I'm no expert, but given the short history you gave he sounds pretty typical. I agree with others that he needs to be inside and he needs to bond with you. That doesn't mean he should never go outside. He just shouldn't be "living" outside. As for the bark collar: Ruger has one and it works like a charm. I got a lot of flak when I brought this up in the forum but I modified the collar to reduce the charge, and to stop him from barking all I have to do is put it on him. He's had it about 3 years and he's only tripped it maybe three times. That said, these collars should be a last resort after all other efforts have failed. I only use it if I can't quiet him by using hand gestures and such. BTW, you should never leave a bark collar on indefinitely. I think even without the collar he'll settle down over time. Most Yorkies do, but they are still high energy dogs. Ruger is 4 now, and when I take him to the park he's like the Energizer Bunny. Speaking of which, as others have said you should walk him a lot not only to bond but to burn off energy. |