Here is the story of a dog I helped whose troubles could well have started by the use of some sort of anti-bark collar.

It works well, but really it doesn't prevent digging as much as it just keeps your dog away from certain areas. As for smells, even skunk spray doesn't deter one of my dogs so again, not all dogs are going to respond the same way.Citronella is an oil that is derived from the citronella plant, which is related to the lemongrass plant. The odor is unpleasant for the dog, who eventually learns to remain quiet, fearing the spray's scent.

It's just enough to startle the dogs and gives me the chance to grab the aggressor and bring in a different enclosure. Sprays and oils can cause skin irritation if they touch your pet’s skin or paws for an extended period of time, and they may cause eye irritation if contact occurs. Speak with your veterinarian about the medications Advantix and Vectra to determine if they’re best for your dog. Since citronella makes dogs drop whatever they were doing, I had to wonder if there’s more to it than just an awfully strong smell.If you use any of these repellents, follow the label carefully to ensure proper dosing," Matejka advises. Dog S6's vocalizations were lower for homeward journeys (marked with a + in Figure 1) than for outgoing journeys, showing that the collar was not effective in all situations. Although generally recognized as safe, citronella may cause skin irritation or the development of skin allergies with prolonged contact in some people. The collar was ineffective for the remaining four dogs, with vocalizations increasing to baseline levels over time. If you have a faulty product and it is still within its warranty period, we offer the choice of a suitable replacement if one is available or a full product refund including VAT.