my dog stopped barking. I have left it off of her for several days until I hear her starting to bark again then I put it back on. My dog has gotten sprayed in the mouth by this collar a few times and has immediately thrown up afterwards. I didnt read about this in the instruction sheet. Stops the barking... On: 2007-09-30Our 10-month old lab/great dane mix would bark at the sliding glass door any time we put him outside. The first day we put the collar on him, we put him outside, he barked once, it sprayed him, and he didnt bark again. It was like magic. Since then, we have found that sometimes hell bark once, get sprayed, then lay down and rest. Other times instead of barking, hell look for other ways to get attention... jumping against the window, eating our plants, etc. The product helped him stop barking so I wont say it didnt do its job. Sometimes Ive noticed that it doesnt always go off every time he barks (when he wants our attention his bark is a higher-pitched whine/bark, which the collar doesnt always catch), but by and large it has stopped him from annoying us (and the neighbors) by barking for 10 minutes straight simply to get attention. That kind of barking is hard to put a stop to, because if you ignore it, it will annoy you and your neighbors, but if you discipline your dog, youre giving them attention (what they want) so it encourages the barking. This product is a useful tool for stopping barking, but not a substitute for giving your dog attention. Anti-bark collar review On: 2007-09-30The collar worked wonderfully for the first two weeks. However, shortly after this period my shiba-inu became desensitized to the citronella spray and just ignored it and kept barking. Our dog may just be too smart or stubborn or something, so it may work better on other breeds. Also, it would be better if they made other scents, so that we could try another scent that hes not used to, and keep varying them. Controls the barking! On: 2007-09-27We bought a small summer place at the beach and have many neighbors that were clearly annoyed by any barking by our two large lab mixes. Since we were the new kids on the block we bought the gentle spray anti-bark collars without confidence. I read the instructions and follow them carefully and am happily surprised at how well they work. If one of the dogs bark a gentle non-toxic spray startles them and they stop and then I reward them with "good quiet". One one of our dogs barks occasionally and is easily corrected by the collar. Our other dog was corrected once and hasnt barked again at the beach since. I definitely say it is worth a try. Worked for us! I am happy I tried it. spray On: 2007-09-24Am finally getting the hang of the collar. Had to have it very tight because my dog has saggy skin and wasnt effective. Would have like the instructions to include something about that. Worked fairly well On: 2007-09-16We had several contributing factors to deal with that were causing our barking. We have two dogs that bark (one louder than the other) and live on a corner with a "Good Neighbor" fence (boards staggered leaving gaps). The collar did help especially in the beginning our Beagles barking and howling which would go on for 10 minutes no-stop did stop. After a few weeks of use she became accustomed to the spray. When someone walks by she still barks but it is not for as long as before. We have used the collar on our other dog too and his barking has practally stopped. It goes through batteries pretty quickly...so I recommend purchasing a couple extra ones. In the end the best thing we did was replace the fence. We will continue to use the Collar until we run out of spray. Our neighbors are happier and so are we. Disappointed Customer On: 2007-09-11This product did absolutely nothing for my dog except make him (and my apartment) smell like oranges. He barked right through the sprays. At one point he even managed to chew the collar off his neck (even though I am certain it was fitted properly). I wasted $50 hard earned dollars. Guess this just proves that here is no quick fix - or possibly ANY fix to excessive barking! Im just sorry I couldnt give it zero stars! This product sucks! On: 2007-09-07I love the idea of this collar. Problem is that it doesnt work properly. I have only seen it spray my dog once which was very effective at getting her to stop barking. However, it hasnt sprayed her since that first time, despite her continuous barking. I am unable to make it spray me no matter what kind of noises I make. My husband can get it to spray if he holds it "just right". Her barking is so disturbing that I am going to have to try some more drastic measures. My only advice to you is DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! works On: 2007-09-04my border collie is not naturally very loud, but she doesnt like being seperated from me, and will bark from time to time when i leave the apartment. i received a complaint from neighbors that she had "barked all day" one weekend so i bought this collar as a hopeful solution. after one initial spray, she seemed to understand. i have not heard her bark since purchasing the collar, and have never received another complaint. dogs will figure out that if they raise the pitch of their bark, they can avoid the spray, so i would not recommend it for dogs with high pitched barks. premier gentle spray anit-bark collar On: 2007-09-04Great products..worked wonders until my dog figured out how to bark just right so it wont go off!! Amazing results - honestly a miracle product On: 2007-09-04We have a rescue dog, a beagle-pointer mix, who is scared of (and barks at) everything. This collar has been truly amazing - we put it on him when we are out in the yard. It allows him to be out with us for hours - something that was never possible because he barked frantically at neighbors, cars, random noises. He is relaxed and almost nonchalant at these things now. Its as if the cycle of excitement is broken because he cant bark. He may glance at something that would have once sent him into a barking frenzy, then lie down in the grass and watch calmly. Same thing with people coming to our front door. He used to bark hysterically and all our attempts at de-sensitization and training did nothing. With the collar on, the door bell rings and he stands calmly and watches as a new person enters the house. He approaches them and sniffs and wants to be petted, but is not threatened or threatening. happy ending On: 2007-09-01If it doesnt work for you, this review may help. well, first, wow did i ever get ripped off, i needed one in a hurry right before the 4th of July because i noticed my dog barked at fireworks. I live in an apartment with a no pets clause, where i lay low with the dog, so i went and got one of these at the local pet store, Centinela Fed and Pet Supply. It was $109!!!!! but if it worked.... They even allowed me to rent it, i forget how much per day, so that i could make sure it worked before paying the whole price because unlike most things in their store, there was a no return policy on that item. They usually will take anything back, with a friendly smile, so they told me upfront they dont take these things back so i should make sure it works before buying it. I was very excited because it worked right away, my cavalier king charles spaniel got sprayed right in the chin and it totally got his mind off whatever he was barking at. But then i found that sometimes it worked and sometimes it didnt, i tried a new battery and many refills but couldnt get it to work consistently, which made it not effective for training. I did pay for it in full because in the first week, i thought i could get it to work by getting more pointers from Premier over the phone (they were not available over the 4th of July holiday) and by getting my dog a haircut. With time, the thing worked less and less, very disapppointing. I thought it was defective and took it back to the store, but for them it worked. :-( Finally i talked to Premier on the phone and they told me that sometimes this model i got doesnt work if the dog has a higher pitched bark, and they have ANOTHER MODEL which is no longer on the market, why i dont know, which they call "the French model," which does work better for dogs with higher pitched barks. Its all black unlike the one i got which has black and silver on it, they said. They said they would send me one and i could try it and if it worked, i could sent my other one to them and it would be an even trade. They took a credit card number but they never charged it. I got the French model and right out of the box, it worked great, it sprays every time, and i have nicely quiet dog now. This breed is not known for being extremely trainable, and he does seem to forget sometimes, but its been a couple of weeks, and there is a big difference, he is a quiet dog now. I have squirrels and things in the backyard which he previously barked his head off at while chasing them. now, he may or may not chase them but does not bark. It seems to get more and more solid with time. I have left it on him a lot after i found that when i took it off, he returned to his old ways, but now, it seems he doesnt bark when its off either. Im very pleased with the Gentle Spray FRENCH model all black. It works just the way its supposed to, consistently and effectively. Im sorry that i paid $108 when i couldve gotten it on Amazon for $40. If i remember right, the Premier company wouldve sold me one of these directly for $75. I did have to pay to ship the one that didnt work back to them, they sent me a UPS envelope and i had to pay like $5 or less, so my total was about $115, which i regret, but it totally works. I didnt know whether my dog has a high pitched bark or not. I dont think of it has very high pitched. But he is a small dog, about 20 pounds, so i guess his bark could be considered high pitched. Premier had good customer service, very friendly and oriented toward problem solving, i felt my happiness and the reputation of their product mattered to them. I also use a Premier gentle leader harness which cured my dog of pulling hard on the leash so i have a good impression of that company. bark collar On: 2007-09-01Very disappointed. It would work when I barked into it, but not when my dog barked with it on, snug, different positions, whatever, no luck. Fifty bucks down the drain, but better educated, I guess. Works great, but not after a dip in the pond On: 2007-08-28This collar worked great on Lucy(lab mix), she loves to broadcast her presence; she learned almost immediately that she could not bark and sometimes resorted to a whisper-bark (cracked us up). It also had a very calming effect when taking our Dinah Soar (Catahoula) for a walk - forgot to take it off before she went for a swim in the pond....the collar does not like water! Im ordering another collar because I need to get some sleep! It Works! On: 2007-08-24We bought this collar for our Jack Russell. We have five dogs and dont have a barking problem except for him. Its not that he barks incessantly, but he loves to jump at our male Siberian Husky and bark his head off, often at night in our living room when weve all settled down to watch TV and trying to relax. The other annoying time was whenever one of us loads the dishwasher...for some reason that sets him off. We put the collar on him and he barked at the dishwasher once, then ran under the kitchen table. This happened several more times, and that was it. Now when he sees our Husky he just stares at him. The quiet is almost eerie! It is so great to find a product that works as advertised. Don't buy for small dogs! On: 2007-08-24Even after several adjustments and trimming the collar down significantly, this anti-bark dog collar was also an "anti-working" dog collar for our small shi-tzu/poodle mix. After finally getting the fit we wanted, we (owners, not the dog) needed to blow directly into the mechanism to release the bark repellent. I would not recommend this product, especially for small dogs (<20lbs). For one dog - I'm sure it's fine On: 2007-08-07I have four Jack Russells who protect my home as their primary function. Unfortunately this is the 9th bark collar I have had to purchase as they continue to chew them off each other and then chew up the housing. The company will replace the collar but never the housing. They even tore into the box before it was unwrapped, and chewed up pieces of it. They dont like it much so I have to bribe them with a treat to put it on before I go to work. I refuse to shock them so I guess this is my only alernative. Don't buy from Amazon On: 2007-08-06The product is great. I borrowed a collar from a friend and it worked well. I ordered my own from Amazon and the one I bought is defective, BUT Amazon has a no return policy on this item. Buy it directly from Premier; their website says they will honor their warranty. Barking can be lessened. On: 2007-08-01The collar helps to stop aimless barking, but when the dog is really excited, she doesnt seem to notice the spray and continues to bark. It worked for my beagle! On: 2007-07-31My beagle was trained not to bark outside in three days wearing this collar. I only put it on her when I was home to monitor her, and it took 4-5 barks before she learned. Next Ill have her wear it indoors so she learns not to bark excessively when the doorbell rings. While the Premier Gentle Spray might work for some... On: 2007-07-28Weve had no luck with this item, which we set up and placed around our mini schnauzers neck with great hope. Our problem is a dog that barks in the car when we pass anyone waiting for a bus, riding a bike, playing ball, jogging, stopping at a red light in the lane next to us, walking on the sidewalk, getting into a car two rows away, getting into or out of a car parked next to us, and so on. We use the Gentle Spray collar only in the car, which is where the problem barking occurs, but all we have achieved is a citronella-scented dog. I give the collar two stars for quality, none for effectiveness. Not so great On: 2007-07-24I was so excited to get this item for my dog cause he barks all the time but it did not work. It may have squirted him once while he had it on in two weeks. It worked when we blew into it for the practice try but after that it did not. I would not recommend this to anyone. no good for high pitch yipping On: 2007-07-24I have a Tibetan Terrier who ONLY barks when left alone for long periods of time. So it was very difficult to test this product, since he wont bark when we try to make him. Still, wed put it on and leave and the neighbors would complain when we got back. I finally called the company and the customer service rep asked if the dog has a high pitched bark. The dog has a VERY high pitched bark. Turns out, their older models (which they no longer sell) work fine with a high pitched bark, but the new model (the one with the on/off switch) doesnt work at all with a high pitched bark. They offered to change out our model for the older version, which I guess they keep in their warehouse for this very