2006-07-01 07:27:58 · 17 answers · asked by Jonnie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If that doesn't work, get a shock collar.
2006-07-01 07:31:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be sneaky...stay out of sight, and every time the dog barks make a loud noise. Hit a pan with a spoon or throw something at the side of a metal garbage can. They don't know it's you, all they know is something is happening everytime they bark. Go up to them and praise them when their good, then go back to your hiding spot and wait for them to bark again. Shouldn't take too long before the barking stops. Shock collars work but they are over used by some...personally I don't like them.
2006-07-01 14:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by gardnerclf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a shock collar... first put it on for a while, then after a while start using it, so the dog doesnt know that its the collar that is shocking them when they bark. Then when you take the collar off after a while of use and the dog has stopped barking, it will not start barking again, the shock collar can also be used for other things, like to learn commands such as come, and stay
2006-07-01 14:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by randall_84_12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My black lab had similar issues.. the solution was to leave my bedroom door open at night and have a comfortable bed for him set up on the floor beside mine.. a big fluffy comforter with a long bed pillow for him to get comfy with.. he used it for a pillow some nights.. or something to curl up with on other nights and a play toy to wind down with on a restless night.. seperation anxiety was the reason for it.. labs are natural protectors and very very loyal .. if he was where he could see me, there was no barking issue. For understandable scary times (thunderstorms) he was allowed on the bed to keep my feet warm. Even protectors need protection sometimes.. for me and the pup it worked both ways. He learned his boundaries and respected them. Labs are great dogs. Very intelligent.. and a great companion.
The sicko that suggested a shock collar has obviously never been brave enough to try one on and see how nasty they really are... same goes for invisible fences.. walk over the line with the prongs on your thumbs before you consider them for your pet.. your mind will change instantly.. it is animal cruely fed by the ignorance of selfish consumers. Give them a try on yourself before you buy and most true animal appreciating people will probably agree.
2006-07-01 14:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by lost_but_not_hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is she barking? Left alone outside and calling to other dogs? Outside and warning others away from her territory. Outside and barking at possums or raccoons? Give her a bed in the house, she won't be concerned about rustling leaves or night sounds. She will feel secure.
If she already sleeps inside and still barks, roll over, your snoring is scaring her!
2006-07-01 14:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a bark collar...they have all different kinds! They have ones that shock, make a high pitch noise, or squirt citronella. They do work very well. If your dog is extremely smart, I would stay away from the citronella ones....in my experience...a lot of dogs figure that if they bark enough and empty it out....then it's done and over...and they can continue to bark without getting sprayed.
2006-07-01 14:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by ethansma24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a breed characteristic for a lab to bark, but maybe yu can keep her inside where there is not much for her to bark at- or try to get her to be more active during the day so she will sleep at night
2006-07-01 14:31:20 · answer #7 · answered by leo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs bark for several reasons. One is to say...Hey...someone is approaching the property and I am warning you about this. Another is for attention. Even calling out and telling her to stop will only re-enforce her actions. I would suggest picking up a good dog training book\video\DVD and working with her.
2006-07-01 14:33:02 · answer #8 · answered by Probster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she get enough exercise/walk/play/swim in a daytime?
Does she in heat? Have you spayed her?
Does she get too much high-protein diet at night i.e in her treats/food which makes her active and alert?
Have you tried using water spray everytime she barks?
Does she sleeps near you in her cage? or scared being alone/dark etc?
2006-07-01 14:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you keep her outside or locked out of your room? Dogs are pack animals and you are her pack. It's normal for her to feel anxiety when alone and away from you especially at night when instincts tell her you should be together for safety
My opinion anyway
2006-07-01 14:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when your dog barks grab him by the muzzle and hold it shut saying in a firm angry tone no bark. every time he barks do this and he will learn the command no bark
2006-07-01 14:33:02 · answer #11 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