Barking mad Westie HELP please!?

Question

I have a rescue Westie 6 years old. He's a great dog BUT he insists on attacking the tv when dogs cartoons or flying things come on. short of removing him every 2 mins or locking him out (dont want to do that) any suggestion?

Answer 1

Thats really funny!
Don't lock him out. Desensitise him to the flying things by teaching him they are not a threat.
Sit down with a suitably provocative flying film and the dog and the lead and some treats.
Put film on when he is in a relaxed state and on the lead next to you so you have good control. As soon as he starts going nuts, call him inm a friendly voice and pull him away, when you have his attention, give him a treat. You aren't telling him off as he is just trying to protect you. Try and keep his attention on you and continue to praise him. Stop the film so that its on a non flying scene and wait until he calms down again. Repeat this process again and again for a whole saturday afternoon until he realises that flying scene means he should look to you for a treat. He'll be far more interested in that then attacking the tv and his response when you call him away will improve dramatically.
Persevere until you have broken the habit.

Answer 2

my jack russel x barks at animals esp dogs on the tv.we normally put her out of the room if we know something with dogs is coming on.she's been doing this from a very young age and no matter what we do we haven't been able to stop her,she also barks constantly in the garden.my other dog who is a lab x never barks,i think terriers are generally more yappy and sharp then big dogs.

Answer 3

Hiya Samantha
Best thing you can do hun, is to take him to a dog trainer who knows about rescue dogs, they are a great help, its a lot different training than "normal" dog training, your poor pooch has a history,
that needs a lot of love and Patience, by your words i can tell you really care for him, get expert advice Samantha, it isn't expensive, and you will end up with a dog that will be much happier, and not stressed out, wish you luck hun....... :-)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

my westie does exactly the same ,they dont understand real things compared to cartoon or the telly try tell8ing him every time he does it no and a pat on the nose and he'll soon know that its wrong.

Answer 7

Ask a vet.