purpose. But, if your dog has high pitched bark, youre better off calling Premier directly and figuring out how to get the older model. Or find a brand that works. Don't Bother! On: 2007-07-22A complete waste of time and money. I have several refill sprays if anybody wants them. gentle spray collar On: 2007-07-21it is wonderful, wish we had ordered it when we first heard of the product. the dog is so much more under control and it doesnt hurt him. older dog On: 2007-07-19My older dog didnt know what to make of the spray...so she kept on barking. I think part of the problem was that she had too much skin on her neck and the spray couldnt reach her face, no matter how many adjustments were made. AMAZING! On: 2007-07-16This collar has worked wonders for 2 dogs that love to bark at any little noise they hear! I had to keep the TV or Stereo on during the day so that they couldnt hear noises coming from outside. It got to be a bit crazy. We got these collars (which, by the way, are an excellent price here!) last Monday and the behavior modification was almost immediate. By that evening, they completely understood the consequences of barking! The citronella is gentle, yet effective. If I could give this product more than 5 stars, I would! Maybe I have a stubborn dog On: 2007-07-12I think the product works well but probably wont stop my dog from barking. He still barks once or twice, gets sprayed and then barks again a few minutes later. It has stopped incessant barking which is why I give it 4 stars. We have noticed that citronella spray does take on an odd odor when it sits on our dog for a while and now have to bathe him every week or two to get rid of the odor. Bought two, neither operates at all On: 2007-07-06Bought one, put it together per instructions, blew into it to test it; nothing happened. "Barked" into it, nothing happened. Returned it to the big-box store where I had purchased it. Bought a second one at the competing big-box chain store (both have the word "Pet" in their names). Same thing. Fiddled with the battery, tried it in both on/off switch positions, put it on the dog anyway. He barked. Then, he barked and barked and barked and barked and barked and barked. Nothing. No spray. Nada. Additional observations: the product is poorly labeled and the instructions contradict themselves. The photo showing how to feed the strap through the buckle shows it just the opposite of what the written instructions say. I find the on/off switch to be ambiguously labeled as to which position is on. The good news is that since the device never works anyway, this doesnt matter. Doesn't work on small dogs On: 2007-07-05I have a small Jack Russell and she never set it off. She would just bark and bark and bark and the collar never sprayed her. It would spray when I blew into it but it didnt work for us! Bought two, neither operates at all On: 2007-07-05Bought one, put it together per instructions, blew into it to test it; nothing happened. "Barked" into it, nothing happened. Returned it to the big-box store where I had purchased it. Bought a second one at the competing big-box chain store (both have the word "Pet" in their names). Same thing. Fiddled with the battery, tried it in both on/off switch positions, put it on the dog anyway. He barked. Then, he barked and barked and barked and barked and barked and barked. Nothing. No spray. Nada. Additional observations: the product is poorly labeled and the instructions contradict themselves. The photo showing how to feed the strap through the buckle shows it just the opposite of what the written instructions say. I find the on/off switch to be ambiguously labeled as to which position is on. The good news is that since the device never works anyway, this doesnt matter. Works fairly good On: 2007-06-27This collar works pretty good indoors, but its definitely not worth it out of doors. In our back yard our dog still responds to the spray somewhat, but when were camping she doesnt even notice the spray. I think it carries away from her too quickly. Also the batteries dont last very long. The battery that came with the collar was dead and were already on the second spare. Weve only had this collar for a few months and its not used all that often. Works great (when it works) Short life span On: 2007-06-09This product worked great on all my dogs. It is very humane. If the dog is sitting in your lap and you laugh out loud it will set it off and you both get sprayed. Also, dogs being pretty smart, within ten minutes of removing it they knew they could bark again. Unfortunately the collars only lasted about three to four months when they stopped functioning. The company would replace them, but I had to pay shipping. I was paying $100.00 a piece at the time, and after three replacements I reckoned it was too much trouble. Three stars for working great and two minus for short life span. A good anti-bark system, but a little big for small dogs. On: 2007-06-06This is the second time I have bought this system for our little dog, Bear. It is an effective method of preventing and deterring barking, while being humane to the dog. In our case, he test barked a few times and didnt like the smell and stopped barking after that. The problem is, I think we started training him on it a little too late, so know he knows that he just cant bark while he has that collar on! We cant leave the collar on him all the time for two reasons. 1) It is a little too big for a smallish dog. I believe they say anything over 10 lbs, and Bear is about 16 lbs. However it is a little clunky for a little dog to wear all the time. 2) Bear would try to scratch at it to get it off. If wearing when we werent around he scratched and damaged the latch (hence our need to buy a second one). Despite the fact it is a little too big, I think it is the best humane system I have come across. Please do not buy the shock collars! This usually works much much better without harming your pet. The company who sent this (Entirely Pets) was great... I got the items on standard shipping from them before I got my items from Amazon on 2-day ship (ordered at the same time). Wow!! On: 2007-06-03This is an amazing collar. I have tried the shock collar for my yappy German shepherd as well as the zap collar with the remote. None worked, she just barked right through it. My yappy 80 pound dog barks at everything and anything!!! The first time it went off in her face, it stopped her barking. The collar only holds enough for 25 sprays so you have to keep filling. That really is the only down side. This is the absolutely the best money I have spent! Worked great right away On: 2007-06-02This product worked very well for my cairn terrier; she hated the spray and it triggered appropriately. Lately (Ive been using it for a month or so) the spray doesnt trigger every time she barks. I will try a new battery - but it would be nice to have known how quickly the product uses up the battery. Overall, I would recommend this for small dogs with a barking habit. A waste of money On: 2007-06-02This collar did nothing to stop this dog from barking, infact, I think she enjoyed the citrus smell. Bark collar On: 2007-06-01This product worked just like advertised. However, it is only good for about 25 barks, which my dog used up in the first hour of wearing it. But it worked so well that all we have to do now is show him the collar to get him to stop barking. Now he smells lemony-fresh too, LOL. No longer boss of the neighborhood On: 2007-05-30It took less than 10 min. with the collar on, her full throated BARK became a tiny oof. As long as she has the collar on its oof, with out the collar its time to BARK. As soon as the collar comes out, oof, oof. Almost never fires On: 2007-05-28The collar hardly ever fires even when my dog is barking her head off. I installed a new battery, I positioned it on her according to the instructions, and still it doesnt work. I intend to contact the manufacturer and request an exchange under warranty just to see if I got a defective unit. Wonderful Product! On: 2007-05-26This no-bark collar worked so well the first time that I used it, I kicked myself for not having bought it sooner! It took only two barks before my dog decided not to do so again. Now, after a month, I can let her outside without the collar and she stays quiet - the neighbors love this collar too! Best Bark Control Divice! On: 2007-05-22This is the best alterative for people (like myself) who dont want to use shock collars on their dogs. We have three dogs, and two of them are really bad barkers. My Border Collie, Roxy, is the worst, and my moms Yellow Lab, Twinkie, would be next in line. Heres the big question....what personality is YOUR dog? I put this collar on Roxy, and its been a like a miracle. But I tried it on Twinkie, and it doesnt even phase him. Roxy is both very sensitive in nature and in senses. And Twinkie is really bold and stubborn. When this device sprays him, he just snorts it out and starts barking again. You can tell he gets the idea of not to bark, but still does it anyway thinking, "This is all it does, pshh! Whatever!" And continues to bark. Roxy on the other hand, cowers and runs away at the very sound of it! Having said that, remember that this product is NOT to CORRECT the dog, but rather DISTRACT him from whatever hes barking at. The citronella smell isnt as bad as I thought it would be. Its like bitter/sour citrus, (maybe lemons) a good idea for dogs! And yes, some dogs, (even Roxy for awhile) might figure out what volume to bark without setting it off, but Roxy stopped doing that after a few days. I guess she thought it wasnt worth the trouble! :) Overall, I would definitely recommend this product and give it a try! Best Bark Control Divice! On: 2007-05-21This is the best alterative for people (like myself) who dont want to use shock collars on their dogs. We have three dogs, and two of them are really bad barkers. My Border Collie, Roxy, is the worst, and my moms Yellow Lab, Twinkie, would be next in line. Heres the big question....what personality is YOUR dog? I put this collar on Roxy, and its been a like a miracle. But I tried it on Twinkie, and it doesnt even phase him. Roxy is both very sensitive in nature and in senses. And Twinkie is really bold and stubborn. When this device sprays him, he just snorts it out and starts barking again. You can tell he gets the idea of not to bark, but still does it anyway thinking, "This is all it does, pshh! Whatever!" And continues to bark. Roxy on the other hand, cowers and runs away at the very sound of it! Having said that, remember that this product is NOT to CORRECT the dog, but rather DISTRACT him from whatever hes barking at. The citronella smell isnt as bad as I thought it would be. Its like bitter/sour citrus, (maybe lemons) a good idea for dogs! And yes, some dogs, (even Roxy for awhile) might figure out what volume to bark without setting it off, but Roxy stopped doing that after a few days. I guess she thought it wasnt worth the trouble! :) Overall, I would definitely recommend this product and give it a try! Well, it worked for a few days! On: 2007-05-19I followed the instructions (or so I thought) for breaking in the dog with his new collar to maximize its effectiveness. I monitored him the first few times, reinforcing my displeasure with his barking when the collar sprayed him but also praising him when he didnt respond to typical barking triggers. I tried to avoid keeping it on him too long, and then used it only intermittently for about a week. But when I started a new job and left it on him for the day (8-5) the reservoir was completely empty when I got home. I thought maybe it was just low to begin with, so I tried again with a full reservoir the next day. Same result! Uh oh. Bad boy!!! Since I dont hear him barking when I pull in the driveway, my hope is he uses it all up on one 25-bark spurt and then is quiet the rest of the day (or at least thats what Im choosing to believe until and unless I get any complaints). Im sure it does work for a lot of dogs as I was very impressed in the early going. I may start over and try giving it one more shot, but I think its important to keep your expectations realistic. A miracle On: 2007-05-18I bought this for my barking dogs. We live in a condo and the neighbors complained that they had been barking all day. After one day there was a noticeable difference. The barking was stopped and they began to approach strangers and let them pet them. Hopefully it will continue to produce these results! Rewarding positive behavior On: 2007-05-16Its still too early to tell whether the spray in the face will curb my older dogs incessant barking when someone comes to the door, but the squirt in the face does appear to give him pause. Unfortunately, the squirt doesnt happen 100% of the time. (I think it depends on the tightness of the collar, or how much he strains when he barks.) To me, the most valuable thing, however, was the advice that accompanied this device: namely to ignore the barking (letting the squirt be its own feedback), but as soon as the barking stopped to say "Good, quiet" and give an edible reward. The plan is to teach him the word "quiet" gets rewards, so that eventually hell want to do it on cue. I could never figure out how to teach the concept of "no bark," so Im hopeful this combination of positive and negative rewards will do the trick. Not what I expected On: 2007-05-16I have a pomeranian and this item was too large to put around her neck. In addition, it could only hold enough citronella spray for one or two barks and then it needed to be refilled again. I wouldnt recommend this product. Worked for a week or two On: 2007-05-13Our dog who has separation anxiety and barks non-stop if left alone, so we decided to try this instead of the shock collar. Well, it seemed to be working for the first week. Hed bark, it would spray and hed be startled and stop barking. But, after a week or so, he found out that if he kept barking the spray would eventually run out...and then just keep on barking. thats the big negative of the collar. The amount of spray is very minimal. Weve already gone through two bottles. So, weve given up using it. He just barks until there isnt any spray left in the container. Not durable enough for our OTHER dog! On: 2007-05-13I think this product would have been great. I put the collar on our dog and let her outside with our other dog. I went inside for 10 minutes, looked outside, and our other dog had chewed off the battery pack! Ended up being money down the drain. It may be an excellent product, but I would need something much more durable to endure our other dog! Did not work as well as it should have On: 2007-05-13After receiving 2 collars (I have 2 barkers) one worked and the other didnt - so we changed the batteries. It still does not work (yes we filled them). The working one worked for a little while and now is very tempermental and our dog has figured out how to bark at a certain octave and not set it off - where other times it is going off constantly. I thought these