I have a Yorkie that is 1year old plus. When he is out and sees other dogs he won't stop barking. He was barks if he hears a car door or anything outside. I can't get him to stop barking any suggestions? I've tried spraying him with a water bottle and making lots of noise, it still doesn't work. I also want to punish him but don't want him mad at me.
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2006-09-19 09:16:49 · 9 answers · asked by seeotterdee 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
His bark is territoral but not aggressive(not bearing teeth) He also runs back and forth through the house.
2006-09-19 09:32:53 · update #1
Dogs bark to assert their position, blow off steam, and/or to let other creatures know they're around.
Yelling at the dog, shaking a can at it, or making other loud noises won't stop the barking. Dogs take their cues from you: if you're loud, they'll get louder because they think you're joining in on the frakas. (When one wolf howls, the others join in... get it?)
Crating a dog for misbehavior is also a bad idea. Crates are made to be "safe" places for dogs: their own space in the household that's just for them. When you turn their "space" into a punishing place you're teaching them to hate the crate rather than enjoy it.
Never hit, grab at, drag or otherwise smack your dog for barking. This teaches him nothing but to be afraid of you.
To stop a dog from barking excessively, you have to make sure it has ample time to exercise (let it physically run off its energy and it won't do it vocally), and give the dog a good example by remaining composed yourself even in the face of his racket-making. Dogs respond best to owners who are composed, confident and consistent in their own behavior.
When the dog is barking, go to him (don't yell at him from the other room) and calmly, but firmly say, "Enough", and then walk away and ignore him. If he starts barking again, repeat the scenario: "Enough" and ignore him. You may have to do this A LOT, but don't give up, or the dog will never learn anything.
The second he's quiet, praise him effusively for being a good boy and give him a moment of special focused affection... Be consistent. Give him a calm, firm "Enough" command and ignore him when he's loud, and give him lots of attention and praise when he's quiet.
He'll learn that he gets more from you when he's quiet than when he's loud, and his noise-making will decrease.
2006-09-19 09:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you contact a professional dog behavioralist in your area immediately. Aggression,fear or a combination of the two can cause vocalization like what you described. I couldn't give you much advice online, since I cannot physically see the dog's body language and hear the bark. There are many different barks a dog can do, including aggressive/territorial barking, prey barking, and fear barking. Again, contact a professional behavioralist so this problem can be solved before this escalates into a biting dog.
2006-09-19 09:26:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a chwawa he is 6years old now had him from birth,they bark alot,he did at first,I would get after him about it ,by telling him no, no barking I would even go open the door and so him there was no body there. now he only barks when some one is on the porch.if he hears something out side he well just growl. it has taken time but you can use treats to get them to do things you just have to work with them. good luck.
2006-09-19 09:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by macki4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i also have a teacup yorkie. she gets like that sometimes. it is usually a territorial thing he is letting the other dogs know that he is an alpha male. one thing you can try is to geta travel kennel and when he acts out you put him in it for 1/2 hour at a time. it will take afew times but once he realizes he's being punished when he barks unneccessarily. he will stop it worked for my yorkie she doesn't do it as often anymore
2006-09-19 09:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by virginia f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yorkies are prevalent to be yappers. at the same time as he barks at the same time as someone comes close to you he's retaining you. He thinks you belong to him no longer any incorrect way round. Have someone help on the door. Have them knock and also you're making him move faraway from the door and promises him the command to sit. at the same time as he's quiet enable them in. also, you could positioned him on a leash and pull him to the aspect at the same time as he barks and say "no" or "quiet". enable him understand you're the chief.
2016-11-28 02:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by cassone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an aunt that could not get her min pin to stop barking.
She finally resorted to going to the vet and having it's vocal cords cut. She can still bark, but it's VERY quiet.
She did this because she had a neighbor that was complaining and said that she was going to file suit over it......
2006-09-19 09:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Laura 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I don't have any suggstions. I just wanted to share that my mom has a yorkie and he barks constantly, at everything. (including my 80lb greyhound). He goes into his crate for punishment, but as soon as you let him out, he's back at it again. This has been going on for about 3 years, so if you find something that works, please let me know. I'd love to give it a try. Thanks & good luck!
2006-09-19 09:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by dolphinlove_20 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There isn't really much you can do with a rambuncious pooch, Some people have the dogs vocal cords removed by a Vet, But I would never do that
2006-09-19 09:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i use a can of coins and shake it right in my cat or dogs face when they are bad. the noise is so loud to them, they stop right away.
2006-09-19 09:25:34 · answer #9 · answered by sk8rgurl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