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Originally Posted by Yorkiemommy2013  I definitely do not want to use anything that will harm/shock my Teddy. A bark collar was suggested so I looked up several collars on line and thought I would ask around.
Here is the problem which has just started probably within the last month. He barks when he hears my daughter open or close her bedroom door, when my husbands sneezes or coughs (lol), if he hears the door bell ring on TV, when the neighbors are outside, I guess any noise/sounds sets him off.
I have just started saying "quiet" in a low tone because if I yell at him he may think I am joining in..regarding treats because he is on a low protein diet (due to having multiple liver shunts) I cannot give him any treats other than a few kibbles from his own food....so he is really not getting a treat at all ugh!
Could it be due to anxiety..he does not have any behavior issues at the moment other than the barking at everything!! |
How old is Teddy? LOL Peanut will bark when he hears a doorbell on the T.V too. He will usually just bark a couple times and that will be the end of it. It sounds like he isn't use to noise.. or at least isn't comfortable with it.
I would honestly start working with him teaching him “quiet” and then rewarded him..
The treats is kind of an issue, you will need to give him something to reward him. I understand he has diet limitations, however can you give him frozen peas, green beans, little pieces of carrots? All of those Veggies are a great treat source for him, healthy and cheap!! You can always give him his favorite toy as a reward.. not sure how toy driven he is so this may or may not work.
Like another member has mentioned you can up his exercise. How much play time is he getting now? How much walk time?
If he does have anxiety it could very well be from not getting
enough play/walk time. He could just be bored and need more stimulating activities to do.. anxiety in a dog will lead to more behavior problems, so you want to nip this barking in the butt before it leads to something else.
Always remember a tired dog is a happy dog!!