would be a good solution - but it turned out to be a waste of money. Effective but often defective On: 2007-05-09We have a large golden retriever who tends to bark too much, and the Gentle Spray collar has been a good option to control the behavior. Over the past 4 years or so, weve been through five different collars though, because they either dont work at all or work for a while and then die. The original ones didnt have an on/off switch--the new ones do, and thats a big plus of course, but despite this and careful compliance with the directions, they all seem to fail within six months or so. Ive had them replaced under warranty, but still kind of a pain. I spoke to a very nice person at Premier Pet recently, and she said they have complained to their supplier about reliability. I dont know if theres a better product out there, and these do work, but dont be surprised if there is a defect or if it poops out (sorry) after a few months... Good Idea, But Not For My Dog On: 2007-05-07The product was easy to figure out, worked as it was supposed to but did not curb my dogs barking. I had to purchase the electronic shock collar which is working very well. I would still recommend the Gentle Spray collar to try first. Good Idea, But Not For My Dog On: 2007-05-06The product was easy to figure out, worked as it was supposed to but did not curb my dogs barking. I had to purchase the electronic shock collar which is working very well. I would still recommend the Gentle Spray collar to try first. Barking Problems Mostly Gone! On: 2007-05-06I bought this after carefully reading many reviews and saved a lot of money than purchasing it at a local pet store. It needs refills about once a week, but I have had it over a month and have yet to need a new bottle. The batteries were replaced once and periodically need to be taken out, cleaned and placed back. The collar is much too large for smaller dogs, so I cut it. If company comes over and at night when the dog is inside, we take it off. Had high hopes for this product, but.... On: 2007-04-19I was disappointed with this product. I was very happy when I found out that there was a bark collar available that wouldnt hurt my dog. Unfortunately, our unit only gave off a few sprays, if any, before running out of citronella. We reread the refilling instructions repeatedly and followed them exactly, but even if the dog barked right after filling, the unit maybe gave off 8 sprays. Usually by the time there was something to bark about, the citronella had run out while the collar just hung unused around his neck. I did not contact the manufacturer about these issues, so I cant comment on whether or not our unit was defective or if customer service could have helped us. I guess I didnt feel that operating a bark collar should require much time or effort on my part, so I just gave up on it, especially after finding that many other reviewers had similar issues. Our dog did pause after each bark when the collar sprayed (it may be kind of mean, but we enjoyed watching his confused reaction when it DID spray.) The few times the collar sprayed a couple times in a row, our dog only got in a few random barks before he gave up or there was no reason to bark anymore. I feel this bark collar is a very poor investment, but it is a good idea and could be very effective if it held its charge when not in use and was able to spray many more times per refill. No Luck Here On: 2007-04-14After exhausting all possible training methods I succumbed to this collar for one of my dogs. He barks at anything and everything. He barks while hes playing and has a ball in his mouth, he barks in his sleep, he barks while youre sitting there petting his belly. He isnt bored, theres no reason for it most of the time and I was at my wits end. The collar hasnt phased him and he now knows how to move his head when he barks so the spray doesnt hit him full on. However if he is exceptionally excited about something he just barks until it is out of spray and he doesnt care at all. So this did not work for me, however I do know of someone that this worked wonders for. I think it all depends on how badly your dog wants to bark. Mine really wants to. Very badly. I gave this product 3 stars because it does what its supposed to do, it sprays citronella when a dog barks. I received a faulty unit and when I called customer service they were very pleasant, ensured it wasnt something I was doing wrong and then replaced it and I received it quite promptly. So I was impressed with that. It just doesnt work on my dog. No Luck Here On: 2007-04-13After exhausting all possible training methods I succumbed to this collar for one of my dogs. He barks at anything and everything. He barks while hes playing and has a ball in his mouth, he barks in his sleep, he barks while youre sitting there petting his belly. He isnt bored, theres no reason for it most of the time and I was at my wits end. The collar hasnt phased him and he now knows how to move his head when he barks so the spray doesnt hit him full on. However if he is exceptionally excited about something he just barks until it is out of spray and he doesnt care at all. So this did not work for me, however I do know of someone that this worked wonders for. I think it all depends on how badly your dog wants to bark. Mine really wants to. Very badly. I gave this product 3 stars because it does what its supposed to do, it sprays citronella when a dog barks. I received a faulty unit and when I called customer service they were very pleasant, ensured it wasnt something I was doing wrong and then replaced it and I received it quite promptly. So I was impressed with that. It just doesnt work on my dog. Spray me more On: 2007-04-11I have two dogs that bark too much and need control. I have a female Sheppard mix and male black Lab. The Sheppard barks at everything and sometimes gets into a barking frenzy and wont stop. The Lab will bark less often but much louder. I got one spray collar to try before purchasing another and started with the Sheppard. It actually seemed to work at first but within a few days she got used to it and would bark anyway. She actually likes wearing the collar and I think she likes the smell, like dog perfume. I then moved it to the lab and he didnt like it at all. He would not bark and would stay away from the Sheppard because she would set it off while he was wearing it. The Sheppard got jealous with the Lab wearing her collar and wanted it back. I guess it highly depends on the dog whether this collar works or not. I think its time for a good shock collar on the Sheppard and keep the spray collar on the Lab. Peace and Quiet Again! On: 2007-04-11This collar really works for our dog, as she was just starting to become a nuisance barker. It was recommended by a friend who is a vet. Works great! Happy thus far On: 2007-04-11I have used this product on a few occasions with my Weimaraner that has separation issues and it has been very effective. We were staying at my parents house and I did not want her to disturb my father who works nights and sleeps during the day while she was in her crate. It makes me feel better and we did not have success with a bark collar. Best training tool I've used so far for barking! On: 2007-04-11It works consistently, and Ive had no problems with battery life. Refilling the product is easy, and the scent has caused no allergy problems with my dog (shes half lab, lemon scent). pretty good On: 2007-04-10I like this item, I have really seen an improvment in my dogs barking. However one thing I did not like is the fact that if you leave it on in the house, it squirts citronella all over the house. Love it! On: 2007-04-10This is our second bark collar...we left the first one out in the rain by accident. It has been great having it. We dont leave the collar on all the time...we usually put it on when we have company or when the neighborhood dogs are having a barkfest. When the collar is used in combination with the word "quiet" it helps her to learn what quiet means. Altogether a great training tool! good, but not the cure for us On: 2007-04-10we live in an apartment in nyc with our 8 month old puggle. weve been doing the crate training during the day (2+ hours in the morning and 3+ in the afternoon) so he gets used to being along, but i work from home, so im sure he knows im around. however, in the evenings if we go out for dinner and put him in the kennel/crate we hear reports that hes been barking or when we come home, hes barking. we finally got the premier gentle spray collar and it sort of works for us. he does not HATE the spray enough to stop barking right away, so some times he empties it. also, since he is part pug, he does a fair amount of whining, which sets off the spray... lowering the number of times an actual bark gets the spray. i wish there was a way to adjust how sensitive the microphone is. weve had it for 3 weeks or so, and i think hes getting better, but again, this is not a cure. it only helps a bit. we are working very hard on adding an evening crate training block of time so he gets used to being in the crate in the evenings as well. (our fault for not doing this when he was 4 months old.. he was just too cute and fun to have hiding in the crate in the evenings.) we dont think he suffers from separation anxiety, but think he has learned a habit of barking in the kennel when he thinks were not home. but im not sure, as he never plays with any toys in the crate and only 1/2 eats his stuffed food toys, instead he just sleeps for an hour, then wakes up, whines and then goes into barking. Great Product On: 2007-04-03This collar is working really well for my Yorkie. I put in on him at night so that he wont bark because we live in an apt. complex. He has learned not to bark when the collar is on. Only down side is that he figured out how loud he can wine and grumble without setting it off. Overall I think its a wonderful alternative to the shocking kind that I just couldnt bear to put on him. Spray Valve Doesn't Work On: 2007-03-30With the switch either off or on, when I fill the reservoir, all of the Citronella solution sprays out through the valve. There is not enough time to get it on the dog. It is totally insensitive to noises. Id send this puppy back if I thought I could get my money back. Anyone else having similar problems? Any suggestions? Premier collar works! On: 2007-03-29I have two vocal terriers and these collars stopped unnecessary barking. The collar does not stop barking altogether. They will still utter a warning bark but now it is one bark, two if it is a real emergency like a rabbit in the yard and then all is quiet. We are very pleased. The biggest issue is that I hate the smell of citronella! If only it squirted lavendar. Ah well. Might as well throw money in the trash! On: 2007-03-28Ive had this thing for two weeks and it does nothing for my Beagle. I thought it would work because of these reviews here saying its just wonderful. Some times it sprays, sometimes it doesnt. Whether or not it decides to spray, doesnt matter as she is fine running around barking with it spraying. So two weeks after the fact Im lacking sleep and am stressed over this thing and I lost out on an amount of money that isnt meant to just try items that dont work! Should have bought this a long time ago On: 2007-03-26We received this collar 2 days ago. We already love it and wish we would have purchased it years ago. One of our dogs barks when she goes outside (at the birds, at people, or just for what seems to be no reason). Now, once she starts barking loudly, it sprays her and she stops barking. It does not spray her when she makes her normal quieter talking sounds - only when she starts with her loud barking which is what we wanted. We do not invite people over to our house often because she gets very scared and stands way back and barks at the other people (especially kids). We are very anxious to invite people over now since we know this will stop her from barking. She is normally a very scared/anxious dog so she does hunker down a bit and walks back to the patio after getting sprayed but we praise her for being quiet and then her confidence goes back up. We will have to keep you updated on how it works over time but so far we are very pleased with the collar. Works best for large dogs - Call Premier for a small dog version On: 2007-03-23The standard collar does not work well for small dogs with high pitched barks. I called Premier and spoke to them about my problem. (Their customer service is EXCELLENT) They exchanged the collar for a French collar which is slightly different. It works very good and discourages our dog from barking. Spray misses the mark On: 2007-03-10I like the theory behind the collar. Unfortunately, the sray literally misses the mark. The spary often gets the other dogs around the target dog. If you can get the spray on target, I think it would work. Works great! On: 2007-03-09I have 3 dogs and when one barks, the others follow. Ive tried the shock collar on one of my dogs and he would stay under my bed all day long, so I got rid of that. Then I tried the high pitch bark collar - it worked ok, but when my kids would play near the dogs, sometimes the collars would go off and it really didnt seem do the job. This collar works great - when I get home from work, the 3 of them are usually barking and wont stop, with this collar, they just look at me and waggle - it doesnt scare my older dog either (the one that hid under the bed). I would highly recommend it! Spray misses the mark On: 2007-03-09I like the theory behind the collar. Unfortunately, the sray literally misses the mark. The spary often gets the other dogs around the target dog. If you can get the spray on target, I think it would work. May work for you, may not. On: 2007-03-09We have a one year old border collie/blue heeler mix dog that we had just picked up from the animal shelter a few weeks before. The problem we quickly discovered is that the dog barks. She barks at the neighbor dogs across the fence, she barks at squirrels, birds, everything. Before we got the dog we had turned our neighbors into animal control for the fact that their dogs barked all night. Now I had a dog with the same problem. I looked around the web for a solution and came across the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Most of the reviews were absolutely glowing, so I placed an order and waited for it to arrive. When it did I quickly read the directions, filled the reservoir, put in the battery and put it on the dog. We put the dog in the back yard (where she lives) and waited. No barking!!! Occasionally I would hear a little bit of a bark and then it would stop. I assumed that she had forgotten about the collar and had barked, gotten sprayed, and quit. I was happy to say the least. No longer did I have to put up with her barking, or interrupting dinner to run outside and scold her (in January no less). When she came inside for the evening I would take the collar off and refill it. When she went out the next morning, the collar was back on. This went on for a few bark free days. Then one day I forgot to refill the collar and she barked it empty. Now we were back to barking. Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark. Thats where we are now. I used up the one can of spray and havent bought any more because Im not sure if it is worth it. The directions say that you should use this as a training tool and not as a no-bark babysitter. They recommend that you reward the dog when it doesnt bark and basically set up a positive/negative reinforcement using treats and attention for the positive and the spray as the negative. They also tell you not to have the dog wear the collar all of the time. First off, I work all day. I bought this to stop the dog from barking both when Im away and when Im home. I cant reward her for not barking when Im not home. Second, the dog lives outside. Thats when she barks, not in the house. If the dog is not to wear the collar all the time, then what good is it? For the record, the collar worked well. It sprayed when it was suppose to. It didnt break, and it did cut down on the dogs barking until I forgot to refill the canister and the dog barked it empty. I think this would be an excellent product for someone with an inside dog that barks and who is home to positively reinforce the dog when it doesnt bark. If your dog lives outside and you arent home all the time, either stock up on the refill canisters and hope your dog stops barking before you run out, or buy a different product. I gave this item three stars because the collar itself worked; it sprayed when the dog barked. I didnt give it more stars because it didnt totally stop the dog from barking. I didnt give it less than three stars because it was my fault and not the fault of the product that I forgot to refill the collar and the dog barked it empty. I would like to have had a bigger reservoir for the spray so that it didnt have to be refilled as often. I would also have liked to have have a second canister of spray included with the collar. The PetSmart location near me has the refills for $16. I think that is a lot of money for a little can of spray. If you do decide to buy this product I would strongly recommend that you buy one of the sets that comes with a second canister of spray, or that you buy a second canister when you place your order. Also be prepared to spend the time with the dog to stop the barking, and dont just use the spray to shut the dog up. item does not work On: 2007-03-09Item does not work for my dog,, use the shocking collars.... Works great! On: 2007-03-08I have 3 dogs and when one barks, the others follow. Ive tried the shock collar on one of my dogs and he would stay under my bed all day long, so I got rid of that. Then I tried the high pitch bark collar - it worked ok, but when my kids would play near the dogs, sometimes the collars would go off and it really didnt seem do the job. This collar works great - when I get home from work, the 3 of them are usually barking and wont stop, with this collar, they just look at me and waggle - it doesnt scare my older dog either (the one that hid under the bed). I would highly recommend it! May work for you, may not. On: 2007-03-08We have a one year old border collie/blue heeler mix dog that we had just picked up from the animal shelter a few weeks before. The problem we quickly discovered is that the dog barks. She barks at the neighbor dogs across the fence, she barks at squirrels, birds, everything. Before we got the dog we had turned our neighbors into animal control for the fact that their dogs barked all night. Now I had a dog with the same problem. I looked around the web for a solution and came across the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Most of the reviews were absolutely glowing, so I placed an order and waited for it to arrive. When it did I quickly read the directions, filled the reservoir, put in the battery and put it on the dog. We put the dog in the back yard (where she lives) and waited. No barking!!! Occasionally I would hear a little bit of a bark and then it would stop. I assumed that she had forgotten about the collar and had barked, gotten sprayed, and quit. I was happy to say the least. No longer did I have to put up with her barking, or interrupting dinner to run outside and scold her (in January no less). When she came inside for the evening I would take the collar off and refill it. When she went out the next morning, the collar was back on. This went on for a few bark free days. Then one day I forgot to refill the collar and she barked it empty. Now we were back to barking. Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark. Thats where we are now. I used up the one can of spray and havent bought any more because Im not sure if it is worth it. The directions say that you should use this as a training tool and not as a no-bark babysitter. They recommend that you reward the dog when it doesnt bark and basically set up a positive/negative reinforcement using treats and attention for the positive and the spray as the negative. They also tell you not to have the dog wear the collar all of the time. First off, I work all day. I bought this to stop the dog from barking both when Im away and when Im home. I cant reward her for not barking when Im not home. Second, the dog lives outside. Thats when she barks, not in the house. If the dog is not to wear the collar all the time, then what good is it? For the record, the collar worked well. It sprayed when it was suppose to. It didnt break, and it did cut down on the dogs barking until I forgot to refill the canister and the dog barked it empty. I think this would be an excellent product for someone with an inside dog that barks and who is home to positively reinforce the dog when it doesnt bark. If your dog lives outside and you arent home all the time, either stock up on the refill canisters and hope your dog stops barking before you run out, or buy a different product. I gave this item three stars because the collar itself worked; it sprayed when the dog barked. I didnt give it more stars because it didnt totally stop the dog from barking. I didnt give it less than three stars because it was my fault and not the fault of the product that I forgot to refill the collar and the dog barked it empty. I would like to have had a bigger reservoir for the spray so that it didnt have to be refilled as often. I would also have liked to have have a second canister of spray included with the collar. The PetSmart location near me has the refills for $16. I think that is a lot of money for a little can of spray. If you do decide to buy this product I would strongly recommend that you buy one of the sets that comes with a second canister of spray, or that you buy a second canister when you place your order. Also be prepared to spend the time with the dog to stop the barking, and dont just use the spray to shut the dog up. item does not work On: 2007-03-08Item does not work for my dog,, use the shocking collars.... Anxiety Dog Became More Secure On: 2007-02-28I bought this collar 3 years ago when I first got my dog at 7 months. She was an abused cocker spaniel left in a pit bull ring as a bait dog. When she was rescued and given to me she had so many emotional issues (separation anxiety). When I left for work in the mornings, she would bark and cry ALL DAY LONG until exactly 1 hour before I came home (My neighbor complained, he worked nights). This was my last resort as nothing else worked. When it first squirted at her first bark, she was so cute, she ran around the room looking for the scent. By the second bark she figured it out. They say that this is not good for severe anxiety dogs, but it worked wonders. My neighbor ran into me at the end of the first week and thought I had given my dog away. I did let her run around without it when I got home. Now its been 3 years since and she is a well adjusted dog, no collar needed after 4 months. Premier is the best! Remember: 1) remove the battery or turn off if not using (saves the battery). 2) The collar usually lasts about a year. My little pup learned how to check the battery by giving a low test bark every time I put it on her. Anxiety Dog Became More Secure On: 2007-02-27I bought this collar 3 years ago when I first got my dog at 7 months. She was an abused cocker spaniel left in a pit bull ring as a bait dog. When she was rescued and given to me she had so many emotional issues (separation anxiety). When I left for work in the mornings, she would bark and cry ALL DAY LONG until exactly 1 hour before I came home (My neighbor complained, he worked nights). This was my last resort as nothing else worked. When it first squirted at her first bark, she was so cute, she ran around the room looking for the scent. By the second bark she figured it out. They say that this is not good for severe anxiety dogs, but it worked wonders. My neighbor ran into me at the end of the first week and thought I had given my dog away. I did let her run around without it when I got home. Now its been 3 years since and she is a well adjusted dog, no collar needed after 4 months. Premier is the best! Remember: 1) remove the battery or turn off if not using (saves the battery). 2) The collar usually lasts about a year. My little pup learned how to check the battery by giving a low test bark every time I put it on her. High drive Dobermann Puppy. Silenced after 1 squirt. On: 2007-02-23We have a 4 month old high drive Dobermann that we are training as a sport dog. This dog is from pure German lines with all kinds of attitude and confidence. Well he hates his kennal and Barks as long as it takes to get him out. Well since we purchased this we hear 1 bark and thats it. Not another sound as long as he has this on he is silent. We will walk in and out of the room since this can start him up, he wont make a sound at all. Even our neighbors dog barks which will set him off, not if he has his Citronella Collar on. The collar has not messed with his drive or confidence. It really just shuts him up when his is in his kennal. If this works for this insane high drive gog it will work for yours too. Make sure you use it correct and dont abuse it. Works well to reduce barking when on leash. On: 2007-02-13The barking problem I had with my dog is he goes nuts when taking him on a walk and we pass near another dog. Its not that he is aggressive. He just wants to check out the other dog and barks and lunges when he cant. With this collar he gets a puff of citronella spray near his face with each bark. Its not too intense for him, but seems to be annoying enough to do the trick. He quickly made the connection between the bark and the spray. It also does not leave a lingering odor. He now behaves much better. When we pass another dog he starts acting like he wants to bark, but something in that fur brain of his kicks in and says "oh yea, Ill get sprayed, not worth it." Works well to reduce barking when on leash. On: 2007-02-12The barking problem I had with my dog is he goes nuts when taking him on a walk and we pass near another dog. Its not that he is aggressive. He just wants to check out the other dog and barks and lunges when he cant. With this collar he gets a puff of citronella spray near his face with each bark. Its not too intense for him, but seems to be annoying enough to do the trick. He quickly made the connection between the bark and the spray. It also does not leave a lingering odor. He now behaves much better. When we pass another dog he starts acting like he wants to bark, but something in that fur brain of his kicks in and says "oh yea, Ill get sprayed, not worth it." Mostly thumbs up for spray collar. On: 2007-02-12This collar worked miracles for the first 3-4 weeks. My wheaten terrier stopped barking at folks who walked by our house when we was inside. When he was in the yard he also stopped barking at people as long as he had the collar on. Initially he was depressed for the first few days because it was a big change from his perceived role of protecting the house (this is a self chosen assignment, not anything that I ever requested). Over time though, the effectiveness of the spray collar has worn off. He still barks less when he is outside but does not seem to mind being sprayed. I will say that the battery wares out rather quickly, so order extra batteries to have on hand. The Bark Beneath My Snout! On: 2007-01-30This is such an excellent product, that it makes me think of the movie "Beaches," and how sad and beautiful that motion picture really is. Which further inspired me to compose the following jingle for this truly superior collar: Ohhhh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh. It must have been warm there in the backyard, to always have sunlight on your face. I was content to let you bark, thats your way. You always walked a step behind. So I was the one with all the pockets, while you were the one with all the treats. A beautiful mutt without a name for so long. A beautiful smile to hide the pain. Did you ever know that youre too loud, dog? and I no longer want to hear you holler? I can spray you right in the face, dog, for you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. It might have appeared to go unnoticed, the present you left me upon the bed. I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it. And my silence is messing with your head. Did you ever know that youre too loud, dog? and I no longer want to hear you holler? I can spray you right in the face, dog, for you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Oh, the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar! You, you, you, you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Whine, whine, whine high again, so high you can almost touch the sky. Thank you, thank you, thank God for you, the dog who I will someday name and potentially consider part of our (extended) family. The Bark Beneath My Snout! On: 2007-01-29This is such an excellent product, that it makes me think of the movie "Beaches," and how sad and beautiful that motion picture really is. Which further inspired me to compose the following jingle for this truly superior collar: Ohhhh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh. It must have been warm there in the backyard, to always have sunlight on your face. I was content to let you bark, thats your way. You always walked a step behind. So I was the one with all the pockets, while you were the one with all the treats. A beautiful mutt without a name for so long. A beautiful smile to hide the pain. Did you ever know that youre too loud, dog? and I no longer want to hear you holler? I can spray you right in the face, dog, for you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. It might have appeared to go unnoticed, the present you left me upon the bed. I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it. And my silence is messing with your head. Did you ever know that youre too loud, dog? and I no longer want to hear you holler? I can spray you right in the face, dog, for