Comments on: How to Stop a Dog from Barking http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/ - yes, dog health problems can be solved! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:12:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Donna http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-151471 Donna Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:32:35 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-151471 Hi there! I see that all the options for controlling dog's barking are great even if I haven't tried them all yet. Ever since, I have already been using the Craig's Paw Old Fashioned Bark Stopper which I find very effective. When my dog barks excessively, I just get the Craig's Paw Old Fashioned Bark Stopper shake it, and I regain control of my dog’s barking. It’s just that easy, dog barks, you shake hand, and dog stops. To see this product, please click this link <a href="//www.craigspaw.com”">http://www.craigspaw.com</a>. Hi there! I see that all the options for controlling dog’s barking are great even if I haven’t tried them all yet. Ever since, I have already been using the Craig’s Paw Old Fashioned Bark Stopper which I find very effective. When my dog barks excessively, I just get the Craig’s Paw Old Fashioned Bark Stopper shake it, and I regain control of my dog’s barking. It’s just that easy, dog barks, you shake hand, and dog stops. To see this product, please click this link http://www.craigspaw.com.

]]> By: susan http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-150100 susan Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:59:31 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-150100 i have 7 dogs. (2 alaskan malamutes and 5 jack russells.) my main prob is with the jack russells,barking like crazy idiots at other dogs.nothing else makes them bark unless someone walks in the house,(but i understand why they do that) i need help with trying to stop them from barking at dogs,it really spoils our walks.they have been socalised,but they sound so agressive when they all barking on the leaders together..they have never been agressive but their hypo behavour could trigger a fight,the noise is horendous. can any 1 help plz? thanks susan.xx p.s spray and ultrasonic collars dont work,and they like the water sprayed in their face.lol. i have 7 dogs. (2 alaskan malamutes and 5 jack russells.) my main prob is with the jack russells,barking like crazy idiots at other dogs.nothing else makes them bark unless someone walks in the house,(but i understand why they do that) i need help with trying to stop them from barking at dogs,it really spoils our walks.they have been socalised,but they sound so agressive when they all barking on the leaders together..they have never been agressive but their hypo behavour could trigger a fight,the noise is horendous. can any 1 help plz? thanks susan.xx p.s spray and ultrasonic collars dont work,and they like the water sprayed in their face.lol.

]]> By: quin http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-145695 quin Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:04:31 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-145695 we have a 8yrs dog, he sometimes braking non stop at night. one night one of the neighbourn knoded at the door ,at 1.30 midnight shouting! your dog braking whole night my daughter can 't slept. i will call police or coucil. we don't know what to do ,can you help us plaese! i had read though all the other one's'proplem. can i try water spray frist. if not work then .I will try the news paper. finally still not work I will try braking detergent devices how it shout we have a 8yrs dog, he sometimes braking non stop at night. one night one of the neighbourn knoded at the door ,at 1.30 midnight shouting! your dog braking whole night my daughter can ‘t slept. i will call police or coucil. we don’t know what to do ,can you help us plaese! i had read though all the other one’s'proplem. can i try water spray frist. if not work then .I will try the news paper. finally still not work I will try braking detergent devices how it shout

]]> By: Matt http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-136874 Matt Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:12:50 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-136874 We have two small dogs, a Pomeranian and another one which breed escapes me. They both had issues barking, particularly when someone arrived at the door or walked past our house. We tried a stationary device, which lets off an ultrasonic sound when the dogs barked, but most of the time they would simply run out of range and bark or bark through it altogether. Recently we bought an <a href="http://www.barkcontrol.com.au/Bark_Collars/StaticElectric_Collars/Petsafe_Little_Dog_Nano_No_Bark_Collar">electric collar</a> which we swap between the dogs as they're pretty expensive. We would've gone for a spray or citronella collar but they aren't suited for dogs so small. It's been very effective, we rarely actually have to put the collar on the dogs anymore. We have two small dogs, a Pomeranian and another one which breed escapes me. They both had issues barking, particularly when someone arrived at the door or walked past our house. We tried a stationary device, which lets off an ultrasonic sound when the dogs barked, but most of the time they would simply run out of range and bark or bark through it altogether.

