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Originally Posted by holloway4aba  That is a good plan. I am a behaviorist, and conditioning is my game. Ignoring him when he barks is the right way to go. Of course when he stops barking wait at least 10 sec. of him being quiet and calm, and give anything he may want. Going outside, toys, affection, etc. Also, try to give all affection, etc. only when he is calm and quiet. Good luck! He may have an extinction burst at first, which means he may bark more, but hang in there. If you are consistent, the problem will decrease rather rapidly. |
So far, "No barking" with a loud, firm voice has been working. I'm guessing it's because every dog is different. But if it keeps going on for weeks on end, I'm switching back to ignoring him. Thanks for the luck (irony).