How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking So Much in the House?
May 27, 2010 by Dog Lover
Filed under Dog Training
I have a small yorkshire terrier who lives inside with us. He is like a family member. He will forever bark at the lightest sound and scares my two year old daughter. I don’t believe in shock collars or muzzles. Is there a training technique anyone knows of that I can try. I am willing to try anything except the two I mentioned above. Thanks for your help!
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try making a shhh sound. they seem to respond to that. I take a rolled up paper bag and swat it on my hand or something(NEVER HIT THE DOG) pretty much it just makes a sound that snaps them out of it….. ummm not sure. you could try using a “clicker” which also makes sound.
sorry i couldnt be more help
good luck.
If your not looking for a shock collar try another alternative. They have spray collars that act just like a shock collar but instead of a shock the dog gets a spray of harmless water. Other than that your going to have to be around a lot when your training him. If he starts to bark take a dominant stance and make him lay down with his belly facing up. Don’t force him or get angry, but be dominant. Each time he barks give him a touch on the side of his neck as a warning. If he does it again then put him in the submissive position(as stated above) Soon he should get the picture that you are the one in charge and he won’t have to alert you of people or noises. However for this technique to work you are going to have to be solid as a rock and be with him a lot at first.
Hope this helps
They have a bark collar that sprays natural ingredients(forget what it is exactly) that is harmless to dogs. I have used it on my Fox Terrier and it was very affective. You can get them at most major pet supply stores.
get a bark collar that that sprays that fragrance that dogs dislike it doesnt shock her and it helps!
Tell them to shhh DON’T HIT THE DOG
spray him with a water bottle every time he barks and tell him shh!…sooner or later, he will get the point, that he is not allowed to bark in the house!!!
Praise her and pay attention to her only when she’s quiet. That means, at random times of the day, when her mouth is shut say “good (use her name) no barking”. Do it several times a day for best results.
Completely ignore her when she barks. Leaving the room is best.
Try a squirt bottle. Some dogs like it though. When she starts, say “enough” and give her a squirt in the face if she keeps barking. Put vinegar or lemon juice in the water if she takes a liking to the treatment.
Keep her on a leash all the time for a while. When she starts up, give a firm, SHARP, corrective tug on the leash. Say “no barking” and be firm. Still barking? Another tug. Make her sit/lay down.
send it in to the garden
Try this … a small squirt gun with WATER ONLY in it.
A quick little squirt to the face usually gets any animals attention . This gives you the opportunity to let him know he need not bark at everything. He’s doing what he see’s as his job. Once you get his attention let him know you are the “dominant “figure in the household when you are present and he need not worry that he has to protect you.
Stand in front of him, look him in the eyes and make a “ch” sound. Walk toward him ..make him back away from you.
Let him know you are “on guard” and he need not bark if you or other members of the family are present.
No yelling, no paper slaps. It takes time to become the dominant pack leader.. you have to earn his respect.