I have a 10 year old maltese that barks at eveyone that comes in the house. We have tried everything we could think of to stop him, now I need help. Also is there a way to stop him from licking everything he sits on?
2007-01-31 03:36:43 · 14 answers · asked by luvlylady52 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had the same problem with my Cairn Terrier, but you can control this behavior. It just takes a little time and dedication. Start with the basic "sit" command. What I did with Sassy was to keep her short leash by the door. I had my b/f go outside and ring the bell. Each time he did, I put Sassy on the leash and commanded her to sit. I did not open the door until she was sitting. (the leash made it easier to control her and she knows that the short leash is her training leash) We repeated this several times a day (sometimes several times an hour) until she would go to the door and sit when the bell rang. I think I saw something similar on the "dog whisperer" and thought I would put it to the test. I still have to put her on the leash before opening the door and whoever comes in has to acknowledge her, but she is getting calmer and no longer jumping and barking crazily. I'm hoping that by continuing this training I will eventually be able to put away the leash.
2007-01-31 03:41:09 · answer #1 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Water gun baby, water gun. Point, say thank you after the first bark and spray at the second bark. Your dog is saying hey guys something needs your attention with the first bark, the second one is enough. You decide if their is further need to be alarmed. It doesn't hurt the dog but after a couple of shots the dog will reconsider.
Also if you teach him to sit when people come in then things will be easier in general.
As for the licking take him to a vet and make sure nothing is physically wrong but if not try saying no and if not think water gun if it is a problem for you. I wouldn't care about licking but each person has their limits.
Good luck
2007-01-31 03:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog is a barker also and it does get on my nerves, but, she has alerted me to things I needed to know. Barking has it's upside. Also, try a cloth muzzle for a short period of time after you've said no. The licking? No clue. My dog does this and I don't know why so I don't know how to stop it.
2007-01-31 03:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by DeadHelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a programme about this. He is only doing it because he is excited, so just ignore him and don't give him the attention he wants from this behaviour. Don't make eye contact with him or fuss with him. Practice going in and out of the house and have your friends do the same. Each time, just ignore him and he will get bored.
It sounds silly and there are probably more qualified people out there, but good luck!
2007-01-31 03:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What motomouth said. This exact same situation was shown on the "Dog Whisperer" two days ago. He went to Daisy Fuentes house because her bulldog was getting more and more unfriendly with visitors to her door. The problem was that the dog was being allowed to be the Alpha. I suggest you try what motomouth said because it was very very effective. You have to be the one in calm control or else your dog will be.
2007-01-31 03:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by ineeddonothing 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever watched the Dog Whisperer? Cesar is a genius. My mom has a little dachsund that used to be out of control. Since she started using the Dog Whisperer techniques, he's as good a pup as can be!
Here's the website:
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/index.html
2007-01-31 03:45:52 · answer #6 · answered by Smooth Criminal 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
build a time machine
go back in time
train dog correctly
or
get chords snipped
or
give dog away
or
get a shovel
or
dont let him near front door
really there isnt a whole lot you can do at this point
one other thing that could work is to get right up in the dogs face and scream "SHUUUUTTTT UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUPPPP!!1"
...but dont do that if you have a pit bull
Oh and about the licking...get one of those plastic head cones. That is waht they are for.
anyway good luck :)
2007-01-31 03:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by imbrue001 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Obediance Training. There are many people
that are professionally trained, in obediance
training for animals. Check into it. Good Luck.
2007-01-31 03:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He thinks it's his job to notify you, so don't take that away from him. Just acknowledge what he's saying with "good boy." The barking usually stops once he's aware that you got his message.
2007-01-31 03:39:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like he was never trained from the get go
2007-01-31 03:39:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