Barking problem…
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I have an 11 monrh ol Pom who was a ‘barker’ as well. I put a handful of pennies in a soda can and when he started ‘ranting’ (barking) I would calmly say "No Bark" and shake the can a few times. If he still kept barking I would sometimes TOSS the can at him. Something about seeing that can fly though the air and make that same shaking sound when it lands close to them seems to drive the point home VERY well. Be DILIGENT with this can thing for a week and I will bet you it will work. But..like anything, you must be consistent so the dog gets a chance to understand what you expect from him. (also reward him when he doesn’t bark or stops barking after one or two barks).
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My dog used to bark FRANTICALLY at the front door every time someone rang the bell. He also used to jump on the love seat in front of the window of my house and tear at my curtains. I tried this, and it has worked great. When he started to bark, I would say GOOD BOY, I know someone is there, that’s enough. Then I would use some type of noise distraction if he didn’t stop barking. When he stopped, I’d praise him *immediately*, say GOOD BOY, that’s enough. Then I would put him on a sit and verbally praise him. It’s part of a dog’s job to alert when they hear someone at the door or outside. Acknowledging the barking with praise lets him know that you are aware of his alert. I’ve done this consistently for about two weeks. Now, when someone comes to the door, he starts to bark and I say GOOD BOY, that’s enough. And… he stops barking. -Lisa
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I have an 8 month old shih tzu who is just adorable. He has lived with us since November and we have all gotten very attached to each other. We are however, experiencing a little problem. I know it is natural for a dog to bark, but he is taking it a little overboard. I really don’t know when he sleeps, he is usually up all night barking and plays all day. He barks at cars that go by, bees that fly near the patio door, when he is left alone in a room (like if we are watching tv and leave the room, when he realizes we are gone, he throws a fit) when we rearrange things, or even if something is just out of place. Last night, the kids left a laundry basket in the middle of the bathroom and he stood there barking at the bathroom door for hours. It took me forever to figure out what the problem was. Once I finally put the basket away, he stopped throwing a fit. Am I doing something wrong? Is there anything I can do? Please help, Kim
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