How do I stop my dog barking at night?

Question

My 5 month old boxer ***** constantly barks and howls when we leave her in the kitchen at night along with our other boxer (who she gets on fine with).

We have just recently got her and I know that we shouldn't give her the attention she is wanting when she starts her behaviour.

We did not have this problem with our other boxer. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

She is looking for attention, by showing you that she is guarding you.
Give her something to guard instead ? An old sock with your odour on it.

Answer 2

We used to have this problem - I have had 3 dogs for a couple of years and just got a fourth this week.
The dog wants to be with you and needs to learn that at the bottom of the pack you have no place demanding for anything. Various possibilities - make sure the kitchen is quiet - it could be something in there which is upsetting her. Make sure she cannot see the light on the fridge - that used to set mine off.
If it is too quiet for her you could consider a radio on turned down low - this used to stop my boys trashing everything during the day.
Failing that, a simple solution is to tell them off and make them realise that they will not be in favour if they keep up the whining (feels horrid but ultimatly necessary)
A short sharp snap at her (shut up! I was sleeping!) and tell her to get in her basket (seems obvious). Gradually go to her less and less. Also, during the day you can move away if she starts barking and whining, rather than playing with her. Dogs really understand the power of sulking (they are great at sulking themselves) and by sulking with the dog you can really get the message across.

Shock therapy really does hurt the dog and is cruel so I would avoid it ! The muzzle idea is ok but you dont want to teach the dog that she is trapped and that the kitchen/bedtime is an unhappy place, so again i would avoid this - reserve the muzzle for a dog with biting issues (and even then as a last resort!)

And finally good look - try to understand the animal for who she is - all dogs have different ways of displaying animal behaviour. Trial and error and a whole heap of patience are essential if you are going to get the dog to behave in a sociable and respectful way in your home, without you falling out of love.

Answer 3

wrap a hot water bottle in a blanket for her to snuggle upto, that will soon send her off to the land of nod - admittedly it might take a few days for her to quieten down before hand.

in the mean time try some ear plugs - for you not the dog!

Answer 4

ahh boxers there so lovely i breed them you gotta leave her she will stop in the end DONT give in its so easy to go and give her a cuddle but you gotte be crule to be kind it will work good luck

Answer 5

Warn the dog and Tell the dog to shut up
If that does not work then put the dog outside.

Answer 6

you have to let her get over it, even if that means a few nights of barking. If you keep giving her what she wants (you being with her), she will keep doing it.

Answer 7

When she barks and whines you are just going to have to let it cry it out, when I got my new puppy I put it in a crate with a stuffed animal and it went to sleep right away. Crates seem to make them feel more secure. If you give in once you are going to have to start all over and it will know that it will get it's way if it cries long enough. During the day if the puppy whines in it's crate ignore it, as soon as it's settled down and quiet give it a treat and say good quiet then if it starts getting all riled up again ignore it, take it out to play only when it's quiet. If you know the pup is fine, comfortable, has already went washroom and it's just crying to get someone to pick it up ignore it no matter how hard it is. Squirt guns come in handy also, when he barks squirt it and say quiet when it stops after you squirt it then give it a treat, or you could use a can full of pennies or whatever and shake the can when it barks and same thing say quiet when it stops barking and give it a treat saying good quiet (or whatever), you just have to be consistant and not give in and make sure it knows who is boss. I use the Nothing in Life is Free Program with my pups to show them I am the leader of the pack. Good Luck!!

Nothing In Life is Free Training Program.
Does your dog: Get on the furniture and refuse to get off? Nudge your hand, insisting on being petted or played with? Refuse to come when called? Defend its food bowl or toys from you? "Nothing in life is free" can help. "Nothing in life is free" is not a magic pill that will solve a specific behavior problem; rather it's a way of living with your dog that will help it behave better because it trusts and accepts you as its leader and is confident knowing its place in your family.

How to practice "nothing in life is free:"
Using positive reinforcement methods, teach your dog a few commands and/or tricks. "Sit," "Down" and "Stay" are useful commands and "Shake," "Speak" and "Rollover" are fun tricks to teach your dog.
Once your dog knows a few commands, you can begin to practice "nothing in life is free." Before you give your dog anything (food, a treat, a walk, a pat on the head) it must first perform one of the commands it has learned. For example:
YOU YOUR DOG
Put your dog's leash on to go for a walk Must sit until you've put the leash on
Feed your dog Must lie down and stay until you've put the bowl down
Play a game of fetch after work Must sit and shake hands each time you throw the toy
Rub your dog's belly while watching TV Must lie down and rollover before being petted

Once you've given the command, don't give your dog what it wants until it does what you want. If it refuses to perform the command, walk away, come back a few minutes later and start again. If your dog refuses to obey the command, be patient and remember that eventually it will have to obey your command in order to get what it wants.
Make sure your dog knows the command well and understands what you want before you begin practicing "nothing in life is free."
The benefits of this technique:
Most dogs assume a neutral or submissive role toward people, but some dogs will challenge their owners for dominance. Requiring a dominant dog to work for everything it wants is a safe and non-confrontational way to establish control.
Dogs who may never display aggressive behavior such as growling, snarling,or snapping, may still manage to manipulate you. These dogs may display affectionate, though "pushy" behavior, such as nudging your hand to be petted or "worming" its way on to the furniture in order to be close to you. This technique gently reminds the "pushy" dog that it must abide by your rules.
Obeying commands helps build a fearful dog's confidence; having a strong leader and knowing its place in the hierarchy helps to make the submissive dog feel more secure.
Why this technique works:
Animals that live in groups, like dogs, establish a social structure within the group called a dominance hierarchy. This dominance hierarchy serves to maintain order, reduce conflict and promote cooperation among pack members. In order for your home to be a safe and happy place for pets and people, it's best that the humans in the household assume the highest positions in the dominance hierarchy. Practicing "nothing in life is free" effectively and gently communicates to your dog that its position in the hierarchy is subordinate to yours. From your dog's point of view, children also have a place in this hierarchy. Because children are small and can get down on the dog's level to play, dogs often consider them to be playmates, rather than superiors. With the supervision of an adult, it's a good idea to encourage children in the household (aged eight and over) to also practice "nothing in life is free" with your dog.

Answer 8

maybe shes lonely..try putting a ticking clock in her bed..this will sound like her mothers heartbeat and she should settle down.

Answer 9

crate train it

don't leave it out(in a kitchen) at night

Answer 10

CANNOT DOGS FEEL ANOTHER PRESENCE IN THE HOUSE MAYBE YOUR DOG IS USE TO THIS BUT THE NEW 1 IS NOT AS YET