3 facts about the NoBark SBC-R bark control collar - Swarna Test

In a world of constantly evolving technology, a company's ability to anticipate and address customer needs through technological improvements is paramount. At the heart of this lies in-depth research and development and a commitment to ongoing innovation.

Since its inception in 2003, SportDOG® has made a promise to its customers to bring to market: "Gear the way you'd design it®". This goal has been the driving force behind the company, and they have never hesitated to embrace new technologies or to enhance their current product line.

One of the latest products from SportDOG, which embodies the embrace of next-generation technology, is the NoBark SBC-R. Designed to provide the most advanced bark detection possible, the SBC-R continues to push the boundaries of expected performance in electronic bark control collars.

Here are 3 features that distinguish the SBC-R from its competitors.

Enhanced user interface

At the heart of the new SBC-R is an enhanced and updated user interface, made possible by a new easy-to-read OLED screen. Instead of relying on older technology that had no display and was operated by color-coded beeps and sounds to change operating modes and static stimulation levels, the new OLED offers a more intuitive experience for owners. The OLED screen is also extremely beneficial in situations where the collar will be used interchangeably on multiple dogs or by more than one owner.

In order to clearly distinguish the different operating modes, the SBC-R uses a series of easily visible icons to indicate the mode in use. For the Temperament Learning mode, the SBC-R displays a dog icon. In this mode, correction starts at the lowest level and increases by one level each time the dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. By remembering the correction level needed to prevent the dog from barking, the collar will start at the last/highest level used once activated. The static stimulation level will be reduced 30 seconds after your dog has stopped barking.

In progressive mode, an icon shaped like a staircase is displayed. In this mode, the correction starts at the lowest level and increases by one level each time the dog barks within 30 seconds of the previous bark. If the dog does not bark again within 30 seconds, the correction automatically resets to the lowest level.

In User Selected mode, an outline of a person is displayed while each owner manually adjusts the level of correction needed.

The illuminated numbers on the side of the display clearly indicate the static stimulation level and a battery icon shows the collar's charging status.

The SBC-R collar was also designed with the dog in mind, featuring a sleek design that allows it to be worn comfortably around the neck without hindering movement or behavior. As an additional benefit, the collar also provides interchangeable contact points to accommodate dogs with long or short hair, as well as an interchangeable collar strap with a multitude of color options available for purchase.

Silent Partner™ Technology

Si le cœur du nouveau SBC-R est l'écran OLED, l'essence du collier est la technologie high-tech Silent Partner™. Utilisant un nouvel algorithme de détection d'aboiement sous forme d'onde numérique, la technologie Silent Partner™ filtre les bruits extérieurs, y compris les aboiements d'autres chiens, et ne déclenche une correction que lorsque le chien portant le collier SBC-R aboie.

Each collar has been analyzed and programmed with thousands of data points. When a noise is detected, it can cross-reference these indicators to confirm if a bark has occurred. If it was not a bark, then the collar remains inactive. However, if the collar recognizes a discernible bark, a static stimulation is administered.

This level of technology is so sophisticated that if a dog breathes loudly, knocks its collar against its kennel, or is near other dogs that are barking, the collar will not administer a correction.

Thanks to Silent Partner™ technology, owners of the SBC-R collar can be sure that it will only provide the appropriate amount of static stimulation for the behavior they are looking to correct.

Test 1, 2, 3

Testing products to ensure absolute reliability and performance in all conditions is nothing new for SportDOG. Like all its products, the SBC-R has undergone rigorous testing procedures to confirm the collar's durability and effectiveness. These testing protocols include simulated examinations in controlled environments as well as extensive field trials conducted by SportDOG's team of professional dog trainers.

The first step of the testing process begins with the engineers. Here, the exact specifications of the collar are planned and the bark detection software is analyzed to confirm repeatability.

Once it has passed the internal thresholds set by the engineering team, the SBC-R is then sent to SportDOG professionals and field staff to gather concrete data on as many dogs, in as many situations as possible. At this stage, the testers know they are working with a prototype and their responsibility is to determine what works and what doesn't. After several iterations throughout the field testing process, the collars are sent back to the lab for a final evaluation.

In the final evaluation process, each necklace undergoes a variety of controlled experiments designed to test the overall durability of the necklace. Each test is performed thousands of times to ensure that the SBC-R is built to last. These assessments include drop tests, vibration tests, water immersion tests, and environmental tests. Only after passing each test is the SBC-R made available to customers.