Is your MIL at home when he barks? It could be anxiety because your not
home. Dog's love when their family is around them, being pack animals,
their family is their pack. You may want to try pennies in a can.
This is the only thing that helped me with Buddy's stress when I was leaving
in the am. Shake the can every time Smokie barks unnesscerialy. When
he stops and he will because he will be starled from the noise tell him
good boy and treat. Leave the can where he can see it and when he barks
again no matter where you are you have to get to the can and shake it
and repeat the proceedure above. It may take a couple of days for him
to associate the barking with the noise and not barking and treat.
It does work but you must be consistant.
It's been around three years and I still use it today at times when I leave
if I have too. I hope it helps you and Smokie. Thank you for rescuing
him, when he settles into his new home I am sure he will bring you great
pleasure. |