My phone rings and the barking begins - YorkieTalk.com Forums

megansmomma · 11-20-2010, 09:05 AM

Every time my phone rings it's like magic~Pebbles starts barking and decides it's time to play with Doodlebug. She has the loudest most annoying high pitched yap that you could imagine. It's like I have little kids and they want mommy's attention.

It's actually starting to get on my nerve since I take work calls at home all the time and it's pretty embarrassing since I do NOT work in a kennel. I've had to stop my conversation and either let them into the yard or give a treat to get them to quiet them. What's up with this behavior?

Sammy Mommy · 11-20-2010, 09:36 AM

My dog used to do the exact same thing!! I only made it worse by picking him up so he would be quiet. Then I would use the phone in another room to avoid the barking (Sammy had me trained very well!!). Then finally I would firmly say SHHH quiet!! Eventually it worked. I think he just outgrew it. Now he barks at the blender or the toaster.

Nancy1999 · 11-20-2010, 09:50 AM

Joey goes nuts over the doorbell, but the phone doesn't seem to bother him. That was always the time my young sons would fight, it's like they knew I couldn't do anything about it, and it's so embarrassing. I guess you could ring yourself and pretend you're on the phone and practice a training routine. Some trainers suggest having them lie down or sit, and giving them a reward, for good behavior although you do have to be careful that the dog doesn't think you're rewarding the barking. Is it your house phone? Maybe just ringing it 50's times a day, will make him get use to the noise.

yorkieusa · 11-20-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Joey goes nuts over the doorbell, but the phone doesn't seem to bother him. That was always the time my young sons would fight, it's like they knew I couldn't do anything about it, and it's so embarrassing. I guess you could ring yourself and pretend you're on the phone and practice a training routine. Some trainers suggest having them lie down or sit, and giving them a reward, for good behavior although you do have to be careful that the dog doesn't think you're rewarding the barking. Is it your house phone? Maybe just ringing it 50's times a day, will make him get use to the noise.

I agree! I would try that. Overkill! They hear it so much that they get used to it and don't bark anymore. I hope it works.

BamaFan121s · 11-20-2010, 10:26 AM

Chipsie does that too.

Every time the phone rings, the dryer timer buzzes, or the doorbell rings, or anytime it happens on TV.

megansmomma · 11-20-2010, 10:31 AM

It's my cell phone but the barking is not really the ring of the phone~it's me talking on the phone. I guess I need to see when and why they are doing the barking. When I pretend talk they just ignore me. Oh go figure. They are just too smart for their own good.

poppys mummy · 11-20-2010, 10:40 AM

i am glad we are not alone with this

poppy barks at the phone ringing , the dyson , the postman , the newspaper being delivered , and very strange me putting the ironing board down , not up just down , and eastenders theme tune

love jill n poppy xx

kjc · 11-20-2010, 10:45 AM

Ha! I have to lock myself in the bathroom to have a phone conversation with another human being... Tinkerbell will sit at my feet and just continually bark her fool head off. As soon as I hang up, she shuts up. I do think it's an attention getter... oh and to clarify... she doesn't bark at the ringing.... she barks when she hears me talking on the phone....

kjc · 11-20-2010, 10:53 AM

I did try a training technique, which backfired horribly. I thought if I put the phone on 'speaker' it would help her to hear another person talking, so I had DH call one day. He's her favorite person... big mistake. Now when he's not at home, she thinks he's in the phone!

MaddiesMommie · 11-20-2010, 11:08 AM

I totally know what you are going through!

It is not the actually ringing that gets them, it is the fact that mommy is on the phone and not at their beckon call. I have actually had to go to the closet to take calls!

I was "trying" to order checks the other day and Cooper decided to follow me around with her loudest sqeaky toy in tow, and Maddie barking and growling at her over the silly toy, which she never has anything to do with. The lady finally asked me if it was baby or dog sqeaking the toy. I had to go into the bedroom closet and shut the doors so she could get my account number correct.
Who knows what my checks will say..

I forgot to mention, I can remember my sister and I getting into trouble for acting up while my mom was onthe phone. I have no idea why we did that to her but we did.

AllDogBoots · 11-20-2010, 11:20 AM

Oh am I grateful I don't have this issue! My phone rings all day long. I do have the doorbell issue or the UPS/postal delivery issue. If I happen to be on the phone at the time, I'll just tell a customer that I was able to bring the dogs into the office today

107barney · 11-20-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Every time my phone rings it's like magic~Pebbles starts barking and decides it's time to play with Doodlebug. She has the loudest most annoying high pitched yap that you could imagine. It's like I have little kids and they want mommy's attention.

It's actually starting to get on my nerve since I take work calls at home all the time and it's pretty embarrassing since I do NOT work in a kennel. I've had to stop my conversation and either let them into the yard or give a treat to get them to quiet them. What's up with this behavior?

