SportDOG NoBark SBC-R® Rechargeable Bark Control Collar

110 Review(s) (4.9/5)

$109.95
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SportDOG's new and updated bark collar. The updated device has 10 levels of stimulation, three custom user modes, and is accurately triggered by both vibration and sound, still making this one of our favorites. The SportDOG R is for dogs 10 lbs. and up.

Let your dogs set their own correction level automatically.

The SportDOG NoBark SBC-R collar can let your dog set their own level of correction to stop their barking, ensuring that they don't recieve over-correction. It is designed to get your dog’s attention and interrupt their barking pattern, not to punish them. The NoBark SBC-R uses advanced digital technology, allowing for the most superior bark detection ever. External noise or another dog's bark won't trigger a correction. Now with the option of both long and standard Contact Points, the SBC-R offers 10 levels of static stimulation, as well as 3 programmable modes: Temperament Learning, Progressive Correction, and User-Selected.

The SBC-R is great for use in single-dog situations or in a kennel setting with multiple dogs. Recommended for dogs 10 pounds or larger with neck sizes from 5" to 22".

Includes great features such as an LED display, a submersible (to 10 feet) waterproof collar, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that charges in 2 hours and lasts approximately 200 hours per charge. The built-in safety feature detects if your dog barks 15 times or more within an 80-second period.  In this instance, the SBC-R will stop issuing stimulation for 30 seconds and then resume normal operation. This safety feature is active in all three modes of operation.

We at Sporting Dog Pro can't recomend the usefulness of this collar enough. It works safely and quickly.

You choose the mode that will work best for your dog.

Temperament Learning Mode: Correction starts at the lowest level (1) and increases to the next level each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. The collar remembers the correction level needed to stop your dog’s barking. The next time your dog starts barking, the correction will automatically start at the last/highest level used. The static stimulation level will be reduced 30 seconds after your dog stops barking.

Progressive Correction Mode: Correction starts at the lowest level (1) and increases to the next level each time your dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. If your dog doesn't bark again within 30 seconds, the correction will reset to the lowest level (1).

User-Selected Correction Mode: You manually choose the correction level. If your dog barks, the collar will correct him at the level you’ve selected until he stops barking. Always start training at the lowest level of correction. Watch how your dog reacts, and if necessary, progress to the next correction level.

What you should expect while using the NoBark SBC-R on your dog.

Firstly, do not attach a leash to any part of this collar. It can cause excessive pressure to be applied to the contact points on your dog’s skin. Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for too long or made too tight on the dog’s neck may cause skin damage. We highly encourage you to read all of the instructions in the user manual. You'll definitely want to learn the things to do and not do with this device.

It is very important to not leave your dog alone the first few times he receives a correction from this collar. After you place the collar on your dog, and power the device on, be somewhat close to him while you wait for him to bark. Since the static correction will be a new sensation for your dog, after he receives the first correction from the collar, he may start barking more as a result. Not to worry, they will quickly understand that the collar is disrupting their urge to bark, and will soon relax and stop barking all together.

In some rare occasions, your dog may get into a bark-stimulation-bark-stimulation cycle with the new sensation and continue to bark, which in turn will send additional corrections to them. If this happens, be right beside your dog and reassure them with a calm and soothing tone that everything will be alright. Once they learn that their barking is the root of the problem, they will relax and stop making the noises. This rare occurrence will usually only happen the first time they wear the NoBark R.

You should notice a huge difference in the amount of barking your dog does within the first few days of wearing the collar... but the learning process is still not complete. In some cases, dogs will "test" the new training experience in the second week by trying to "out-bark" the collar, thus receiving additional corrections. If this happens with your dog, you must remain consistent with its use and keep the SportDOG NoBark SBC-R on them in every situation that you expect them to be quiet. Once your dog understands what the collar means, you will then be able to decide when the collar is to be worn and when to leave it off.

User Manual Download

SportDOG SBC-R Features
  • Automatically stops barking.
  • 3 Selectable Modes: Temperament Learning, Progressive Correction, User-Selected
  • 10 Levels of Static Stimulation
  • LED Display shows current mode of operation and battery status
  • Built-in "time out" safety feature during excessive barking period
  • Fully waterproof and submersible (up to 10 feet)
  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Battery charges in 2 hours and lasts approximately 200 hours per charge
  • For dogs 10 lbs and up (neck sizes 5"-22")
In the Box
  • NoBark SBC-R Collar
  • 3/4" Black Collar Strap
  • Adaptor With Charging Cradle
  • Standard Contact Points
  • Long Contact Points
  • Operating Guide

Additional Information
BrandSportDOG
Battery TypeRechargeable
WaterproofWaterproof
Dog Weight10 lbs. and up
Battery Charge Time2 Hours
Battery TypeRechargeable Li-Ion
Buyer's Guide Quote Text"Best bark collar."

