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StewiebabysMom · 02-04-2009, 06:26 AM

To make a long story short...I had to leave the house I shared with my husband last Friday and my sister and her roomate were kind enough to let me stay in their finished basement until I can get into a new apartment this weekend. I have obviously taken my pup with me.

Stewie has always barked when people come to the door, ect. but was NEVER a problem barker. Since I have arrived at my sisters, whenever he hears footsteps upstairs, any noise outside he barks like a mad man and won't stop. On top of everything I am going through, hes only allowing me about 2 hours of sleep a night because of his behavior.

He is quickly wearing out his welcome at my sisters and I am TERRIFIED that I will get kicked out of my new apartment if this sort of behavior continues once I move in. The landlord made an exception for me having the dog.

While the new apartment has no one above us, which is good (he won't hear footsteps) I am moving into the city which comes with a ton of outside noise.

ANY HELP to stop this behavior is greatly appreciated. My sister reccomended a bark collar, but I feel like thats not safe.

I'll try anything.

Thank you!!!

02-04-2009, 06:26 AM	#1
StewiebabysMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 40	I need your help! To make a long story short...I had to leave the house I shared with my husband last Friday and my sister and her roomate were kind enough to let me stay in their finished basement until I can get into a new apartment this weekend. I have obviously taken my pup with me. Stewie has always barked when people come to the door, ect. but was NEVER a problem barker. Since I have arrived at my sisters, whenever he hears footsteps upstairs, any noise outside he barks like a mad man and won't stop. On top of everything I am going through, hes only allowing me about 2 hours of sleep a night because of his behavior. He is quickly wearing out his welcome at my sisters and I am TERRIFIED that I will get kicked out of my new apartment if this sort of behavior continues once I move in. The landlord made an exception for me having the dog. While the new apartment has no one above us, which is good (he won't hear footsteps) I am moving into the city which comes with a ton of outside noise. ANY HELP to stop this behavior is greatly appreciated. My sister reccomended a bark collar, but I feel like thats not safe. I'll try anything. Thank you!!!