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FirstYorkie · 03-22-2006, 12:38 AM

I tried something similiar several years ago with a Shih Tzu. We didn't have any success with it. She never got the connection between barking and the noise, I don't think. (But then, she definitely was one of the dimmest "bulbs in the box"). She'd bark, hear the noise, look around, and immediately go back to barking.

You might do some reading about separation anxiety in dogs as I'd guess there is a good chance that's why Bella is barking. You might also look into the DAP diffuser which is supposed to be calming. Here is a good article on separation anxiety:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/2002/sa.htm

Good luck!

03-22-2006, 12:38 AM	#6
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	I tried something similiar several years ago with a Shih Tzu. We didn't have any success with it. She never got the connection between barking and the noise, I don't think. (But then, she definitely was one of the dimmest "bulbs in the box"). She'd bark, hear the noise, look around, and immediately go back to barking. You might do some reading about separation anxiety in dogs as I'd guess there is a good chance that's why Bella is barking. You might also look into the DAP diffuser which is supposed to be calming. Here is a good article on separation anxiety: http://www.clickersolutions.com/articles/2002/sa.htm Good luck! __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!