“My sister came through the gate and we could actually say hello. Normally we have to wait for him to stop!”
HUSHVERA ULTRASONIC BARK CONTROL
Stop unwanted barking in seconds.
The doorbell. The delivery truck. The dog across the street. HushVera stops the barking with a high-frequency sound your dog hears and you don’t. Press the button, bring your dog back to you, and get on with your day. No shouting. No shock collar.
$59.97
- Get through when “quiet” doesn’t. Break the barking fit and bring their attention back to you.
- Have company without the commotion. Keep your dog beside you and carry on talking.
- Nothing extra around their neck. You control the sound from your hand.
- Ready for everyday life. Status screen, USB-C charging and a built-in flashlight.
Collar-free design
USB-C rechargeable
You control the cue
“Bought it for the barking. Ended up using the little light at our side gate every night too. Handy thing.”
HushVera Bark-Control Trainer$59.97
TAKE BACK THE MOMENT
You shouldn’t have to shout to be heard in your own home.
Someone walks past. Your dog erupts. You call their name. Louder. Now the whole moment is about getting the barking to stop.
HushVera breaks that cycle with a sound that gets through when your voice doesn’t. One press interrupts the barking. Your dog’s attention comes back to you.
Finish your call. Welcome your guests. Sit down together. The dog you love can stay part of the moment without making all the noise.
WHY ONE PRESS GETS THROUGH
You hear nothing. Your dog hears a reason to stop.
Dogs hear pitches higher than people can. Press HushVera’s sound control and its two acoustic openings send out an ultrasonic signal beyond human hearing.
That distinct sound interrupts your dog’s focus on the visitor, passerby or other trigger. The barking stops. Their attention returns to you.
Call them back, give a familiar cue and reward the quiet. You now have a response to encourage, instead of a barking fit to shout over.
WHAT THE QUIET GIVES BACK
The little moments barking used to spoil.
Nina W.
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Wish I’d bought it soonerOur terrier goes off at anyone walking past the fence. I was forever on the back steps shouting “enough,” which probably sounded ridiculous to the neighbors. Now I use this and call him over, and the barking stops. I can sit down again!
Marcus J.
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He stayed out with usHad friends over on Sunday and usually this is where I give up and put the dog inside. This time he stopped barking and settled by my chair. We sat there talking until it got dark. I know that sounds like such a small thing but I really missed having him out with us.
Holly P.
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Rosie keeps her harnessRosie already wears a collar and a harness. Really didn’t want to add anything else. I just pick this up off the shelf with her leash. Very happy with it.
CONFIDENCE AT A GLANCE
Know it’s ready before the barking starts.
Battery and sound-mode indicators are right on the front display. Check the charge and the setting at a glance, then turn your attention back to your dog.
Two textured sound buttons sit below the screen, with a separate flashlight button and a dedicated side OFF/ON switch. Distinct controls for distinct jobs. Easy to recognize when you reach for it.
BARK CONTROL WITHOUT ANOTHER COLLAR
You carry the control. Your dog wears nothing extra.
No receiver collar to fit. No contact electrodes. No second collar to charge. HushVera stays in your hand while your dog keeps the collar or harness they already know.
At approximately 4.9 × 2 × 1.1 inches, it belongs with the leash and walking bag. Bring the same bark-control routine from home to the next walk, visit or trip away.
RECHARGE. REUSE.
No replacement batteries to keep buying.
HushVera has a built-in 800 mAh rechargeable battery. Plug the included cable into its USB-C port and connect it to a suitable USB power source.
Give it a charging spot beside your everyday dog things. The same device is ready to earn its place in your routine, again and again.
USEFUL AFTER DARK, TOO
One less thing to juggle on the last trip outside.
The built-in flashlight has its own button. Find the gate latch, spot a dropped bag or see what’s right beside you.
Your leash is in one hand. HushVera is in the other. The light you need is already with you.
FROM ONE DOG OWNER TO ANOTHER
They wanted the barking to stop. Here’s what changed.
