My seven month old basset is outside with 10 acres to roam free on and two cats to harass to his heart's content. But he shreds everything that is not tied down and barks constantly. Please tell me how to make him stop!!!!
2006-07-12 07:43:37 · 12 answers · asked by mustangmama 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bring him inside, teach him some manners, and give him something to do.
2006-07-12 07:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guess you didn't do too much research on hounds before you got one, huh? If they are alone, they can BARK all day and all night. He needs training and human companionship - not 10 acres to roam around on where he can do as he pleases (which is obviously chewing and barking!)
Read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-07-12 11:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obediance training will help your pet become a better member of the family. And help you and him understand each other.
A kong is a great tool to help keep the dog busy.
This dog is showing signs of bordom. Give him a job to do.. keep geese off the pond. Chasing squirrels?? His job could be something as simple as chewing his raw hide or kong.
Make sure you spend time with him dogs are social animals. Take him for long walks and tire him out!! Good for you and good for him.
A squirt bottle to correct excessive barking might also help. But first find out what he is barking at... maybe something you do want him to bark , a fox in the yard or a snake?
But remember he is only a puppy and still learning.
2006-07-12 07:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by meow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The barking is just part of the Basset in him. Our Basset used to do the same things when he was younger, but he doesn't bark as much anymore. I think your dog will grow out of the chewing stage. Just show him his toys and keep disciplining him about what not to chew on.
2006-07-12 07:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by CruelChick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My freind's little brother had that problem,
CHEWING~ get apple spray and squirt it on everthing he can possibly chew on, trust me dogs hate i even though they're not toxic. With this, the chewing won't persist for more than a week.
BARKING~ Basset hounds bark naturally it was how they were bred, barking is usually a sign of extreme boredom, so give him extra toys to play with and take him on more frequent walks, trust me, i'm a dog.
2006-07-12 07:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
barking try walking him around the property if he barks at something tell him no then walk on he will learn to only bark at new things or trespassers
also he is a type of hound and that is part of the breed
chewing is because he is teething and like any baby his teeth hurt chewing helps give him things he can chew dog toys bones ect sclod him if he chews on something he is not supose to (do not hit him tell him no firm )then give him something he can chew on and tell reward him with praise and petting when he chews on it
2006-07-12 07:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I second Miriam. What you think your dog wants he apparently doesn't. Dogs don't do things for no reason. Your dog is bored. Just because he's outside doesn't mean there's anything out there he wants to do (aside from chewing apparently). Bored and lonely dogs bark and chew. Well trained, exercised and stimulated dogs don't.
2006-07-12 07:51:45 · answer #7 · answered by tenzo0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well those type of dogs arent good. I have a corgi like that and has not grown out of it and he is three years old. I have tried puppy classes, trainers, sprays, and stronger discipline but he is hopeless. I feel bad though because he is a good dog but he isnt even potty trianed! I take him on long walks and romps in the backyard but right when we get in the house he goes. Good lucj with your dog.
2006-07-12 07:51:05 · answer #8 · answered by *Barbie Girl* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him that anti barking color that sprays something at his face every time he barks.I would also try and take him for a long walk/jog or have him fetch a ball for a couple minutes so he gets tired and won't have the energy to tear everything up.
2006-07-12 07:50:02 · answer #9 · answered by EggChen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the chewing part, put him in a kennel when your not home. barking give him attention. if he chews spray him with a squirt bottle on the face or nose. if you get him a kennel and he is sitting in it than leave him alone. it is like his own little sanctuary. my dog goes to hers when she wants to be left alone. i put her in a kennel because i lived in an apartment. if i raised my voice at her she would run directly to her kennel. make sure her kennel is big enough for her to stand up if she needs to.
2006-07-12 07:49:37 · answer #10 · answered by daniel e 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off you have to show him love and must care for him play with him go inside go the park and spend time with him and he will listen to u and u will have a better experiene for u and him.
2006-07-12 08:00:57 · answer #11 · answered by Gaiane t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