My response is in blue:[QUOTE=Hooks_Yorkie;2685827]My questions were has anyone had this done and does it harm them physically other than our aesthetics.
Some did respond, though perhaps there were not PHYSICALLY harmed other than not being able to bark anymore, the emotional harm was far worse. And hearing the pathetic little squeak was worse yet.
I tried the cans and spray bottle before I started the thread. I also rush ordered the citronelle tags and a vibrating spray tag and also the thing that you plug in and is suppose to deter them from barking. I simply haven't recieved them yet.
These are just ways to scare and annoy them to stop, not correcting the problem in the first place, nor does it redirect the emotion they are trying to give you. Your pup could just be bored and want attention, simple as that. many trainers do not like citronella spray, it is very uncomfortable to say the least. I know you wouldn't want your dog to be uncomfortable. I would say these methods are more like anti-training IMO (not being positive reinforcement training, rather they are scare tactic training.) But hey, it has worked before! I will also try any of the new techniques mentioned in the thread. As I said originally, I was also looking into being able to completely stay off campus. I have to receive approval first.
Hope everything works out for you.
Dogs don't bark for no reason. They bark to tell you something. There's someone at the door, there's a cat outside, I want to play, etc. Try to bond more with your dog and see what he is trying to tell you. The fact that he just recently started doing this shows he is trying to tell you something. Pay more attention to him and read his body language.
Also i want to add that I think many people were shocked that this would even be a consideration for you, that is why so many people posted in this thread, myself included. You would rehome over your dead body, most of us would debark over our dead bodies. We all care about you and your pups, that's why so many have responded. I hope you make the right decision. Best of luck to you and your pups.