This GoodBoy bark collar review is developed to help you decide if an anti-bark collar is best for your dog.
Bark collars are not for all dogs, and that is OK. We are lucky to have so numerous training options. That Mutt is a blog for honest, respectful discussion.
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Nuisance barking is probably the #1 grievance people have about dogs!
Barking is a real problem for some families, causing tension between spouses or roommates, problems with neighbors, issues with landlords or even police.
In our case, I was considering a bark control collar for my weimaraner for a particular issue: protest barking in his kennel. nothing serious, but the barking causes my spouse and I some stress.
I say “protest barking” because my canine is kennel trained but there are particular instances where he will bark in his kennel:
When we have a guest staying with us. He’ll typically bark if we try to kennel him while someone “exciting” is visiting. He doesn’t want to miss out!
If I kennel him while we are eating a meal in some cases he will bark.
On occasion he will still bark in his kennel early in the morning to get up and eat. For the most part we’ve trained our canine to sleep in but it can still be a problem.
While I used our bark collar to stop my canine from barking in his kennel, I would typically not recommend a bark collar for:
a canine that is scared of being in his kennel/crate
a canine that is still learning to be in a crate
dogs with separation anxiety
puppies
For those issues, see my messages on separation anxiety or kennel training.
GoodBoy bark collar review
I tried GoodBoy’s small bark collar for my weimaraner Remy. This collar is developed for “small and medium” dogs and will fit up to about a 19” neck.
Keep in mind you want a collar like this to be tight and high on the neck so it can be a little smaller than your dog’s regular collar.
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My canine Remy is about 60 pounds with an 18” neck so the collar fits him. It’s a little small for my lab mix Ace, but he was still able to wear this bark collar for “modeling” purposes.
The collar comes in black, blue or pink.
GoodBoy’s small bark collar uses tones and vibration only. No static “pings” like other brands I’ve used.
I can’t tension enough how humane this collar is. You do not need to worry whatsoever about it hurting your dog. The vibration from this collar is very gentle, similar to my phone vibrating.
If your canine needs a stronger correction, GoodBoy also makes collars that give a static “ping” correction.
My overall impression of the small bark collar is that it’s an economical option ($28.99) for smaller and medium dogs. It won’t be as accurate or resilient as a much more expensive collar, but it will work just fine for a lot of dogs.
The re-chargeable battery on this collar lasts a long time (weeks, generally). It also comes with a USB cable, so all you have to do is plug it in to re-charge the battery.
How the GoodBoy bark collar works
The collar is developed to be triggered by your dog’s vocal chords when he barks. Ideally, the collar will not set off to other noises or other dogs barking.
The small bark collar starts with a cautioning tone when the canine barks. This is a beep sound that gets the dog’s attention and is implied to interrupt the barking.
If the canine barks again, the collar gives a second, longer tone. If the canine barks after that, the collar gives a vibration.
In total, the collar can potentially give up to 7 corrections before going into a sleep mode, but my canine has always stopped barking after the first tone!
The company’s tutorial videos are valuable and discuss all of this well.
I try to pair the beep tone with “no” and then reward my canine for being quiet. GoodBoy recommends this so the canine learns to associate the tone with “no” even if you are not there.
The tone/beep has always been enough to interrupt Remy’s barking, which is great!
I evaluated the vibration of the collar on my own wrist and it is gentle. I wear a Garmin GPS view that vibrates my wrist to tell me to “move!” if I’ve been sitting too long. The vibration of this bark collar is similar to that. It does not give any static “ping” corrections.
GoodBoy discount coupon code and ordering info
The small bark collar is very affordable. just $28.99. It’s available on the company’s website.
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More info on using the GoodBoy bark collar
I recommend you test the bark collar before you put it on your dog. Do this without your canine in the room, especially if he is nervous of beeps.
You ought to also test the beep/tone with your canine in the room to make sure he’s not overly sensitive to the sound. You want it to startle him and interrupt his barking but not scare him.
Next, follow the directions and set the collar to the best sensitivity level for your dog.
I have the collar set at the default level 4, and you can adjust it up or down so it triggers correctly to your dog’s bark. I am amazed the collar does not set off to Remy’s whining but only to his barking.
One issue we had is the collar triggered when Remy shook his head and ears around. He is loud and obnoxious when he does this!
The best service was to remove Remy’s everyday collar. That way, the sound of the two collars bumping together can’t set off the beep. Since I only plan to use the bark collar while Remy is in his kennel, this has worked well.
Another option would be to lower the collar’s sensitivity level from a 4 to a 3 so it’s less likely to be triggered by these types of sounds.
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Pros of the GoodBoy small bark collar
Affordable at just $28.99
Humane and won’t hurt your dog
Simple to use & comes with instruction guide
Should fit many dogs with neck size 5″ to 19″
Uses tones and vibrations (no static correction)
Adjustable sensitivity levels
No “prongs”
Rechargeable battery and USB cable television (just plug it in)
Waterproof, according to GoodBoy
“No questions asked” return policy for 30 days
This collar is a good option for you if you have a small or medium canine with a barking problem and you want to try an economical bark control collar. purchase here.
Cons of the collar
Not incredibly resilient (I recommend removing it during play or sports)
The collar might be triggered by other noises if the sensitivity level is not set correctly
This collar works well for the price but I wouldn’t expect it to last years
GoodBoy’s small bark collar might not be the best choice for you if you’re handling multiple barking dogs or if your canine makes a ton of other noises that could set off the collar. If you need to make certain the collar corrects at the best time, I recommend GoodBoy’s collar that comes with a remote.
Is a bark collar best for your dog?
I would consider a bark collar for your canine if your dog’s barking is causing you tension or if you need to get control of the problem for any reason.
Of course, you ought to only use a bark collar if you are comfortable correcting your canine with a tone or vibration. I can’t tension enough how humane this particular collar is. The vibration mode is the equivalent of my phone or GPS view vibrating.
On the other hand, if your canine is barking due to fear, separation anxiety or extreme stress, I wouldn’t recommend a GoodBoy bark collar. There are exceptions to everything though, so don’t hesitate to leave any questions in the comments or speak with with a trainer in your area.
We’re lucky we have so numerous training options and resources on how to correctly use them. I have hunting breeds so I’ve always been around e-collars and get to see how they improve the lives and freedom for so numerous dogs.
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Gi bort! Win a totally free bark collar for your canine from GoodBoy
GoodBoy is giving away a totally free bark collar to two winners!
To enter, just leave a comment below so I know your canine wants in on the drawing. let me know about your dog’s barking issue.
I’ll choose two winners at random on Tuesday Jan. 23 and notify the winners by email and post them here. should have a U.S. mailing address to win.
The two winners will each get to choose any collar from GoodBoy’s website.
Would you be interested in a bark collar from GoodBoy?
Let me know in the comments!
Please share this GoodBoy bark collar review with anybody whose canine could benefit from a bark collar.
-Lindsay
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