Using a crate like a punishment turns their bed/den area into a cage...have you ever just done a time out...like just putting her in another room away from you...distraction and just taking away love and attention is far more effective thAn, psychological, physical and fear induced punishments.
Be sure you use a dog whistle..otherwise you'll annoy yourself...and they in general seem to be more effective for some reason according to the trainer here you give command, blow it, give command...and repeat up to three time in repetition...if it doesn't work doggy tie out in the room...for up to 1 mn. then repeat...repetition is key for training.
Geez I'm an opinionated poster on this thread lol!
Any who I have always found it amazing of dogs we bark stuff at them they can't possibly understand and expect them to obey...and yet eventually they do...but they bark at us and we don't even try to understand we just shush them... Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirby  I had the no-bark clicker--didn't work. My girl barks at everything. We have tried the squirt bottle--didn't work. I do threaten to put her in her crate. She knows that word. She will quiet for a bit, but then starts back up. I then will put her in her crate and not release her until she's quiet. I had tried the positive training with treats, but she would ignore the treats and bark (yes, she ignored chicken). When people go to leave, I do try to distract her with treats and looking out the window. I can't show guests out because I'm busy with her, but I don't like the idea of shock collars. Let's face it, we all love our dogs. That's not the question. Bouncing ideas off of one another is helpful, though. I'm glad someone brought up the dog whistle. I forgot I had one. lol I will try that tomorrow. |