Training and persistence is the key here. Our trainer is of the mind frame you earn it or lose it.
If she was in her carrier, a blanket was put over her immediately so she learned she lost the right to look if her barking persisted. We remove her immediately from an area and she loses the right to look at the dog if she barks in public or at home. I'm not talking about a hey guys someone is visiting, or even the occasional stop yer yappin' at the chihuahua next door. I get what you're saying that crazed barking.
We were able to get her to stop this, despite a guy terrorizing her last spring, and her ongoing playdate with people who don't seem to mind their dogs barking ALL the time. She stops now with a fast "grrr" reminder or a bit of aromatherapy oil if she's freaked out. Keep at it. |