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01-09-2008, 05:13 PM | #1 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago
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| My neighbor is complaining!!!! HELP!!! Two months ago, I moved into an apartment with Riley. Riley is 8 months old and barks at everything. When I first moved here, he was really bad about barking when I left. He only would bark and cry when I left. Well hes gradually gotten better, but now I guess my neighbor wants to be mean and complain when Riley does bark or cry. He called the manager and said Riley had cried/barked for the past two days when I leave. I really don't understand why hes complaining now, seeing how Riley has gotten alot better about barking. Anyway, they said if he complains again I either have to get rid of Riley or move. So what will help his barking. I have to have ideas that really dont involve me being home because he doesnt bark when I'm home. |
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01-09-2008, 05:17 PM | #2 |
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| What about doggie day care? Or a petsitter during the day?
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01-09-2008, 05:19 PM | #3 |
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01-09-2008, 05:22 PM | #4 |
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| if you can't do a day care or babysitter... Layla's babysitter has a dog who had barking issues, however she barked at people, not because someone left.. either way.. she used a citronella collar, similar to a bark collar but it sprays citronella (the smell the deters mosquitos) which dogs hate.. the dog has made such improvment! you might think abotut hat.. but keep in mind he is barking because he is upset that you are leaving.. and if you take away barking from him he might take his anxiety out on your furniature or something else.. so i think if you can deal with his anxiety it will be better for the both of you. |
01-09-2008, 05:24 PM | #5 |
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| What is your routine before you leave? Maybe if you tell us what you do now we can think of suggestions to help him be less stressed
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01-09-2008, 05:28 PM | #6 |
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| I leave around 9am for school or work and my neighbor said he barks the whole time I'm gone. I return around 4-6pm. He use to bark and cry as soon as I shut the door, but now he doesnt. He doesnt even try to run out in the hallway anymore, but for some reason my neighbor has complained for the past two days. |
01-09-2008, 05:30 PM | #7 | |
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01-09-2008, 05:31 PM | #8 |
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| oh i was thinking.. even if you can't bring him to day care every day.. even if you could for like two days a week... it would be such great stimulation and then completley poop him out for the next day |
01-09-2008, 05:33 PM | #9 |
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| either try this http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...earch&keepsr=1 or, my sister also has this little remote thing that has a battery in it..when her dogs bark(she has 5 of them), this thing goes off and they all shut up real quick..I don't know what it's called, but, can find out from her if you want me too.. |
01-09-2008, 05:35 PM | #10 |
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| So he has the run of the apt. while you're gone? Does he have a crate or a small area where he can feel secure? Do you give him a special treat or toy that's only for when you leave? Do you leave any music or tv on? Mine stay in the kitchen in an x-pen and I keep a radio on a Classical station. When they see me getting my shoes and coat they run into their pen because they know they will get a special treat and certain toys. They are so busy with their treats that they barely hear me leave. When they were younger and cried a bit I would leave a little early and just stand outside at the door to see how long they carried on - I only had to come back in twice to hush them.
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01-09-2008, 05:43 PM | #11 |
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| That product with D.A.P is supposed to calm them. THere is a plug in version you can get too but it's about $30.00. It has some kind of phermones in it. Patricia McConnell (Dog expert, Zoologist, "Calling all Pets" radio show) swears by them. You also need to take him on a very long walk before you go for at least an hour to use up some of his energy. I know this is a tall order most days if you are anything like me getting ready for work, but it sounds like he has pent up energy and frustration.
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01-09-2008, 05:59 PM | #15 |
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| Is there anyway to set up a tape recorder, camcorder or web cam so you can see what is truely going on while you are way? If you can see or hear what the neighbor is talking about you might be able to find a solution. Plus, you might like to have proof of what is happening while you are gone... incase you need...to show that apt manager what is really going on. Could he is barking at another neighbor, that is passing by the apt at a certain time everyday? |
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