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Best bark collar for a Border Collie puppy?
I need to get a bark collar for my 4 month old hard headed Border Collie puppy.
There is the Citronella spray one, the electric shock one, and the one that emits a loud noise. What type will be most effective on a dominant male Border Collie?
Your puppy is barking because the poor thing is bored and needs work to do.
Also, at 4 months your puppy has not established dominance, thats your job to show him you are the dominant one, not him. If hes already "dominant" then you are seriously doing something wrong with your training.
Work your dog. There are places EVERYWHERE that do herding for fun and herding training for pups and adults, I STRONGLY recommend you getting into that. If you poor little puppy is bored already, you need to do something or this will be a very hard to handle adult.
P.S. herding dogs are always hard headed... you just need to be more stubborn... trust me... I breeding herding dogs. 
If you feel you NEED a collar, wait until about 12 months. Because of his age and small size, the shock can do serious physical damage and the citronella can affect their senses so strongly he can have a very adverse reaction to it. I don't recommend a collar to you AT ALL, but it's your dog... if you need to have a collar to train your dog... something is wrong, but thats your decision, I can only offer my input.
Good luck.
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Dogs Training Series Why Protect Your Dog From Fleas
You might think that fleas are nothing more than a minor irritant, like mosquitoes, but if you've ever seen a dog with a severe flea infestation, you'll think otherwise.
Dogs can develop skin allergies, balding, skin rashes, dermatitis and other conditions including worms if fleas are not controlled. In severe cases, the dog will become restless.
Flea bite allergy is a common condition that causes the dog to scratch incessantly. If the scratching does not provide sufficient relief, the dog will bite at his skin and tear out patches of hair trying to get rid of the itch.
Dogs can become extremely irritated and sensitive to other disturbances, such as a family member attempting to play with the dog or even to pet him. Dogs in distress are likely to bite family members out of frustration.
It's important, therefore, to make sure that your dog is clear of fleas. This can be difficult if your dog has the run of the yard or goes on frequent trips to the park or is allowed to run free. Fleas are everywhere and are spread by wild animals. Squirrels are a particularly troublesome source as they tend to carry them from nest to ground on a regular basis.
While it's not feasible to eliminate fleas from your yard, it is relatively easy to rid them from inside your house and from your dog.
There are many products available that will do the trick. You can get flea collars for your pet, use a flea spray or bathe your dog with flea soap. Some products that you give your dog orally will protect your dog for up to a year. If you have multiple pets, treat them all so the fleas have nowhere to hide and cannot be transferred to your treated animals.
Of course, treating the dog isn't enough. Fleas jump off your dog from time to time and hide in carpets, bedding, and other soft materials. If your dog has his own chair or is allowed on your furniture, the fleas will take refuge there until feeding time. Then, they will seek the closest source of food which includes humans, dogs and other household animals.
To be sure you get rid of as many fleas as possible, take the animal bedding outside and shake it out, then spray it well with a flea repellent. Better yet, wash it if possible. Spray into the carpets and along the baseboards of your rooms, especially those where the dog and any other house pets hang out.
Follow the directions on the flea treatment products for best results. It will likely take several treatments before the fleas are all gone, but they will return. It's important to maintain monthly spraying during the warm months when fleas proliferate to ensure the best protection for your animals and your family.
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