Hello,
My dog barks a lot and it seems that there's usually nothing in particular that she would need to bark at. She rarely responds to "No!" or "Stop." I have tried a shock collar but I don't have her wear it all the time so I can't always control her. It has helped control her barking, but I feel bad it is hurting her. If it is off she thinks there is no problem with barking. Does anyone know an effective way to get her to bark less or any helpful training advice that would help? Thanks.

hey there are other ways than a bark collarno worries, perhaps trying a noise can? fill a bottls or empty tin with stones and throw it at the ground if she barks, helpfu if outside as it over powers back ground noises. perhaps a water spray? if your dog doesnt want wet it will get the message each time it barks you skoosh the water on their nose? perhaps try these before putting the collar on and if they work it means he is wearing the collar less? also rememebr to reward her when she stops barking? if she likes treats praise and reward when she is quiet for a period of time or play a agme with hr as a reward.

good luck xxxxxxxx