my 4 month pomeranian barks steady at the cats, how can i get her to stop while she's still young?

Answer 1

Whats with this water bottle stuff??? Sheesh...who wants to have to have a bottle in their pocket all the time?? And when the dog figures out no bottle, no problem, do what I want?

Try this.

When he barks, go and pick him up. Put your hand over and around his muzzle and, in a calm reassuring voice, tell him "Okay, thank you, now hush." If he tries to keep barking, tell him "NO" in a hash stern voice and squeeze his muzzle. If he still keeps trying, squeeze the side of the muzzle - the skin- into the side of his mouth against his teeth and repeat NO. (Use a deep voice - don't let your voice go up, make it go down.) You don't quit until he does. The minute he quits, lots and lots of praise in happy voice with hugs and pets and tummy rubs.

Do this EVERY SINGLE TIME he barks when you want him to stop. Keep doing it until he associates "Okay, thank you" with the concept he is to stop barking or not to bark at something. (After all, you would want him to bark if someone was trying to break in the house, yes? In that case, you don' want to completely discourage him from barking)

Also, take him to some obedience classes when he hits 5-6 months. Poms adore obedience work and are brilliant at it, you get a nicer pet, they are more comfortable with the world and less fearful and inclined to bark at everything and they get the habit of obeying.

(And give the cats a free hand - when they get sick of it, he'll smacked. My two kitties - about 7 and 9 lbs repectively - boss the 115 lb+, 29 inches at shoulder dog unmercifully. They have trained him to obey them beautifully - play when they eant, clean them, get off his bed and give it to them.... When I hear a racket, it is the cat yacking at the dog trying to get him to play, and, no this method doesn't work on the cat!)

Answer 2

Get a water pistol or spray bottle with a "stream" setting, and fill it with very cold water. The instant she even groans at the cats, shoot her with the water. After a week or so of this, she'll either stop barking (more or less), or learn to love ice water on her face...

Answer 3

Having a trained dog isn’t the same as having a balanced dog, but if your dog knows a few basic commands, it can be helpful when tackling problem behaviors — existing ones or those that may develop in the future. Learn here https://tr.im/7q5sH

So where do you start with dog obedience training? You could take a class, but it’s not necessary; you can do it yourself. In fact, with the right attitude, it can be fun for both you and your dog!
Step 1 : Sit
This is one of the easiest dog obedience commands to teach, so it’s a good one to start with.
• Hold a treat close to your dog’s nose.
• Move your hand up, allowing his head to follow the treat and causing his bottom to lower.
• Once he’s in sitting position, say “Sit,” give him the treat, and share affection.
Repeat this sequence a few times every day until your dog has it mastered. Then ask your dog to sit before mealtime, when leaving for walks, and during other situations where you’d like him calm and seated.
Step 2 : Come
This command can help keep a dog out of trouble, bringing him back to you if you lose grip on the leash or accidentally leave the front door open.
• Put a leash and collar on your dog.
• Go down to his level and say, “Come,” while gently pulling on the leash.
• When he gets to you, reward him with affection and a treat.
Once he’s mastered it with the leash, remove it — and practice the command in a safe, enclosed area.
Step 3 : Down
This can be one of the more difficult commands in dog obedience training. Why? Because the position is a submissive posture. You can help by keeping training positive and relaxed, particularly with fearful or anxious dogs.
• Find a particularly good smelling treat, and hold it in your closed fist.
• Hold your hand up to your dog’s snout. When he sniffs it, move your hand to the floor, so he follows.
• Then slide your hand along the ground in front of him to encourage his body to follow his head.
• Once he’s in the down position, say “Down,” give him the treat, and share affection.
Repeat it every day. If your dog tries to sit up or lunges toward your hand, say “No” and take your hand away. Don’t push him into a down position, and encourage every step your dog takes toward the right position. After all, he’s working hard to figure it out!

Answer 4

Stop her from barking. Pick her up, move her away, squirt her with a spray bottle etc. I swatted mine with a newspaper or clapped my hands and told him NO! That is enough! Eventually they learned.

Answer 5

Keep it away from cats!!!