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Originally Posted by redwind30  I had to go back to work today after being at home for two weeks. I set up a voice activated recorder; This was a rare day when I was able to get home for lunch (normally not able to leave work because I am a teacher). From 8 AM to 11:30 AM no barking. From 12:45 to aprx 2:45 two minutes worth of barking. I have no idea what he was barking at because the blinds were shut. Because the recorder is voice activated I can't tell if the barking was two continuous minutes or two minutes spread out. Either way it doesnt seem to me that two minutes is very much over a period of two hours. But, that is just me and I guess I am a little prejudice. I am hoping this entire issue is just going to go away. But, I want to have a back up plan in case it doesn't. I don't want to use the bark collars on him. Does anyone have any information on the machine that emits a high frequency tone when the barking happens? Does it do damage to their ears? How dangerous is it? Does it work?
I always leave the radio on for him...he just loves looking out of the window and watching the people pass by.
Please let me know if you have any ideas.
Thanks for listening! |
That was pretty smart of you! I agree two minutes of barking isn't bad at all especially when you're not in the same house with them! Some people have those anti bark machines that go off if the dog barks. No, it doesn't hurt their ears, it's about as aversive to them as their bark is to us, anoying but not harmful. Usually, without other training the dog will learn to ignore it.
I think if you keep the blinds closed you'll have a better chance at eliminating most of the barking. When you get home you can open the blinds and let him enjoy himself if you want. One of those toys that you put kibble in might be fun for him, if you think he's getting bored while you’re gone.