My maltese usually barks when he's alone how do I help him with this, he's 2.
2007-01-22 09:35:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
A way to help your dog with barking is to tell it that you are going to be right back and if it dosnt bark give it a treat so that it thinkd=s it will be rewourded for not barking and if that dosnt work you have to give it an angry tone when it barks. There is no way yto stop it all the way but it will know better
2007-01-22 09:40:38 · answer #1 · answered by Megan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pay any attention to him at all when he makes noise. No shushing, no "Quiet!!!", nothing. When you're getting ready to leave the house, ignore the dog for at least 20 minutes before you leave, and avoid dramatic returns with lots of jumping around. A nice chewy that your dog only gets in his crate when you leave is also a good idea - and cover the crate when you go to discourage barking. It's hard to extinguish this behavior - it takes a lot of patience, because barking is fun/reinforcing for the dog, but keep with it and reward the heck outta your dog any time he's being quiet. When he barks, ignore him completely - and you will get the message across.
2007-01-22 17:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a lot of info to go on, but I know my dog usually only barks to alert us of danger...scary people etc. The only other reason she ever barks is out of fear/boredom. She is scared of the dark so we don't leave her alone in the dark or she barks up a storm. She'll bark to get our attention as well because she wants to play. Your dog sounds like it may be bored, scared or both & the only solution is to spend as much time with him as you can. If he starts barking for no reason & you've been spending time with him tell him no when he barks, and you have to be consistent or else he'll simply forget he's not supposed to bark just for the heck of it.
2007-01-22 17:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by BB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is it extreme separation anxiety or normal barking? what do you usually do when the barking begins? if you go back to him when he starts to bark, he associates barking to your return. try to ignore it for short periods, increasing the time spans as you go. it should be better soon.
2007-01-22 17:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by llsnwtsn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you crate him when you leave? If so, put an old t-shirt or towel in with him. Having your scent around may calm him. Also, if you leave him alone at night, don't leave a light on. We tried this with our dog and realized she got aggitated more by the light being on and now that we leave the lights off she does fine.
2007-01-22 17:45:17 · answer #5 · answered by Jen K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can get him a companion, dogs normally bark when they are bored. A playmate will keep him company when you are unable to be there.
2007-01-22 17:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound weird but for some animals it works. Leave the tv on Animal Planet. Or leave a radio on. The noise may help.
2007-01-22 17:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by Scoots 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cat's have a little toy fish tank and they stay home and stare at it or play with each other try getting another dog so they can play with each other
2007-01-22 17:42:20 · answer #8 · answered by Alexis P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a Boxer puppy to keep him company
2007-01-22 17:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by riobob00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bark collar.
2007-01-22 17:50:20 · answer #10 · answered by Josh T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