A before and after comparison showing a sad dog with a bark collar versus a happy dog in positive training, illustrating the humane alternatives.

Why I Don’t Recommend Bark Collars (And What to Use Instead)

Thinking about a bark collar? Before you buy, discover why certified trainers advise against them. This guide reveals the risks of punishment-based tools and offers 4 humane, effective alternatives that will bring peace to your home and strengthen your bond with your dog.

A dog sleeping peacefully through the night, the result of a successful plan for how to stop dog barking at night.

Silent Nights: A Humane 4-Step Plan to Stop Your Dog Barking at Night

Exhausted from a dog barking all night? You’re not alone. This guide from certified trainer Sandie Calloway provides a humane, 4-step plan to help you understand the root cause of the behavior. Learn the effective, positive-reinforcement solutions that will bring peaceful sleep back to your home.

A calm dog relaxing at its owner's feet in a park, demonstrating how to stop a dog from barking at people.

How to Stop Your Dog Barking at People: A Humane Training Plan

Is your dog’s barking at people on walks or at the window causing you stress? You’re not alone. Get a certified trainer’s complete, humane plan to solve leash reactivity. This guide explains why punishment makes it worse and provides a step-by-step, positive training plan to help your dog feel calm and confident around strangers.