Choosing the Correct Intensity Level
You should choose the lowest intensity level that discourages the dog from barking. If you have never used a bark correction collar with the dog, the dog requires time and experience to learn that the bark is the cause of the correction.
- From the Garmin Canine™ app, set the intensity to the lowest level.
- For thirty minutes, when the dog barks, observe the dog for a reaction, such as a head shake, neck movement, a change in the way the dog barks, or just a change in expression.
- If there is no reaction, increase the intensity by one level until the dog has a slight but recognizable reaction to the stimulation.
- Allow 24 hours for the dog to learn to respond by not barking.
- If the dog continues barking while wearing the collar, increase the intensity level gradually until you find the level that discourages the dog from barking.