My Dachshund is 3 months old and barks excessively. When I scold him he raises his paw at me.Help or he's gone

Answer 1

Well, obviously you didn't do any research before going with this particular breed. They ARE yappy dogs, period. You can work on training this behavior out, but it would have been better if you knew about this breed BEFORE bringing one home.

Consider getting into a good training class where you can learn HOW to properly train your dog.

Answer 2

Don't scold your dog.

When dogs bark, they do so to get attention - when you tell at your dog or "scold" him, you're giving him attention. So when he barks, he gets what he wants.

Instead of yelling at your dog, try these two methods:

First, when your dog barks, say loudly: "Quiet" or "Shush". Don't yell, just say it loudly like a command - the inflection in your voice is very important but you don't want to yell because that will get your dog more excited and more barking. The second he is quiet after you gave the command, praise him and give him a reward, such as a treat or chew toy. If he barks again, repeat. He will learn that not barking equals getting attention.

Second, if the barking continues and continues, take the dog without saying anything, and put him into his crate. Close the crate door and walk away, completely ignoring his barking and whining. As soon as the barking stops, go back and let him out of the crate, praise him for being quiet. If he starts barking again, put him back into the crate and ignore him.

Answer 3

Have you tried shaking a can of nails at him, they don't like the noise. Get an empty tin can and fill it halfway with nails or other small hardware pieces, tape the lid closed, and then shake it near him whenever he barks, and firmly tell him no. When he's quiet give him a treat. This will take a while and you need to be patient.

Also make sure to spend a lot of time with him. He needs playtime with you and outdoor walks. You might also consider a training class.

Answer 4

I have dogs and used to have two Dachshunds, they were the worst dogs for training that I have ever dealt with. They tend to be barkers as you are finding out. A bark collar works well and seems to be the most affective way I found. My dogs did not lack for attention and slept in bed with my daughter even.

Answer 5

A 3 months old dog is a baby. He needs love and affection and proper training, not scolding (which he doesn't understand). If you are sincere about resolving the problem and establishing a good relationship with the new member of your household, I think a few lessons with a professional dog trainer is necessary. You can save yourself and the dog a lot of heartache.

Answer 6

Yes or No? Then No. Work with him. I lost my 12 yrs. old dachshund 2 years ago. She broke my heart too. I wish you could somehow hand him to me through my screen. I live in the country and I would love him forever!! I encourage my 4 dogs to bark and I call it "releasing the inner wolf in us all"! I wish I had your little guy!! How sad!!@8-(

Answer 7

dont scold your dog and dont get a bark collar

Answer 8

Get a bark collar - they work really well

Answer 9

Water guns work wonders, When your pup starts barking squirt him in the mouth and this will stop your pup from barking for a moment and say quiet and give him a treat right after you tell him good quiet. You could also use a can filled with pennies if you don't want to use a squirt gun. Instead of squirting him when he barks you could shake a can of pennies when he barks and same thing when he stops barking say quiet and give a treat.

This is what I found on Barking for you: the website i found it was http://www.ddfl.org

