PetSafe Spray Bark Collar: Citronella or Unscented, 35 Sprays

Why it matters

The collar sprays a burst of citronella or unscented spray when it detects barking. Each cartridge gives about 35 sprays. It fits dogs from 8 lb with necks up to 27 in.

Who it's for, and who should skip it

Good fit if

Owners avoiding static
Medium and large dogs
Indoor barking

Look elsewhere if

Dogs barking from fear or separation anxiety
Puppies under about 6 months
Unsupervised all-day wear

Pros and cons

Pros

No static
Scent choice
Known brand

Cons

Refills cost
Wind reduces effect
Price

Limitations to weigh

Find out why your dog barks first: boredom, fear, separation distress and alerting all need different fixes, and a bark collar can make fear or anxiety worse.
Automatic collars correct every bark they detect, including alarm or distress barks; never leave one on an unsupervised dog for long periods.
Follow the maker's wear limit (often no more than 8 to 12 hours a day), check the neck daily and move the unit to avoid pressure sores.
Spray collars are also aversive to many dogs; wind and long coats reduce effect, and refills add running cost.

Specifications

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Price seen	$75.99	Maker
Model number	PBC00-16368	Maker
Correction	Unscented or citronella spray	Maker
Spray capacity	About 35 sprays per cartridge	Maker
Min dog	8 lb and up, neck up to 27 in	Maker