Recently we bought an electric collar which we swap between the dogs as they’re pretty expensive. We would’ve gone for a spray or citronella collar but they aren’t suited for dogs so small. It’s been very effective, we rarely actually have to put the collar on the dogs anymore.

]]> By: dan http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-136860 dan Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:09:44 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-136860 our 14yr old kelpie cross has barked continuesly from the moment he is left alone until the moment we return, regardless if he is alone in the house, yard, boat, in the back of the utility, anywhere and everywhere....Left alone I mean, alone without human presence.... our barking kelpie cross has constant companionship from our other dog a 7yr old red heeler cross, who only barks to alert us when strangers arrive at the house.. We have purchased, a bark deterent collar (motion device), a bark deterent collar (microphone and motion device), a bark deterent Box (emitting high pitch noise), a citronella collar and several others products.... None of these expensive devices have worked or had any bark control effect.. WE then contacted bark busters, who would not inform us as to how they would treat the problem without our money contribution first, then they could offer a service which did not guarentee to correct/stop the barking, but they would make a maximum of 20 visits to our property on complaint from more than one neighbour at any one time, and to inform all the adjoining neighbours that we have employed bark buster to help the situation and request that the neighbours contact bark busters instead of local council.. Which is great to aplease the neighbours that something is attempting to be done, but not guarenteed to fix the problem. We have tried many different homeopathic remendies from vets, chemists, herbalists, homeopaths and have had no success with any of the products available to the public. We previously lived on a large cattle property until the old dog was 10yrs and it was not until moving into suburbia that the neighbours started to tell us that he barked continuesly when we left the house until we returned. Our understanding is that our old dog is in distress at having no-person to protect when he is left alone (without human company) as we have the two dogs..that is why he barks from the moment we leave the house unitl the moment we return to the house and he NEVER barks while we are at home.. We know what does'nt work! What can be done to help our old dog? Your input would be greatly appreciated. thank you Dan our 14yr old kelpie cross has barked continuesly from the moment he is left alone until the moment we return, regardless if he is alone in the house, yard, boat, in the back of the utility, anywhere and everywhere….Left alone I mean, alone without human presence…. our barking kelpie cross has constant companionship from our other dog a 7yr old red heeler cross, who only barks to alert us when strangers arrive at the house..

We have purchased, a bark deterent collar (motion device), a bark deterent collar (microphone and motion device), a bark deterent Box (emitting high pitch noise), a citronella collar and several others products…. None of these expensive devices have worked or had any bark control effect..

WE then contacted bark busters, who would not inform us as to how they would treat the problem without our money contribution first, then they could offer a service which did not guarentee to correct/stop the barking, but they would make a maximum of 20 visits to our property on complaint from more than one neighbour at any one time, and to inform all the adjoining neighbours that we have employed bark buster to help the situation and request that the neighbours contact bark busters instead of local council..
Which is great to aplease the neighbours that something is attempting to be done, but not guarenteed to fix the problem.

We have tried many different homeopathic remendies from vets, chemists, herbalists, homeopaths and have had no success with any of the products available to the public.

We previously lived on a large cattle property until the old dog was 10yrs and it was not until moving into suburbia that the neighbours started to tell us that he barked continuesly when we left the house until we returned.

Our understanding is that our old dog is in distress at having no-person to protect when he is left alone (without human company) as we have the two dogs..that is why he barks from the moment we leave the house unitl the moment we return to the house and he NEVER barks while we are at home..

