Why it matters
Ten static levels and two programmable modes let you set a fixed level or progressive correction. Silent Partner detection aims to respond only to your dog's bark, and DryTek makes it submersible to 25 ft. It fits dogs from 8 lb with 5–22 in necks.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Outdoor dogs
- Water dogs
- Programmable control
Look elsewhere if
- Dogs barking from fear or separation anxiety
- Puppies under about 6 months
- Unsupervised all-day wear
Pros and cons
Pros
- Programmable
- Submersible
- Known brand
Cons
- Static
- Neck to 22 in
- Price
Limitations to weigh
- Find out why your dog barks first: boredom, fear, separation distress and alerting all need different fixes, and a bark collar can make fear or anxiety worse.
- Automatic collars correct every bark they detect, including alarm or distress barks; never leave one on an unsupervised dog for long periods.
- Follow the maker's wear limit (often no more than 8 to 12 hours a day), check the neck daily and move the unit to avoid pressure sores.
- Static modes are aversive; welfare groups advise trying beep and vibration, enrichment and training before any static correction.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Price | $99.99 | Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | SBC-10 | Maker |
| Correction | 10 static levels, 2 programmable modes | Maker |
| Detection | Silent Partner bark detection | Maker |
| Min dog | 8 lb and up, neck 5-22 in | Maker |
| Water resistance (maker-stated) | Submersible to 25 ft (DryTek) | Maker |
Alternatives worth comparing
More bark control we cover
- PetSafe NanoBark 2.0 Bark Collar for Small Dogs $100.99
- PetSafe Rechargeable Bark Control Collar $110.99
- Dogrook No-Shock Bark Collar
- Dogtra iQ VIBE No Bark Collar $59.99
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Final verdict
A rugged programmable collar.
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Questions buyers ask
How deep is the SBC-10 submersible?
25 ft.
What neck sizes?
5–22 in.