Should I use an anti-barking collar on my dog? The RSPCA is opposed to the use of anti-barking collars that deliver aversive stimuli such as high-pitched sounds, electric shocks,...
My dog is barking excessively, what should I do? Dogs bark excessively for numerous reasons including boredom, excitement, distress, territorial defence and fear and anxiety. Therefore the solutions to...
My neighbour’s dog is constantly barking and disturbing me, what should I do? Barking can be a source of annoyance and frustration for neighbours. Barking is a natural behaviour of dogs so if...
What causes dogs to bark excessively? Barking is a normal behaviour in dogs. Humans have encouraged and selected for barking over generations of domestication. What constitutes...
Is the use of electronic dog collars legal? The RSPCA is opposed to the use of any electronically activated devices which deliver electric shocks (e.g., anti-barking collars, invisible...
What are the animal welfare issues with electric shock collars on dogs? The use of electric shock collars on dogs is illegal in several Australian states and territories. Collar-mounted devices capable of...