We know what does’nt work!
What can be done to help our old dog?
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
thank you
Dan

]]> By: Allan http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-136637 Allan Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:08:07 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-136637 Hi Bettina, Dec.30 2008. Possibly a bit late. But for the readers our personal experience having 2 Australian Cattle Dogs that are known yappers. We bought a silent high pitched device to stop our dogs from unnecessary barking. When we activated it, they turned and looked at us curiously but when we turned and looked at our 2 Siamese, they had just landed and took off in a heck of a hurry. We got our money back. We haven't stopped laughing about it, true story! Regards AL Hi Bettina, Dec.30 2008. Possibly a bit late. But for the readers our personal experience having 2 Australian Cattle Dogs that are known yappers. We bought a silent high pitched device to stop our dogs from unnecessary barking. When we activated it, they turned and looked at us curiously but when we turned and looked at our 2 Siamese, they had just landed and took off in a heck of a hurry. We got our money back. We haven’t stopped laughing about it, true story! Regards AL

]]> By: Cindee http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-126968 Cindee Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:15:43 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-126968 I have a 14 week old Bull Mastif x Ridgeback, and she seems to non-stop bark when we are eating or drinking, or doing something else like driving or blow-drying my hair. It seems the difference between this and the other posts above is that she does not bark when she is outside by herself or when someone comes over. We took her to puppy school and she just barked when the trainer was talking. I am going to try the water bottle method, as well as the newspaper method, but I am curious as to what the under-lying issue could be? Do you have any suggestions? I have a 14 week old Bull Mastif x Ridgeback, and she seems to non-stop bark when we are eating or drinking, or doing something else like driving or blow-drying my hair. It seems the difference between this and the other posts above is that she does not bark when she is outside by herself or when someone comes over. We took her to puppy school and she just barked when the trainer was talking. I am going to try the water bottle method, as well as the newspaper method, but I am curious as to what the under-lying issue could be? Do you have any suggestions?

]]> By: Brigitte Smith http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-110679 Brigitte Smith Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:31:55 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-110679 Wow, I've missed many comments on this post, so I'll answer them all quickly: Carol, It sounds as if your dog is distressed by thunderstorms - this is not unusual. This is something that is much more difficult to use training methods for, as the dog is simply terrified and wants you to know that. There is information on <a href="http://healthierdogs.com/dog_care/dog-anxiety-and-dog-fears/">dog anxiety</a> treatments <a href="http://healthierdogs.com/dog_care/dog-anxiety-and-dog-fears/">here</a>. Cindi, The methods you have tried don't seem to include <a href="http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/stopdogbarking">dog barking deterrents</a> that emit a high pitched sound? Could be worth a try? Bettina, I'm not sure whether the noise would bother your cats - I don't think so, but I'm not certain about this. Leanne, That's a problem if your dog is deaf and only barks when you are not there. I don't have any suggestions for this one. Let me know if you do figure out a solution. Tabitha, I really hope you figured out how to stop your dog from barking before you lost your home! That's very extreme. You need to consult a professional dog trainer for some ideas if you have already tried everything mentioned both in the post and in Veronique's suggestions above. Shiv, Perhaps there is an anxiety component to your dog's barking. Clearly there is a problem with fireworks and thunderstorms, so perhaps your dog is becoming more anxious even with more mundane noises such as the planes flying overhead. You could try the <a href="http://www.StressRemedy.BrigitteRecommends.com">natural anxiety remedy for dogs</a> - see the information <a href="http://healthierdogs.com/dog_care/dog-anxiety-and-dog-fears/">here</a>. Wendy and Sam, Again, this sounds as if there is an anxiety problem. The barking when you put him out could just be a behavioral problem, but perhaps also there is some reason why he is afraid of being outside in the dark now even though he used to be okay with it. I would try the <a href="http://www.StressRemedy.BrigitteRecommends.com">natural anxiety remedy for dogs</a> if I were you. Marian, GREAT tip. I also used to use that exact same tactic in relation to stopping the dogs from jumping up when they were young. It worked. (And like you, I never touched the dogs with the newspaper - it was the sound of it hitting the floor that stopped them in their tracks). I never tried it for barking, but it sounds like a great idea. Caitlin, Yes, the bark deterrents work (although you can see from the commenters here that they are not 100% foolproof with all dogs), and yes, they are safe. Hope this helps everyone. Regards, Brigitte Wow, I’ve missed many comments on this post, so I’ll answer them all quickly:

Carol,

It sounds as if your dog is distressed by thunderstorms – this is not unusual. This is something that is much more difficult to use training methods for, as the dog is simply terrified and wants you to know that. There is information on dog anxiety treatments here.

Cindi,

The methods you have tried don’t seem to include dog barking deterrents that emit a high pitched sound?

Could be worth a try?

Bettina,

I’m not sure whether the noise would bother your cats – I don’t think so, but I’m not certain about this.

Leanne,

That’s a problem if your dog is deaf and only barks when you are not there. I don’t have any suggestions for this one. Let me know if you do figure out a solution.

Tabitha,

I really hope you figured out how to stop your dog from barking before you lost your home! That’s very extreme. You need to consult a professional dog trainer for some ideas if you have already tried everything mentioned both in the post and in Veronique’s suggestions above.

Shiv,

Perhaps there is an anxiety component to your dog’s barking. Clearly there is a problem with fireworks and thunderstorms, so perhaps your dog is becoming more anxious even with more mundane noises such as the planes flying overhead. You could try the natural anxiety remedy for dogs – see the information here.

Wendy and Sam,

Again, this sounds as if there is an anxiety problem. The barking when you put him out could just be a behavioral problem, but perhaps also there is some reason why he is afraid of being outside in the dark now even though he used to be okay with it. I would try the natural anxiety remedy for dogs if I were you.

Marian,

GREAT tip. I also used to use that exact same tactic in relation to stopping the dogs from jumping up when they were young. It worked. (And like you, I never touched the dogs with the newspaper – it was the sound of it hitting the floor that stopped them in their tracks). I never tried it for barking, but it sounds like a great idea.

Caitlin,

Yes, the bark deterrents work (although you can see from the commenters here that they are not 100% foolproof with all dogs), and yes, they are safe.

Hope this helps everyone.

Regards,
Brigitte

]]> By: Brigitte Smith http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-110664 Brigitte Smith Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:09:43 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-110664 Hi James, One thing that immediately springs to mind is that you are giving your dog attention when he barks, so that might be encouraging him. If he can hear you from wherever he sleeps, I would simply yell out very loudly - "No!" immediately he barks. If he is not within hearing then the best thing to do would be to completely ignore him. It could work. Otherwise, you could try a <a href="http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/stopdogbarking">bark deterrent</a>. Regards, Brigitte Hi James,

One thing that immediately springs to mind is that you are giving your dog attention when he barks, so that might be encouraging him.

If he can hear you from wherever he sleeps, I would simply yell out very loudly – “No!” immediately he barks.

If he is not within hearing then the best thing to do would be to completely ignore him. It could work.

Otherwise, you could try a bark deterrent.

Regards,
Brigitte

]]> By: James MAcDonald http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-106975 James MAcDonald Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:04:49 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-106975 hi, i have a 3 1/2 year old staffy cross that has recently started barking at night. he only barks at night and when i get up to see what he is barking at there is nothing there. i have no idea how to stop him. any idvice would be great. cheers, james. hi, i have a 3 1/2 year old staffy cross that has recently started barking at night. he only barks at night and when i get up to see what he is barking at there is nothing there. i have no idea how to stop him. any idvice would be great. cheers, james.

]]> By: caitlin http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-81170 caitlin Tue, 05 May 2009 09:38:21 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-81170 hi, im having terrible trubble with my 1 and a half year old dog! the neighbours are getting angry... does the ultrasonic bark deterrents really work! are they safe for any dog?? does anyone have any other suggestions how to help me!! ??? hi,
im having terrible trubble with my 1 and a half year old dog! the neighbours are getting angry… does the ultrasonic bark deterrents really work! are they safe for any dog??
does anyone have any other suggestions how to help me!! ???

]]> By: Marian McDonell http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-46049 Marian McDonell Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:02:00 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-46049 I have a 2 year old Weiner Dog that I trained not to bark. I hold up a small newspaper that is rolled up. I started slapping a table or the side of the house with that newspaper and said "no barking" real sharp and she stops. All I have to do now is hold up the paper and she puts her head down and stops barking. I have never hit her with the newspaper. I started this with her at 10 weeks old and it works. I have a 2 year old Weiner Dog that I trained not to bark. I hold up a small newspaper that is rolled up. I started slapping a table or the side of the house with that newspaper and said “no barking” real sharp and she stops. All I have to do now is hold up the paper and she puts her head down and stops barking. I have never hit her with the newspaper. I started this with her at 10 weeks old and it works.

]]> By: Wendy & Sam http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-36876 Wendy & Sam Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:53:39 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-36876 We have almost the same problem as Shiv. We have a 1.5 year old Lab x, male. We picked him up from Animal Welfare League (dog pound). He was fine, except for climing the fence. Because of that, we have to chain him up when we are not at home or at night. But now, he cries and whines when he wants to come into the house or at thunderstorms and fireworks. And recently, he developed a new bad habit. He barks everynight when we put him out the house to sleep. He has always been sleeping outside the house.I saw the suggestion of the anti-barking device. But it seems it does not work for some dogs. We've been thinking about giveing it up. But is there any other solutions rather than giving it up. Thanks. We have almost the same problem as Shiv. We have a 1.5 year old Lab x, male. We picked him up from Animal Welfare League (dog pound). He was fine, except for climing the fence. Because of that, we have to chain him up when we are not at home or at night. But now, he cries and whines when he wants to come into the house or at thunderstorms and fireworks. And recently, he developed a new bad habit. He barks everynight when we put him out the house to sleep. He has always been sleeping outside the house.I saw the suggestion of the anti-barking device. But it seems it does not work for some dogs. We’ve been thinking about giveing it up. But is there any other solutions rather than giving it up. Thanks.

]]> By: Shiv http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-35134 Shiv Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:13:10 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-35134 Can anyone help us with our 5yr old lab x? She is getting worse and worse with barking! It used to be just when we left and came home and @ thunder and fireworks. Now its at planes and other noises and starts at 6.30am every morning. She gets a lot of attention as my kids play with her every day. She jumps the fence (we have made it higher and higher but she still keeps finding ways out) so she is on a chain when we are out or if there's a storm or fireworks. We got a collar that emits the noise which slowed her barking for a few days but now she's back to normal and seems to ignore it (we've checked, its still working as our other dog reacts to it when we put it on him). I would appreciate any ideas! Can anyone help us with our 5yr old lab x?
She is getting worse and worse with barking! It used to be just when we left and came home and @ thunder and fireworks. Now its at planes and other noises and starts at 6.30am every morning.

She gets a lot of attention as my kids play with her every day.

She jumps the fence (we have made it higher and higher but she still keeps finding ways out) so she is on a chain when we are out or if there’s a storm or fireworks.

We got a collar that emits the noise which slowed her barking for a few days but now she’s back to normal and seems to ignore it (we’ve checked, its still working as our other dog reacts to it when we put it on him).

I would appreciate any ideas!

]]> By: tabitha http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-28854 tabitha Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:29:35 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-28854 I am about to lose my apartment because my dog wont shut up. I love her dearly, but I moved in 1 week ago and I am about to lose the apartment it already. My neighbors are complaining and I don't know what to do. None of these methods work on her. This dog makes that Marley dog look good. Even pet stores can't figure out what her problem is. If anyone has advice, please forward it. I don't want to be homeless. Thanks I am about to lose my apartment because my dog wont shut up. I love her dearly, but I moved in 1 week ago and I am about to lose the apartment it already. My neighbors are complaining and I don’t know what to do. None of these methods work on her. This dog makes that Marley dog look good. Even pet stores can’t figure out what her problem is. If anyone has advice, please forward it. I don’t want to be homeless. Thanks

]]> By: Leanne http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-26608 Leanne Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:45:07 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-26608 Hi Everyone. I sure could use any suggestions on this. I have a 2yr old Deaf Boarder Collie who constantly barks while I am not home. She is locked outside with another Boarder Collie who is 4yrs old. She appears to be spooked by anyting that moves in the ground. She will wack her right paw on the ground, shove her nose onto the same spot, paw the ground a couple more times then bark at it. She will then run around the back yard barking and Pig Rooting (what horses do when spooked) and then will start over again by pawing the ground. I have no idea what she is doing or why. I have recently taken her to the vets and she is on Clomicalm (used to treat Anxiety, OCD's and other mental problems) I have also spent over $1000 on Bark Busters which dosent seem to have worked. I have tried a citronella collar but that also has not worked as the smell of the citronella dosent phase her. I havent tried any of these bark deterrant devices as she is deaf and they wont work. She is a perfect dog except for the barking. While I am home she dosent even bark when a stranger or another dog walk past. She dosent bark while playing or on walks. She is that well behaved that I walk her off the leash with the other dog everyday for 30mins to 1 hr. We occasionaly go to the beach where she swims and plays ball off the leash. She will come, sit, stay and do anything else when commanded. She wont even take food from a stranger. She has everything she needs in the back yard. And is sometime locked out even when I am home and she dosent bark. I really dont know what to do. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Hi Everyone.

I sure could use any suggestions on this.

I have a 2yr old Deaf Boarder Collie who constantly barks while I am not home. She is locked outside with another Boarder Collie who is 4yrs old. She appears to be spooked by anyting that moves in the ground. She will wack her right paw on the ground, shove her nose onto the same spot, paw the ground a couple more times then bark at it. She will then run around the back yard barking and Pig Rooting (what horses do when spooked) and then will start over again by pawing the ground.

I have no idea what she is doing or why.
I have recently taken her to the vets and she is on Clomicalm (used to treat Anxiety, OCD’s and other mental problems) I have also spent over $1000 on Bark Busters which dosent seem to have worked. I have tried a citronella collar but that also has not worked as the smell of the citronella dosent phase her. I havent tried any of these bark deterrant devices as she is deaf and they wont work.

She is a perfect dog except for the barking. While I am home she dosent even bark when a stranger or another dog walk past. She dosent bark while playing or on walks. She is that well behaved that I walk her off the leash with the other dog everyday for 30mins to 1 hr. We occasionaly go to the beach where she swims and plays ball off the leash. She will come, sit, stay and do anything else when commanded. She wont even take food from a stranger. She has everything she needs in the back yard. And is sometime locked out even when I am home and she dosent bark.

I really dont know what to do. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Bettina http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-26463 Bettina Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:03:22 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-26463 Hi there I'm thinking of getting a bark deterrent but I'm wondering if the noise will bother my cats. Does anyone know? Many thanks Bettina Hi there

I’m thinking of getting a bark deterrent but I’m wondering if the noise will bother my cats. Does anyone know?

Many thanks

Bettina

]]> By: Cindi http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-14272 Cindi Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:28:05 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-14272 I have read all the above comments and none have worked for us. We have 5 collies in the house and most of them bark, with the exception of my going deaf 14 y/o male. The worst of the lot is our 6 y/o female. We have tried the squirt bottle and she looks at it and will quit for that time. We have tried a bark collar and even with holes in her neck and set on the maximum she STILL barked. She will bark,go tearing down the stairs and get the others barking. They bark at the door,airplanes,lawnmowers,the neighbors dogs and when we walk out the door. So how do I keep her from barking? She LOVES to bark. Nothing has stopped her yet and we've had her for 5 years! I have read all the above comments and none have worked for us. We have 5 collies in the house and most of them bark, with the exception of my going deaf 14 y/o male. The worst of the lot is our 6 y/o female. We have tried the squirt bottle and she looks at it and will quit for that time. We have tried a bark collar and even with holes in her neck and set on the maximum she STILL barked. She will bark,go tearing down the stairs and get the others barking. They bark at the door,airplanes,lawnmowers,the neighbors dogs and when we walk out the door. So how do I keep her from barking? She LOVES to bark. Nothing has stopped her yet and we’ve had her for 5 years!

]]> By: Brigitte Smith http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-2559 Brigitte Smith Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:47:56 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-2559 Great tips, Veronique. Thank you so much for your contribution. I'm sure many of my readers will appreciate your expertise on how to stop a dog from barking. Regards, Brigitte Great tips, Veronique.

Thank you so much for your contribution.

I’m sure many of my readers will appreciate your expertise on how to stop a dog from barking.

Regards,
Brigitte

]]> By: Rachel http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-2228 Rachel Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:11:01 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-2228 Hi Fiona, Did this work for you, we are having the same problem with our 2 year old dog Hi Fiona,

Did this work for you, we are having the same problem with our 2 year old dog

]]> By: Veronique kouwenhoven http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-897 Veronique kouwenhoven Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:46:09 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-897 As with all other behaviour in dogs, any dog can be trained not to bark. You have to put some time and effort in it and make sure that you have a good relationship with your dog, because any training depends on those factors. Then you first train your dog to bark on command, just give the command while it is barking anyway. Then you teach your dog the command for silence. If you use clicker training this can be accomplished in a day. Reward generously for a "good shush". Furthermore you make the cirumstances such that your dog is not tempted to bark. For instance do not leave him alone in the yard, do not take him to the door when visitors come. When he has to stay alone in the house, make sure he is in a place where he can't see or hear any passersby and where he feels comfortable. This means that he has had enough exercise before you left him, some things to occupy him, such as a filled Kong, has an empty bladder and bowels, has something to drink and a nice bed to sleep in. If all this is too complicated for you, take your dog to a good dog-friendly dog class (ask them if they train with positive reinforcement methods ) and teach him there yourself, it does no good to let another person train your dog. It does wonders for your bond with the dog as well. If he barks in your presence stay very calm and quiet. Shouting at the dog will only reinforce this behaviour. Either totally ignore it or say something in a low voice like" I've seen those people, thank you, quiet now." If he is not quiet calmly take him away from the scene and then ignore him for a few minutes. Give him attention only when he has not been barking for at least 5 seconds, try to give him more attention such as play, long interesting walks, teaching him tricks, taking him for a swim, play fetch etc. so he won't crave attention as much. Most dogs will stop barking just because they can't hear you whispering when they are barking and will keep barking because you give them a lot of attention while they are doing it (albeit negative attention). My youngest dog is a little dachshund/schapendoes mix. Both breeds are renowned barkers. Yet she is very quiet in the house (even if she has to stay alone for a few hours), although I have a big picture window all the way to the floor, looking out on the street, because I've let her know from a young age that barking is not appropriate behaviour. All her siblings are ferocious barkers. Even some neighbourhood dogs are barkers and this doesn't set her of either. This means you will have to nip even an small growl or half-swallowed bark in the bud. That's not acceptable either. If I can do it anyone can who has the inclination and the patience, since I am not a dog training pro. As with all other behaviour in dogs, any dog can be trained not to bark. You have to put some time and effort in it and make sure that you have a good relationship with your dog, because any training depends on those factors. Then you first train your dog to bark on command, just give the command while it is barking anyway. Then you teach your dog the command for silence. If you use clicker training this can be accomplished in a day. Reward generously for a “good shush”.
Furthermore you make the cirumstances such that your dog is not tempted to bark. For instance do not leave him alone in the yard, do not take him to the door when visitors come. When he has to stay alone in the house, make sure he is in a place where he can’t see or hear any passersby and where he feels comfortable. This means that he has had enough exercise before you left him, some things to occupy him, such as a filled Kong, has an empty bladder and bowels, has something to drink and a nice bed to sleep in. If all this is too complicated for you, take your dog to a good dog-friendly dog class (ask them if they train with positive reinforcement methods ) and teach him there yourself, it does no good to let another person train your dog. It does wonders for your bond with the dog as well.
If he barks in your presence stay very calm and quiet. Shouting at the dog will only reinforce this behaviour. Either totally ignore it or say something in a low voice like” I’ve seen those people, thank you, quiet now.” If he is not quiet calmly take him away from the scene and then ignore him for a few minutes. Give him attention only when he has not been barking for at least 5 seconds, try to give him more attention such as play, long interesting walks, teaching him tricks, taking him for a swim, play fetch etc. so he won’t crave attention as much. Most dogs will stop barking just because they can’t hear you whispering when they are barking and will keep barking because you give them a lot of attention while they are doing it (albeit negative attention).
My youngest dog is a little dachshund/schapendoes mix. Both breeds are renowned barkers. Yet she is very quiet in the house (even if she has to stay alone for a few hours), although I have a big picture window all the way to the floor, looking out on the street, because I’ve let her know from a young age that barking is not appropriate behaviour. All her siblings are ferocious barkers. Even some neighbourhood dogs are barkers and this doesn’t set her of either. This means you will have to nip even an small growl or half-swallowed bark in the bud. That’s not acceptable either. If I can do it anyone can who has the inclination and the patience, since I am not a dog training pro.

