Does she always bark when you are eating? Is she in the same room with you or separated? If she is in the same room, definite don't feed her from the table as this will only reinforce the behavior to bark for food. If she is not in the same room, you may try to bring her in the room where you eat and stuff a kong toy with a really tasty treat, this may keep her busy and entertained while you eat. You can also try feeding her dinner at this time but not on her plate, put it in one of the balls that roll and food fall off so she has to work for it, while you guys eat.
If she is the barking when she is in the room with you, do you have any idea why she barks? Is she asking for food or attention?
You may be walking her already, but she may need more exercise and stimulation. Try walking her before dinner time.
If she is in a separate room, you may try the above plus use a gate instead of closing the door so she can see you.
Hope this helps. I wouldn't give up on her yet. Try to find out why she barks, avoid the trigger, change the routine. |