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03-13-2009, 06:33 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA, US
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| Barky McBarkface... ... is what my boyfriend calls Lola because she barks INCESSANTLY when she wants something. She barks when we're eating. She barks when she wants to play. She barks when someone's in the bathroom and she can't get in. She barks in her car seat. She barks when I put her in her crate. She's recently started to bark when she's being carried in her bag. And when I say incessantly, I mean for 20 or 30 minutes or more. I have tried so hard to follow all the "rules" about teaching puppies not to bark... I completely ignore her and never coddle her or give her what she wants (whether it's getting out of her crate or food, etc.) while she's barking. But she is 5 months old and STILL does this consistently. It's getting to the point where I can't really take her anywhere because she barks like crazy when she doesn't get exactly what she wants at the moment she wants it. As in, it's getting worse and not better. I've tried putting her in another room and closing the door when she barks for food, but she just cries and barks for at least a half an hour before she calms down a little. Has anyone had this problem or something similar? Any suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! |
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03-13-2009, 06:38 AM | #2 |
I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Get a can and put change in it and shake it at her and tell her no bark when she barks. After awhile you wont even need to shake the can you will just be able to say no bark
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03-13-2009, 09:08 AM | #4 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: conway, ar
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| I used a spray bottle of water mixed with a little vinegar on Molly. I just had to remember that barking is their way of communicating. Some dogs are just more communicative (sp?) than others...ha! I would only spray when the barking was non-stop and she would not listen to a firm "no barking", not like when she is out of water or needs to go outside to potty. I only had to use it a few times, now I just have to move my hand toward the bottle or ask "Do I need to get the spray?" if she doesn't mind when I say "No barking". Good luck! I feel your (ear) pain! |
03-13-2009, 09:13 AM | #5 |
owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas
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| OMG i am not laughing at you - i am laughing WITH you....i feel your pain and i thought your title was so funny because i call mine "barky mc barkerson" when they will not be quiet .. very close to your name lol bentley was like that when he was a puppy...let me tell you, i thought i was going to go nuts...he was constantly barking, yapping, whining, etc and even when he was playing with miss buffey, he made noises then too...i was almost at my wits end! i even emailed the breeder and she was perplexed because he was not a yapper with her (go figure lol) and i learned i was reinforcing his yappy behaviour because i was giving him attention when he was yapping i reached out to a member on her (i think it was ARCHIE) and she gave me the can with pennies advice...IT WORKS! you have to be consistent...as in, it has to be with you ALL the time...now bentley only whines when he knows it is time to eat (he lovesssssss food lol) and he only barks when his sister hears something and barks mine are also "bratty mc bratterson" when they are acting super spoiled lol
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03-13-2009, 09:16 AM | #6 |
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03-13-2009, 09:41 AM | #7 |
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| i agree!!! we have so many wonderful members on here who are so willing to help others
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03-28-2009, 06:44 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA, US
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| Thanks for everyone's replies. So I tried the can of change, but to no avail... it scared her the first time, but now she barks AT the can whenever I shake it. I'm pretty sure it's actually making things worse. I've also tried a spray bottle, and boy, does she think that's a fun game! I've almost given up... this is also a dog that doesn't blink an eye (or change her behavior) no matter how many times I tell her "no" or "stop". Nothing I do or say seems to affect her, she's very stubborn. Maybe she'll grow out of it? I certainly hope so. Anyone have any other suggestions as to how to deal with her barking? |
03-28-2009, 06:56 PM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmerville, Louisiana
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| As I am reading your post, I'm staring at Silvia sitting almost in my husband's face begging for food. He's telling her "NO" and moving his plate away, but she's just driving him nuts begging. Even though he has a deeper voice, when he tells her "NO" she doesn't listen to him. I'm sitting about ten feet away and I just told her "NO" and she jumped off the couch and climbed in bed with her head down. We have this issue of not listening to "NO" constantly. She can get anything from her Daddy, but for some reason, she listens to me. I think it's because I scare her when I use my "angry voice", like a kid that believes you will spank them if they don't immediately stop what they're doing. I started it when she was a puppy. I can't really explain it, but it's a very deep, very serious voice, that most animals respond to. What I would suggest is to try your different tones of voice out on her. There has to be one that she will react to, even if she pauses for a second, at least the behavior is stopped, and it will give you a chance to correct her. Try confining her to your lap of right in front of you and saying "NO" as firm as you can, until you find the tone of voice that she reacts almost scared to. THAT's the one you need to use. Anyway, just my two cents. I've been very fortunate that Silvia was never a barker, and barking gets on my last nerve, so I feel for you. I hope you find something that works for you. Good luck!
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03-28-2009, 06:56 PM | #10 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I love the pennies in the can, but it's not magic. You have to be more stubborn then they are. You shake it for every time they bark, you always have to have the last shake. The first time it may take 20-30 shakes. The next time 15, but you must always shake it one more time then they bark. If you don't, they win, and will bark longer next time. You don't yell, you can say, "no", you can say "shhh" you can say "Uh uh", but whatever you choose say that firsr and then shake the can. EVENTUALLY, just saying the words works, BUT it doesn't work overnight. I can now put my fingers to my lips in a shushing fashion and he will stop barking. You must always have the can in a ready to reach place. It must be loud enough to be annoying. I used a Christmas tin with a lid, because it's louder than a soda can. We live with a view of a park, and barking was a real problem. You have to be consistent. Dogs love to bark. Spaying works for some, but it didn't work for us because Joey could outrun me. For a while I kept three cans of pennies, so I would always be able to reach one fast. Remember, you are training him not to bark, and this takes time, and you will need to periodically get out the pennies and give him more training, but it does work, if you don't give up, and if you do it right. Never let them win even once, or you will pay for it next time.
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03-28-2009, 07:00 PM | #11 |
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| The pepsi can worked for Carlie......good luck.
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03-28-2009, 07:01 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marrowbone Kentucky USA
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| Ally's going on a year old and still constantly yaps at the slightest noise. If the AC comes on she barks... its very annoying! But at least she is on the look out for things!
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03-28-2009, 07:04 PM | #13 |
YT 1000 Club Member | the name cracks me up lol! I don't have this problem with Roxie. she can bark all the live long day but she hasn't much for a bark. her voice is just about as loud as someone with laringitis forcing out sound. there are pro's and con's to it. |
03-29-2009, 12:10 PM | #14 | |
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03-29-2009, 12:45 PM | #15 |
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| We are having a TERRIBLE time with Diesel. It would almost be easier if it were in the house, but as SOON as I ask if he needs to go out, its nonstop barking around the entire backyard, which is a HUGE fenced in area, and continues to bark and bark and bark, its just AR-AR-AR-AR really fast nonstop. I HAVE to stop it before the neighbors complain. We live in the country, but unfortunately we have close neighbors. The neighbors don't like our dogs already (or us for that matter all because I didn't send my kids to her kids school) so we are treading on thin ice. I cannot chase him around the yard everytime he goes out with a can of pennies. That would really get the neighbors talking though, lol. I really need a way to stop him outside! Its like he runs as fast as he can around the perimeter of the fence several times just letting the world know its his backyard. I am at my wits end. He is a great dog otherwise, but this is getting worse and worse all the time.
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