Personally I would not put a bark collar on Tico unless everything else has
failed! That means lot's and lot's of training. Yorkies are fast to learn but
you must be consistant. Try coins in a can. Beer can, soda can etc.
When your pup barks shake the can and say no barking. This must be done
each and every time he barks. Use a stern voice. Don't shake a finger at him because that's threatening. If your cozy on the couch and he barks you
have to get up and shake the can. Leave it on the table where he can see it.
It will take time but hopefully he will react negatively to the noise. Some do some don't. Thank heavens Buddy hates that can. All I have to say now is
I'm getting the can and complete silence. I also leave it by the front door
when I leave to assure there will be no barking when I'm gone. He hasn't figured out yet the can only makes noise when I shake it! LOL
He dug up the door trying to get to me when I leave and barks too.
I now leave it by the door and he won't go near it. Dog phychology!
Good luck. Puppies will be puppies but as they mature what you teach them
as puppies will just reimforce itself in them. Good luck, be patient and
consistant. An easy fix never fixes anything in the long run. |