 The Barking Won't Stop
I have an almost 4-year old female yorkie mix (Yorkshire Terrier mom, Bichon Frise dad). Ever since we left her a kennel during a family emergency, she's become a barker. And I mean... A BARKER!
She doesn't respond to "quiet", "hush", or any words. She doesn't respond to silence. She doesn't respond to vibration collars. She doesn't respond to static collars (I didn't want to do this but I thought I'd try - it didn't work and was short-lived). She doesn't respond to the ultrasonic sound machines. Nothing.
She just won't stop barking. She barks at bumps, bangs, shadows, everything. It's been two years of this now. But once she's put to bed for the night (a covered crate), she doesn't bark anymore.
How do you teach a 4 year old dog to stop barking? I love her to pieces, but the barking is beyond aggravating to the entire household.
Blessings,
Crystal (Cinna's Mom). |