Joey goes nuts over the doorbell, but the phone doesn't seem to bother him. That was always the time my young sons would fight, it's like they knew I couldn't do anything about it, and it's so embarrassing. I guess you could ring yourself and pretend you're on the phone and practice a training routine. Some trainers suggest having them lie down or sit, and giving them a reward, for good behavior although you do have to be careful that the dog doesn't think you're rewarding the barking. Is it your house phone? Maybe just ringing it 50's times a day, will make him get use to the noise. |