my dog loves going out in the car, i often take her places and have done for years. each time we arrive at the destination she begins barking and gets madly excited. please offer ideas how to stop her doing this. she even does this when we get home!
2006-10-16 07:43:13 · 22 answers · asked by saz 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
in reply to sixcannon, i do not ever leave her in the car!
2006-10-16 07:50:52 · update #1
exited about going out and exited to be home ..when you take the dog out in the car she knows that there will be something good at the end of the journey ...break her habbit of thinking that by confusion ...take her out on the odd occasion but go only for a short drive round the block or to the shops so she is not getting out the car and between times take her on the car journey to her walks doing both will confuse her and after a little while of being stumped and gobsmacked that she will not always be going on a walk she will then not know to be exited or not so should by rights calm down.
don't hit her and don't make ridiculous noises that will frighten her
2006-10-16 12:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on what type of vehicle you drive, and how well you can see etc, but if you put newspaper over the windows so she can't see out, or alternatively, invest in a dog cage to go in the car and cover it with a blanket. The idea is that if there is nothing exciting to see, she won't have anything to bark at. Then gradually allow her to see out a little, if she starts barking, immediately replace the cover (but don't make too much fuss), if she remains quiet then praise her quietly so she doesn't get excited. With time and patience, you should be able to remove the cover completely.
2006-10-16 08:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will take quite a lot of time and determination but it is possible to stop the crazy barking!
She is happy and is letting you know but you need to get the message through that she not getting out and having fun if she behaves badly!
There is a trigger that starts her barking when you arrive. You need to identify the trigger as a starting point to correcting the behaviour. This trigger to bark may be stopping the car's motion, taking the keys out of the ignition, opening or closing your door, opening the boot to let her out... you have to watch and listen and work out how she knows you have arrived. When you have identified the trigger or triggers, you start work on desensitising her to them. I'll give you two examples of the most likely triggers to help you out:
If the trigger is when the car stops and you turn the engine, just turn the engine back on and drive off again. Re-arrive at your destination turning engine - she barks - drive off etc. During this process, when she starts barking say Quiet! When she stops barking because the motion resumes, say Good girl Quiet in a pleased tone. Repeat until she can't be bothered to bark when you stop because she knows you are kidding and you aren't really getting out. You may need to work at this for several sessions depending on the time you can committ. Be determined.
If the trigger is you opening your door to get out and she starts barking, use the same technique; stop the car, opening the door - she starts to bark so close the door. Wait until she shuts up and praise her - open the door - she barks so close it instantly etc etc, She'll eventually lessen the intensity of the barking until it diminishes to one or two yaps and then silence as she waits to see wjhat you as her leader are doing next!
You may have relapses in the future but repeat the sessions a few times and she'll calm down again.
2006-10-17 02:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by PetLover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a different tact, put her in the car and just sit with her for a couple of mins. Return to the house and repeat the procedure.Have with you a plastic bottle with mabe stones in it and when she barks throw the bottle on the floor near her. Next take her on a very short journey say, round the block and repeat the procedure with the bottle if she barks. She has been allowed to do this for years so please dont expect an instant remedy, have patience and she will learn the rules. Good luck
2006-10-16 08:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by ann.inspain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just look at the stupid answers to this question. I have a 12 yr old GSD who whined all the way home when we brought him home at 6 weeks old from kennels. He has barked in the car ever since, I have tried everything to stop him and nothing has worked, we now put up with it, good luck but don't expect to much, and try not to spend money cos it will not help.
2006-10-16 07:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very difficult as dogs get excited as do small children when going somewhere they love and we don't muzzle them but sometimes wishing you could. I loved to hear the excitement with my late dog and miss her dreadfully now i cant hear her or see the excitement from the tail wags . Someone suggested that you go to a certain site where a lady has most of the answers so i wish you luck but just think of the pleasure you give your loving pet and be thankful
2006-10-16 07:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a plastic bottle and fill it 1/4 full of pennies. When she barks startle your dog by shaking it at her violently, it will frighten the animal but it will stop barking eventually, so dont forget every time it barks just shake the bottle.
2006-10-16 08:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her "No" when she barks. if she keeps barking say it louder and more fiercer. If she continues swat her muzzle, and if she still does it. lay into her and tell her no to her face. Just increase the severity of each phase until she stops. And no the dog will not hate you. It will probably hurt you more to punish her then for her to get punished. If she stops barking but is sad pet her and tell her how good a dog she is, and praise her for listening.
2006-10-16 07:54:32 · answer #8 · answered by bartathalon 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-24 03:38:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a water sprayer with you and give her a blast say "No bark" very firm may need repeating until she gets the hang of it soon though you wil just be able to say no bark and she will stop with out the water
2006-10-16 07:51:42 · answer #10 · answered by cameron b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