BarxBuddy

I saw this on Pinterest one time while scrolling with the title "Do you yell at your dog to start barking? Try this instead!" This intrigued me because my Cocker Spaniel CONSTANTLY barks at everything. We've tried everything from simply yelling at her, to bark collars, and even shock collars. And nothing works. She either doesn't acknowledge the noise or feeling, or it takes her a couple of minutes to finally lay off. At this point, it is annoying my whole household as her bark echoes throughout the whole house. So I thought maybe I'd give this a try. When we got it in the mail I took off her current Bark Collar and let her loose outside (where she spends all of her time barking). She immediately started barking at the neighbors behind us who were working on their yard. I slowly walked up to her with the device and pressed the button. Nothing. Not even a reaction. I brought her inside and sat her on the couch and pressed the button. She perked up the first time, and I tried it throughout the day, but she only ever had the reaction the first time. She didn't even acknowledge it. I don't know if it's her, or if it's the device. Also, everyone in my household can hear the device and they claimed humans couldn't hear it. I want to return this, please. It doesn't work.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Didn't work on my Cavapoo - in fact, it caused her to bark even more (non-stop); however, ironically, it does deter our two cats from fighting. Go figure!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Tried to use the device according to directions. My Shephard Mix was not impressed in any way, with the so-called sound or light show. I have read the reviews and it seems to work better on small animals. Difficult to trust something I can't hear. I would love to see test results from a lab that can detect high-frequency sound. Otherwise, hard to say whether it's a hoax. Customer Service, however, was much more responsive than the device. Refunded the cost and the shipping I paid upfront (not the return) after I requested they do so. No arguments!

Length of Use: Less than 3 months

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I haven't had the chance to work with my puppies yet. I know the first time I tried it, it scared my little man to death. I don't like anything that scares my little man. He is only 5 pounds and he is the reason I bought the thing to begin with. I don't want anything that will hurt any of my puppies or scare them either. If I don't get a better reaction from my other two puppies I will be sending it back.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Works well with barking dogs (we have two), but it only distracts because of the lights. It does not really train or discourage them from barking. Not sure I would purchase if I knew in advance from someone who had one and told me what it does.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I cannot open the back where the batteries go so I don't even know if I have to buy batteries. There is an arrow that points upward, I can't do it, please advise. I will ask a male friend if he can open the compartment. I am not able to work with my dog as of yet. I cannot give a positive or negative review until I can open the batteries compartment.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've only had it for a day, so not enough time to see final results. When barking, my dogs stop and seem confused. Then they start up again. I think it will work in time as there is a reaction. When my boy growls at me, it stops him. Now I just need to point it at him without turning it on, and he stops. That makes me feel safer and I think he's learning that growling is unacceptable behavior. That's great for one day's trial.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

When my dogs start to get a little rough this snaps them out of it. I've had good luck with similar products and thought I would try this one, works great.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My dog is an 8-year-old chocolate lab who is totally wild. Every time I walk him he barks and whines because he wants to run. I tried this device today and it did not even phase him. I will try for a week and report back results.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

I have a small poodle that started barking at people and dogs when he hit middle age. Bought a BarxBuddy and, when he started barking, I stood in front of him and pushed the BarxBuddy button.

HolyFrigginJeepersAlmighty! My dog went totally berserk. Barked so loud the neighbor came over to see what was the matter. I'm totally convinced that the BarxBuddy works great for some dogs, just not mine.

My vet knows how stubborn my dog is and recommended a cattle prod set on low amps. I gave it a shot (pardon the pun). Just one zap and Bentley hasn't uttered a peep in the last 4 or 5 days. Peace at last!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Got the device and I am using it every time Rusty goes outside. I allow him to bark only when he is on alert bark. We have a common path behind the house and that's when he alerts to people, coyotes, and javelinas near our fence. On his mile walks daily he is getting better, still alerts to people, but does not pull me to go and greet them close up. He still alerts to other dogs that come past our front yard, but after holding the button till he stops, I think he is associating the noise with the required action "STOP."

It will take time, he is 11 years old and a coon hound takes time and patience.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend