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Originally Posted by friscomom  Is it possible to help him into being quiet for a mere sec so you can praise and let him out? An irresistable something, or a little sound, anything that makes him momentarily shush even for a second, then work on lengthening that split second into one, two, three, etc as he catches on to the game? Maybe even if he stops for a sec to shift positions or catch his breath or something between barks, however short? Or maybe even a sudden distraction from across the room that catches his attention? Borrow a cat and let it walk by? Just brainstorming. I'm sure you can build on it no matter how it starts, but it has to start, right? |
He eventually calms down but this is after at least an hour of barking. I keep trying over and over and over again and don't seem to be making progress.
I have him in the bedroom and I am in the living room (in an apartment). When he calms down I give him a treat and let him out and praise him. Is that all I need to do?