i have an 8 month old pit that i keep indoors along with 2 other dogs and sometimes i want my dogs just to go out in the backyard and hang out for awhile, play, use it, relax, my other dogs are fine with this but my 8 month old pit has a problem, we let him out and he will take care of his business and then barks and keeps barking wanting back inside. i like to let them out especially when we are cleaning or eating but he interrupts us and i dont know how to make him quit, any suggestions please
2006-09-23 14:07:06 · 10 answers · asked by regina p 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Throw toys out there with him. Take him for walks so that he gets to liking the outside. They love the companionship of their owners. Sweet dogs, but yeah, big barkers.
2006-09-23 14:09:55 · answer #1 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that it will work, but I tried this with my younger pit mix (2 months old) and it worked. It will take a little patience and tough love but your neighbors will be happy if it works.
Whether you have a fence or a chain (which I would not recommend, they make dogs aggressive, and pits don't need any help!), make sure it is not able to see inside the house. When it sees people inside it tries to get your attention by barking, and gets even more frustrated because it knows you are there, but not opening the door for it. That would drive anyone nuts! Try short periods of time first, then longer eventually. Make sure it has food, water, some kind of shade, and toys. This may make it easier. It will not be perfect right away, but eventually it won't be as bad.
2006-09-23 21:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by darkstar32822 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Barking, digging, chewing and aggressive territorial reactions are a few of the behaviors that are more frequent or severe with outside dogs. Dogs like humans need mental stimulation; boredom leads to bad habits. So to amuse themselves they invent a job. These jobs may be; to keep all people and creatures away from the fence, dig to China or disassemble the deck. These self-appointments are seldom acceptable to us, humans.
2006-09-23 21:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Steph<3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignoring him is the best thing and the hardest thing. He keeps barking because he knows if he barks enough he'll get what he wants.
Ignoring him is the key, but it is so hard and especially to get everyone on board to do the same thing.
Ignore him until you are ready to bring him in.... I swear in about a week or two you'll notice a difference!
2006-09-23 21:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pits are people dogs. I have one now. You have to be very firm with him and let him know what you expect from him consistently.It won't be easy or quiet but if you give in to him he'll continue with the behavior because it brings results.
2006-09-23 21:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by llsnwtsn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I used to have my pit. If we wanted her to stay outside longer we would tell her to go puddle and she would go off sniffing for a place to go. Also make sure you have some sort of toys out there that might hold the puppy's interest.
2006-09-23 21:10:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try taking him out and playing with him to show him it's nice to be outside. :) Interact for a while, then give him a chew toy or bone, and go inside. Come out again BEFORE he starts barking. Take away chew, play again, give chew, go inside. Lather, rinse, repeat! :)
Good luck!
2006-09-23 21:11:55 · answer #7 · answered by nurturedbynature 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he from a shelter?..perhaps he was abused in sosme way. if you had him from when he was a baby maybe he just really became attached to you...after all pits are known for their loyality to their owner. when you put him out try coming to the door frequently so he knows that you a just on the other side of the door.
2006-09-23 21:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by bossy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new dog
2006-09-23 21:08:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a shock collar they work very well it doesnt hur the dogs alot
2006-09-23 21:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by Paull Yuth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