I had similar models and they all worked great for a while, but at some point it didn't phase them anymore. Unlike you, I didn't reward them for not barking and I think that was where I made my mistake. I think if you use the words, "Good quiet", and occasionally treat them after they stop barking, you might have long term success. I had to just use the words alone with a treat and eventually they stopped barking on command, but it took much longer. Now I can say the words, and they will stop barking, looking for a treat. They say, you don't want them to completely stop barking, it's part of who they are and they should be allowed to bark a little at certain times especially to warn you of intruders, but they need to learn to stop when you give the command.
I personally wouldn't use this at the dog park, remember, you'll be punishing all the dogs, even the quiet ones, it may be confusing for them. I'd save it for home use until she's really learned to stop barking just using the words "good quiet". Also, I think she's barking because she is fearful. Redirection is a useful technique, (turning and going away from the situation) and the more she goes to the park, the more she'll get use to the other dogs. You might then be able to use the good quiet words to calm her down at the park too. |