It's Time to Stop Using Ultrasonic Bark Deterrents

Psychology Today | 20.09.2026 01:14
I get a steady stream of emails from people whose dogs have become anxious, reactive, or simply different since an ultrasonic bark deterrent entered the house. I wrote about these devices years ago. I've since spent a lot more time with the research, the manufacturers, and the product manuals—including as a consultant on a legal case—and I want to say something plainly that I only implied before: