I have a Pomeranian puppy and he is having trouble getting used to being left in his crate when I have to work. He is never alone for long periods of time (as I know all dogs need more attention than that). I live in an apt building and don't want to get kicked out. After I put him in his crate, he barks and whines (loudly!) for about 15 minutes. Has anyone used the citronella or electrical collars? Or the sound emitting wall units? Any other advice? Thanks!
2006-10-21 07:46:04 · 6 answers · asked by estrellastar98 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
FYI, I am training him and he's responding very well so thanks for that rude post. His only training problem is the barking which I think is pretty good for a 12 week old puppy.
I have had him a few weeks and I, too, am reluctant to use a shock collar. I just wanted some opinions from other people who have trained a puppy. Thanks for all the helpful posts so far.
2006-10-21 07:57:54 · update #1
I don't like those collars myself. I think it's better to let him get used to the crate slowly, WHILE you're home. Put him in it for brief periods while you're there and let him see you while he's in it. Then let him out for a while, and put him back in again for short times. It will take a while to get used to it, but he WILL get used to it. He just needs to realize that it's only a temporary situation, and you will be returning. I know how you feel about upsetting neighbors, but really...15 minutes isn't bad! Soon, he'll only do it for 10, and less and less. You're not doing as badly as you think!
MAYBE....you could even speak to your neighbors and explain the situation. Then, when they hear him barking they'll understand what's going on, and know that you're training him and that it won't take terribly long before he learns.
2006-10-21 07:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a client who used one of the sonic noise things that sat in the room with the dog. It did nothing at all to stop the barking.
I have a shock type bark collar and have used it on many different dogs.
It works wonderfully. Now with my own I do not even turn it on just put it on them and they stop the barking at nothing. If they see someone in the yard they will bark even if they are getting shocked.
The shock is not enough to really hurt the dog but it sure does get your attention right now. And that is what you are trying to do get the dogs focus off the barking and on to something else.
I have one person who used the citronella spray collar and it worked ok but got expensive to refill the spray all the time.
2006-10-21 15:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I dont think that shock collars are humane. Think about it. If he only does it for about 15 minutes that shouldnt be too much of a problem. How long have you had him? He will get used to being in a crate it is just going to take time. Try leaving him in there for different periods of time...starting off slow. But please dont use a shock collar, put one of those things up to your neck and yell......
2006-10-21 14:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by getriiiight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine just put a shock collar on her Papillon yesterday because he barks incessantly outside. Already, it's helped. The neighborhood is once again quiet. The good thing is, he will eventually learn to be quiet and the collar can go in storage.
-MM
2006-10-21 14:51:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
The collars that shock after a beep warning work pretty good but if they do not have the shock feature forget it. I used to have a wall unit that beeped and it did nothing to help the situation.
2006-10-21 14:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by yipeee2k 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i have one and it works like a charm
2006-10-21 15:29:06 · answer #6 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