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Originally Posted by 4Dogs I've figured out (no duh!) that it is easier to get him to stop before he gets obsessed. So far we are following the steps below:
1. "Shhing" him - if he keeps going:
2. "Enough!" command.. if he keeps going:
3. Spray him with the water and say "Enough Charlie!"
4. Remove him and crate him with a towel over and then pray! |
I like your steps. The only thing that I would suggest adding (& maybe you already are) is to
really positively reinforce any quiet behavior, especially when it's on command. Even if it's only a couple of seconds: "GOOD, Charlie! GOOD quiet!". Still quiet? "GOOD boy! Here's your treat!". Make your level of praise match the tremendous effort it takes for him to be quiet.
I also think there is alot of wisdom in your comment about quieting him before he gets too wound up. I think barking is a self-reinforcing behavior in many (possibly most) dogs. I would work really hard right now to interrupt
any barking.