Quote Originally Posted by MyPetTherapyDogs
You should never use a bark collar on your dog if his barking is due to separation anxiety or fears or phobias because punishment always makes fear and anxiety behaviors worse.
I have to respectfully disagree on making this a blanket statement. Jasper makes himself more agitated when he barks. When he wears his bark collar, he is more apt to settle down and just wait for me to return.

I realize this isn't always the case and in many cases of anxiety a bark collar would be a bad idea, I just didn't want to let that stand as a blanket statement.

To the OP: I think you've got some great advice here. I'd love to hear the answers to Giselle's questions so that we can help you a little better, and I think we need a picture, because Kelpies are undeniably adorable!