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Originally Posted by blrc46  Winston is 17 mos old and has never been a barker. Within the last month he has started to bark at just about everything (telephone, doorbell, sudden noise etc.) I don't mind him barking but I would like some suggestions on how to get him to stop when I want him too. He is a great little watch dog now and I like the fact that he barks when I need him too, but his barking is getting somewhat out of control. |
I love dogs to bark. It's part of who they are and what they do. It's nice of them to warn us of outsiders. So we want them to be encouraged when it's invited. You just want Winston to stop when you say quiet. He can learn it. There are lots of ways. If you find it's a PITA to carry the coins/can then you may buy a clicker at Petsmart. That may be easier unless you have a few cans in different rooms. Be consistent w/ whatever you do. Keep us posted w/ how Winston is doing in a few weeks.