Oh I wish I’d had this last summer. Our dog starts the second the lawn guys open the back gate. Used it this morning, called him over, and he stopped. I actually finished watering the pots instead of following him along the fence 😂
My wife bought it. I was the one rolling my eyes. Guess who takes it on every walk now.
I wasn’t sure about this because I couldn’t hear anything myself. But Pepper could! We met the same lady and her retriever that she always barks at, and this time she stopped and turned around to me. Gave her a treat and we carried on. I actually went home and told my husband about it, which probably sounds silly unless you have a dog who makes every single walk a whole production. Really pleased I tried it.
Brought this camping and SO glad I did. People walk past your site constantly and ours thinks he needs to announce every one of them. The barking stopped when I used it and we could sit outside with him again. Left it on the picnic table with the leash so we wouldn’t forget it for the next walk.
Dad got a quiet hello from Cooper for once and asked if we’d swapped dogs 😂 Love this thing.
We got two. His goes in the walking bag and mine stays by the patio keys. Sounds a bit much until you’ve spent ten minutes looking for the one your husband took out with him. Much easier now. The little light has come in handy too.
SMALL DEVICE. USEFUL DETAILS.
Everything you pick up in one hand.
- Format
- Handheld, owner-operated bark-control trainer
- Display
- Battery and sound-mode indicators
- Controls
- Two round sound controls, separate flashlight button and side OFF/ON switch
- Charging
- USB-C rechargeable; charging cable included
- Battery capacity
- 800 mAh
- Size
- Approximately 4.9 × 2 × 1.1 inches
- Body
- Black PC + ABS housing with orange controls
- Built-in light
- Flashlight panel at the base
CHOOSE WHERE YOU WANT IT READY
One for the house. A second for the way out.
Each HushVera comes with its own USB-C charging cable. Keep one close to the door or window that sets your dog off.
Choose two and keep the second in the walking bag, or give it to the person who shares dog duty. No searching for the one someone else took out.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Get to know your quieter routine.
How quickly does HushVera stop the barking?
HushVera interrupts unwanted barking in seconds. Press the sound control when the barking starts. As your dog pauses or turns toward you, call them back and reward the quiet.
How can it work when I can’t hear anything?
Dogs hear higher pitches than people. HushVera’s ultrasonic signal is beyond human hearing, so your dog hears the sound even when you don’t. Watch their response rather than pressing repeatedly to try to hear it yourself.
Does my dog need a special collar?
No. HushVera stays in your hand. Your dog wears their usual collar or harness. There is no receiver around their neck and no electrical shock delivered through contact electrodes.
Does it work automatically when I’m out?
HushVera is for the barking you’re there to interrupt. You activate the sound yourself, so you choose the moment and can immediately guide your dog’s next response. It does not detect barking or switch itself on while you’re away.
How do I turn that quiet moment into a better habit?
When the barking stops, call your dog back, ask for a familiar behavior and reward it. Repeat the same clear response: come back, settle, get rewarded. You’re giving your dog something to do instead of continuing to bark.
Can my other pets hear the sound?
Other nearby pets may hear it too. Use HushVera where you can see their response. For an unusually sound-sensitive dog or one with hearing concerns, ask your veterinarian or a qualified behavior professional about the right approach.
Which barking is HushVera for?
Use it for owner-present interruptions such as barking at passing activity, visitors or another dog. Barking caused by pain, fear or separation distress needs care that addresses the cause; a veterinarian or qualified behavior professional can help.
What does the screen tell me?
The front display shows battery and sound-mode indicators, so you can check the device’s status at a glance. The physical controls below it operate the sound and flashlight.
How do I charge it?
Use the included USB-C charging cable with a suitable USB power source, following the device’s operating instructions. The 800 mAh battery is rechargeable, so there are no disposable batteries to replace for everyday use.
Why would I want two?
Keep one where barking tends to start and one with your walking things. Or give each regular dog walker their own. Two devices mean two ready places—each with its own USB-C charging cable.
MORE OWNER STORIES
A quieter day, in their own words.
4.9/5 · 36 owner stories
Joanne F.
