|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
02-27-2009, 07:10 PM | #1 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware
Posts: 2,515
| So Embarassed =( I am so embarassed about Fiona's barking behavior. Whenever we go outside, weather it be another dog, someone walking on the street, or an odd noise, she will bark and carry on forever. I have tried to walk away from the person or animals, bring treats out with me, and try to distract her, or simply just pick her up and go inside, and try again when the cost is clear. Now, don't get me wrong, I have no problem with her barking to let me know that someone/something is around, but when it is NON STOP, I just dont know what else to do. Anyone else have any suggestions?
__________________ Mom to Fiona Marie |
Welcome Guest! | |
02-27-2009, 09:40 PM | #2 |
Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri
Posts: 903
| Fortunately, I haven't had this problem - but I have seen it on tv several times. Distracting the dog's attention away from the source seems to be the #1 way to fix this - then reward for good behavior. I wouldn't pick up the dog and go inside - by doing this you've only managed the one time situation. I would firmly and confidently get between your dog and the source, then demand her attention. Once you get her attention, immediately reward. The attention might be a quick glance your way - once you see that glance then immediately (and i mean immediately) say "yes" (or some other key word)and follow with a treat. Don't let the quick glance get away - watch for it. Gradually increase the time span between attention and acknowledgement and then eventually drop the treats, as this should be expected behavior. Good luck - and I hope this helps!!!
__________________ This is Bailey's world and we just live in it! |
02-28-2009, 03:45 PM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Delaware
Posts: 2,515
| thank you!!!! we will see if it works!!!!!
__________________ Mom to Fiona Marie |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart