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03-05-2016, 11:32 AM | #1 |
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| The Barking Won't Stop I have an almost 4-year old female yorkie mix (Yorkshire Terrier mom, Bichon Frise dad). Ever since we left her a kennel during a family emergency, she's become a barker. And I mean... A BARKER! She doesn't respond to "quiet", "hush", or any words. She doesn't respond to silence. She doesn't respond to vibration collars. She doesn't respond to static collars (I didn't want to do this but I thought I'd try - it didn't work and was short-lived). She doesn't respond to the ultrasonic sound machines. Nothing. She just won't stop barking. She barks at bumps, bangs, shadows, everything. It's been two years of this now. But once she's put to bed for the night (a covered crate), she doesn't bark anymore. How do you teach a 4 year old dog to stop barking? I love her to pieces, but the barking is beyond aggravating to the entire household. Blessings, Crystal (Cinna's Mom). |
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03-06-2016, 06:38 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Have you tried calming sprays, phermones / pheromone collars...or...prescription anti-anxiety meds...? If it were me, I would not be opposed to trying Rx meds at this point bc it sounds like she needs to re-learn how to manage her anxiety and she may not be able to learn this in her usual mood - it may help to alter her mood a bit.
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03-10-2016, 11:26 AM | #3 | ||
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Does she enjoy treats? In addition to Wylie's Mom's suggestion of some calming meds, have you considered reconditioning her to learn that things that scare her (bumps, bangs, shadows, etc) aren't scary and are actually okay? For example, knocking noises: have someone make knocking noises somewhere closeby and as soon as the knock happens, before she barks, stuff the treat in her mouth. If she barks before you can treat her, make less scary knocking noises and gradually increase the 'scariness'. You can try this technique for all other scary stuff...though it may seem like a lot of work. Perhaps in combination with some calming meds, it may be easier though. I think with reconditioning of the mind, it puts her mentally at ease so she won't be stressed anymore. Based on what you've said, she's quiet when she's at ease and feels safe covered up in her crate. She needs to relearn that outside of the covered crate is safe too. Scottie wasn't a barker when I first got him. Family even laughed and called him mute because he was such a quiet and timid puppy. I thought I lucked out and didn't get a 'yappy yorkie'. Then he discovered his voice. Then he got scared by some bigger dogs who wanted to play with him. He gradually started barking at certain dogs, then more dogs, then some people, then all dogs and all people. I was also going crazy. People judge me when I walked him, like I can't control my crazy little dog. Others started to recognize me and would turn around and walk away from 'the girl with the crazy dog'. It hasn't been two years so I can't really relate, but it was really hard and I also started to look into quick-fix collars. I didn't end up using collars because I convinced myself it's still fixable and I need to fix the source of the problem. I've been consistently trying to recondition him during our walks with treats. So far, it's been gradual, but it's actually working. As long as his focus is on me, when he sees other dogs and people, he looks to me for treats and it's all good. Mentally, he's becoming more stable. It's just hard, because it's a lot of work. And I can't do this when it rains or if I'm exhausted. But as always, persistence, consistency, and patience is key.
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03-10-2016, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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| love the orange smelling spray on amazon called stop that. it is magic and works so quickly that even just the word spray my girl doesn't bark when she hears the word now |
03-10-2016, 04:11 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hoover, Al.
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| I also am ready to pull my hair out with the barking of my 5 year old. I've had her two months and she was from a rural area. I live in the city, a garden home environment. She barks at any sound and the sight of anyone walking in street. I can't have the pest control or any service man in the house. She pants and fights to get out of my arms if I try to hold her. I bought an egg bark deferent and took it back! If I leave the house to go talk to a neighbor she will NOT stop barking until I go in. It seems like she would just get so tired of barking. But I love her. |
04-05-2016, 04:19 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: texas
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| Im in the same boat. But my dog not only barks at sounds such as knocking, thumps, bumps, thunder, rain, aerosals, brooms, vacuums, people,large dogs, or anything unnfamiliar... -_- He also has a ball fetish, lol. He LOVES his ball and if your not playing with him and his ball then he will shove it under the couch/dresser/ trashcan and bark at continuously until you come and take it out and give it to him. All day, everyday with this... Its maddening I tell you. T_T |
04-05-2016, 08:21 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Hi, I had trouble with my Yorkie when he was under a year old. He's start barking especially in the evening and just wouldn't stop. I made a throw can out of an old dry coke can with some loose change in it and taped its opening closed. When he started to bark I'd shake it loudly once and say "No!". That stopped the incessant barking. He still barks occasionally but nothing like he did. Of course, he was young. I'm not sure how effective a throw can would be if he'd gotten into a really strong barking habit. Linda |
04-06-2016, 02:32 AM | #8 |
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| on amazon, a delish smelling spray called stop that- usually does the trick quickly and then all you do is show the can for it to work. |
04-06-2016, 07:12 AM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: pensacola
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| Lola was barking 24/7 for a while then I got a spray water bottle after 2 times never had to use it just show it to her it has become my best friend lol |
04-06-2016, 07:19 AM | #10 |
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| I might have to try this out! Thanks lovestiny! With two of them barking on the street now when triggered, it's a lot harder to get them under control...
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