Customer Reviews 10 item(s)

  • Overall
    Good collar for a very specific purpose
    This is a great collar if you need to help your dog understand when he/she can bark and helps the owner stop the behavior more quickly. My dog is e-collar trained but we moved to a new home with a very loud dog on the other side of our fence and the two dogs would fence fight. Correcting my dog every time this happened was very difficult and inconsistent so I needed something that would let him know this is unacceptable. It works and it's very reliable but the collar needs to be fitted properly. With any training, be consistent, be fair, and reward your dog when the behave properly.
    Review by Rachel - (Posted on 11/17/2023)
  • Overall
    Works perfectly!
    Used this on my lab in temperament learning mode. It stopped his obsessive barking in two days.
    Review by Chuck Higgins - (Posted on 1/7/2022)
  • Overall
    Great Product
    Product performs as advertised. This is the second one of these I have bought, due to how good the first one performed. The charging mechanism is simple and long lasting. The collar is high quality, and level of adjustment to size of dog is large. Have no issues recommending this collar to anyone. You won't be disappointed if your looking for a quality bark collar.
    Review by Reg - (Posted on 4/16/2019)
  • Overall
    Two Thumbs Up
    When my wife and I considered getting a bark collar for my service dog who, when at home and not under command believes she must protect our home from all enemies, foreign and domestic, to include squirrels, chipmunks, and the errant oxygen molecule, we were very particular and spent hours discussing and days researching and comparing different models’ features and tenants of correction. We rarely subscribe to the paradigm of “correction” - especially repeated over-correction via electric/static shock. Our 60 lbs. Labradoodle is very sensitive to correction and it often takes very little encouragement for her to align her actions to a given command.

    When we began looking for a bark collar, we knew that we didn’t want to use a chemical spray collar. Our desire was to find one that provided a ‘reminder’ each time she would bark to alert her to unnecessary and repeated sessions of barking. Our quandary was determining what level of correction would be required in the event our pup wasn’t listening. When we found the SBC-R from Sporting Dog Pro, we were immediately intrigued by the collar’s ability to “learn” what Emma needed and provide graduate levels of correction. Compared to other models, this feature coupled with vibration and audible reminders was the determining factor for us.

    Of course, price was considered and while the SportDog collars aren’t the least expensive option, we would highly recommend them. The SBC-R is reliable, rechargeable, and, when needed, the battery can be replaced. It’s feature set outweighs the competition and our Emma has reduced unwanted barking easily more than 90%! That’s a HUGE decrease and we are very, very pleased.

    Thank you, Sporting Dog Pro.
    Review by Richard Howell - (Posted on 12/29/2018)
  • Overall
    Worked Great
    My dog ran out of the house and started barking at the neighbor's dog; his collar zapped him and he stopped immediately. Then he ran over to the other neighbor's fence, barked once and stopped. He turned and went swimming in our pool . Since we got a water proof collar he was fine. We have a 20 pound male Scottish Terrier. He and us are very happy with his new collar!
    Review by Nadine Snodderly - (Posted on 7/15/2018)
  • Overall
    Excellent
    My rescued Silky Terrier Josh has been a loud barker since we got him. We use a bark collar on him when we are not home. I was looking to replace his old collar and read your reviews and had to give it a try. It works great. We call it his good boy collar. We just moved to a condo and don't want to be a bad neighbor. I am very impressed with how effective it is and would highly recommend it.
    Review by Nancy Weber - (Posted on 6/27/2018)
  • Overall
    Excellent collar
    Previously to this purchase I bought Dogtra brand bark collars. No matter what I tried I could not get them to work, dogs kept barking. Called Dogtras customer service, they were no help, terrible product. Bought 1 Sportdog to try, we have 2 German Shepherds but didn’t want to waste money if it didn’t work. No more barking, works as advertised. Ordered a 2nd 2 weeks later.
    Review by Jared Disterhaupt - (Posted on 6/14/2018)
  • Overall
    Silence is Golden!
    My 6 month old Golden retirever was having a hard time learning that at night he needs to shhhhh. But, this Bark collar has been a flipping miracle! The other night I forgot to turn it on, and he was still quiet all night! Definitely worth the investment, and will use it for all my dogs in the future!
    Review by Kylie Arnold - (Posted on 2/12/2018)
  • Overall
    Dog collar
    This collar works very good my only problem with it is for the cost the collar shouldn't be made of cheap plastic
    Review by Tim Strouse - (Posted on 1/27/2018)
  • Overall
    works great
    This collar works. My dog barks once and that is it!
    Review by john gianini - (Posted on 1/24/2018)