Piper has recently started barking at my (very nice) backyard neighbors. She hushes when told, but the minute conversation starts, she's back to barking. So when that happens, I say, fine, then you go in the house...in the house, by herself, being ignored does not work for Piper! It's still a work in progress, but she seems to be getting the message that in order to be part of the action, she cannot be disruptive. When she does 'demand' barking in the house, I implement the ignore-thang by hiding out in bedroom or bathroom for a few minutes (umm, how is it I get relegated to the bathroom?!!!) Goshdarn if our Yorkies aren't the most beguiling and mystifying little dictators--and loved happily beyond reason!! |