you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Oh, the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar! You, you, you, you have the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. Whine, whine, whine high again, so high you can almost touch the sky. Thank you, thank you, thank God for you, the dog who I will someday name and potentially consider part of our (extended) family. Barking no more On: 2007-01-26We have an older pup who loves to bark, bark, bark. She could do it for hours. Of course, we had to do something. After reading the reviews for the shock collar, we knew we wanted something more gentle to start. This collar is made of good quality materials. The spray scent isnt offensive to us...smells like Pledge. The amazing part is the original battery is still going strong after a month. Now, our pup doesnt bark, bark, bark...she yips,not continually and not too loud. She doesnt usually bark now, even if the collar is off. I am so glad we tried this method first. It works! On: 2007-01-18Since my husband & I moved into a new home, our neighbors complained about our dogs barking during the day when we were at work. We tried a remote barking system with a high-pitched sound, which did absolutely nothing. Finally, after several friend referrals, I looked into the Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar. It works! Our Dalmatian/Pointer Mix has lots of energy and this collar has ended her excessive barking. I only use it during the day when we are at work. It has also kept our Australian Shepherd mix from barking as well. He does not like the sound it makes when it sprays, so it has "remotely" cured his barking as well. When we get home from work, I immediately remove the collar from her and we have play time where they can run and bark! I have also asked our local animal control officer if she has received any complaints since we have used the collar, and thankfully there have been none! This collar works! Product works as stated On: 2007-01-12We have a 1 year old miniture dachshund who loves to bark at anything that moves outside. We tried this collar based on comments from our vet. Used it for three days so far, and it has worked great. His barking has stopped when its on. Will see how it goes over the next weeks as we praise him for not barking, and hopefully get to the point where the collar is no longer needed. works great but...... On: 2007-01-09i ordered the collar because i wanted to train my dog not to bark while outside. the collar itself worked great, at least on me :), but not so well on my dog who has folds of skin around his neck. i ended up selling it to someone else and it worked well on their dog. Works great On: 2007-01-09We have a lab who recently decided that frantic nighttime barking just below our toddlers window was a fun new hobby. The only way to lure her in had been with food and we really didnt want to reward her barking with snacks. She really doesnt mind wearing this collar and now whenever shes outside shes usually quiet. Sometimes shell give a really quick woof and then come right inside when she gets sprayed by the collar. I highly recommend this product. They worked. On: 2007-01-04It may not work for all dogs, but it worked on mine. They were barking at every little noise, people walking down the street 30 yards away from the living room window, and overwhelming company. Just two days of "good", "quiet" praise, and lots of hugs and petting in conjunction with the collars and they behave wonderfully, only making small "woofs" and lots of low level "talking". Theyve found their "inside" voice! PREMIER GENTLE SPRAY ANTI-BARK DOG COLLAR On: 2007-01-03Wow --- we have been using Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collars on our pups going now on about two to three years. The current Collars with an on/off switch seem to be substantially more reliable; we only need to replace batteries which are easily obtainable; we have not needed to replace the unit itself. We find the Collar, of course, works best when it stays filled with the Citronella Spray, so we check the collar and refill it more than once a day. Our pup still barks with this Collar on which is great --- we still have a great watch dog, but this Collar has pretty much stopped seemingly unnecessary nuissance barking. When we take the Collar off to refill the Citronella spray, we bark through the Unit to check battery life --- this has become an important habit for us --- so, we know our pup is wearing a Collar fully ready to handle that next barking opportunity. --- Our 4-star rating simply affirms that yes, one of our pups, who has since gone on to dog heaven, at the ripe young age of 18, decided if he would bark long enough at one stretch, the citronella spray unit would become empty, then he could bark with no citronella spray outbursts --- this is true, unless one tailgates such a pup with a Citronella Spray canister in hand continuously. However, other reviewers have had one or both of these experiences, too. Not everything is all ways perfect. --- We, however, are pleased with our Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar on our watchpup and its overall performance, easy refill and easy battery replacement. --- And, ordering this Premier Gentle Spray Anti-Bark Dog Collar, and the Premier Citronella Refill canisters, and the Premier replacement batteries, from Amazon.com, offers VERY competitive pricing, and so far, protectively packaged timely shipments. Excellent alternative to shock collars On: 2006-11-11I have an old beagle who decided in her dotage that she would bark when ever she didnt get her way, she was becoming intolerable, barking at all hours of the night, disturbing everyone around. She is extremely fragile, with a heart condition, and I felt a shock collar could kill her. I will admit I was very skeptical about this spray collar but I was desperate, anyone who has owned a beagle will know that they are difficult at best to train. So I tried the collar, and I am very happy to report it works, Tallys barking has returned to its normal level, which was infrequent, it happened quickly, within a few days, we followed the directions on the box, which are very important, and had good results. I cant promise this will work for every dog, but it worked well for ours,without resorting to shocks. I dont think you can just hang this collar on your dog and expect it to work, although I do ocassionaly with Tally to refresh her training, I feel it is very important to do the training outlined in the instructions, and you will get results fairly quickly. I am quite satisfied with this product. Doesn't keep my yappy Cairn from barking... On: 2006-11-10He just looks away from where the spray emits--and barks again! It also doesnt work 100% of the time...and were not sure why. When we fill it, it seems to work fairly well right after but it either does not have as many sprays as it is supposed to, or it isnt working very long. It does work well for my other small dog who is not such a persistent barker. Terriers are just too stubborn to care if theyre getting sprayed, I guess. Doesn't keep my yappy Cairn from barking... On: 2006-11-09He just looks away from where the spray emits--and barks again! It also doesnt work 100% of the time...and were not sure why. When we fill it, it seems to work fairly well right after but it either does not have as many sprays as it is supposed to, or it isnt working very long. It does work well for my other small dog who is not such a persistent barker. Terriers are just too stubborn to care if theyre getting sprayed, I guess. Best Dog Behavior Modification device On: 2006-11-05The Premier collar was the best solution to help my dog restrain from barking without any injury to him!! He learned within a few days while on walks to stop barking at other dogs, when wearing the collar. I didnt want to use the shock method, but my groomer told me about the Premier Citronella collar to aid in his training. We got good results!! Buyer Beware On: 2006-11-03Having read the other reviews of this product on this site, I decided to go ahead and give these collars a shot despite some of the problems other reviewers had encountered. I ordered three of these products from this site, and when they arrived, not a single one of them worked - at all. They were completely useless and despite trying everything other reviewers and the manufacturer suggested, these products are completely useless. Although I have contacted the manufacturer of this product about the defects, I would still like the buyer to be aware that if purchasing this product from this website, that if the product does not work, it can not be returned for a refund or even exchanged. Thus, your credit card will still be billed, your dogs will still be barking, and you may get stuck with products that are worthless. Buyer Beware On: 2006-11-02Having read the other reviews of this product on this site, I decided to go ahead and give these collars a shot despite some of the problems other reviewers had encountered. I ordered three of these products from this site, and when they arrived, not a single one of them worked - at all. They were completely useless and despite trying everything other reviewers and the manufacturer suggested, these products are completely useless. Although I have contacted the manufacturer of this product about the defects, I would still like the buyer to be aware that if purchasing this product from this website, that if the product does not work, it can not be returned for a refund or even exchanged. Thus, your credit card will still be billed, your dogs will still be barking, and you may get stuck with products that are worthless. Immediate results! On: 2006-10-25My grandmas 10 year old Yorkie just would never shut up. He barked at our cat, at our parrot, and anything that moved really. We bought this collar, and it worked perfectly and immediately. One bark and it sprayed, and he would go running off...and stop barking! I felt kinda bad for him, but his reaction was hilarious. I couldnt stop laughing at him, poor thing. However, he did learn that if the collar wasnt on, he wasnt going to get sprayed, so he would bark. Great - when the unit still works On: 2006-10-20Ive been through FOUR of these expensive units. They work great on my Great Pyrenees dog. At least they work for awhile. Then I end up trying to figure out if the batteries are dead, then if the NEW batteries I put in were dead to begin with, and then I send it back for repair. Once I got back a unit that worked again - for awhile. Then I got back a unit that never worked again.I stopped sending in my broken units after that. So - in desperation, and impending poverty, I switched to a shock collar; it was either that or what my breeder calls a "blue juice special". It also worked - and yes, I tried it on myself and decided that it wasnt cruel at all. But the punchline is this: the shock collars broke at about the same rate as the citronella collar. At least they were cheaper, so I didnt lose as much money. Only sprays intermittently with my cocker spaniel (15 lb.) On: 2006-09-23Sometimes it sprays when she barks, most of the time it doesnt. So I would say its effectiveness has been rather low. Its not the battery or the fill level - maybe it just depends on the dog. I can bark into it myself and it sprays just fine. (My children found this amusing.) Not very durable. On: 2006-09-19I have purchased a total of three of these collar. They seem to work great for a while then they they need the dog to bark louder and more often to get them to activate. Then, after a few months, they quit working altogether. I check the charge and the batteries and thats not the problem. I dont think they are for large outdoor dogs. Wow - this product is fantastic! On: 2006-08-31I thought Id give this a try for my yappy chihuahua mix. I did not want to try a shock collar, but I was concerned that this collar would be too large for her (shes only 8 lbs). Although it looks a little large, she doesnt appear uncomfortable at all. And WOW did this work! The spray stopped each barking episode on the first bark - immediately. After the first 2-3 days, she is barking less in general and doesnt have to wear the collar all that often. Its been 5 days, and I dont think she will need to wear it forever. This product has been a total lifesaver, and my dog is happy too. Wow - this product is fantastic! On: 2006-08-30I thought Id give this a try for my yappy chihuahua mix. I did not want to try a shock collar, but I was concerned that this collar would be too large for her (shes only 8 lbs). Although it looks a little large, she doesnt appear uncomfortable at all. And WOW did this work! The spray stopped each barking episode on the first bark - immediately. After the first 2-3 days, she is barking less in general and doesnt have to wear the collar all that often. Its been 5 days, and I dont think she will need to wear it forever. This product has been a total lifesaver, and my dog is happy too. Anti-bark dog collar On: 2006-08-20This is a great product. We have a toy beagle who barks in the car at people, kids, bikes, dogs and pretty much anything. We use the collar on him maybe 2 times and now he hardly ever barks in the car. We still use the collar once in awhile. We are going to now try it when we walk him and take him to the beach. So far we like it a lot. Fabulous! On: 2006-08-13Our welsh corgie did nothing but bark all day long before we got this collar. Now, his barking has decreased by at least 90%. He still barks occasionally, but its a very quiet, under-his-breath bark. We love this collar. It has made a huge difference. The only possible downside is that it seems he has figured out that he CAN bark when he doesnt have it on. If necessary, though, he can wear the gosh durned thing for the rest of his life. Humane but a bit clunky On: 2006-08-07I consider this type of collar a lot more humane than an electric shock collar, and a lot less expensive than surgery. So the good news is that its a great compromise when you have a barker but dont want to inflict pain or permanent alteration. What happens is, you simply strap the collar on your dog and it sprays a fine, lemony mist in your dogs face when she barks. Dogs hate lemon and naturally wants to avoid getting sprayed, which is why they typically stop once they figure out the cause-and-effect of it. Now, the bad news is that the collar itself is a bit clunky, especially on a small dog. Theres a small reservoir to hold the liquid to be sprayed, and while this probably isnt a problem for a St. Bernard, its not so good for a small dog like ours. You may also have some problems getting a good fit to avoid it sliding off or, worse, get stuck about halfway where it gets entangled in the ears. A more serious concern is false triggering. Maybe it was just our unit, but we saw it accidentally go off when she was chewing a bone and the collar scraped against it. Thats negative reinforcement against chewing the one thing in the house shes SUPPOSED to chew on -- what