What Frequency Will Stop a Dog from Barking? (Solved!)

What frequency will stop a dog from barking? A frequency of 15,000 to 20,000 Hz will prevent your dog from barking. You can keep an MP3 file of this frequency on your phone or any other device that can play sound and stop any dog from barking almost instantly. 

Keep reading to learn what frequencies affect dogs and how you can use different whistles and methods to stop your dog from barking obsessively. 

Do high-frequency sounds stop dogs barking?

Dogs can hear frequencies up to 46 kHz, which is almost twice as high as the human ear can hear. Dog whistles usually fall between 23 to 46 kHz and can be unpleasant to your dog’s ears. However, using dog whistles a lot could result in your dog becoming accustomed to the sound and ignoring it. 

What frequency will hurt a dog’s ears?

Any frequency higher than 25,000 Hz will likely irritate your dog’s ears. You will want to stick to frequencies that will grab your dog’s attention without causing them actual pain.

Luckily, dogs are great at clearly communicating when they hear something or are otherwise agitated, so you should be able to tell by how they become suddenly alert and move their ears that they hear something you can’t.

How do you stop a dog from barking?

There are a few key ways that you can teach your dog to stop barking. Remember that yelling will only stimulate your dog’s barking, and they can’t understand what you mean when you yell at them to “be quiet.” You will want to use a firm tone but never escalate to yelling. 

Step 1 – Teach them “quiet”

First, you will need to teach your dog the “quiet” command while placing your finger to your lips to provide a visual command to help them learn. When you give the order, make sure a treat is visible in your hand to draw their attention. When they stop barking, wait a few seconds before giving them the treat, so they know the treat is a reward for staying quiet.

Repeat this until your dog consistently quiets down when given the command. You can start to put longer wait periods between when your dog stops barking and when you provide them with the treat, so they more strongly associate the reward with being quiet. 

Step 2 – Redirect their attention

You don’t want your dog to make a habit of continuing to bark at the same things. If your dog barks when your neighbour walks by every day, try redirecting their attention either by playing with them or using a noise, such as a frequency only dogs can hear, so they focus on you instead. 

Step 3 – Desensitize triggers

Chances are your dog is barking because of specific objects in the home, such as vacuums. You can desensitize your dog to these objects by having the object in the same room and rewarding your dog with treats for remaining in the room without barking. Then remove the object and stop giving treats, so your dog starts to associate rewards with remaining quiet around those specific objects.

Over time you can move the object closer to your dog. Eventually, your dog will stop barking and will only associate the object with positive consequences.

Step 4 – Tire them out

One of the reasons your dog could be barking is because they want attention or play with you. If you’re gone from the house all day because of work, your dog may bark a lot while you are home, so you’ll notice them.

Try taking your dog on a long walk or exploring so they will tire themselves out and bark less. You can also try toys like food-stuffed toys, which will keep them busy and prevent boredom that triggers barking. 

How long does a dog have to bark to be a nuisance?

A dog’s barking is a nuisance if there are 5 minutes of barking within a 1 hour period. If your dog continues to bark at the same time regularly, this is also a nuisance, even if it’s not for an extended period. Specific laws and violations will apply depending on where you live, so be sure to do your research about your particular location.

Is there a whistle to scare dogs?

Like a hiking whistle, any whistle will work to deter dogs from coming near you or chasing you as long as it’s a loud noise. It can also alert other people around that you may need help dealing with a particularly aggressive dog.

You can also try an ultrasonic whistle which works in much the same way a hiking whistle does, except that humans can’t hear it. It’s a great dog deterrent if you want to keep dogs away while walking or cycling. 

Why do dogs go crazy when you whistle?

There is nothing inherent in whistles that cause dogs to react in specific ways. The whistle itself is enough to get your dog’s attention, but how they respond will depend on the dog and how you train them to respond.

A whistle is a good way of focusing attention while training your dog. Therefore you can prepare your dog to respond in several different ways to your whistle, whether that’s coming to your side, quieting down, or retrieving something. It’s all about how you train them. 

Do anti-barking devices work?

Anti-barking devices are things like ultrasonic emitters, citronella collars, and shock collars. While these devices can help in training your dog to bark less, they will not stop barking altogether, nor will they be an efficient deterrent for braking without any training along with them.

The best way to stop your dog from barking so much is to put in the time and patience to train them the right way. You might find it helpful to include aids like specific frequencies or devices, but training or hiring a trainer is the only way for reliable, long-lasting results.