2006-12-09 07:07:45 · 13 answers · asked by ... 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had the SAME problem with my dog!
But then i read in one of my brothers Field&Stream Magazines:
If your dog loves to bark, you should put some lemon juice in an old spray bottle (after washing it!). Then, when your dog barks, say "QUIET!" If he's not...Well, spray him. It gives him a sour taste and soon you'll have him trained to shut up when you tell him!
I know it's a bit mean, but it works.
Goood luck!
2006-12-09 07:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Determine why your dog is repeating the unwanted behavior. What is your dog getting for this behavior? Is it your attention, good or bad? Is it turning into a fun game for your dog?
Look at your behavior. Do you leap to the dog's beck and call by yelling at it or cajoling it to stop? Maybe this is exactly what pooch wants from you.
Remove the behavioral stimulant. Once you determine what your dog is getting for its unwanted behavior, you can remove the action or attention that stimulates the behavior.
Remove physical stimulants. If there are certain objects, toys, plants etc. in your house or garden that appear to "set off" your dog, consider removing them, at least until the dog loses its obsession with the object. This might take some detective work, or it may be incredibly obvious!
Reward the good behavior. When your dog does a behavior you do want, such as laying down instead of barking, reward him or her. He or she will be much more likely to repeat the desired behavior and less likely to repeat the "bad" behavior. When incentives for bad behavior are withdrawn and incentives for good behavior are introduced consistently, the dog will soon learn the preferred response.
Tone down your behavior. Try to stop yelling, cajoling or responding in any manner that gives the dog signals that you are excited, playful, dog-focused. Whilst you may feel very irritated, even angry, the dog may misinterpret this for playfulness or "joining in". Resist the temptation. Ignoring and silence is better than yelling - clean the mess up later after you send the dog elsewhere.
2006-12-09 15:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by hellokitty11704 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually puppies bark because they need something from you, same as human babies cry because they need something. Is the puppy alone outside or locked in another room? He's probably just lonely. Try letting him sit next to you, patting him more. He'll be happier and make a better pet, which will make you happier too.
2006-12-09 15:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For incessant barking, tell the dog NO BARK while you squirt him in the mouth with a product you can get at PetSmart (and other pet stores carry similar products or the same) called "Yuck Mouth". He may stop and try it again. Repeat. Repeat.
Usually they will stop. It may be awhile before he starts up again. Repeat.
I had to use this method for one of my dogs and it worked. I don't stop her from all barking but she doesn't bark a whole lot anymore. When she barks at dogs walking by and she gets too into it I tell her NO and she stops.
So barking is no longer a problem for her. If your dog is more persistent with it, you might want to work with a trainer on the problem behavior. GL with your pup.
2006-12-09 15:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If he stops barking them give him a treat and keep doing that until it stops barking.
2006-12-09 15:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by dingdong 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
each time your puppy barks slap him or her on the nose.
and say no barking!. and if that's not going to work then buy a muzzle and put it on your puppy. believe me I Had to do the same thing.
2006-12-09 15:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by Clea 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give him a rag to chew on ...or better still make a mouth-bit out of some soft rag...
that oughta teach him..and occasionally reprimand him for excessive barking
- by either hitting him on the snout with one finger...
- or rubbing his nose into the ground.
their nose' are sensitive, so they wouldn't want anything to happen there...achooooo! ~he'll probably get the message sooner or later...
BARK AND YOU GET YOUR NOSE RUBBED INTO THE GROUND....!!
and oh yes...say "NO" while punishing him !
2006-12-09 15:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by Benji 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the same problem with my dog. Get a citronella collar. It sprays a lemony smell that dogs don't really like when he barks.
2006-12-09 15:18:31 · answer #8 · answered by figureskaterrr(: 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First you should say "NO BARK!!!!" and keep saying that. Then if it doesnt stop then hold its muzzle and say it again and then let go. If he still carries on then hold his muzzle tighter and say it again then he should stop. if not hit him on the nose and then he should really stop.
2006-12-09 15:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well when he/she barks spank or swat he(r) or you can put a barking callor on but dogs loose them so much!
2006-12-09 15:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Brooke 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