happens next time she gets the urge to chew, if she thinks the bone is possessed with demons or whatever? Anyway, the idea is nice and humane but it seems the practical matters have some ways to go still. Itll probably be fine for a big dog, but you may want to double-check your unit to make sure it isnt prone to accidental sprayings like ours turned out to be. Amazing On: 2006-08-05Works great! Stopped the barking instantly. Humane way to correct a problem barker before making enemies of all the neighbors. didn't work with my border collie On: 2006-07-17my dog barks constantly at cars, blenders, fireworks, etc.. she didnt notice the spray at all These saved my life-4000 miles away On: 2006-07-10I absolutely support this product. I have 3 Lhasa Apsos--these were the inner sactum guard dogs for the Dali Lama--if intruders got past the outside guard dogs--these little ones let you know they were inside--keenest hearing of any breed and will bark when they hear a pin drop. My story starts with a vacation to the mainland from Hawaii. My uncle came to dog sit for me 3 days earlier than my departure date. This to acquaint him with my dogs and their behaviors. Things went swimmingly until he returned from the airport after dropping my son and me off for the plane--He returned at 10 pm--the dogs did not stop barking until 5 am. He hid in his room. The neighbors called the police and the humane society. In Hawaii, you open all windows and the trade winds blow all sounds around the neighborhood. The next day, he could hardly move without their following him around and barking. What was I to do--I couldnt fly home as I was attending a wedding in 2 days--I got on the phone to Hawaii pet shops--I had been told about these collars from a friend, but never invested--well, the only place on the Island of Oahu at that time that had any left was a vet office. They had 2, not 3. I phone charged them, and he happily drove to pick them up. Very pricey at $175. per collar--My neighbor had to come over to put them on them as he couldnt get near them without tremendous noise. Now which dogs to put them on--The mother dog, the boy puppy (then 2 years old), but not the runt sister--Once they were on them, maybe 2 barks came out of them. They got the idea quickly. Well the little one, who hung around her mother got the idea fast--I better be quiet, or else I get one, too. They were wonderful for the rest of my 2 week trip. I was greeted with mail from the humane society regarding the barking and put this all in writing to them. This is 4 years later--All I have to do is take out the collar and show them if they start barking too much. If I am having company over, they go on so I can greet them without the loud noise. They still love to bark, but the collars definitely work when needed. The little one eventually got her own collar as she got wise and left the two to bark. I would highly recommend these collars. I take the batteries out when not in use. You can find the batteries on line much cheaper than any place, and me, with 3, I do go through them more than most with 1 dog. If you want the greatest watch dog around, get a Lhasa Apso, if you want the best bark deterrant around, get the citronella bark collar, hands down. These saved my life-4000 miles away On: 2006-07-09I absolutely support this product. I have 3 Lhasa Apsos--these were the inner sactum guard dogs for the Dali Lama--if intruders got past the outside guard dogs--these little ones let you know they were inside--keenest hearing of any breed and will bark when they hear a pin drop. My story starts with a vacation to the mainland from Hawaii. My uncle came to dog sit for me 3 days earlier than my departure date. This to acquaint him with my dogs and their behaviors. Things went swimmingly until he returned from the airport after dropping my son and me off for the plane--He returned at 10 pm--the dogs did not stop barking until 5 am. He hid in his room. The neighbors called the police and the humane society. In Hawaii, you open all windows and the trade winds blow all sounds around the neighborhood. The next day, he could hardly move without their following him around and barking. What was I to do--I couldnt fly home as I was attending a wedding in 2 days--I got on the phone to Hawaii pet shops--I had been told about these collars from a friend, but never invested--well, the only place on the Island of Oahu at that time that had any left was a vet office. They had 2, not 3. I phone charged them, and he happily drove to pick them up. Very pricey at $175. per collar--My neighbor had to come over to put them on them as he couldnt get near them without tremendous noise. Now which dogs to put them on--The mother dog, the boy puppy (then 2 years old), but not the runt sister--Once they were on them, maybe 2 barks came out of them. They got the idea quickly. Well the little one, who hung around her mother got the idea fast--I better be quiet, or else I get one, too. They were wonderful for the rest of my 2 week trip. I was greeted with mail from the humane society regarding the barking and put this all in writing to them. This is 4 years later--All I have to do is take out the collar and show them if they start barking too much. If I am having company over, they go on so I can greet them without the loud noise. They still love to bark, but the collars definitely work when needed. The little one eventually got her own collar as she got wise and left the two to bark. I would highly recommend these collars. I take the batteries out when not in use. You can find the batteries on line much cheaper than any place, and me, with 3, I do go through them more than most with 1 dog. If you want the greatest watch dog around, get a Lhasa Apso, if you want the best bark deterrant around, get the citronella bark collar, hands down. Great product! On: 2006-07-07We got this for our new Jack Russell/Beagle mix, and were somewhat skeptical. Great results! Within about a day and a half, the barking had stopped. She now gives a low, protective growl or half bark on occasion, but knows she cannot get loud. Now we rarely put the collar on her. Amazing! Citronella collar works, even on our fiery mini dachshund On: 2006-07-04We were skeptical about using citronella to stop our dogs barking. But we refused to use a shock collar, so we tried the Citro. It works pretty well most of the time. The spray seems to stun our dachsie enough to make her stop barking. Thereve only been a handful of times where she just cant help herself and will bark in spite of the collar repeatedly spraying citronella up her neck. She does know the device though: Usually all I have to say to get her to stop barking is, "Youre gonna get Blue!" (the strap collar that holds the sprayer is blue) and the dog goes silent. As indicated above, the Citro collar is null and void when our dachshund discovers a possum under the neighbors deck or smells a raccoon thats recently pillaged our garbage- but otherwise, an effective product. effective, reliable and humane On: 2006-06-26This collar is amazing. We occasionally foster/rehab dogs who have behavior "issues". The Premier version of this product is one of our "secrete weapons". Its truly a god send and Veeeerrry durable. In the past 18 months we have used one collar to extinguish unwanted behaviors in two 70+ lb rough and tumble out of control adult dogs, a yappy collie-? mix puppy, my home schooled standard poodle service dog (76 lb) and the neighbors terrier. It has been chewed, stepped and drooled on, caked in mud, butted by a goat, kicked about and forgotten on the floor of the car in both scorching heat and freezing cold. With a little maintenance... fresh batteries... clearing the mud from the nozzles and microphone... It still works fine. Unlike electric collars, willful and mellow dogs alike just get distracted and shut up instead of getting ticked and barking more. We showed it to the local animal control police (they dropped by to scan a stray for an id chip). They are delighted with its performance and are telling folks they serve barking dog complaint situations about it. I strongly encourage you to buy this effective, reliable and humane product if you need your dog to be quite or to redirect other unwanted behavior. Excellent results with a dachshund On: 2006-06-01My doxie is a major league, Hank Aaron barker. This product is 100% effective for him. He is a little shy (although stubborn sometimes), which might make a difference. He weighs 19 lbs. I really am not sure I could bear to shock him, as I am a bit tender-hearted towards him, but I probably would if that was what it took to stop heavy barking. There are a lot of nice extras about using this collar. -- It doesnt seem to cause him any pain, it just startles him. -- He seems to be comfortable with it, as large as it is (we keep it loose), and can run, jump, and sleep with it on. -- It allows him to bark at a very subdued volume, which I think is nice. Its a pleasant deep soft sound, not at all bothersome, and it lets him satisfy his bark urge to a degree. It also lets him communicate when he needs something. -- If he does bark, it keeps the mosquitoes away!! -- The spray does not smell bad at all -- its almost pleasant -- It WORKS (for my doxie); after two or three single barks, he stopped completely. -- Strangely, he doesnt seem to object when I put it on him. He really lets you know if he doesnt like something, and he doesnt mind wearing this collar hardly at all. Here are the bad things: -- If you leave it turned on, the battery will run out. -- The collar itself is quite hard to size for a smaller dog; I had to use scissors and Scotch tape, which does not hold up well. -- It IS quite large on a small dog. We had him wear it for three weeks. Now, we just put it on him for a booster course if he barks twice in one day. You have to remember to turn it off when you take it off, and turn it on when you put it on your dog. This becomes automatic quickly. The citronella lasts a long time; at least, it lasts a long time if it works. Some dogs apparently are not impressed by the spray and bark the reservoir empty. There is a problem with recommending this collar, because it may or may not work for your dog. It is either the greatest thing since cut bread, or a total waste of money. My personal experience has been great with this product. It stopped a major behavioral problem immediately, without any pain inflicted on our dog. Its a bit expensive for a product that may not work at all in an individual case. The upside though is a big one, it is a FABULOUS product if your dog responds to it. Worked Perfect! On: 2006-05-30Well heres the story of two occasional barkers and one terribly nasty neighbor. About my dogs: Ginger: Jack Russel/ Beagle mix, 30lbs, 3 years old, short hair, spayed, female. Guppy: Sheltie/ Beagle mix, 28lbs, apox 6 years old, med-long hair, spayed, female. Both are crate trained, however they are not generally crated on a regular basis and never more than 6-8 hours. They have never barked while crated. In fact the only time they do bark is at the rabbits in my yard, or when the doorbell rings, or maybe once when they need to be let outside. I am currently unemployed so my dogs have been able to play out in the yard since the spring. They have had more than adequate attention, exercise, and walks as a good chunk of my day is spent playing with them, or working in the yard supervising them. We even have central air, when they are alone even in summer, they are always comfortable. They have kongs and other toys to keep them busy. They travel with us on family vacations and they participate in camping, hiking, etc. Theyre alone about 50% of the time. We do not spend so much time with them that it would seem abnormal to them to be alone. Generally speaking they are very well behaved, well socialized, healthy, and well taken care of dogs. Previous to our townhouse, we lived in an apartment complex and received no barking complaints what so ever. About my Housing: I have lived in my townhouse for over three years, and got along with the neighbors just fine. Then one day our one neighbor started complaining about dog poop. Our yards are fenced off, so I have my own yard. I pick up poop twice a week, and none really gets near the fence. No one, including my landlord, understood the sudden BS from that neighbor. There wasnt much poop to speak of, and my yard is my yard. Period. And so, I suppose, the feud began. About the Barking: After the feud started, and in three years, we got two complaints about barking: One was when our beagle/jack russel mix was just adopted, and the other was a year and a half later when the neighbor called the police. The first time ~I~ was actually barking and making a racket while teaching my dog the "Speak" command. If you can teach them to speak, you can tell them not to speak. The other involved a police officer standing in my front bushes shinning a flashlight into my window. The first time was a human making noise, the second...well if someone shines a light into my house, while climbing in my landscaping....at night....its my dogs JOB to bark. As far as I am concerned: Case Dismissed. No other complaints were ever made by any neighbor. So on a whim we decided to video tape our dogs and take a 15-20 minute walk. They howled. They howled non-stop. We were pretty surprised because we cant imagine any behavior this bad, since the feud started, and ~not~ having been cited by the police or evicted in three years. So it must be fairly new. The video tape also revealed my neighbor pounding on the wall and yelling non-stop. Its not clear if the wall pounding or the barking started first...but it was clear my neighbor had successfully reinforced my dogs barking behavior. Surprisingly both dogs howled, and one has a history of abuse prior to her adoption, and hardly makes noise of any kind, let alone howl. So this was a problem. A big problem. As they did not bark when we were home, and how could I control or punish this behavior if I was not home? That night the police showed up right after we made our video. They said if we actually got caught, we would have been fined. My neighbor has a long history of harassment, and even if my dogs were tempted to bark by my neighbor, I knew it wouldnt be good for my lease if I actually got cited. Although two complaints in three years seemed really minor. So if they barked this much on a regular basis I would have expected more than two complaints and I did not. The Solution: I am vehemently against electric shock collars and de-barking surgery, and consider them to be ~~exceptionally~~ cruel. (Electric shock collars are even illegal in some countries for this reason.) So those were not options for me. I would move first. After a long night on the internet I decided to try the citronella collar. Independent studies have shown they are much more effective than shock collars for barious reasons, and many many reviews here at Amazon and pet supply websites were positive. So we gave it a try. You can not put the