I've tried the spray collar and that did not work. Whenever I put him outside in his area, he just keeps on barking
2006-11-13 15:17:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've learned that you should start training the dog when they are puppies. Training them with dog treats may help. We don't hit our dog. However we have gotten out a newspaper and rolled it up just to get his attention (but not to hit him).
2006-11-13 15:28:26 · answer #1 · answered by †ღ†Jules†ღ† 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, we need to define excessive barking. Dogs bark. It’s a simple and natural fact. When strangers arrive at your door step, Fluffy will most likely voice their arrival out to you. This is acceptable. In fact, you should praise Fluffy for being such a good guard dog. However, if Fluffy’s yodeling continues non stop til your visitors had long gone home, that is excessive. Really excessive. Barking in the dead of the night is deemed excessive as well. And frequent barking for no apparent reason is excessive as well.
Before you start the training, please find out the cause of Fluffy’s excessive barking. Once the cause is determined, you are halfway to success.
Let's recommend some basic training tips for your dog. Remember, for each different cause, a different type of training catering to that cause will be more effective than others. The basic training tips given below are very general.
Method 1 - Fill a spray bottle with water. Whenever Fluffy gets too vocal, spray him with some water. Most likely, the surprise element will make him stop. Praise generously as soon as there is silence.
Method 2 - Fill an empty can with coins or pebbles. When Fluffy barks too much, shake the can vigorously. This should silence Fluffy instantaneously. Praise. Take note that dogs get used to the sound quickly, so this method may not work after a while.
Method 3 - Teaching Fluffy to bark on command can be your solution too. Create a scenario whereby you are sure Fluffy will bark his head off. As soon as he starts, praise him. You can keep saying "Speak" as Fluffy yodels away. As soon as he stops, say "Stop"” and praise him generously again. If you are patient and consistent, Fluffy will get the hang of it soon enough. With that, you should be able to start and stop Fluffy’s barking with the appropriate commands.
2006-11-14 02:16:34 · answer #2 · answered by sista! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohh, i have this same problem. what i do is whenever my dog barks constantly [every morning, from around 6 and on and off until about 8.. no joke lol.] anyways if i'm up, i will tell him to go to his kennel for time out. i don't spank him, and if i were you i wouldn't encourage it. anyways, and it's sort of helped, but he still barks.
it's going to take a while, but your dog should learn. below are some links about this..
hope this helps!!
2006-11-13 23:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by Jacques 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a muzzle on him lol jk some dogs just bark alot...not sure if there is really anything to do about it
2006-11-14 00:39:34 · answer #4 · answered by wonderwoman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would need to know the type of dog and your surroundings
2006-11-13 23:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by styxxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a shock collar or maybe he wants to spend time with you and he is trying to get your etention.
2006-11-13 23:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by coolgirlslandn8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a last resort you can have the vet surgically remove his vocal cords but this is cruel.
2006-11-14 00:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried duct taping his mouth shout. Works for my wife!
2006-11-13 23:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by STAN 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