{"product_id":"automatic-citronella-spray-e-collar","title":"CalmDogs Smart Automatic Citronella Spray Anti-Bark Collar","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIf your dog's barking is testing your patience, your sleep, or your neighbours' goodwill, you've probably already tried the usual advice. The Calmdogs collar was built by Calmshops, a family-run dog training business based in Oxfordshire, for exactly this problem: dogs who bark out of habit, anxiety, or excitement, and owners who want a correction tool that's effective without being harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it actually works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMost bark collars rely on a microphone alone, which means they can be set off by other dogs barking, doors slamming, or loud traffic. Calmdogs uses vocal cord vibration sensing alongside sound detection, so it's reading the vibration in your dog's own throat to confirm \u003cem\u003ethey're\u003c\/em\u003e the one barking before it responds. That's the difference between a collar that nags your dog for noises they didn't make, and one your dog actually learns to trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 modes, 5 sensitivity levels — built to match your dog, not the other way around\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOne button (M) cycles through five response modes, and a separate sensitivity dial (0–5, with 0 as a safe test setting) controls how many barks it takes to trigger a response:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLevel 1 – Beep only (responds after 5 barks in 10 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLevel 2 – Vibration only (4 barks in 10 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLevel 3 – Beep + Spray (3 barks in 10 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLevel 4 – Beep + Vibration (2 barks in 10 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLevel 5 – Beep + Spray + Vibration (1 bark in 10 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAs a rule of thumb: start low and only increase sensitivity if your dog isn't responding, rather than starting at level 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart enough to know when to stop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA built-in counter on the digital display tracks spray use and automatically pauses the collar for 30 seconds if it triggers six times in a row, so an anxious or overexcited dog never gets overwhelmed by back-to-back corrections. The display also flashes a low-spray warning once you're nearing the 25-spray capacity, so refills don't catch you off guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for daily life, not just demos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType-C fast charging: full charge in 2 hours, lasting up to 15 days of normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIP65 splash resistance for rain, mud, and slobber (remove before swimming, bathing, or heavy downpours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft 24-inch nylon strap, adjustable to fit dogs from 6 to 120 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this collar right for your dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's designed for healthy adult dogs over 6 months old, of any size within the range above. It's not recommended for aggressive dogs, breeds with long noses or necks, or dogs with a significantly reduced sense of smell, since the citronella spray relies on scent perception to work as intended. If you're unsure whether it suits your dog's temperament or breed, we're happy to talk it through before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know before you order\u003c\/strong\u003e: the citronella spray cartridge is sold separately, so you'll need one to use the spray modes (beep and vibration modes work straight out of the box).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDoes the spray hurt my dog?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Citronella spray is a scent-based deterrent, not a corrective shock, and it's widely used as a humane alternative to shock collars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow long does the battery last?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 15 days of normal use per 2-hour charge, depending on how often the collar is triggered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat if my dog barks at something legitimate, like a delivery driver?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The vocal cord sensor reduces false triggers, but no bark collar can fully distinguish context, so it's best used alongside basic training rather than as a complete fix on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan I use it without buying spray refills?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; set it to beep or vibration mode and it'll work without any spray.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calmshops.co.uk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56978891571578,"sku":"BarkCalm","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2617\/8983\/files\/Automatic_dog_e-collar_with_spray.png?v=1781596866","url":"https:\/\/www.calmshops.co.uk\/es\/products\/automatic-citronella-spray-e-collar","provider":"Calmshops.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}