collar on the dog and have a quick fix! As with anything concerning dogs, you have to be there to further the training. If you want a quick fix...this is not necessarily it. It takes several days to work. Although....as far as barking goes......that is pretty quick. We decided to use it on Ginger, as Guppy seemed to howl with her but only after she started. Ginger is also the most persistent barker, while Guppy gives an occasional warning low bark at the doorbell etc. The manual states that you should be there to supervise the dog in the beginning. This is important because the collar holds about 25 barks/sprays. If your dog was persistent enough, and smart enough, they will quickly learn that after barking for 5 minutes, they are now scott free to bark all they want. I think if you reach this point, the collar no longer has any meaning and you can forget about it working if they learn to out smart it. So if youre going to spend the $100.....make sure you have a weekend to put into the training. Also it is crucial that you adjust the collar so that it has just the right amount of space between the dogs throat and the spay-box. Too much space and the collar will go off at random noises, too tight and it might not go off at all. The manual suggest that gravity keeps the box at the dogs throat, so if they scratch and it gets kicked to the back of their neck, it should gently fall back to place at their neck when they sit up. Thats been the best rule of thumb for me. It is not supposed to pick up the barking at the mouth, it is supposed to pick up the vocal cords at the throat. Also it should be noted that this is not intended to control whimpering or crying. This is to control the full blown bark. Living in an apt attached to another apt all I really needed to do was to control full blown barking. They will learn quickly that they can fly under the radar with a whimper. I dont particularly care about that myself. Dogs bark. You wouldnt want to spend the whole day totally silent, and neither do they. I only use this collar about 20 hours a week. It should NEVER be used 24/7. In fact once it is used properly for a few weeks, you should not need it at all. The key to this collar is that it disrupts barking consistently. It does not necessarily punish the barking. The spray is fast, slightly loud, and lemony fresh. So they feel it, hear it, and smell it. It is designed to take away attention from what makes them bark. They even sell non-scented spray for anyone who finds the odor offensive. I hardly smell it at all myself, and it isnt sticky. Personally I still felt bad in using it. My dogs did not understand where the spray was coming from, and they will run from it at the beginning. They dont run from the collar, but they do know now what it does. And they will not bark when its on. Actually Ginger does not have to wear it anymore at all. We got a new neighbor whose dog barks NON STOP. And Ginger would bark right back at her nonstop. We tried for days to socialize the dogs so they could be outside at the same time. Guppy would give up after a few minutes, but Ginger and the neighbors dogs would bark at one another until hey were raw. After we used the citronella collar, and Ginger learned barking was unacceptable, she didnt bark under most circumstances. The neighbors dog still barks non stop at her but she just stares or whimpers. We had 5 baby bunnies the in the backyard, and she did not bark. We visit a friends farm occasionally where Gingers run into turkeys, cows, goats, and cats....things she generally only sees once a year or so. So she has been exposed to a number of things which would make her bark, and a few new things since. There has been very very little or no barking since the collar and without her having to wear it. Weve videotaped the dogs at home about 10-12 times now with FANTASTIC results while no one was home, and as I mentioned before shes been taken to a few get togethers at farms and places shes never been, with people shes never met, and there was no barking with or with out the collar. In fact today Guppy cornered a rabbit just out of her reach, and she barked at it nonstop. I went out and put the collar on her, thought I thought her hair might be a little too long for it, and it worked great. After 3 sprays you could tell she wanted to bark very badly, but she did not. A Few Tips: * You really have to start out using it in a situation you know your dog will bark. Especially with occasional barkers. For me I got my other neighbor to bring out her dog. This gave me a chance for my dog to try to bark quite a few times under my supervision with out letting the spray running out and reassuring her she was a good dog. You should do this for a few days to make sure they dont outsmart it. It took me about 2 days with a fair amount of want-to-bark situations to make sure Ginger was properly trained. * The battery is very odd, but you can find it at photo depts. in Target or Wal-Mart rather than paying the obscene prices at pet stores. * Once your dog learns what the collar does and the barking is under control, I use it switched off a good part of the time. Maybe every other time I use it I turn it on. This way you dont run down the batteries, but the dogs get pretty consistent feedback. Other people have even bought one collar, trained a number of dogs, then made "Dummy" collars with fake boxes on them that don spray. Hopefully you will not need the collar after you train, but if you do there are a number of cost effective ways to use it. *If you must buy the collar in store....bargain with a manager about the price. They normally run $20-30 more expensive in store, and are almost ALWAYS on sale online. Petsmart will honor their own web prices. PetCo only seemed to honor Petsmarts prices, but not the web prices. So find out when they are on sale, or buy them online. Usually they come with free shipping. * Im told you can rent them in some states from vets and kennels. Call around. On the off chance it wont work for you, you wont have dropped the $90-100 on the collar. Or check eBay for a cheap one. *Because they are about $100 I find pet stores dont move them in and out of stock very much. For this reason you may find you bought one that DOES NOT come with an on/off switch. It is an older model...and it is not worth $100. This model runs down the battery significantly. You will not be happy with this model. Return it. So.....thats the story. Im sure everyones situation and dog is different. The collar worked WONDERS for me, and I recommend it to anyone with a barking problem. Most of the negative reviews Ive read on Amazon, sorry to say, showed a lot of human error. Really if you follow the manual, and put the time in to train your dog, it works just like it says it does. I havent had any clogging or operational problems what so ever. EDIT: It is now November 20th....the dogs are not barking (even when the neighbor ponds on the wall when were gone hoping to get them to bark). We have not had to buy any batteries or citronella. 7 months and it still works like a dream. Not working for my Westie On: 2006-05-11I had high hopes for this collar, but after a few days of use, my Westie quickly learned that he could "out-bark" the resevoir of Citronella spray (it only lasts for about 25 sprays). This purchase was a total loss for my dog. Oh, well, I guess Im back to the static shock correction. Not working for my Westie On: 2006-05-10I had high hopes for this collar, but after a few days of use, my Westie quickly learned that he could "out-bark" the resevoir of Citronella spray (it only lasts for about 25 sprays). This purchase was a total loss for my dog. Oh, well, I guess Im back to the static shock correction. Didn't work on my small dog.... On: 2006-04-06I have a miniature dachshund who is a chronic barker. Having tried the shock-style collar, and finding them too intense, I hoped this would be a better alternative. For my very small dog (9 pounds), I could not get the collar to adjust to the correct position for the microphone to pick up her (very loud) barks. Also, as noted by other consumers, the battery runs out very quickly. Didn't work on my small dog.... On: 2006-04-05I have a miniature dachshund who is a chronic barker. Having tried the shock-style collar, and finding them too intense, I hoped this would be a better alternative. For my very small dog (9 pounds), I could not get the collar to adjust to the correct position for the microphone to pick up her (very loud) barks. Also, as noted by other consumers, the battery runs out very quickly. Hooray! On: 2006-02-18Even in the first day, my dog was barking less. Were now on the third day and she rarely barks as long as the collar is on. When the collar is off, she barks but far less than she used to. The citronella smell fades quickly (under a minute). The only problem I have with the collar is that itll spray if one of my other dogs barks too close to her. Regardless, I would recommend it highly. Works great for me On: 2006-02-08I have a double-coated breed, and this collar is the only thing where she will not circumvent the mechanism. She may bark quieter, but as long as it is not the long continuous barking then I am happy. My neighbor called a few days after I got it, and wondered where my dog because she was so quiet. The only downside is the batteries last about a couple months if you use it sparingly otherwise it would be out very quickly. This only applies to their older model which did not have an on/off switch, and I believe the new ones do have it. Would I recommend it, you bet I would! this works for humans but not dogs On: 2006-01-12I have tried this product and am now trying to figure out how to return it. I know its in working order because when I blow or bark into the microphone it sprays back at me. The only problem is I have a big standard poodle and when SHE barks it does nothing. Maybe it would work on a dogs whos mouth is closer to its body? Didn't work for my Weim On: 2006-01-04This may be a great product for some, but it didnt work for us. I put the collar on my barks-a-lot 1 year old puppy and within minutes he barked -- the collar prayed the citronella and the dog was confused, he barked at the mist and collar went off again. This continued, followed by much coughing and gagging. At the time, I was dealing with HORRIBLE morning sickness coupled with allergies and found that after the citronella was sprayed all over the house, I was running for the bathroom getting sick from the smell. Later that afternoon, I went to pet my puppy as he was being a good boy. I scratched the side of his neck under his ear (favorite spot) and thought it should be far enough away from the sensors but that still triggered the collar again and I got sprayed in the face. After that I spent the rest of the day sick in bed :( Love that morning sickness! Later in the evening, the puppy got down on his favorite rug, rolled around and the collar went off, he got up and shook after a nap flopping his hears and the collar went off. After that, the puppy scratched his ear with his hind foot and the collar went off again. That night... mommy took his collar off -- forever. The puppy was happy and mommy felt better :) Food for thought. Our dog trainer was very concerned that we had chosen a "bark collar." She says its better to just have a remote operated training collar that you control. You want your dog to give at least one warning bark in case there is something wrong (intruder/danger). After all there is a reason dogs bark, to communicate. With a remote operated collar, you can control the EXCESSIVE barking. Im buying one of those remote shock collars now. Tried one on myself, not much more than a static shock you get from your clothes in the winter. Didn't work for my Weim On: 2006-01-03This may be a great product for some, but it didnt work for us. I put the collar on my barks-a-lot 1 year old puppy and within minutes he barked -- the collar prayed the citronella and the dog was confused, he barked at the mist and collar went off again. This continued, followed by much coughing and gagging. At the time, I was dealing with HORRIBLE morning sickness coupled with allergies and found that after the citronella was sprayed all over the house, I was running for the bathroom getting sick from the smell. Later that afternoon, I went to pet my puppy as he was being a good boy. I scratched the side of his neck under his ear (favorite spot) and thought it should be far enough away from the sensors but that still triggered the collar again and I got sprayed in the face. After that I spent the rest of the day sick in bed :( Love that morning sickness! Later in the evening, the puppy got down on his favorite rug, rolled around and the collar went off, he got up and shook after a nap flopping his hears and the collar went off. After that, the puppy scratched his ear with his hind foot and the collar went off again. That night... mommy took his collar off -- forever. The puppy was happy and mommy felt better :) Food for thought. Our dog trainer was very concerned that we had chosen a "bark collar." She says its better to just have a remote operated training collar that you control. You want your dog to give at least one warning bark in case there is something wrong (intruder/danger). After all there is a reason dogs bark, to communicate. With a remote operated collar, you can control the EXCESSIVE barking. Im buying one of those remote shock collars now. Tried one on myself, not much more than a static shock you get from your clothes in the winter. reasonable alternative to electronic collars On: 2005-12-03I bought this collar because behavioral training was not working as well as I would have liked with my very vocal dog (a rescue that was formerly an outside-only dog)and I didnt want to resort to an electronic collar to train her. