I have a 8 month old boxer. I'm hoping to correct this behavior before it's a habit. I know, naturally, he wants to protect me and his yard, which is wonderful, but he's going overboard. The neighbors are going to start hating us! I'd like to teach him that 1 or 2 barks are ok, but then to trust that I can handle it from there. Suggestions?
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2007-09-25 09:37:54 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you want him to bark once or twice, teach the "quiet" command. Let him bark however much you want, then stop him (interrupt him) and say "quiet". Reward for the quiet response. You can also try placing yourself between the dog and whoever/whatever he's barking at (with your back to the dog) as this sends a calming signal to the dog (however, I've only had luck with this method indoors - outside she just moves around me and tries to bark again). Both of these methods of course require that you are there when the dog is barking. If he is left alone, he will likely bark as long as he wants.
2007-09-25 10:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by no qf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My pomeranian puppy does this! When he sees the neighbors approach my property he`ll bark and run after them!!He`ll go as far as chase them all the way down the road, ( if I`d let him). Soooo, I`ve had to watch him carefully and stand right behind him when I let him out.. When he starts to bark and run I get out my spray bottle, ( with water and a little vinegar) and spray him and yell out " Enough"!! He usually stops and comes back or stops barking all together. Even clapping loudly and grabbing his collar to get his attention works, makes sure you yell a command like, " ENOUGH, or STOP"!! He has to know it`s mean to bark at our neighbors.
2007-09-25 16:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by lost2day 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use two methods....get a spray bottle, fill it with plain water and give him a squirt or two and a firm "NO" and I also have a jar with a handful of pennies inside and I shake it at them when they misbehave. Works good. Of course NEVER hit a precious pet.
2007-09-25 16:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by kingsley 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you need to have him trained at a professional place Petsmart or petco will come to your home and it doesn't cost much and they are pretty good, they trained my dog.
2007-09-25 16:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by katie d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