Rank #6 in Best Anti Bark Device 2026: 10 Ranked, Two of Them Identical
Honey Paws 3-Mode Bark Deterrent, 50 ft, IP56
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
At number 6 in this guide is the Honey Paws Q06, a black ultrasonic unit weighing 270 g that runs on a Type-C rechargeable battery rather than mains power or disposable cells. The listing prices it at £24.98, rates it 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings and places it 35th in Amazon's Sonic Bark Deterrents category. It lists three modes — fixed 25 kHz ultrasonic, variable 25–30 kHz ultrasonic, and a flashing light — and claims up to 60 days of use after a full charge.
The figure worth checking on this page is the water rating. The title says IP56, and the third bullet is headed "Type-C Rechargeable and IP56 Waterproof Anti Barking Device" — but the body of that same bullet describes "the IP66 waterproof housing". One listing, two different IP codes, and nothing in the data says which one applies. The range figure is tidier by comparison: 15 m and 50 ft appear together, and 15 m is 49.2 ft, so the imperial number is simply rounded up rather than a second, conflicting claim. One more thing to weigh before you read much into the 53 ratings: three of the four customer reviews shown on the listing are about dog waste bags, not about this device, and the star bar chart (76 five-star, 17 four-star, 7 one-star) totals 100. Everything on this page comes from the manufacturer's Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 53 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £24.98 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings |
| Brand and model | Honey Paws Q06 (black, 270 g) |
| Stated range | Up to 15 m, listed as 50 ft |
| Modes | Fixed 25 kHz ultrasonic, variable 25–30 kHz ultrasonic, flashing light |
| Battery | Type-C rechargeable, up to 60 days of use after a full charge |
| Water resistance | IP56 in the title and bullet heading, IP66 in the bullet body (as listed) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 20,562 in Pet Supplies; 35 in Sonic Bark Deterrents |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
“One charge and it lasts for weeks! No more hassles with batteries. Type-C charging is super convenient.”
“I've been using these poo bags for about 7 weeks now, taking them with me on the daily walks I do with my 2 dogs, and they're some of the best poo bags I've used. Here's what I consider to be the major pros (+) and cons (-) of the bags:+ They're thicker than a lot of poo bags I've used in the past, thick enough that I trust using just one at a time when picking up poo, whereas many of the bags I've used previously were so thin that I'd use two bags at a time just to be sure.+ They also seem quite durable, I've dropped filled bags onto the pavement a number of times, and none of them have split open or developed holes.+ They rip off nice and cleanly from the roll, which is another thing that previous bags I used didn't always do so well, ripping one of them off would often result in the bottom of the bag being torn as it failed to separate cleanly along the perforated line between it and the next bag on the roll, in which case you'd definitely be needing a second bag, regardless of how thin they were.+ Further to the previous point, there is about 20 mm distance between the perforations separating the bags and the actual sealing line along the bottom of each bag, so even if a bag didn't tear off cleanly, there's still 20 mm of plastic that would need to be torn through before reaching the bottom seal and creating a leak point (photo attached to help illustrate this point).+ They're large enough to contain a decent sized dump, while still leaving ample room to twist a long enough section of the top of the bag and tie it closed with a couple of knots.+ The bags have a decent amount of give in them, so they can be stretched a bit without ripping.+ Made from certified renewable resourses and recycled plastic (according to the product description), and I'm always happy to support the use of such products that are at least trying to make some sort of difference.+ 15 bags per roll means you have plenty on hand, and in a compact size that's easy to carry around.+ The rolls fit perfectly into the poo bag dispensers we have.- The only negative thing I can point at with these (and it's being *extremely* nitpicky) is that the little sticker that's on every roll to stop them unravelling prior to their first use is a little too sticky, so you have to peel it off with care in order to avoid ripping a hole the first bag on the roll. Having said that, where the resulting hole would be is towards the top of the bag where you'd likely be tying it off anyway, so the hole wouldn't actually affect the performance of the bag at the "business" end where you want it sealed.At under 90c a roll (based on price of $6.99 at time of review), I think these are good value, durable poo bags.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Anti Bark Device 2026: 10 Ranked, Two of Them Identical.
Questions people ask
How much does the Honey Paws Q06 cost?
The listing prices it at £24.98, and it is the cheapest of the anti-bark devices in this guide.
What range does it cover?
The listing states an effective working range of up to 15 metres, written as 50 feet. Fifteen metres converts to 49.2 ft, so the 50 ft figure is rounded up.
What modes does the Honey Paws Q06 offer?
Three: fixed 25 kHz ultrasonic, variable 25–30 kHz ultrasonic, and a flashing light mode. The listing describes them as suitable for all breeds.
How long does the battery last?
The listing claims up to 60 days of use after a full charge with the included Type-C cable. It does not say how many hours of use that represents, or whether the device is running continuously.
Is the Honey Paws Q06 waterproof?
The listing is not consistent on this. The title says IP56, and the third bullet is headed "IP56 Waterproof", but the body of that bullet refers to an "IP66 waterproof housing". No other part of the data resolves which rating applies.
What do buyers say about it?
The listing shows 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, with a bar chart of 76 five-star, 17 four-star and 7 one-star ratings — 100 in total. Three of the four customer reviews printed on the page are about dog waste bags rather than this device.
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