I was wondering if anyone had any advice on bark collars or other solutions for helping my dog. He’s about 2 1/2 and is perfect in so many ways, but he’s reactive to strangers and other dogs.
Im moving into an apartment in a little over 2 weeks and have been worrying about how he will adjust since he’s only lived in a house. I’m not worried about him barking while I’m gone, or even when I’m home since he listens when I tell him to not be so loud (his barking turns into quiet woofs). What I am worried about is when we are in the hallways and outside of the apartment, since while on walks and meeting new people and dogs he growls and raises his hackles, and sometimes lunges at them.
I’ve been working with him using positive reinforcement and watching triggers from afar, but it doesn’t have as big of an impact as I need it to.
Ive been thinking of getting him a bark collar to wear when coming and going from the apartment, and to wear when near people. Any advice on what kinds to use or alternatives would be greatly appreciated.