how do i stop my 6 yr old doberman from barking when i go out?

Answer 1

Give the dog something to do to distract it from the fact that you are going out. Try stuffing a toy or ball with his favourite treats. It will keep him busy for ages and he will soon start to associate you going out with getting something nice!!

Answer 2

well do you take it outside often? for walks and to play etc is the barking bothering someone? does it appear to bark the whole time you are outside . . . lots of questions hehe
dobies typically need lots of exercise

a distraction toy like a kong filled with treats or a bone one of the kind that you can put stuff in and possibly a crate if you use one makes sure your dog only gets the treat when you're going to leave and then if anything is left in it get it aout and take the toy away so it's special ;)
and lots of play/exercise a tired out dog is much more likely to be a quiet dog

i read that typically dogs only need a distraction for the first 30 mins - 1 hr that their owner is gone then after that they don't think about it (out of sight out of mind i guess)

after that if it's still is a problem i read about a collar that emits a citronella based spray when the dog barks apparently most dogs don't like the smell (sounds nicer than the shock collars) imho a shock collar would be the last resort after talking to a trainer and your vet

good luck

Answer 3

Oprah had the same problem with her 12 year old dog. The dog whisperer helped her. When you leave the house, don't fuss over the dog or come back and tell it to shut up. Stuff a treat in a "rubber toy with holes" that you can easily find in a pet store. You can even put peanut butter if you want; as long as it occupies him long enough. Give it to him shortly before you leave, then quietly leave the house.

Answer 4

We have 5 dobermans, and only one of them has a problem when we leave. She loves to ride, and feels she should get "shotgun" ALL the time.

Anyway, she has 2 special toys she gets when we go out. They are heavy rubber fire hydrants (similar to a kong but stronger) that we can put treats in, so we jam the biggest milk bone in it, so she has to work for a while to get the entire thing out.
When we are home, she is not allowed to have it. Has done wonders for our dog.

Answer 5

First thing how do you know he/she barks if you go out ? Second the dog is far to old now to train it anything, at six years it can only have another 4 or 5 years to live and in human terms he/she is42 years old. I have owned and had quite a few dobies and also bred them, you are wasting your time trying. They can be a very stuborn dog. Lovable but very protective.

Answer 6

Have you tryed a soft mouthed muzzle(made of canvas,not a cage round its snout).These can be effective for barking & they dont cost much-round about £5.Its worth a try& wont cost much 2 find out.This worked 4 1 of my dogs.It stops the dog opening its mouth fully 2 bark but is kind 2 the dogs mouth.The dog can still drink/lap with that kind of muzzle aswell.

Answer 7

i leave my TV on when i go out and lots of toys down for my dogs because when i go out taking my dogs with me i turn everything off they seem to think i wont be long when i leave the TV on also the TV is always on when I'm in so perhaps you could try doing leaving something on when you go out that you only have on when your in it might help if nothing else get your dog a friend if it is at all possible as dogs are very social and like company

Answer 8

I've heard that dogs bark because they're lonely and bored. you could try leaving the radio on and giving the dog some new toys, or hiding dog biscuits various places around the house for him to find.

Answer 9

Get a bark collar. I bought one for my dog and he wore it once, then once I took it off him, he very rarely barks now. It only took a couple of hours to wear it and he knew to not bark. Try that. Or obedience classes

Answer 10

To be humane and insure he can get water and won't be caused any discomfort you'll need to find a halter or muzzle that allows easy breathing, taking water and is comfortable yet doesn't allow enough room to open his jaws far enough to get a bark out.