Finished dinner for onceOur dog stayed on his mat while we ate outside. I didn’t get up three times, my husband didn’t have to keep repeating himself, and dinner was still hot. That’s the sort of thing I bought this for. Took a picture of him because he looked so pleased with himself.
Trevor N.
Fits in my walking bagFits right in the outside pocket with the bags. I take it on every walk now.
Felicia K.
Dad uses it tooMy dad has our dog on Thursdays. I showed him what we do when the barking starts and he tried it himself. When I picked her up he said, “Leave that here next time.” He doesn’t say that about many things I buy for the dog!
Randy E.
Delivery without the dramaCattle-dog mix here, so she notices EVERYTHING. Delivery truck stopped outside yesterday and I got her to stop barking and come back to me. Usually she follows it along the fence yelling the whole way. Big improvement for us.
Sofia G.
Easy to chargePlug it in on the kitchen counter and that’s it. Glad I’m not buying another kind of battery.
Aaron S.
My coffee buddy is backHe’s out with me again instead of being sent inside. So happy.
Debbie H.
Millie and the gateThe latch on our gate is apparently the most exciting sound in the world. This gets Millie to stop barking so I can call her over. Much nicer for whoever’s coming in.
Warren P.
Works for usTurn it on, press the button. Does what I needed.
Tessa Q.
Walks are nicer nowOur dachshund is tiny but you would never know it from the noise. I used to cross the street before other dogs got close because I was embarrassed. Tried this, she stopped barking, and I could get her walking with me again. I’m not spending the whole walk saying sorry to people anymore. She still gets all her sniffing stops, of course. That part of the walk is apparently nonnegotiable.
Neil U.
The light is a nice extraDidn’t buy it for the flashlight but I use that at the side gate all the time. Nice extra.
Kendra Z.
Nothing else around her neckShe already has her tags and a harness. I like that this stays with me. No extra collar to put on her before we go out.
Brett I.
Remember the treats!The bit that helped us was giving him a treat after he stopped barking. I was so used to only saying something when he was being loud. We’re doing much better now.
Marisa X.
Even our gardener noticedBuddy usually barks through the entire conversation with our gardener. Last time I used this and brought him over beside me, and we actually got to talk about the plants. The gardener said, “That’s better!” He’s known Buddy for years, so that made me laugh. Very pleased.
Craig O.
One eachMy partner does mornings, I do evenings. Bought two so we each have one.
Anita Y.
Comes along with usTook it when we visited family and was glad I did. Our dog gets loud in their yard too. Stopped the barking there just like at home. It goes in the overnight bag with the leash now.
Peter R.
I can check the screenI can’t hear the sound, so I like having the battery and mode symbols to look at. The buttons are easy to tell apart. Took me a little while to get into the habit of bringing it, but I do now.
Allison T.
A quieter ArchieArchie let my friend finish saying hello. That alone deserves a review.
Martin B.
By the door every dayIt lives by the spare leash and the dog towel. We actually use it, which is more than I can say for half the dog things in that cupboard.
Paula C.
Finally got through to herOur girl would bark at the front window and I’d say her name over and over. She just kept going. The first time I used this she stopped and came over when I called. I nearly forgot to give her the treat because I was so surprised. It’s been a big help with that particular habit.
Evan D.
Brought it to Mom’sTook it with us to my parents. Our dog normally makes a noisy entrance, but he stopped and settled in. Mom actually got to tell me something without starting the sentence over. I left it with his leash so I’d remember to bring it home.
Renee L.
Could hear the kids talkingThe grandkids like being outside with the dog and I didn’t want to keep shutting him in. The problem was I could hardly hear a word they were saying over him. This has helped so much. Last visit he stopped barking, came back over to us, and stayed out while they told me all about school. That was a lovely afternoon.
Derek M.
We both use itMy wife and I both reach for it now. Easy enough to pass between us, and it’s helping.
Monica S.
Evenings are quieterAfter dinner everyone walks past our place and our dog used to announce the entire neighborhood. Now I can stop the barking and get her back beside me. I keep this on the little table by my chair. Evenings are so much nicer now.
Alfred W.
Happy with itGood little device. I use it pretty much every day.
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