How to Make a Dog Quit Barking with a Noise Generator

Dogs bark as their way of communicating, but excessive barking can be upsetting. Barking is manageable through training and through the use of noise-generating devices. The least expensive noisemaker to stop your dog from barking is a soda can with pebbles in it. Noise generators may be more or less sophisticated, and may make a noise you can hear or emit sounds audible to dogs only. These devices emit sounds that irritate the dog and make it stop barking.

Instructions

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      Place the noise generator on a flat surface in your yard or home, and ensure there are no trees, fences or other objects that will obstruct it and block its sound. The device emits a sound that, depending on which one you buy, may or may not be audible to you. Certain high-pitched noises produced by ultrasonic devices are only audible to dogs. Dogs have a wider hearing range and hear noises up to 45 kHz, while people perceive sounds only up to about 23 kHz.

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      Turn on the device as soon as you hear your dog barking. Certain devices have sensors that trigger a sound in response when the dog starts barking. For your convenience, opt for a device that doesn't have to be turned on each time the dog barks so that even if you are not present, the dog still gets the sound treatment.

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      Monitor your dog's reaction and see if the barking stops or diminishes. If the noise-generating device works, you should notice results within three days of installation.