Quote:
Originally Posted by AllDogBoots  I am so against these devices. I'm trying to build a relationship with my dogs, not scare them into behaving. I have a barker and we are working very hard on positive reinforcement training. I'd rather see a tail wag when he knows he has done well rather than a painful expression. |
I totally agree. I think this is very good advice. Remember, dogs bark to alert the rest of the pack and yes, sometimes it becomes an awful habit but we as owners have to take more responsiblity and step up to the plate. (and I think you are by the way by just asking) First of all, you do need to teach her what quiet is. And then you have to remember that you really don't want no barking do you? Like if someone is breaking into your house, you do want her to alert you, don't you? But I do know that some dogs can really get going. I promise if you work on that for just 15 minutes a day, you can correct this. Maybe have someone outside your home help. I'm not sure what triggers her, maybe the doorbell? So set that up and allow 2 barks and then give the quiet command. And remember, extra yummy treats for being "quiet" are nice too. I like to sure chicken or liver. And finally, at night I did have one dog that would get spooked by certain things (the fan in the summer etc) and he would start barking but I found that when I placed him in a crate next to my bed, he felt a little more secure then and was fine so she just may be feeling very insecure. My boy eventually grew out of that and sleeps in bed with me now which I do feel is important to them feeling secure and part of the pack - not necessarily in bed but in my room with me.