dog barking problem??? please help?

Question

PLEASE DO NOT COMMENT WITH "KILL HER" OR "TAKE OUT HER VOCAL CORDS"

my mom has a springer spaniel/black lab mix.. and she barks constantly.. and she has no reason to bark. we have tried EVERY type of barking collar, (which made her bark more because it seems she likes getting shocked) training her and telling her to shh.. but nothing has worked..

she's also obsessed with my mom and anyone who throws balls for her. and if you're talking to someone else and not paying attention to her she'll bark in a high pitched bark.. and i spend at least 2 hours throwing the ball for her each day and take her for a long walk also. so dont say shes not getting enough exercise.

we cannot afford a dog trainer so please dont say to get one, i've looked into it.. they're way too expensive.

please help.. i cant stand this and neither can my little boy who's scared of her barking.

THIS DOG IS 11 YEARS OLD.

i dont reward her for barking i say no quietly alot and she still doesnt stop at all, or even calm down, she also barks with the ball in her mouth and looks at me like why arent you throwing it.

also.. for the person who said.. Example: “Fido, quiet”, or “Fido, enough”. If your dog stops barking, praise them and give a food reward.

that doesnt work.. we say that all the time and she continues she never stops barking unless shes sleeping.

Try putting her in a different room for a few minutes when she barks, and once she stops, say 'good' or whatever, give her a treat and let her come back in with you. Repeat this and eventually she will get the message..

tried it.. SHE DOESNT STOP BARKING EVER.

Answer 1

If you want her to stop, You have to "not reward the barking" Ball ,be patient tell her quite be calm do not play until she stops barking(Reward the calm/quiet).If she starts the barking while playing STOP,get her to quite then play.When she starts to get it ,tell her good when she responds to the quiet command.If she is a super 'hardcase' a squirt bottle may work (My dog likes it) many dogs don't like it. Or a "penny can" soda or band aid can +25 pennies taped up ,use it as a noise maker to startle your dog when she is barking while telling her quiet.Be patient, be persistent,and be consistent.Watch "The Dog Whisperer" on the national geographic channel Fri. eve+Sat morn.

Answer 2

I had the same problem recently-I tried two kinds of bark collar. The first didn't solve the problem. It made a high pitched sound when she barked.
The second collar made a warning sound then gave her a mild shock. With each bark within a short time the shock was stronger. There are specific instructions on the collar's packaging which tell how a dog can bark more if the dog is left alone at first with the collar and becomes frightened of the shock.
My dog actually kept barking but not as much, then gradually became better as she got out of the habit of the incessant barking. When the collar is removed, she still starts to bark after awhile, but not nearly as much. When she gets annoying, we put it back on.
The instructions also say that if your dog's hair is quite thick around the neck you should clip it to allow the collar to work.
Be very careful to examine the dog's neck often to see if any rash or problems are starting. A friend of mine felt terrible when she hadn't realize that and left one on her dog too long, leaving sores at the contact points on the dog's neck.
Another thing you might try is a 'buddy' for your dog.
Good luck to you. It would be a shame to have to get rid of an otherwise really nice dog.

Answer 3

It sounds like the dog might be a full time outside dog. If this is the case, this is probably why she is doing the barking. She knows that this will bring someone to a window or door! I don't like keeping our dog outside, as I don't feel that this offers them a good life, and I'm constantly worried about heartworm and other things that lead to poor health. But this is personal preference, and I realize that many people do and respect their choice! I have a small dog for this reason, because I don't like the masive amount of hair, dirt, or mess that can be made in the house raising kids still. I have enough just cleaning up after the kids. So may I suggest that you either bath the dog and start allowing it to come in, or use a garage? If you do allow it in the house, I would suggest a dog kennel. Dog kennels are a great way to training dogs to behave.....plus it gives them a "place" to be. When dogs have full range, they will tend to bark as they think that the whole backyard belongs to them alone!

When the neighbors dogs didn't like my kids going into their own backyard and would bark, I spent a day outside telling them shh...then throw them a dog treat over the fence within a few seconds. Then as time went by, I waited several more, until we got to minutes. This continued, and I'm happy to say that in time, they no longer bark unless someone is outside around our properties that doesn't belong! I also respected the neighbor and told them of my plan to do this, and asked what their dogs would be allowed. I got permission to give them these treats, even though the neighbors said that their dogs were to old to learn new tricks! They both work and don't want to clean up the accidents on new carpet, so the dogs are out all day, and some nights when they are out of town.