Think of the bright side -- when they are barking at you while on the phone, they are not being rabbit killers

biggiggles2000 · 11-20-2010, 12:09 PM

We bought a no bark thing from the dallor store its one of those as seen on tv things and it worked on zoie (wiemeraner) until my 3yr old dropped it and since we got cricket (yorkie) its time to replace it cus zoie is teaching her to like the sound of her own voice and i wanna stop it before a habbit forms for cricket and quiet my house a little.

biggiggles2000 · 11-20-2010, 12:20 PM

We bought a no bark thing from the dallor store its one of those as seen on tv things and it worked on zoie (wiemeraner) until my 3yr old dropped it and since we got cricket (yorkie) its time to replace it cus zoie is teaching her to like the sound of her own voice and i wanna stop it before a habbit forms for cricket and quiet my house a little.

megansmomma · 11-20-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Think of the bright side -- when they are barking at you while on the phone, they are not being rabbit killers

All I have to say to this is............

11-20-2010, 09:05 AM	#1
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	My phone rings and the barking begins Every time my phone rings it's like magic~Pebbles starts barking and decides it's time to play with Doodlebug. She has the loudest most annoying high pitched yap that you could imagine. It's like I have little kids and they want mommy's attention. It's actually starting to get on my nerve since I take work calls at home all the time and it's pretty embarrassing since I do NOT work in a kennel. I've had to stop my conversation and either let them into the yard or give a treat to get them to quiet them. What's up with this behavior? __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

11-20-2010, 09:50 AM	#3
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Joey goes nuts over the doorbell, but the phone doesn't seem to bother him. That was always the time my young sons would fight, it's like they knew I couldn't do anything about it, and it's so embarrassing. I guess you could ring yourself and pretend you're on the phone and practice a training routine. Some trainers suggest having them lie down or sit, and giving them a reward, for good behavior although you do have to be careful that the dog doesn't think you're rewarding the barking. Is it your house phone? Maybe just ringing it 50's times a day, will make him get use to the noise. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

11-20-2010, 10:31 AM	#6
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	It's my cell phone but the barking is not really the ring of the phone~it's me talking on the phone. I guess I need to see when and why they are doing the barking. When I pretend talk they just ignore me. Oh go figure. They are just too smart for their own good. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

11-20-2010, 10:45 AM	#8
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	Ha! I have to lock myself in the bathroom to have a phone conversation with another human being... Tinkerbell will sit at my feet and just continually bark her fool head off. As soon as I hang up, she shuts up. I do think it's an attention getter... oh and to clarify... she doesn't bark at the ringing.... she barks when she hears me talking on the phone.... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 11-20-2010 at 10:48 AM.

11-20-2010, 10:53 AM	#9
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	I did try a training technique, which backfired horribly. I thought if I put the phone on 'speaker' it would help her to hear another person talking, so I had DH call one day. He's her favorite person... big mistake. Now when he's not at home, she thinks he's in the phone! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

11-20-2010, 09:36 AM	#2
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	My dog used to do the exact same thing!! I only made it worse by picking him up so he would be quiet. Then I would use the phone in another room to avoid the barking (Sammy had me trained very well!!). Then finally I would firmly say SHHH quiet!! Eventually it worked. I think he just outgrew it. Now he barks at the blender or the toaster.

11-20-2010, 10:26 AM	#5
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Chipsie does that too. Every time the phone rings, the dryer timer buzzes, or the doorbell rings, or anytime it happens on TV.

11-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#7
poppys mummy Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk Posts: 811 Blog Entries: 1	i am glad we are not alone with this poppy barks at the phone ringing , the dyson , the postman , the newspaper being delivered , and very strange me putting the ironing board down , not up just down , and eastenders theme tune love jill n poppy xx

11-20-2010, 11:08 AM	#10
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I totally know what you are going through! It is not the actually ringing that gets them, it is the fact that mommy is on the phone and not at their beckon call. I have actually had to go to the closet to take calls! I was "trying" to order checks the other day and Cooper decided to follow me around with her loudest sqeaky toy in tow, and Maddie barking and growling at her over the silly toy, which she never has anything to do with. The lady finally asked me if it was baby or dog sqeaking the toy. I had to go into the bedroom closet and shut the doors so she could get my account number correct. Who knows what my checks will say.. I forgot to mention, I can remember my sister and I getting into trouble for acting up while my mom was onthe phone. I have no idea why we did that to her but we did. Last edited by MaddiesMommie; 11-20-2010 at 11:10 AM.

11-20-2010, 11:20 AM	#11
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Oh am I grateful I don't have this issue! My phone rings all day long. I do have the doorbell issue or the UPS/postal delivery issue. If I happen to be on the phone at the time, I'll just tell a customer that I was able to bring the dogs into the office today __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

11-20-2010, 12:09 PM	#13
biggiggles2000 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mo Posts: 33	barkin mad lol We bought a no bark thing from the dallor store its one of those as seen on tv things and it worked on zoie (wiemeraner) until my 3yr old dropped it and since we got cricket (yorkie) its time to replace it cus zoie is teaching her to like the sound of her own voice and i wanna stop it before a habbit forms for cricket and quiet my house a little. __________________ PIXIE'S MOM

11-20-2010, 12:20 PM	#14
biggiggles2000 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mo Posts: 33	barkin mad lol We bought a no bark thing from the dallor store its one of those as seen on tv things and it worked on zoie (wiemeraner) until my 3yr old dropped it and since we got cricket (yorkie) its time to replace it cus zoie is teaching her to like the sound of her own voice and i wanna stop it before a habbit forms for cricket and quiet my house a little. __________________ PIXIE'S MOM