Would a bark collar help with my dog's whining?

Full Question:

Hi,

I have bought a number of products from you recently and was very happy with my e collar, etc. Now I need an advice on another issue- whining. My 8 months Doberman female has long whining sessions, that sometimes are difficult to ignore. We try to ignore her everytime when she is whining, but sometimes it is really hard especially when you are trying to work or talk on the phone, etc. She finds it hard to be left alone behind closed doors, I heard it is one of Dobermans' features, but the reality is you cannot always have a dog by your side. My question is if anti bark collar will help? Is it sensitive enough to catch whining?

Thank you,
Eugenie

Cindy's Answer:

Hi Eugenie,

First of all, thanks for your business. We truly appreciate it.

The bark collar will correct SOME whining. Whether it will work for your dog or not, I can’t predict. It’s definitely worth a try. We recommend the Garmin BarkLimiter Series.

I don’t know if she is crate trained, but I would recommend using a crate on a regular basis and increasing the structure and leadership in and around the house. Try Pack Structure for the Family Pet.

I’d also caution you that this sounds like a mild form of separation anxiety, and it can & will escalate if not extinguished. We also have a Q&A section on separation anxiety that may help you.

You can also search our website on whining, you may get some additional ideas there.

Cindy Rhodes

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