Ozzie barks a lot, too. I saw something on Dog Whisperer a few weeks ago that has helped sometimes.
Cesar said to make this CHEE CHEE CHEE sound at the dog when they bark or are otherwise doing something inappropriate. (In his example, it was attacking the vacuum.) If the dog doesn't respond to that alone, keep making the sound and clasp all of you your fingers on one hand into a point and use that to push their neck or face while you make the noise. Supposedly, it's akin to the alpha dog biting at them to get them under control.
We have issues getting out the front door (sets off hellacious barking fit 90 percent of the time.) I've done that consistently and, as of this morning, all I had to do to leave was keep saying STAY and he remained in his bed in the livringroom! (When he jumped up to get out of his bed, I started the CHEE noise.)
It's worth a try. |