The dogs proved that they could learn new tricks, and I was also able to teach our children that yelling at them was a wrong approach. I feel for you and your little boy and how scared he seems when she barks. With your son, just put a smile on your face and try not to show a reaction! If or when you do, try something funny, not negitive. I have raised many children to not be afraid of dogs, wild animals, or bugs. Now I'm on to grandchildren!

Dog trainers don't train dogs....remember they train owners! Try folding your arms and use your face to show the dog your displeasure! They are very smart, and if you don't show you are in control, they will take the lead as the pack animal they are. Do not give attention when they demand it, this will only tell them how to do it again and again! I also recommend watching the "Dog Whisperer", check your TV listings.

Good Luck! Sincerely, I hope you can get a handle on this for the adults and your little boy!

Answer 4

when you indulge her by responding to her barking, you're reinforcing that behavior.

Try putting her in a different room for a few minutes when she barks, and once she stops, say 'good' or whatever, give her a treat and let her come back in with you. Repeat this and eventually she will get the message. Another way to do it is to leave the room yourself (and whoever else is there) and don't go back until she stops barking, telling her 'good dog' and giving the treat. This may be more effective as taking her to another room is actually giving her attention where leaving yourself (without looking at her!!!) cuts her out of the loop.

You MUST be consistent or she won't learn, so your mom has to be on board with this.

Whatever you do, don't yell at the dog as that will encourage her barking. Speak to the dog very quietly. Eventually, with consistency, she'll get it. Make sure that you pay attention to her when she's not barking in order to reinforce the positive behavior.

Answer 5

Hi, i have a west highland terrier who is exactly the equal. He didn't get socialised appropriately (he had a damaged leg at a primary time and as such normally felt vulnerable assembly dogs). He barks at puppies on walks on the grounds that he nonetheless has that fear. I've been making an attempt for 8 years to break this dependancy and i cannot do it. Reassuring will not work - you're just beneficial him for the behaviour with the aid of giving him attention. Negative organization coaching will just supply him whatever else to be petrified of. Terriers are yappy anyway but this is deeply entrenched behaviour and its past typical coaching. You will see that a canine psychologist if you wish to spend the money but when Murphy is historic it normally will not be worth it. I have now simply accepted that my terrier goes to bark at different puppies. I do not inspire it, i do not do something unless he is uncharacteristically quiet when he sees yet another canine, then i go nuts with the reward - however it does not look to have so much lengthy-term outcome.

Answer 6

Hi, I have a west highland terrier who is strictly the identical. He did not get socialised thoroughly (he had a damaged leg at a valuable time and as such regularly felt inclined assembly puppies). He barks at puppies on walks since he nonetheless has that worry. I've been making an attempt for eight years to wreck this addiction and I cannot do it. Reassuring may not paintings - you are simply beneficial him for the behaviour by way of giving him concentration. Negative arrangement coaching will simply provide him whatever else to be petrified of. Terriers are yappy besides however that is deeply entrenched behaviour and its past consistent coaching. You can see a puppy psychologist when you wish to spend the cash but when Murphy is historic it often may not be valued at it. I have now simply permitted that my terrier goes to bark at different puppies. I do not inspire it, I do not do whatever except he's uncharacteristically quiet while he sees an extra puppy, then I move nuts with the compliment - however it does not appear to have so much long term end result.

Answer 7

My crazy labrador had this same type of barking behavior. I took a steel can (empty dog food can) filled it with a small handful of change taped the lid back on and when he started to bark shook that can and yelled NO BARK. I was really amazed. He about jumped out of his skin but every time he starts the uncontrolled bark the can comes back out. Also do NOT reward for barking. Such as dog barks - you throw ball. Make sure that you do a sit or down command - then throw the ball as a reward.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Where you have messed up is giving her constant attention when she DEMANDS it. This will be hard to reverse. You are going to have to try and ignore her, then when she gives up on what ever it is she is wanting and stops barking, give it to her.....When YOU are ready to give it. It will take a lot of time and patience. I am sure there are other ways, but this was what I had to do with one of my dogs. She was already a few months old when we got her and she had a bad barking problem. Good luck to you and your mom's dog.

Answer 10

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This is sad... my dog is pretty bad too, but not as bad. How old is she? Have you looked into training classes at Petco or Pets Mart... I think you can sign up for a few weeks for under $100. What sort of toys does she have to play with? And during the day is someone home? If you give a lil more detail there may be more help. Good luck.