My dog keeps barking when he is outside, how do I stop this?

Question

I have a 4year old Jack Russell X and we are trying to train him to be more of an out doors dog, but every time he is outside, he yelps, wines, screams and barks really loudly and at a high pitch. This can seriously go on all day, for hours on end. Our other dog, just gives up after a while and shuts up, but he continues regardless. On advice, we try to completely ignore him, not saying anything, or giving him any attention, but he still does it. We keep getting told, we have to be patient and give it time, but we have neighbours. Is there a way we can speed up the process, so not to annoy the neighbours? I am worried they will hate us (which i dont blame them for really. He is VERY annoying!)

He is fully trained in other areas, I made sure of that because I knew what Jack Russells were like when I got him. It is just he wont stop barking when he is outside, we have tried the water spray, the ignoring him, he has toys outside as well as another dog. I was worried that a barking collar would be a mean way of doing it, but that seems like it might be the only thing to work. Ultimately I dont want him outside all the time. Only sometimes. I apparently have to dominate him more in this area, but I dont know how. He listens to me at most other times.

Answer 1

try giving him something to keep him occupied
toys, bones, kong toy etc
anything that will keep him happy and busy
keep in mind
The Jack Russell is a working terrier. Terrier work requires a dog that will bark at prey so that the dog can be located underground and be dug out if necessary. As a result, Jack Russell Terriers are most definitely vocal dogs.
Jack Russell Terriers are also very intelligent, high-energy dogs – requirements of a working dog which must problem-solve in the field and work tirelessly against often formidable quarry. Due to their compact size, friendly and inquisitive nature, and intelligence, Jack Russells are popular as pets. Prospective buyers should be aware, however, that while these dogs may enjoy sitting in a lap, they are not “lap dogs” – they are dogs that require training and regular and consistent exercise to maintain their temperament and to occupy their minds.Barking. Terriers are often too quick to sound the alarm at every new sight and sound. You have to be equally quick to stop them. If you work all day and have close neighbors, terriers are not the best choice for you. For the same reason, terriers should NEVER be left outside in your yard, unsupervised. To make matters worse, some terriers have high-pitched barks that can set your teeth on edge.The dynamic terrier temperament. Most terrier breeds are remarkably similar. The same words are used over and over -- quick to bark, quick to chase, lively, bossy, feisty, scrappy, clever, independent, stubborn, persistent, impulsive, intense.
Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. Jack Russell Terriers are incredibly active go-getters. They MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and to use their busy minds to do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by barking and destructive chewing. Bored Jack Russells can make a shambles of your house and yard.

Answer 2

Find what motivates your dog. Some dogs do anything for food. Some dogs do anything for Toys. Some do anything for a good petting. Some do anything for only one type of food, like cheese, or hotdog. Some only have interest in training for 5 minutes at a time, and others can go for an hour. Figure out what your dog is willing to work for, and then work with her in sessions that are no longer than she can tolerate. How to train your dog properly https://tr.im/epOKw

Sign up for a dog obedience training class. It will not train your dog. It will give you training on how you can train your dog. Most people understand the idea of training, but there is a right and a wrong way to do it, and there is good and bad technique. Timing and consistency is very important, and it helps to have feedback of someone watching you who can help you improve your technique to get more efficient results with your dog.

However, she may be somewhat anxious around other dogs, sort of like the shy kid on the playground. She will benefit from continuing what you are doing as far as asking her to sit before entering, but there are more things along those lines that will help her to calmly go in and out of the dog park. She may also benefit from going in short bursts, or only when fewer dogs are present, or avoiding times when other dogs that make her nervous are present. Maybe she just plays loud - my brother's dog is this way - or maybe she is a dogpark bully - sorry it is possible. But more likely she is just a little anxious around new dogs and she wants to play but just doesn't quite know how to do that and still feel comfortable. Don't be surprised if your dog does not actually like the dog park, and maybe she would get more enjoyment and less stress out of simply going for a good walk somewhere else.

A wagging tail does not mean that your dog is happy or even comfortable with the situation. It means your dog is emotionally aroused. This could be a happy arousal, or it could be a nervous arousal, or it could be an aggressive arousal. Go youtube it, there are plenty of videos of 'vicious' dogs who are throwing a very aggressive fit of barking and snarling while their tail is wagging vigorously. Even police dogs who are not let off the leash to chase down a suspect can be lunging and barking and snarling, and their tails are still going.

Answer 3

It is difficult. Jacks are stubborn, and he might keep barking for 30 days, before he gives up.

Make sure he is not barking at anything. And be sure not to let him see anyone in the house ... you're doing the right thing by ignoring him, but make sure he can't look in a door or window and see people.

Next you might try giving him chew toys, a Buster Cube, or a few Kongs... maybe frozen in the freezer... to give him something to do.

Another thing to consider is to take him for a 30 - 45 min. wlak or job, twice a day to tire him out... this may help him to sleep poutside.

Answer 4

One thing that you might want to try is spraying you dog in the face with a bottle of water. I had a rottwieller that alwys barked . I would spray in the face with water and say no no. Even when the rott was full grown she did not get scared of anything except the water bottle. I had her trained in about 2 weeks. I would suggest using the coller that sends a high pitch ringing in the dogs ears when it barked but i feel that it is inhumane to do the dogs that way.

Answer 5

Purchase a bark collar at your local pet store or walmart. I have 3 Dachshounds and one of my neighbors called animal control due to their barking at movement anywhere on the street. The collar will stop them right away, they get zapped after the 3rd bark and learn immediately that when the collar is on, I don't bark.

Answer 6

he is a Jack Russell Terrier for pete's sake..
he is bred to be very active - these dogs are not intended to be left alone in the yard, of course he will bark - he is bored...
these dogs need mental stimulation constantly.. these are not dogs for people who do not have time to spend keeping them entertained...

do not ignore this dog - do not leave him out alone for long... take him to obedience lessons and spend loads of time devoted to keeping him mentally stimulated and give him jobs to do..
if you cannot provide mental stimulation for this dog - you should not be keeping him.. its the wrong breed for you.

Answer 7

he might not want to be an outdoor dog. did you keep him indoors most of his life with you? he maybe used to being indoors, and doesn't want to leave the safe indoors. he only barks when hes outside you said, so he probably doesn't WANT to be outside. hope this help!, although i suppose if yo want him outside you might want to try being with him outside, he may calm and realize he isn't being abandoned.

Answer 8

Dogs should be inside with their families.

Bring him in.