How can I stop nuisance barking?

Question

My 9 month old puppy Zoe barks for no apparent reason. This morning at 6:30 a.m. she started barking. I looked out the window and saw nothing. She has 3 other sibblings to play with Bandit, Riley, and Bailey so I know she is not lonely. She is very friendly and tries to jump on me when I go out to play with her and feed her. Sometimes she starts at night with this nuisance barking and I am scared the neighbors are going to call the PD. I was told to try a collar that makes a sound that dogs can't stand which will sound off whenever the dog barks or a shock collar. I would never use a shock collar but what about the collar that makes a noise when they bark?

Oh my puppies are Shih-tzu and Lhasa Apso mix

Answer 1

Get a Muzzle....It worked 4 my dog....

Answer 2

There is a special collar that sprays water in the dogs face when they bark. Try Petco.com or the like.

Answer 3

The dog is bored. Also stop the dog from jumping on you as its a sign of dominance. Do you have them crate trained? Watch Ceaser Milan on The National Geographic channel. He is dog whisperer and really knows his dogs and people!!!!!

Answer 4

Here's a site with some helpful suggestions: http://www.thepetprofessor.com/articles/article.aspx?id=102

Best of luck.

Answer 5

wouldnt that annoy you.. most dogs bark like that because they crave YOUR attention.

Answer 6

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