how do we stop our rescued 2yr yorkie boy dog from spoiling our walks by barking at everthing?

Question

we rescued toby on 13 -1-2007 he seemed really good with other dogs and wants to play with our two other girl dogs a 3yr old westie and a 2yr old patterdale they are still making up their minds about him yet. but he is spoiling our walks (they are off the lead mostly) he is on the lead untill trained to come back but at the moment he thinks he his king kong with everthing that moves its constant bark bark bark what can we do to stop this. his condition is very poor he is so thin and his coat very sparce but he is a very active little fellow please help we can improve his health already are doing so, its his attitude that needs the help

Answer 1

Awwww. He's probably over excited. You need to take a water pisstol out with you and any time he barks inappropriately, give him a quick squirt. Though if the barking IS appropriate, don't squirt.

He'll soon learn!

Answer 2

Try muzzling her every time you take her out, if she attempts to bark yank her lead and tell her no. Another one is to get a big (I think it might be an Evian) bottle fill it with tap water and squirt her every time she does it, take some treats along and if she doesn't reward her if she does soak her. Obviously this is not practical when you are in the car as your seats will get soaked, will work though if she is going it when she out for a walk though. The last can be expensive but you can get a devise which emits a high pitched sound when she barks, only dogs can hear it never tried it and have heard mixed results for this product, pets at home are a good place to try, have also seen them in the betterware and Kleenezy catalogues, I have provided links below to all three. I would seem that the last alternative would be your only practical option I hope this helps.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

This is a tough one.The fact that he has already been conditioned to certain behavoir sucks.I have a scared littlr Shipoo whom generally barks at things that look suspicious.Including people.In the past when she barks at something I confidently walked up to the scary object.Showed her it was nothing and continued.I tried yelling at her but she thinks Im just joining in on the barking session.Sometimes dogs will overcome their fears with lots of exposure to new things and people.
Good luck

Answer 5

you've had him for less than a week. He won't feel he belongs for another 4 weeks at least. Is he neutered? If not, get him done, then have a little patience with him. He is barking because he is afraid and insecure. Once he settles down and knows he belongs he will be fine with a little training.

Just how is he supposed to understand that this new home is not just another temporary one before he gets moved on again?

Answer 6

Dude watch Ceasar Millan!! He is amazing. Its hard to explain but you need to become more calm aggressive with all of your dogs. The reason he is bark bark barking at everything is becuase he thinks he is the dominent leader of the pack(that includes you by the way) so he is protecting HIS territory and acting dominent to everything that moves. What you do is before you leave the house dont let him out the door first make THEM ALL sit and stay until you and your spouse make it out the door and then invite them to come out for a walk. dont let them get all hyped up about the walk either keep them in a calm submissive state of mind. I know this is hard with small dogs but be patient and it will pay off. Second when out on the walk keep them at your side and keep your arm relaxed that is holding the leash(s) because the dogs can sense the tension and it will make them tense and more alert so only give them a little slack in the leash keep them at your heel and correct them by a quick tug on the leash when they try to run out ahead or bark. Keep yourself in front of them because if they are out in front they are in dominent position and in control. I Pray that this helps if you need some more info check out the dog whisper AKA Ceasar Millan Also here is his Website http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/. Good Luck with everything!! God Bless!

Answer 7

It depends on how he was trained before you rescued him...
I had a Yorkie i rescued at around 2 years old and never did manage to rid her of her habit...she would allow anyone into the house and let them make a fuss of her, but as soon as they got up to leave she would bark like mad and try to stop them leaving...i tried training school but had no effect on this behaviour.
You can only hope that as he settles down with you he becomes secure enough to stop the barking...Good luck

Answer 8

It may help to teach your dog a "leave it" command.

Here's one way to teach this command: Start with your dog on leash- throw down some yummy treat just outside of their reach. Say "leave it"- when they give up and turn back towards you click and treat- or if you don't use a clicker say "yes" and give them a yummy treat. DO NOT give them or allow them to get the treat that you told them to leave.

Once your dog begins to associate "leave it" with turn around and look at me instead of whatever "it" was, then you can begin using it when they are attending too strongly to or barking at something. Be sure to click and treat every time they respond by turning and looking at you. Use really yummy treats too.

Good luck!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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