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Lolli_lah · 04-01-2010, 12:57 PM

Soo I bought this bark repeller and at first it seemed to work just fine. I even told others about it on here and everything and recommended it. What I'd do is I'd have it at least 3+ feet away and when I pressed it and said NO BARKING she kind of cowered down to the ground like she was afraid of the noise. It didn't seem much like positive reinforcement, but she cannot be allowed outside barking at everyone she sees (it's not aggressive but it startles a lot of people especially since I live in FL where there is a lot of elderly around). It worked for a few weeks like this to make her stop barking.

So anyway, all the sudden the repeller didn't have much effect when she gets in what I call her "frenzy". Sometimes her barking is easy to stop and she doesn't seem like she's all that worked up. But OTHER times she gets really loud barking and jumping up and down and it is very hard to get her attention. This is what I call her "frenzy". Sometimes she doesn't even move like she heard it or anything.

So basically I don't know what to do. I tried the device as described, I tried squirting water which she runs away from but keeps barking still, she only listens to command when not in a "frenzy". She sometimes will sit when I tell her to in any situation but still barks. Also tried other loud noise things like whistles, coins, etc.

What can I do?? I have read some people mention about maybe an anxiety problem. What should I try to do better? More time of the day for training? What should I try when she is barking in her frenzy? Right now what seems to work half the time more than anything else is grabbing her by hear "beard" and forcing her to look at me (this doesn't hurt them at all, we have to use this sometimes at grooming to make sure the dogs don't jerk their heads and get hurt by scissors or clippers) and then I say No Barking!! And only sometimes she listens, or you can tell she knows she's not supposed to and does like half-way barking but still continues on and on...

I'm at a loss. Right now can't afford to go to a trainer, but want to help my baby! Please help

04-01-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	Insane barking when she hears or sees people - devices don't work! Soo I bought this bark repeller and at first it seemed to work just fine. I even told others about it on here and everything and recommended it. What I'd do is I'd have it at least 3+ feet away and when I pressed it and said NO BARKING she kind of cowered down to the ground like she was afraid of the noise. It didn't seem much like positive reinforcement, but she cannot be allowed outside barking at everyone she sees (it's not aggressive but it startles a lot of people especially since I live in FL where there is a lot of elderly around). It worked for a few weeks like this to make her stop barking. So anyway, all the sudden the repeller didn't have much effect when she gets in what I call her "frenzy". Sometimes her barking is easy to stop and she doesn't seem like she's all that worked up. But OTHER times she gets really loud barking and jumping up and down and it is very hard to get her attention. This is what I call her "frenzy". Sometimes she doesn't even move like she heard it or anything. So basically I don't know what to do. I tried the device as described, I tried squirting water which she runs away from but keeps barking still, she only listens to command when not in a "frenzy". She sometimes will sit when I tell her to in any situation but still barks. Also tried other loud noise things like whistles, coins, etc. What can I do?? I have read some people mention about maybe an anxiety problem. What should I try to do better? More time of the day for training? What should I try when she is barking in her frenzy? Right now what seems to work half the time more than anything else is grabbing her by hear "beard" and forcing her to look at me (this doesn't hurt them at all, we have to use this sometimes at grooming to make sure the dogs don't jerk their heads and get hurt by scissors or clippers) and then I say No Barking!! And only sometimes she listens, or you can tell she knows she's not supposed to and does like half-way barking but still continues on and on... I'm at a loss. Right now can't afford to go to a trainer, but want to help my baby! Please help __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess Last edited by Lolli_lah; 04-01-2010 at 12:59 PM.