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Hamoth · 10-05-2005, 01:29 PM

Well, if you suspect a psychological disorder, I would definately avoid a mechanical punishment tool such as a shock or spray collar. I think you might need a professional to advise you. Your situation seems pretty comlicated and it's definately not one of the more routine posts we have had on the subject.

I know this much, you should avoid punishment for barking at this stage. I KNOW it's really annoying (Chewy decided to try it again this morning at 4:00 AM).

HAve you considered making an apointment to see a behaviorist? That might be the most productive route from here...

maddiesdad · 10-06-2005, 04:23 AM

Well, first we;re trying what the wife and I suspect is the real problem. We're taking the Okham's Razor approach and thinking that the simplest answer is the right one. We think Maddie's activity level might be too low.

Since we got Julie, the dog's walks have gotten shorter and slower because Julie is more of a cruiser than a racer. Maddie often gets bored even during the walks. The trick is, I can really only exercise the dogs in the evening and my wife's legs are generally too sore to take the dogs on a longer walk (she's pregnant). So, this morning we started a new routine where I walk only Maddie before going to work. I took her on a walk of the same time as before but double the distance in the hope that it would wear her down a bit more. I walk her the same tonight. Hopefully, this will have the effect of keeping her energy level more even thereby curbing the barking.

After talking with my wife last night we came to the conclusion that Maddie's barking is much worse during the day than in the evening when she's more tired. I think this may work.

Thanks for all your help, Hamoth! You've been great.

FirstYorkie · 10-06-2005, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddiesdad

She does a rollover onto her back almost as soon as she meets them to entice them to play.

Actually, rolling on her back is a submissive, possibly fear-based, behavior which may lend credence to Hamoth's theory.

I think increased exercise is a great idea. You might also check out this article on Clicker Solutions:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/arti...nicbarking.htm
It may be of use to you. (Great website, BTW!).

If those don't work, I'd go with Hamoth's suggestion to see a behaviorist.

Good luck!

10-05-2005, 01:29 PM	#16
Hamoth YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 358	Well, if you suspect a psychological disorder, I would definately avoid a mechanical punishment tool such as a shock or spray collar. I think you might need a professional to advise you. Your situation seems pretty comlicated and it's definately not one of the more routine posts we have had on the subject. I know this much, you should avoid punishment for barking at this stage. I KNOW it's really annoying (Chewy decided to try it again this morning at 4:00 AM). HAve you considered making an apointment to see a behaviorist? That might be the most productive route from here...

10-06-2005, 04:23 AM	#17
maddiesdad Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 40	Well, first we;re trying what the wife and I suspect is the real problem. We're taking the Okham's Razor approach and thinking that the simplest answer is the right one. We think Maddie's activity level might be too low. Since we got Julie, the dog's walks have gotten shorter and slower because Julie is more of a cruiser than a racer. Maddie often gets bored even during the walks. The trick is, I can really only exercise the dogs in the evening and my wife's legs are generally too sore to take the dogs on a longer walk (she's pregnant). So, this morning we started a new routine where I walk only Maddie before going to work. I took her on a walk of the same time as before but double the distance in the hope that it would wear her down a bit more. I walk her the same tonight. Hopefully, this will have the effect of keeping her energy level more even thereby curbing the barking. After talking with my wife last night we came to the conclusion that Maddie's barking is much worse during the day than in the evening when she's more tired. I think this may work. Thanks for all your help, Hamoth! You've been great.