for those people who have or had golden retrievers only when did ur dog start barking at ppl?

Question

my dog is a female and is 5 months old and i am wondering when she will start to bark at ppl to be a good watch dog b/c some ppl say that goldens dont bark at ppl but i've seen ppl with goldens who bark at ppl

Answer 1

This is cut from this training site for bark no-bite training> http://www.leerburg.com/bark.htm
""There are several ways to teach a dog to bark for a treat (or a favorite toy), the simplest is in your kitchen or bark yard. The most important thing in this training is to be consistent with the choice of words you use for "bark" and to praise with the first bark or noise. I use the German word "GEBLOUT." Not many people know what Geblout means and it sounds better than to say, “SPEAK Fido or BARK Fido.”

It's also important to sound enthusiastic when trying to get the dog to "bark". In other words, make a game out of it. Don't think that because the purpose of this training is to eventually have the dog bark at the door that you must sound serious.

The hardest part of this training is to initially get the dog to understand what you want it to do - which is bark on command. It seems that once the light bulb goes off in their head they enjoy the game (some like it a little too much.) Some dogs are not natural barkers. Especially if you have made an effort to control unwanted barking. One of the best ways I have found to get a dog started in the bark exercise is to add frustration with the reward. In other words, tie the dog up in the kitchen table leg or your fence in the back yard (initially always in the same spot.) Tease it with the treat as you back away (go out of sight if necessary as you call to the dog). The most important part of this exercise is to react instantly to any type of a noise from the dog, even a whine. Come running back and praise with "GOOD GEBLOUT - GOOD GEBLOUT." Give the treat and start again. It seems puppies pick up on this quicker than older dogs. The only problem is that once they learn the game it's hard to shut them up.

Another important issue is to only expect ONE BARK. For a long time in training it's only necessary to reward one bark. As the dog gains experience and reliability we will expect two or three barks. But that's way down the road.

Once the dog is consistent in the bark command in the same location on the tie out, the next training step is to teach the dog to bark in other places. So move the tie out to different locations around the house and yard. Also see if the dog will bark on command when you are out playing or walking with him. During these play sessions, stop and give quick direct eye contact and an enthusiastic GEBLOUT command. If he hesitates, show him the treat and repeat the command. The dog only needs to bark one time.

You will be making headway when you can give the command in a play session without the dog knowing that you have the toy or treat ready for a reward.

The game is advanced to the point where the dog is inside the house and the owner steps out the door as he gives the bark command. While outside, he should ring the doorbell or knock on the doors. When the dog barks he comes in and plays. Try and get to the training step where the handler ties the dog, steps outside without giving the bark command and rings the bell or knocks on the door and the dog will bark. Whatever happens, always ring or knock before giving the command.

The next step is for a family member to get involved and step outside to knock or ring the bell. The owner stays inside to give the bark commands. If there is a problem at this training step, back the training up to the initial familiar tie out spot. Have the family member play the game and see if they can get the dog to bark for them. Always remember to lavish the praise on the dog. You will find the more the praise the fonder the game and the quicker the dog learns.

Once the dog will play the game with the family member (or friend) then go back to the door. The goal of this training step is to get the dog to realize that if he barks at the door he is going to be rewarded with a treat or a toy and play.

Throughout all of this training it's important not to over do the exercise during any one training session. Get the dog to bark 3 or 4 times and quit. Let him do something else for 45 minutes and then try it again 3 or 4 times. If you do it too many times and the dog gets tired or bored of the game you have created your own problem.

Also during training the work should also be done at night. Many dogs with this type of temperament are more nervous about things at night. If the game is played at night (when you will most likely need the dog to bark anyway) it will be used to barking at the door when its dark out, but the dog must learn that this is not just a "day game."

The last training goal is to get the dog to bark without seeing the person leave the house with the toy. Set this up with a family member to take the toy or treat to the store. When they return they should ring the bell, the handler gives the bark command and the dog barks and gets the treat. Again we are only expecting ONE BARK at the beginning of each new training step. As the dog gains experience with each step will expand it to 3 or 4 barks.

The first time you try this, it may be necessary for the family member to crack the door a bit to let the dog see them and the treat. Remember that each training step is something new for the dog. It may take a little creative thinking to make the old light bulb go off in the dog's head.""

Answer 2

Goldens will generally get excited and bark when they are going to meet new people. They will only bark if they know this is going to happen. If she doesn't associate the sound of the doorbell with meeting new people, or people walking by with meeting new people, she may not bark. Try socializing her. Goldens do make great watch dogs, but horrible guard dogs. I heard someone say once "Goldens make great watch dogs because they bark at everyone. They make horrible guard dogs because they just want to play. They'd probably just show the thief where the good silverware is." ;)

My Golden is 8 weeks and doesn't bark when he meets new people.

Answer 3

My Sable (golden) is roughly 2 1/2 years old. I got her from a family that didn't want her anymore. For the first 3 mos. she didn't bark. But now she is barking if she so much as hears a car door. I think the answer to your question depends on how you bring your pup up, what her temperment is, and what kind of city you live in. Overall, I think they're pretty good watch dogs.

Answer 4

All dogs need proper training to perform any tasks you wish them too. However, be sure you are training it for the right reasons - a true guard dog is a very well trained animal, not just one that will bark at people.

As well, remember the bylaws of your area. A barking dog could result in a fine or even impoundment of the dog. Be informed.

Answer 5

I had a Golden retreiver for 16 years. He was very gentle but terrified of storms. He was very protective of our property.Before we got our fence he broke his chain and saw a jogger along side the road back of our house and ran and grabbed her by the leg. that cost me my home owners insurance. He hated anything that moved even bicycles. He barked at an early age about 1 year. just have people come practice banging on the door. If he sees you upset may be he will learn. you start training puppies around 4 to 5 months old. that is when thier attention span gets better

Answer 6

There are a number of factors that your Golden might be going after different dogs, and probabilities are that this did not no longer happen abruptly. Please consult with a trainer who can physically look at your canine and his reactions, and the trainer can help tell you what's going on together with your dog. Getting a vet screening is also a just right thought if your dog is at least 3 or four and earlier appreciated other dogs for years and has actually all of a sudden converted behavior.

Answer 7

There are a quantity of causes that your Golden would be going after different puppies, and possibilities are that this didn't no longer occur all of a sudden. Please seek advice with a teacher who can bodily appear at your puppy and his reactions, and the teacher can support inform you what's going on together with your puppy. Getting a vet screening may be a well thought in case your puppy is a minimum of three or four and beforehand favored different puppies for years and has actually all of the sudden transformed conduct.

Answer 8

there are countless motives that your Golden will be going after different dogs, and danger is this did not not ensue suddenly. Please examine with a coach who can bodily seem at your dogs and his reactions, and the instructor can help allow you to realize what is going on along with your dogs. Getting a vet screening is likewise a good concept in the journey that your dogs is a minimum of three or 4 and earlier cherished different dogs for years and has in truth without caution replaced habit.

Answer 9

I have a five year old male Golden Retriever. He is beautiful, sweet natured, great with my 2 year old daughter, smart, friendly, etc. But as a watchdog, forget it. He thinks everyone is his new best friend. I think if a burglar came to my house in the middle of the night, he'd open the door for them.