“Bark! Bark! Bark!”
Some canine behavior problems, such as housesoiling, affect only a dog’s owners. However, problems such as escaping
and excessive barking can result in neighborhood disputes and violations of animal control ordinances. Therefore, barking
dogs can become “people problems.” If your dog’s barking has created neighborhood tension, it’s a good idea to discuss
the problem with your neighbors. It is perfectly normal and reasonable for dogs to bark from time to time, just as children
make noise when they play outside. However, continual barking for long periods of time is a sign that your dog has a
problem that needs to be addressed.
The first thing you need to do is determine when and for how long your dog barks, and what is causing him to bark. You
may need to do some detective work to obtain this information, especially if the barking occurs when you’re not home. Ask
your neighbors, drive or walk around the block and watch and listen for a while, or start a tape recorder or video camera
when you leave for work. Hopefully, you will be able to discover which of the common problems discussed below is the
cause of your dog’s barking.
Social Isolation/Frustration/Attention Seeking
Your dog may be barking because he’s bored and lonely if:
􀁸􀀃 He’s left alone for long periods of time without opportunities for interaction with you.
􀁸􀀃 His environment is relatively barren, without playmates or toys.
􀁸􀀃 He’s a puppy or adolescent (under 3 years old) and does not have other outlets for his energy.
􀁸􀀃 He’s a particularly active type of dog (like the herding or sporting breeds) who needs a “job” to be happy.
Recommendations:
Expand your dog’s world and increase his “people time” in the following ways:
􀁸􀀃 Walk your dog daily – it’s good exercise for both of you.
􀁸􀀃 Teach your dog to fetch a ball or Frisbee and practice with him as often as possible.
􀁸􀀃 Teach your dog a few commands and/or tricks and practice them every day for five to 10 minutes.
􀁸􀀃 Take an obedience class with your dog.
􀁸􀀃 Provide interesting toys to keep your dog busy when you’re not home (Kong􀂓-type toys filled with treats or busy-box
toys). Rotating the toys makes them seem new and interesting (see our handout, “Dog Toys and How to Use Them”).
􀁸􀀃 If your dog is barking to get your attention, make sure he has sufficient time with you on a daily basis (petting,
grooming, playing, exercising), so he doesn’t have to resort to misbehaving to get your attention.
􀁸􀀃 Keep your dog inside when you’re unable to supervise him.
􀁸􀀃 Take your dog to work with you every now and then, if possible.
􀁸􀀃 If you work very long hours, take him to a doggie day care or have a friend or neighbor walk and/or play with him.
Territorial/Protective Behavior
Your dog may be barking to guard his territory if:
􀁸􀀃 The barking occurs in the presence of “intruders,” which may include the mail carrier, children walking to school
and other dogs or neighbors in adjacent yards.
􀁸􀀃 Your dog’s posture while he’s barking appears threatening – tail held high and ears up and forward.
􀁸􀀃 You’ve encouraged your dog to be responsive to people and noises outside.
Recommendations:
􀁸􀀃 Teach your dog a “quiet” command. When he begins to bark at a passer-by, allow two or three barks, then say
“quiet” and interrupt his barking by shaking a can filled with pennies or squirting water at his mouth with a spray bottle
or squirt gun. This will cause him to stop barking momentarily. While he’s quiet, say “good quiet” and pop a tasty
treat into his mouth. Remember, the loud noise or squirt isn’t meant to punish him; rather it is to startle him into being
quiet so you can quickly reward him. If your dog is frightened by the noise or squirt bottle, find an alternative
method of interrupting his barking (throw a toy or ball toward him).
􀁸􀀃 Desensitize your dog to the stimulus that triggers the barking. Teach him that the people he views as intruders are
actually friends and that good things happen to him when these people are around. Ask someone to walk by your
yard, starting far enough away so that your dog is not barking, then reward him for quiet behavior as he obeys a
“sit” or “down” command. Use a very special food reward such as little pieces of cheese or meat. As the person
gradually comes closer, continue to reward his quiet behavior. It may take several sessions before the person can
come close without your dog barking. When the person can come very close without your dog barking, have them
feed him a treat or throw a toy for him. In order for this technique to work, you’ll have to make sure your dog
doesn’t see people outside between sessions.
􀁸􀀃 If your dog barks while inside the house when you’re home, call him to you, have him obey a command, such as
“sit” or “down,” and reward him with praise and a treat.
􀁸􀀃 Don’t inadvertently encourage this type of barking by enticing your dog to bark at things he hears or sees outside.
􀁸􀀃 Have your dog neutered (or spayed if your dog is a female) to decrease territorial behavior.
􀁸􀀃 Limit the dog’s access to views that might be causing him to bark when you are not home.
Fears And Phobias
Your dog’s barking may be a response to something he is afraid of if:
􀁸􀀃 The barking occurs when he’s exposed to loud noises, such as thunderstorms, firecrackers or construction
equipment.
􀁸􀀃 Your dog’s posture indicates fear – ears back, tail held low.
Recommendations:
􀁸􀀃 Identify what is frightening your dog and desensitize him to it (see our handouts, “Helping Your Dog Overcome the
Fear of Thunder and Other Startling Noises” and “Tools for Managing Your Pets’ Anxiety”).
􀁸􀀃 Mute noise from outside by leaving your dog in a basement or windowless bathroom and leave on a television,
radio or loud fan. Block off your dog’s access to outdoor views that might be causing a fear response, by closing
curtains or doors to certain rooms.
Separation Anxiety
Your dog may be barking due to separation anxiety if:
􀁸􀀃 The barking occurs only when you’re gone and starts as soon as, or shortly after, you leave.
􀁸􀀃 Your dog displays other behaviors that reflect a strong attachment to you, such as following you from room to room,
frantic greetings or reacting anxiously to your preparations to leave.
􀁸􀀃 Your dog has recently experienced a change in the family’s schedule that results in his being left alone more often;
a move to a new house; the death or loss of a family member or another family pet; or a period at an animal shelter
or boarding kennel.
Recommendations:
􀁸􀀃 Separation anxiety may be resolved using counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques (see our handouts,
“Separation Anxiety” and “Tools for Managing Your Pets’ Anxiety”).
Bark Collars
Bark collars are specially designed to deliver an aversive whenever your dog barks. There are several different kinds of bark
collars:
􀁸􀀃 Citronella Collar: This collar contains a reservoir of citronella solution that sprays into your dog’s face every time he
barks. A citronella collar is considered humane and does work with some dogs. One possible drawback is that the
collar contains a microphone, so the aversive is delivered in response to the sound of the bark. Therefore, other
noises may set off the collar, causing your dog to be sprayed even if he did not bark. Also, some dogs can tell when
the citronella reservoir is empty and will resume barking. You can also purchase a citronella collar that is activated
by a handler.
􀁸􀀃 Aversive Sound Collar: This collar emits a high-frequency sound when your dog barks. Some are activated by the
noise of the bark, while others are activated by a handler. The rate of success for this type of collar is reported to be
quite low.
􀁸􀀃 Electric Shock Collar: WE DO NOT RECOMMEND an electric shock collar to control your dog’s barking. The electric
shock is painful to your dog and many dogs will choose to endure the pain and continue barking. These collars are
expensive and their success rate is very low. Also, redirected aggression toward people or pets that are around the
dog may result.
The main drawback of any bark collar is that it does not address the underlying cause of the barking. You may be able to
eliminate the barking, but symptom substitution may occur and your dog may begin digging, escaping or become
destructive or even aggressive. The use of a bark collar must be in conjunction with behavior modification based on the
reason for the barking, as outlined above. You should never use a bark collar on your dog if his barking is due to separation
anxiety, fears or phobias, because punishment always makes fear and anxiety behaviors worse.