My Yorkie, Abby, used to do this all the time! I know this may seem silly but take an empty pop can, put some pennies inside and tape it shut. When she barks, toss the pop can toward her (DO NOT THROW IT AT HER!) (DO NOT HIT HER!), the sound shocks her and if you are consistant, it will normally break the habit. I created 4 pop can shockers (as I call them) so I didn't have to continue to get out of bed and retrieve the used one during the night. It took about 4 days but she quit. Everyone once in a while she would do it again but I always had that can sitting by the bed.
It also works to break other bad habits on other dogs too! I had Golden Retreivers and Coton De Tulears and it works with them too!
Good Luck! They are so worth the trouble!
Angela |