Is this device sound (bark) activated or is it always emitting the unpleasant frequency?
1706942
It is supposed to activate when there is barking but honestly it is very sensitive and most sounds will cause it to play that frequency.
1706943
The sound is activated by bark. My neighbor's dog will come near the device, but as soon as it barks the dog heads off in the opposite direction.
1706944
Hi. Sound/bark activated. It word great. You MUST use it in conjunction with training. We do not leave it on all the time to prevent the dogs from getting into a routine to ignore it.
1706945
it seems to work when the dogs bark. we have two and the one closest to the street sometimes is set off by passing louder vehicles. since I can't hear the frequency, I don't know if it activates more than it should.
2130392
The bark control is activated with a sharp loud noise, like a bark. I don't think the traffic would cause it to go off because it needs the loud SHARP noise. I test it by holding it up to my face about 6 inches away and bark at it. The light will flash which means it is activated. Some models will beep, also when it is activated.
1240395
This device works via sonic waves. Any barrier between the device and the dog will absorb and lessen those waves. If your barking dog is nearby, the sonic waves will still have an effect if sent thru a glass pane but if the dog is at the outer range of the 50 foot effective area, the Bark Free will not be effective. It is best to have no barrier or any sort between the dog and the Bark Free. That means fences, bushes, trees, windows....anything that will absorb sound waves will lessen the effectiveness. I kept my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward so nothing was between it and the neighbor's dog and it worked wonderfully. This device works via sonic waves. Any barrier between the device and the dog will absorb and lessen those waves. If your barking dog is nearby, the sonic waves will still have an effect if sent thru a glass pane but if the dog is at the outer range of the 50 foot effective area, the Bark Free will not be effective. It is best to have no barrier or any sort between the dog and the Bark Free. That means fences, bushes, trees, windows....anything that will absorb sound waves will lessen the effectiveness. I kept my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward so nothing was between it... » Read More This device works via sonic waves. Any barrier between the device and the dog will absorb and lessen those waves. If your barking dog is nearby, the sonic waves will still have an effect if sent thru a glass pane but if the dog is at the outer range of the 50 foot effective area, the Bark Free will not be effective. It is best to have no barrier or any sort between the dog and the Bark Free. That means fences, bushes, trees, windows....anything that will absorb sound waves will lessen the effectiveness. I kept my unit outside a second floor window, pointed downward so nothing was between it and the neighbor's dog and it worked wonderfully. « Show Less
135012
No. It is supposed to emit a high frequency sound that dogs don't like and people can't hear.
1609819
Didn't notice any particular type of bark. I sent the device back as it didn't work well at all.
123278
Probably. My dogs don't like sounds of any kind. This device only stops them because they can't figure out where it comes from.
438092
No annoying beeps at any point. My HTC DNA emits a tone when wireless charging begins but I'm sure I could silence that in settings if I wanted to.
2184013
This is not automatic anti-bark but petsafe does make one of those. I don't like the automatic one because it is TOO sensitive and will spray citronella if my dog growls or whines.
2216069
Yes. It can be turned on or off. When it's on the anti-bark symbol comes on.
1344741
Actually, it doesn't seem to work at all. The sound supposedly goes off when the dog is close to the to the unit. The *&&*$%$ barking dog next door pays no attention to the alleged high pitched sound which only the dog is supposed to hear. Save your money.
1896952
I think you would have to couple the sound with a quick jerk on the leash. In other words, hit the device and quickly give her a sharp jerk and tell her "down." That way she will tie the sound to the down command. Over time, you should be able to just tell her "down" and in order to avoid the sound, she will comply. It does work well for barking, but I also couple it with "quiet!" then a quick blast on the device. They are now at the point where just telling them "quiet" gets the desired response.
1681826
I have to agree with the other replies, mine still whines and soft growls, but no barking is totally under control.
711219
By default voice activation is off. There is a reason for that. Even when it works ok, you don't always want a voice to trigger it.
1384305
Yes, there is a Bark Correction Mode. I haven't tried it (my dog isn't a barker), but guide says the device does.
1793494
It seems to only be activated by the dog closest to the collar. I've barked loudly right next to my dog and it has not gone off. But it has gone off without anyone including my dog barking, so it is a little unpredictable.
992428
The bark is cute, not loud or annoying. No, I pet it to make it bark. My dogs love it; I got it mainly for my female whose puppies I'd just sold and she was grieving for them. Bark is not really realistic but cute.
1817435
The barking stops as soon as there is no motion detected. There is capability to manually set it. The setting remain when power is turnoff and then on. I use a WeMo switch to remotely turn in on and off. However this works only if you do not install batteries. Hope this helps.