Vet Q & AMy dog barks a lot. Are bark collars safe with collapsed trachea?
I have used a static bark collar and a cintronella one on my small barking dog. They are annoying to the dog, more than painful and they do help. Training also with an experienced dog trainer can give you some ideas too. Personally I would not do the de-barking surgery. It is expensive, puts your dog through unnecessary risk and pain and is not always effective. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Koda.
Updated on September 24th, 2025