What effect does a bell on a dog have?

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Putting a bell on a dog may cause real harm. A dog’s hearing is very keen; constant bell sound and long-term noise may affect hearing and sleep quality. In addition, the bell may affect the dog’s sense of direction.

Also, long-term noise may make the dog restless and develop psychological problems. Therefore, bells are not recommended for dogs.

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I put a bell on my dog once and regretted it, he got jittery and his sleep broke from the constant jingle. Their hearing is so acute that it's like a fire alarm going off near your ear all day. It can mess with their sense of direction and calm. I'd skip it, if you need to track him, a silent GPS tag or just supervision works better. Bells are more for the owner's peace than the dog's wellbeing.

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