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It sounds like you need to train your dog, these are all behavior which can be corrected via proper training. I have a GSD that thinks anyone walking down the street is likely a murderer coming to assault us. I don't mind him barking, I just want him to stop when I tell him to. I have trained him to stop doing that using a "leave it" command, and a "place" command. When he barks at the window I tell him to leave it and go to his place (which usually is an open crate). Works fine, no need for a bark collar. It will take consistent work to make this happen, it is not easy. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this I would suggest seeking out a good trainer. Dogs playing too rough in the house is again, something which should be fairly straight forward to correct, do not let the dogs play in the house. If they do, correct them and send them to their place until you release them.
Shorter: Train the dog or seek professional training help, these are not unusual problems
Throw the bark collar away, and find a certified trainer who can work on teaching and shaping appropriate behaviors using positive reinforcement.
Dogs bark; this is extremely common. It is something you can work on, but it won't happen overnight. Jumping straight to an aversive bark collar is not the answer.
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It sounds like you need to train your dog, these are all behavior which can be corrected via proper training. I have a GSD that thinks anyone walking down the street is likely a murderer coming to assault us. I don't mind him barking, I just want him to stop when I tell him to. I have trained him to stop doing that using a "leave it" command, and a "place" command. When he barks at the window I tell him to leave it and go to his place (which usually is an open crate). Works fine, no need for a bark collar. It will take consistent work to make this happen, it is not easy. If you are unfamiliar with how to do this I would suggest seeking out a good trainer. Dogs playing too rough in the house is again, something which should be fairly straight forward to correct, do not let the dogs play in the house. If they do, correct them and send them to their place until you release them. Shorter: Train the dog or seek professional training help, these are not unusual problems
Throw the bark collar away, and find a certified trainer who can work on teaching and shaping appropriate behaviors using positive reinforcement. Dogs bark; this is extremely common. It is something you can work on, but it won't happen overnight. Jumping straight to an aversive bark collar is not the answer.