Equipment

Bark Control

Vibration, spray, ultrasonic and static bark collars, handheld deterrents and stations, compared on how they correct and who they suit.

Bark collars respond automatically when they detect barking. Vibration and ultrasonic collars avoid static; spray collars use citronella or unscented spray; static collars escalate through levels. Handheld deterrents only work when you press the button, and bark stations react to any dog within range.

No device fixes the reason a dog barks. Boredom, fear, territory and separation distress need different answers, and a collar that punishes fear-based barking can make it worse.

Worth knowingAutomatic collars correct every bark they hear, including alarm and distress barks. Never leave one on an unsupervised dog for long periods.

What decides it

Why your dog barks

Rule out fear, anxiety and boredom first; collars suit nuisance barking, not distress.

Correction type

Vibration and spray avoid static; ultrasonic can bother other pets nearby.

False triggers

Dual sensors (sound plus vibration) cut corrections for other dogs' barks.

Wear time

Follow the maker's daily limit and check the neck for sores.

Every bark-control device we cover

47 products
ImageProductTypeCorrectionMin. dogPrice seen
YUYQA Ultrasonic Bark Deterrent
YUYQA
Ultrasonic bark stationNot statedNot stated$28.47
PetSafe Indoor Bark Control
PetSafe
Ultrasonic bark stationNot statedNot stated$31.49
PetSafe Outdoor Bark Control
PetSafe
Ultrasonic bark stationUltrasonic tone while barking continuesNot stated$52.49
PetSafe Elite Outdoor Bark Control
PetSafe
Ultrasonic bark stationNot statedNot stated$66.49
GUODUN ARMOR 3X Ultrasonic Bark Deterrent
GUODUN ARMOR
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$21.99
IZNiK Bark Deterrent
IZNiK
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$23.74
SEDULAN Bark Deterrent
SEDULAN
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$24.99
PawBehave Ultrasonic Trainer
PawBehave
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$31.99
Bark Begone Ultrasonic Deterrent
Bark Begone
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$39.99
BarxBuddy 2nd Gen Bark Deterrent
BarxBuddy
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$39.99
Barks No More Bark Deterrent
Barks No More
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$39.99
FORNIHE 3 Mode Anti Barking Device
FORNIHE
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$39.99
Doggie Don't Anti-Barking Device
Doggie Don't
Handheld / ultrasonic trainerNot statedNot stated$49.95
MASBRILL Small Dog Bark Collar
MASBRILL
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$20.51
KJKZO Bark Collar
KJKZO
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$25.99
Jicawz Bark Collar
Jicawz
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$28.48
Kollgux Smart Anti Barking Collar
Kollgux
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$28.49
CZCCWD Bark Collar with Beep, Vibration and Static
CZCCWD
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$29.99
Tucnkac Bark Collar with Remote
Tucnkac
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$29.99
DINJOO Smart Bark Collar
DINJOO
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$33.99
Trulrox Rechargeable Anti Bark Collar
Trulrox
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$34.99
Keoge Smart Bark Collar 2 Pack
Keoge
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$34.99
NBJU Rechargeable Bark Collar
NBJU
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$35.99
FAFAFROG Bark Collar
FAFAFROG
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$36.05
Oliry Bark Collar
Oliry
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$37.95
Koguzl Bark Collar (2-Pack)
Koguzl
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$39.99
ODIFRBI Bark Collar 2 Pack (8-120 lb)
ODIFRBI
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$39.99
ALKD Small Anti Barking Collar 2 Pack
ALKD
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$49.99
PetSafe Core Digital Bark Collar
PetSafe
Multi-mode bark collar7 static levels plus 7 tone and vibration settings8 lb and up; 6 months and older$49.99
Dogtra SMART NOBARK Collar
Dogtra
Multi-mode bark collarAutomatic correction level10 lb and up$124.99
Garmin BarkLimiter Deluxe
Garmin
Multi-mode bark collarNot statedNot stated$129.99
PetSafe Ultrasonic Bark Control Collar
PetSafe
Sound / ultrasonic bark collarHigh-pitched ultrasonic soundOver 8 lb, neck up to 28 in$31.49
HGFLMR Citronella Bark Collar
HGFLMR
Spray bark collarNot statedNot stated$35.99
PetSafe Spray Bark Collar
PetSafe
Spray bark collarUnscented or citronella spray8 lb and up, neck up to 27 in$75.99
PetSafe Elite Little Dog Spray Bark Control
PetSafe
Spray bark collarCitronella or unscented sprayNot stated$89.99
PetSafe Basic Bark Control Collar
PetSafe
Static bark collar6 static levels8 lb and up$40.99
PetSafe Classic Bark Collar
PetSafe
Static bark collar15 static levels, escalating from the lowest8 lb and up, neck up to 27 in$60.99
SportDOG NoBark SBC-8
SportDOG
Static bark collar8 static levels8 lb and up, neck 5-22 in$79.99
Dogtra YS300 No Bark Collar
Dogtra
Static bark collarPager vibration warning, then static in 1-6 levels10 lb and up$84.99
Dogtra YS600 No Bark Collar
Dogtra
Static bark collarStatic, levels 1-1035 lb and up$89.99
SportDOG NoBark SBC-10
SportDOG
Static bark collar10 static levels, 2 programmable modes8 lb and up, neck 5-22 in$99.99
PetSafe NanoBark 2.0 Bark Collar for Small Dogs
PetSafe
Static bark collarVariable Pulse (alternating levels)8 lb and up$100.99
SportDOG NoBark SBC-R
SportDOG
Static bark collar10 static levels, 3 programmable modes8 lb and up, neck 5-22 in$109.99
PetSafe Rechargeable Bark Control Collar
PetSafe
Static bark collar15 static levels8 lb and up; 6 months and older$110.99
Dogrook No-Shock Bark Collar
Dogrook
Vibration bark collarNot statedNot stated$25.49
Dogtra iQ VIBE No Bark Collar
Dogtra
Vibration bark collarVibration only, 3 duration levels; no static10 lb and up$59.99
PetSafe Vibration Bark Control Collar
PetSafe
Vibration bark collar10 vibration combinationsNot stated$75.99

Figures are the makers' own, quoted with their conditions on each product page. Prices are the price we saw on the date shown on that page.