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the citronella collar did indeed work well at reducing the incidence of barking. My "chatty" girl caught on after getting sprayed only a few times, although she sometimes will still bark very quietly (below the trigger threshold) when shes really motivated (this is called getting collar smart). Its not a 100% cure and isnt supposed to be, but it definitely made a difference within a very short period of time. If you use this collar and have more than one dog in close quarters, be aware that another dogs bark can trigger the collar to spray, resulting in a false correction for the wearer. Ive had this collar for more than three months now and have yet to go through the original container of citronella, another indicator of how quickly it worked. My only complaint is that the collar did not come with the 6 volt battery that was advertised as part of the package. The end of the adjustable collar was also a challenge to thread through the piece that holds it in place, but it gets there with a bit of work and a whole lot of patience. Overall I would say this is a very good training aid. Its considerably less expensive than a good quality electronic collar and completely humane. If you also like the lemony-fresh scent of citronella, this is the way to go. It's a miracle!!! On: 2005-10-14Ive had my dog for almost 3 years now and I will admit hes not very social, especially to other dogs. I would always dread taking him for walks because he would just make SUCH a ruckus. He would back and scream bloody murder if even the dog was on the other side of the street. Well imagine this 6 oclock in the morning when the whole neighborhood is asleep. Im sure you could imagine the embarrasement. Well I got this collar last week and I swear its been a miracle. Im kicking myself in the a## for not buying this collar earlier. The first time he barked, he was startled out of his mind. The second time, same reaction. The third time, he just barked once, then kept quiet once the spray went off. Now he doesnt even bark. You could tell he wants to, but just knows the consequences. Words cant explain how thrilled I am to have purchased this collar. Now Im saving up to purchase the one with the remote. That way I can use it when I get home and hes screaching, waking up the neighborhood, and announcing my arrival. One thing to keep in mind is that this collar does not work for high pitched screaching like my dog does when I get home. Hence the reason for buying the one with the remote. Oh, and for those wondering if it will work on your small dogs, it will. My dog is a chihuahua/pomeranian mix. It's a miracle!!! On: 2005-10-13Ive had my dog for almost 3 years now and I will admit hes not very social, especially to other dogs. I would always dread taking him for walks because he would just make SUCH a ruckus. He would back and scream bloody murder if even the dog was on the other side of the street. Well imagine this 6 oclock in the morning when the whole neighborhood is asleep. Im sure you could imagine the embarrasement. Well I got this collar last week and I swear its been a miracle. Im kicking myself in the a## for not buying this collar earlier. The first time he barked, he was startled out of his mind. The second time, same reaction. The third time, he just barked once, then kept quiet once the spray went off. Now he doesnt even bark. You could tell he wants to, but just knows the consequences. Words cant explain how thrilled I am to have purchased this collar. Now Im saving up to purchase the one with the remote. That way I can use it when I get home and hes screaching, waking up the neighborhood, and announcing my arrival. One thing to keep in mind is that this collar does not work for high pitched screaching like my dog does when I get home. Hence the reason for buying the one with the remote. Oh, and for those wondering if it will work on your small dogs, it will. My dog is a chihuahua/pomeranian mix. depends on your dog On: 2005-09-03while this may be a great product for some dogs, if your dog is like mine they are not bothered enough by the spray and just continue barking until the spray runs out (it doesnt take long to get past 25 barks) this just teaches them that if they bark enough the annoying spray will go away. I would suggest borrowing one from a friend before investing the $70 yourself. Also, if your dog has long hair you will need to shave their neck to get it work properly. very effective, but might not work for very challenging dogs On: 2005-06-29This collar worked great for my smart and trainable long-haired German Shepherd -- effectively re-trained her barking behavior, and we quickly got to the point where she didnt need it any more. I also loaned it to a friend with a very spirited Golden Retriever, and it has worked well for their dog, although she continues to need to wear it most of the time even after a year. My mother tried it with her keeshonds, who are the most stubborn dogs Ive ever met, and it really didnt work with them, even when she made adjustments for their thick fur. Of course, those dogs are pretty behaviorally challenging, and a strong shock-collar has only been moderately effective for them. So ... for a spirited but reasonably compliant dog, it has seemed to work well, but for more stubborn dogs, the barking challenge may go on and on. very effective, but might not work for very challenging dogs On: 2005-06-28This collar worked great for my smart and trainable long-haired German Shepherd -- effectively re-trained her barking behavior, and we quickly got to the point where she didnt need it any more. I also loaned it to a friend with a very spirited Golden Retriever, and it has worked well for their dog, although she continues to need to wear it most of the time even after a year. My mother tried it with her keeshonds, who are the most stubborn dogs Ive ever met, and it really didnt work with them, even when she made adjustments for their thick fur. Of course, those dogs are pretty behaviorally challenging, and a strong shock-collar has only been moderately effective for them. So ... for a spirited but reasonably compliant dog, it has seemed to work well, but for more stubborn dogs, the barking challenge may go on and on. Works well, but batteries don't last long On: 2005-06-22We have an invisible fence, so we didnt want to use an electric collar as it might confuse our dog. This works well when the batteries are new, but we have to replace the batteries no less often than every 2 weeks (even if he hasnt been barking much). They arent the easiest batteries to find either - Target seems to have the best deal - you have to get them in the photo dept. If the batteries lasted I would give it 5 stars. Works well, but batteries don't last long On: 2005-06-21We have an invisible fence, so we didnt want to use an electric collar as it might confuse our dog. This works well when the batteries are new, but we have to replace the batteries no less often than every 2 weeks (even if he hasnt been barking much). They arent the easiest batteries to find either - Target seems to have the best deal - you have to get them in the photo dept. If the batteries lasted I would give it 5 stars. Did not work at all on my Shephard Mix On: 2005-05-06For the first day, my dog was startled by the spray, but on the second day, when he realized it would not hurt him, he just barked right through the spray. I would not invest the money in this collar, the only thing you will get is a house that smells like citronella! Did not work at all on my Shephard Mix On: 2005-05-05For the first day, my dog was startled by the spray, but on the second day, when he realized it would not hurt him, he just barked right through the spray. I would not invest the money in this collar, the only thing you will get is a house that smells like citronella! Doesn't work on all dogs. On: 2005-04-30I have used this collar on all 5 of my Aussie/Border Collie cross dogs since about August or September and I have used about 1 and 1/2 cans (total)of the spray and have not had to replace any batteries yet. However, they only wear them about 20-25 hrs a week. This collar has worked well for me. All of the dogs are different and one of them is a little more willing to bark occasionally and get sprayed. My sister, however has 9 month old puppie of the same breed cross and the spray had no affect on her at all. She just kept on barking like nothing happened. What I did before I purchased the collars was to rent one from a local kennel and training center to see if it would work on my dogs before I spent the money on them and I really didnt want to put shock collars on them. So any one considering this product I would recommend renting or borrowing one first to make sure it is compatable with your dog before you spend the money. Doesn't work on all dogs. On: 2005-04-29I have used this collar on all 5 of my Aussie/Border Collie cross dogs since about August or September and I have used about 1 and 1/2 cans (total)of the spray and have not had to replace any batteries yet. However, they only wear them about 20-25 hrs a week. This collar has worked well for me. All of the dogs are different and one of them is a little more willing to bark occasionally and get sprayed. My sister, however has 9 month old puppie of the same breed cross and the spray had no affect on her at all. She just kept on barking like nothing happened. What I did before I purchased the collars was to rent one from a local kennel and training center to see if it would work on my dogs before I spent the money on them and I really didnt want to put shock collars on them. So any one considering this product I would recommend renting or borrowing one first to make sure it is compatable with your dog before you spend the money. Expensive and useless. On: 2005-04-22The first day I got the collar I thought it was great. My dog stopped barking when the collar sprayed her. After a day or two, she was no longer affected by it. She almost seemed to bark more. I will be returning this product and hope to find a better way to reduce her barking. This was a big waste of money. Expensive--but it works On: 2005-03-15We have a pomeranian and needed her to stop barking as we live in an apartment complex. We spent $100 on the initial collar. At first, it worked really well. She knew that if she barked she would get sprayed. But ... after a while it stopped working so effectively. It now only goes off about 1/4 barks. We have had to replace the battery many times as it apparently wears out quickly even if you are not using it and the citronella cans arent cheap either. Also, our dog figured out that if she barks enough, the collar will empty and stop doing it because the citronella collar doesnt hold that much. Over all, if you have the money and REALLY need your dog to stop barking it works. But for us, its really just too expensive (to purchase and maintain). Dog smells like Citronella... On: 2005-03-11Unfortunately, the collar didnt do anything for our dog. Ive tried the collar multiple times (went thru the refill can already), but she is very happy to just be barking away. The only effects I can figure out in our case is that we are out $80, and the dog smells like Citronella. On the positive side, the device has been pretty durable and sits on the dog well. Citronella just didnt work for us. This is the best system On: 2005-02-27We are very happy with the citronella bark collars. We have three dogs, all are terriers and they can get into a bark-fest. These collars have worked wonders, and are truly humane-- they work without pain. I wouldnt use one of the shock collars. They are not "humane"- they shock and they hurt! If you dont believe me, put it on your own neck and give it a try. I have seen dogs with burns on their necks from those. (As an aside, yes, I tried this citronella collar too. I let it spray me full in the face. Not pleasant, but not painful.) If you love your dog, try this method. BTW, dont buy the expensive replacement batteries here. They are a standard size and can be obtained at any Walgreens, Target, etc for around $3. Priceless - A Must Have! On: 2004-12-21We live in an apartment complex that is old and has thin walls. Our dog barked for about 2 hours every morning (the rest of the day he was fine) and our neighbors were seriously losing their patience with our attempts to resolve the problem. We tried ignoring him for 30 minutes prior to leaving and 10 min after coming back home; we tried treat-dispensing toys; we tried to desensitize him by doing short leaves (with gradual lengthening of absent time). Nothing worked. Our management was pretty cool about it because they knew we were trying to solve the problem, but after 10 days, I knew our days were numbered. Either we would have to move (we have 6 months left on our lease) or give away our dog. I had never heard of this type of collar before. A woman in our complex mentioned it in passing and I was so desperate, I immediately started doing some research and decided to give it try since it seemed to be our last hope. It worked the first time our dog barked and activated the spray. He stopped barking immediately. Weve only tried the collar now for 3 days and so far, our manager says no one is complaining and they themselves havent heard a peep (they could hear him barking before). This collar saved us alot of grief! I dont know how it will work with dogs with severe barking problems, but ours was a manageable problem and it worked immediately without any negative side effects. If you have a problem barker, I strongly recommend trying this collar before resorting to electric shock collars or worse, de-barking. Priceless - A Must Have! On: 2004-12-20We live in an apartment complex that is old and has thin walls. Our dog barked for about 2 hours every morning (the rest of the day he was fine) and our neighbors were seriously losing their patience with our attempts to resolve the problem. We tried ignoring him for 30 minutes prior to leaving and 10 min after coming back home; we tried treat-dispensing toys; we tried to desensitize him by doing short leaves (with gradual lengthening of absent time). Nothing worked. Our management was pretty cool about it because they knew we were trying to solve the problem, but after 10 days, I knew our days were numbered. Either we would have to move (we have 6 months left on our lease) or give away our dog. I had never heard of this type of collar before. A woman in our complex mentioned it in passing and I was so desperate, I immediately started doing some research and decided to give it try since it seemed to be our last hope. It worked the first time our dog barked and activated the spray. He stopped barking immediately. Weve only tried the collar now for 3 days and so far, our manager says no one is complaining and they themselves havent heard a peep (they could hear him barking before). This collar saved us alot of grief! I dont know how it will work with dogs with severe barking problems, but ours was a manageable problem and it worked immediately without any negative side effects. If you have a problem barker, I strongly recommend trying this collar before resorting to electric shock collars or worse, de-barking. We love it!!!! Our beagle doesn't.... On: 2004-11-04Being that my wife and I have tried all of the tricks and training techniques to keep our little beagle from barking so much. We had almost given up. While online one day I thought I would see if there were any products that were a safe and humane way to train your dog. After a couple of hours of searching, I found a couple of different collars, one being a shock collars which I was completely opposed to and the citronella collar. I was a little skeptical at first, but after some research and reading a couple of independent studies I found this collar was more effective than the other collars. So I bought it. After a short two day wait, I received it in the mail. I put it on our dog and after two sprays of citronella he understood that barking is what set it off. Since then it has been peace and quiet. I still put the collar on him, but I havent had to turn it on it quite some time. |
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