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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  This post seems a little rude. There are dogs that have anxiety which can cause barking issues. No matter what type of dog you have if it’s not anxiety related you can train them to bark less. I never see super barkie in the profiles about Yorkies in fact I have known many who aren’t. My older girl is not a barker and very rarely to never barks. My youngest only barks if she sees something and sometimes when her brother does it. My little boy is the most barky of the group but even then he knows leave it and will stop. Anxiety is absolutely terrible and I would not hesitate to medicate for it. |
I wouldn't say the post was rude so much as it was ignorant, particularly this quote: "I hope you can train your dog's and accept some barking. That's what they do."
For the record, OF COURSE I accept some barking. I've had other dogs before. Barking is one way that dogs communicate. It is NOT normal for a dog to bark continually and work itself into a state of frenzied panic that lasts for four hours while a worker is trying to install cable TV. Although I explained the situation at the beginning of my thread, perhaps the person replying didn't read it or didn't understand the situation. Like I said, ignorance.
The good news is that the Prozac resulted in some improvement. Instead of being inconsolable while our furnace was being inspected, Bella was consolable. It's not just for me, it's for her well-being as well.
After the second two-month prescription runs out, the vet wants to see Bella again to re-evaluate. I'll question the vet more pointedly and report back on what she says.