tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post2215730188038756649..comments2023-09-28T08:31:02.877-07:00Comments on Responsible Pet Ownership Blog: How to Get Your Dog to Stop BarkingCANIDAE Pet Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469755460646975188noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-34291717713524378772012-01-10T23:05:50.120-08:002012-01-10T23:05:50.120-08:00Hi Nathan,
That is a sign of possible separation ...Hi Nathan,<br /><br />That is a sign of possible separation anxiety, barking for attention or she could have a medical condition. If you're sure she's healthy and she's not showing signs of separation anxiety, then you are probably dealing with barking for attention.<br /><br />I would suggest teaching her that she gets your attention only when she's not barking. Don't respond to her barks by yelling at her. That's giving her negative attention, but to her, it's better than no attention. Teach her to sit. If she already knows the sit command, have her sit when she starts barking. Sitting helps a dog calm down. Only give her attention when she's sitting and not barking. <br /><br />You can also teach her to bark on command and then teach her to stop barking on command. It's not really that hard to do. The best way to teach a dog to bark on command is to frustrate (tease her) her by putting a barrier between you and your dog. Take a treat or her favorite toy, like a ball and hold it up so she can see it. Tell her to "speak" or "talk", wave the treat or toy in front of her and wait for her to bark. Let her bark 3 or 4 times and then give her the treat or toy and say, "nice", or "good speak." Use which ever word you want, but just use one word for the command and one word for the praise. The barrier could be tying her to a tree and then standing just out of her reach or having someone hold her on a leash so she can't get to you.<br /><br />Another way to teach her to speak is to put her on a leash and have someone knock on the door (or ring the doorbell). Get your dog's attention and have the person at the door listen for you to say to your dog "speak" or "talk" and then immediately knock on the door. When she speaks, give her a treat and say, "nice" or "good speak." It can take a little time, but with practice every day, you can teach her to speak on command in a fairly short time.<br /><br />After she's learned to bark on command, then you can teach her to stop barking. Tell her to speak. Let her bark 4 or 5 times and then tell her to "hush", "quiet", or "enough." Pick just one word to use. I use enough. When you tell her to stop barking, give her a treat as soon as she stops. Practice speaking on command and stopping on command everyday. She'll catch on to what you want.<br /><br />Giving her the extra attention in teaching her the two commands may also help if it's attention barking because exercising the mind is just as important as exercising the body.<br /><br />Give that a try and see if it helps. If not, you might have a problem with separation anxiety or a medical problem.<br /><br />Let me know if you have other questions.<br /><br />LindaLindahttp://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-85355065329131421402012-01-10T21:52:22.519-08:002012-01-10T21:52:22.519-08:00I have a golden retriever that has never barked ou...I have a golden retriever that has never barked out of being bored, or anything of that sort. My question is, My dog barks only when separated from us even if she can see us what should I do?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769583963948461550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-82268185553697243792012-01-09T17:51:40.887-08:002012-01-09T17:51:40.887-08:00Linda thank you for this super helpful post.
I ha...Linda thank you for this super helpful post.<br /><br />I have a Shetland Sheepdog (as you know that is another breed that is well-known for their barking ability! lol)<br /><br />I already do say "enough" but have never tried the "blocking his view" technique. I am going to definitely give that a try!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-1829958315523691802012-01-09T10:48:00.401-08:002012-01-09T10:48:00.401-08:00That does sound like a good way to stop the barkin...That does sound like a good way to stop the barking. I do have one dog that barks a lot. But she is old so I just sort of ignore her. It is hard to get a dog that barks a lot to stop. Great post.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571726966413507123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-25427378707667505522012-01-09T10:45:09.360-08:002012-01-09T10:45:09.360-08:00Mom says we are very fortunate because we aren'...Mom says we are very fortunate because we aren't barkers. Lightning will get going a bit if the neighbor dog runs the fence with him, but we wish we could say the same for several of our neighbor dogs. Mom needs to forward your article to them:)<br /><br />Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07539957828544908415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-22772514943868805302012-01-09T10:04:08.037-08:002012-01-09T10:04:08.037-08:00Oh dear! I can relate to your post, Fuzzy Tales......Oh dear! I can relate to your post, Fuzzy Tales... I'm so sorry. :/ I, too, am hoping my neighbors move (FAR, FAR AWAY, please!!). <br /><br />Thank you for the article; if only my neighbor were reading it. Heh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-22217817499428595662012-01-09T08:06:13.185-08:002012-01-09T08:06:13.185-08:00Yeah, I have an immediate neighbour with two large...Yeah, I have an immediate neighbour with two large, scary, VERY bored dogs. They have been known to bark (especially Billie Jean, the female) for 8 to 12 hours almost non-stop, and I am NOT exaggerating. I can't wait till she moves (townhouse is up for sale, thank cod), hope the new owners have pets that are better taken care of.Fuzzy Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505853082591216696noreply@blogger.com