bark bark bark

[bobbyw]

My dog is driveing me out o my tree wi his barking. Does it da whole time for no reson. He has plenty o exercise and more toys then harrys toy shop so he is no bored. Anyone tryed one o dat collars that sprays them when they bark?

[JAStewart]

Here's an idea: replace the dog with a cat. A smarter, cleaner, quieter, cuter, cheaper, easier animal.

[ianboy1]

Here's an idea: replace the dog with a cat. A smarter, cleaner, quieter, cuter, cheaper, easier animal.

 

I thought useless spam nonsensicle comments on posts were being frowned upon ! so heres an idea why dont we scrap the white elephant commonly known as "mareel" and build a dog training camp im pretty sure it would be as much use to the community.!!!

 

papil121 try some of the following websites:

 

I have seen a shock collar in use and had to leave before I put it on the dogs owner to see how they liked it ?

 

http://www.allabout-dogs.co.uk/Dog_Barking

 

http://www.pestcontrolshop.co.uk/acatalog/dogs.html

 

http://www.pets-training.com/02/10/2008/barking-dogs/

 

It doesnt really matter if he/she has a 40` trailer o toys if your not playin we the dog we the toys he/she is bored ?

We had a similar problem and lots of toys we took all away except for 1 and changed it every couple of days gave praise when due and punished by removing the 1 toy when bad !

 

Worked for us but cant guarentee it

[Njugle]

Here's an idea: replace the dog with a cat. A smarter, cleaner, quieter, cuter, cheaper, easier animal.

 

Dog almighty, I can't even articulate how irrationally annoying I find that answer. Unbelievable. "Your light bulb blew? Here's an idea make a hole in the roof to let more light in". Neap.

 

 

Ahem, anyway. It may be that your dog has learned that barking gets a response from you, especially If you 'bark' back at him/her to quieten down.

 

If, for instance, you have a cocker spaniel or the like you may have a hell's own job trying to stop this habit. From what I know of the subject you need to convince your dog that they have neither the need, nor the right to bark without your say-so. Positive reinforcement of good behaviour and loss of privileges that are convincing it that it is protecting it's pack.

 

You probably need specialist help, but a hand-held plant sprayer with water in it and a lot of time and patience could win out. Oh, and If it desists, reward immediately with a dog treat, bit of chicken or suchlike.

 

I wouldn't favour shock collars or the like either.

 

(I give a special mention to cockers as I know someone who has had this problem with one for years - to no avail)

[EM]

Dog almighty, ...

 

Reminds me of the old joke:

 

Have you heard about the agnostic dyslexic insomniac?

He lies awake at night wondering "Is there a dog?"

[bobbyw]

I do have experience wi dogs and the dog gets more attention then me. Its no one o dat electric collars its one that gives them a squirt o water when they bark so that they associate barking wi a squirt in da face, like the squirty bottle idea. I was just wondering if anyone has tryed anything like this or any other non electic products.

[sassermaet]

Here's an idea: replace the dog with a cat. A smarter, cleaner, quieter, cuter, cheaper, easier animal.

 

Dog almighty, I can't even articulate how irrationally annoying I find that answer. Unbelievable. "Your light bulb blew? Here's an idea make a hole in the roof to let more light in". Neap.

 

Quite agree, usually JAS has some good points but that was so flippant, even in jest.

 

While I do like cats, I much prefer the love and affection you get from a dog. I have a labrador puppy at my house in Brae who is now seven months and while she's not always well behaved - indeed my mam's had her at obedience classes - I wouldn't switch her for a cat. Cats are cleaner? Yeah right.

 

Anyway...I agree with points made earlier about just disciplining the dog, and rewarding it when it stops barking. And if needs be, take it to an obedience class - might be expensive, but it's well worth it.

[sassermaet]

I do have experience wi dogs and the dog gets more attention then me. Its no one o dat electric collars its one that gives them a squirt o water when they bark so that they associate barking wi a squirt in da face, like the squirty bottle idea. I was just wondering if anyone has tryed anything like this or any other non electic products.

 

When we brought ours home for the first time and left her to sleep in her cage overnight, she howled the whole night through but we just ignored her. The howls lasted only a couple of nights longer and she got used to her surroundings and gave in. If all else fails, just ignore it.

[Lapse Rate]

Here's an idea: replace the dog with a cat. A smarter, cleaner, quieter, cuter, cheaper, easier animal.

 

Perhaps Dogs can't understand what we say but at least they try. I hate the attitude I used to get from my cat. She gave me the "15 year old daughter" look all the time. But to the dog I am the best thing since sliced bread.

 

To get back on topic, just using a squirty bottle it took four or five squirts for the association to register. Then another couple of days just reaching for the squirter. And she hasn't barked since.

 

Neither has the dog

[EM]

Perhaps Dogs can't understand what we say but at least they try. I hate the attitude I used to get from my cat. She gave me the "15 year old daughter" look all the time.

 

http://healingmagichands.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/cartoon-what-we-say-to-dogs.jpg

 

http://healingmagichands.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/cartoon-what-we-say-to-cats.jpg

[Roachmill]

My sister worked with a can of compressed air for a barky dog. I don't know if she actually blasted the dog or, more likely, said dog didn't like the noise. Either way, it worked and there was nae risk of soaking a telly, PC or mobile in the process

[JordanKZ]

The thing to understand is, its possible that the dog is simply trying to assert its authority being the pack leader... I mean, is there a particular time that it barks? Only when you're around?

 

I had a dog that used to bark constantly whenever someone got closed to it as it felt threatened. Eventually, it calmed down. Some dogs simply don't have the capacity for "rational" thinking and to be honest shocking the dog with a collar is a pretty brutal way to stop an animal from just being what it is.

[~Annie~]

I know this is an old thread but I noticed that the OP never really got an answer about the bark activated spray collars.

 

In my experience they are a bit hiss and miss ... if you have other dogs then their barking can also activate the collar, cue one very confused dog ... and it's not unknown for other noises to activate them. Much better are the collars that you remotely control so the dog gets a quick blast of a citronella spray just at, and only at, the right moment. I have a good friend who is an APDT dog trainer and she swears by these. They aren't cheap - the best come in at over £100 - but dog trainers often have one folk can borrow.

[tiddles]

My dog is driveing me out o my tree wi his barking. Does it da whole time for no reson. He has plenty o exercise and more toys then harrys toy shop so he is no bored. Anyone tryed one o dat collars that sprays them when they bark?

 

 

my parents tried one of those things you put on the wall that sends out signals or something,but it didnt work. have you tried distraction? i got one of balls that you fill with treats and the dog rolls the ball to get them out, i only give it to him when somebody visits as hes a tad overly to say the least, (tho i do forget sometimes) but they do work, fill it with cat biscuits and only give it to him when hes barking, my pup going thru the same kind of thing now, and the ball does work as a distraction. not sure if would help but distraction very often does.

[mhutch]

My dog is driveing me out o my tree wi his barking. Does it da whole time for no reson. He has plenty o exercise and more toys then harrys toy shop so he is no bored. Anyone tryed one o dat collars that sprays them when they bark?

 

 

my parents tried one of those things you put on the wall that sends out signals or something,but it didnt work. have you tried distraction? i got one of balls that you fill with treats and the dog rolls the ball to get them out, i only give it to him when somebody visits as hes a tad overly to say the least, (tho i do forget sometimes) but they do work, fill it with cat biscuits and only give it to him when hes barking, my pup going thru the same kind of thing now, and the ball does work as a distraction. not sure if would help but distraction very often does.

 

i knew someone once who trained a little dog to stay out the cats bowl by panning it over the back wi a fire shovel