Sonic Devices to Stop Dogs From Barking

A dog that will not stop barking can keep you awake, distract you from your work and scare young children. A number of devices emit a sonic pulse or tone to cause dogs to stop barking. These devices detect barking noises and create an extremely high-pitched tone that dogs do not like. Each time the device is used, the dog learns that it can avoid the irritating sound by staying quiet.

  1. Outdoors

    • Sonic devices used to stop dogs from barking appropriate for use outside typically have a range of approximately 50 feet. They are strong, durable and weatherproof. They often come with several different settings governing the strength of the sonic tone. They also typically come with a 120-decibel speaker and a battery-life indicator; they are powered by a 9-volt battery. As of April 2011, they cost between $50.00 and $60.00.

    Indoors

    • Indoor sonic devices typically have a shorter range than those used for outdoor purposes. They often come with audible and ultrasonic settings so you can hear the device when it sounds if you like. They have a sensitivity setting that determines how much noise must be detected before the tone sounds. Although they are weather-resistant, using these devices outdoors may result in a damaged unit.

    Handheld

    • Many sonic devices used to stop dogs from barking are installed in a single location and kept there indefinitely, by some are also handheld. Simply point the device at the dog when you are within 20 feet of it, and press the button to sound the tone.

    Collar Devices

    • Some sonic devices attach directly to the dog's collar. The advantage to using this type of device is that it follows the dog wherever it goes, so range is never a problem. As of April 2011, these products cost approximately $60.00.