The new BarkLimiter series helps put an end to the problem by giving dog owners control over nuisance barking.

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When a bark is detected, the lowest level of correction is given, and corrections will rise until the dog stops nuisance barking.

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Justice of the Peace John Logan passed the death sentence on the dog last month following a complaint from Mr Shaw's neighbour who said Sam's barking over many years was a nuisance.

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