Product Description

The Ultrasonic Bark Control is great for curtailing the barking of small or timid dogs. Uses ultrasound to deter barking. Activated automatically by bark or manually by owner. Can be used as a table-top unit or hand-held. Has a 25 foot range.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9729 in Pet Products
• Size: 2.75"D x 5"W x 3"H
• Brand: PetSafe
• Model: PBC-1000
• Released on: 2006-08-03
• Dimensions: 3.00" h x 8.00" w x 9.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Table-top, cordless ultrasonic bark controller
• Uses ultrasound to deter barking of timid or small dogs
• Activate automatically by bark or manually by owner
• No receive collar needed; up to 20-foot range
• Unobtrusive table top unit for indoor use, no collar needed

Amazon.com Product Description
With no collar to attach to the dog and no transmitter for the master to control, this bark control unit sits on the tabletop, park bench, or pool patio to keep the dog from barking anywhere in the area. When the unit detects barking via an internal microphone, it emits a 2-second ultrasonic sound that only the dog can hear, but one that annoys him enough to stop barking. The unit also has a manual-operation button that lets you activate the ultrasonic sound on command. With a ten foot range on automatic bark-control, and a 20-foot range on manual operation, the unit keeps the barking at a reasonable distance so that it doesn't interrupt conversation or keep you from your good book. Great for curbing barking of small or timid dogs, or for controlling multiple dogs large and small, the unit operates off a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). The battery lasts up to 6 months or 2,000 activations. A low-battery indicator lets you know when it is time to change the battery. Allowing for normal dog-speak while correcting nuisance barking, the unit adjusts to emit correction tones after several barks. This cordless unit requires a 9-volt battery, which is not included. The unit measures 3 by 5 by 2-3/4 inches. Volume level is about 120 dB at a distance of one foot from the transmitter. The purchase is covered by a manufacturer 3-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Your Mileage May Vary...
My family adopted an adult silky terrier who loves the sound of his own voice. Since we don't know how he picked up the barking habit (he was running stray, background entirely unknown) our efforts to break this habit have been trial and error -- mostly error. Suffice it to say that he still barks at everything, and sometimes at nothing.

I saw this product advertised in a catalogue and decided to give it a try. Nothing else was working and I am still reluctant to try shock collars. The Ultrasonic Bark Control device is handheld and operated with a 9 volt battery. The owner's manual states that an internal microphone can pick up the dog's barking within 10 feet and automatically emits the ultrasonic sound that is meant to stop the barking. There's also a red button that you can push to emit the sound, and the dog will hear it if he is within 20 feet of the device.

Having used the device, I can tell you that the noise is out of range of human hearing. I've heard some complaints about other brands being just as annoying to the humans as to the dogs -- not this brand. However, I'm no longer confident that's a plus -- the noise might not be irritating enough. The first day I used the device, it worked beautifully. The dog would bark once or twice, look puzzled, and then settle down. The second day he was barking for a good twenty seconds before my frantic use of the manual button would settle him down. Now, he just ignores the noise and barks 'til his heart's content and our eardrums are vibrating. I'm thinking of giving the Ultrasonic Bark Control device to another dog owner I know in hopes he has more longterm success from it than I did.

I must add that our dog has an unusually stubborn and ornery temperament. For a sweeter-tempered habitual barker, this device might be the perfect solution.

Don't waste your time or money.
Our dogs didn't even notice it. We have three small terriers and I thought this would be a suitable device for a few house slippers. I was wrong - the kept on barking...

Dog interested in noise, not detered from barking
My beagle (13 mo.) cocks her head showing that she hears something with a slight pause in the barking process but does not deter her from barking at a later time. Does nothing for howling and will only go off for loud barks, not smaller barking or any form of whining (even if extremely loud).