Tools to stop dog barking

The problem, in plain words: “My dog keeps barking when I'm not home.”

Barking Dog Monitor & Control fits best, with 4 more that fit too.

You want to address your dog's barking while they're home alone.

Updated September 2026.

What fits

1/4 bark monitoring and control app

Barking Dog Monitor & Controlstrong · 87

It is specifically designed to record and control excessive barking while an owner is away, directly matching your situation.

Best for: Owners who want to monitor and control barking during time away.

2/4 personalized dog training

PawCoachstrong · 84

It offers a personalized training plan for barking and separation anxiety, both relevant to barking while home alone.

Best for: Owners looking for practical, tailored training exercises.

Same approach: Separation Buddy: Dog Training 81

3/4 bark-control collar

PetSafe Vibration Bark Control Collarstrong · 77

It detects barking and responds with vibration intended to interrupt it, addressing barking even when you are not there to intervene.

Best for: Owners considering an automatic bark-interruption collar for indoor barking.

Caveat: The maker lists availability in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and several European countries; check whether it is sold where you live.

4/4 dog training app

Fido: Fun Dog & Puppy Trainingstrong · 76

It provides adaptive training for barking, making it relevant if you want to work on the behavior through training.

Best for: Owners seeking adjustable training for barking.

Partly fits

Barkio: Dog Monitor & Pet Campartial · 56

It lets you hear barking and interact with your dog remotely while they're home alone.

Won’t cover: It provides remote monitoring and interaction rather than a training plan or direct bark-control method.

Dog Monitorpartial · 54

It lets you check on your dog and know when they are barking while you're away.

Won’t cover: It focuses on observing and interacting with your dog, not reducing the barking itself.

Furbo 360° Dog Camerapartial · 53

It offers barking alerts and lets you view, talk to, and toss treats to your dog remotely.

Won’t cover: It is a remote-interaction camera rather than a barking-focused training solution.

Dog Monitor Buddy & Pet campartial · 47

It lets owners watch pets while away from home, which may help you check on your dog.

Won’t cover: Its description focuses on watching pets and does not specifically address barking.

Questions

What's the best tool to stop dog barking?

Barking Dog Monitor & Control is the strongest match — It is specifically designed to record and control excessive barking while an owner is away, directly matching your situation.

Is there a tool that fully solves this?

5 products match this closely.

What won't these tools cover?

It provides remote monitoring and interaction rather than a training plan or direct bark-control method. · It focuses on observing and interacting with your dog, not reducing the barking itself. · It is a remote-interaction camera rather than a barking-focused training solution. · Its description focuses on watching pets and does not specifically address barking.

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