]]> By: Carol http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Carol Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:02:33 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-733 I have a Sheltie that I adopted about 2 1/2 years ago and she is almost eight years old. She barks at loud noises like thunder, fireworks, motorcycles, noisy cars etc. She was quite an annoyance on a recent camping trip (in a tent) when she barked, howled and whined for close to two hours because of a thunderstorm. How can I get he to stop barking? Will the bark deterrent work in this situation? I have a Sheltie that I adopted about 2 1/2 years ago and she is almost eight years old.

She barks at loud noises like thunder, fireworks, motorcycles, noisy cars etc. She was quite an annoyance on a recent camping trip (in a tent) when she barked, howled and whined for close to two hours because of a thunderstorm.

How can I get he to stop barking? Will the bark deterrent work in this situation?

]]> By: Fiona http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-638 Fiona Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:00:51 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-638 Thanks Brigitte, info much appreciated. May email again if ok with you. Fiona Thanks Brigitte, info much appreciated. May email again if ok with you.

Fiona

]]> By: c blackman http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-600 c blackman Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:25:10 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-600 the bark detector does not work with my dog anyone got any other good ideas? the bark detector does not work with my dog anyone got any other good ideas?

]]> By: Brigitte Smith http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-578 Brigitte Smith Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:28:56 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-578 Hello Fiona, Options 1 and 2 of the bark deterrent devices that are referred to above can be used for exactly the problem you describe - they automatically emit a high pitched noise when the dog(s) start barking, which causes most dogs to stop barking straight away, as they don't like the noise these devices make. Bark Busters is usually a pretty good training option (and I think they come with a lifetime guarantee, if I remember correctly?), BUT you usually have to be at home to do the training in order to stop your dog(s) from barking, and this can take some time and patience that many people just don't have enough of. With the bark deterrent devices, the beauty is that they operate whether or not you're at home. Hope this helps. Regards, Brigitte Hello Fiona,

Options 1 and 2 of the bark deterrent devices that are referred to above can be used for exactly the problem you describe – they automatically emit a high pitched noise when the dog(s) start barking, which causes most dogs to stop barking straight away, as they don’t like the noise these devices make.

Bark Busters is usually a pretty good training option (and I think they come with a lifetime guarantee, if I remember correctly?), BUT you usually have to be at home to do the training in order to stop your dog(s) from barking, and this can take some time and patience that many people just don’t have enough of.

With the bark deterrent devices, the beauty is that they operate whether or not you’re at home.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Brigitte

]]> By: Fiona http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Fiona Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:02:46 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-558 I am mainly concerned about our dogs barking when we are not at home. Our neighbours have called the ranger to complain about the barking to the point where we are very close to receiving a $2000 fine and $250 per day until we come up with a solution. We have already bought a shock collar ($250) and the services of Barki Busters ($600 + choke collars and some unworthwhile tips totaling $800. We desperately need help as we love our dogs and don't want to lose either of them. Please HELP I am mainly concerned about our dogs barking when we are not at home. Our neighbours have called the ranger to complain about the barking to the point where we are very close to receiving a $2000 fine and $250 per day until we come up with a solution.
We have already bought a shock collar ($250) and the services of Barki Busters ($600 + choke collars and some unworthwhile tips totaling $800.
We desperately need help as we love our dogs and don’t want to lose either of them. Please HELP

]]> By: Louise Richardson http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Louise Richardson Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:38:42 +0000 http://healthierdogs.com/dog_training/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-barking/#comment-320 what I should when your dog looks you be the Eye what I should when your dog looks you be the Eye

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