For best results we recommend removing your dog’s regular collar and tags while using the BarkWise Collar. This will help prevent false activations from the sound of your dog’s tags. Optionally, you may attach your dog’s ID tag to the plastic loop included on the side of the BarkWise collar. If you wish to use BarkWise during walks, we recommend attaching your dog’s leash to a separate harness.  If you do not have a harness, we recommend turning the bark sensitivity all the way off and using the remote control to activate the BarkWise manually.