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Originally Posted by Nasdaq_Diva  Ha, yes my brother does wear about the same thing day in and day out. If it's not khaki's and a tshirt, it's a tshirt w/ basketball shorts.  He's not big on fashion, but I'll try to talk him into a wardrobe change.
I have been telling him 'ah ah, no" and he'll continue on. I know he hears me, because while he barks at my brother, he'll look over at me, as if he wants me to know he's still yelling at my brother.
How long should confinement be?
I've tried having him sit/stay. I dont think anyone has ever taught him those commands. Guess that'll be our little project together. |
Ha! Just have him try a shirt with a collar, just to see if it makes a difference. It doesn't have to be a total change, but if it works and the dog is more relaxed, it may be worth having one around to put on to acheive the quiet. Has your DB tried talking to the dog in a high pitched voice? (I won't tell anybody!) Some little dogs prefer higher pitched voices.... and relate better.
Or you can try 'Stop it' or 'Enough!' If that doesn't work, I'd put him in the kitchen, till he calms down.(15-30 minutes) As you bring him back out, if he starts, then right back in. He'll eventually learn that out and quiet means stay out, and noisey and barking gets him confined.
When your DB lets him out when you're not there, and he starts the barking, DB should confine him to the kitchen also. It's not fair to subject your DB to all that abuse from the dog! And not good for training to ever allow the dog to just continue barking again. There has to be a consequence for bad behavior, just as treats are used for good behavior.