2006-07-24 06:25:35 · 15 answers · asked by Mick 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Bring him inside or have him surgically debarked. I guess you didn't research Bassets before you got one, if you're surprised that he's BARKING? You can't train this instinct out of them. They are scent hounds bred to live and hunt in packs, and they hate to be alone. They will dig, bark and howl endlessly if left outside by themselves.
2006-07-24 09:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well....Basset Hounds and actually, many other hound breeds are notorious for nocturnal barking and it's going to be very difficult if not impossible to stop your dog from disturbing the neighbors.
You could try a shock collar, but you'd have to stay up all night and every single time, your dog lets out a bark, you would have to zap him immediately and you would have to be consistent for it to work. That is going to be very inconvient for you.
They do make anti-bark collars that emit an mist of citronella when , but I am not really sure if they are effective.
The most obvious way to save your neighbors from any more sleepless nights would be to keep your dog indoors and crated at night. That would be better than having the police knocking on your door in the middle of the night for a noise violation.
2006-07-24 06:43:10 · answer #2 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Training your dog to bark on command has another hidden feature - you can also train her to stop barking on command.
Steps:
1. Hold a particular toy, such as a ball or squeak toy that causes your dog to bark. Give the command BARK or SPEAK.
2. When your dog barks say, GOOD.
3. Give him the toy or food as a reward and praise him.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until your dog understands the command to bark.
5. When your dog understands the command, command him to bark.
6. After three barks say, QUIET or SILENCE or any other word(s) to command him not to bark. Praise and reward him with the toy.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until he understands the command.
8. Instead of using a toy, have someone knock on the door and repeat steps 2 through 7, rewarding him with praise and affection when he succeeds.
Give unlimited praise when dog succeeds, every step of the way.
2006-07-24 06:52:42 · answer #3 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's outdoors, bring him inside, he's lonely. Basset Hounds are very social animals (they are meant to be in packs) and they do not do well by themselves. Bassets are generally very attached to their families and don't like to be separated from them. They do NOT make good outside dogs.
If you are unable to bring him inside, I suggest contacting your nearest Basset Rescue organization to see about rehoming him.
2006-07-24 10:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him with you in the room on the floor-try a gentle water spray on the nose or a slight tap-and a firm voice indicating he is not behaving-have a reward ready when he stops-you might also check with your Vet there are no medical problems.
2006-07-24 06:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Tony P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two suggestions: wear him out during the day so he'll sleep through the night. Second, either crate train him or bring him to bed with you and shut the door. Make sure to praise him well when good and correct him when bad.
2006-07-24 06:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your dog outside? In another room from you? The best way to stop nighttime barking is to keep him in the same room with you.
2006-07-24 07:03:17 · answer #7 · answered by sim24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he bothers the neighbors i presume he is bothering you also, he is lonely and has no one to play with him, and bassets are known 'howlers.........including beagles, and other breeds of dogs, the only "quiet dog' is a Basenji
2006-07-24 06:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 03:52:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Is he crate trained? Try putting the crate right in your bedroom so he doesn't feel abandoned.
- Try one of those citronella collars that sprays him when he barks
2006-07-24 06:38:35 · answer #10 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