barking problems resolved Bark Repeller

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

It call "Dog Repeller", I got it at the Amazon link. Amazon.com: Pet Parade Dog Repeller and Training Aid: Kitchen & Dining

That is the one we have. I have only had to use it like 3 times. Zoey started going into a phase where she would bark constantly in the evening to dictate when she got attention and it got really bad. I used it a couple of times, following the directions explicitly and only pressing it and quickly releasing and worked fantastic. I used it one other time when she was hearing DH in the basement and would not stop barking for anything. I do not mind a little barking and agree it is natural and instinctual however, when she uses barking to lead me .... it has to be nipped in the butt. I am so thankful for its effectiveness and the limited number of times I have had to use it.

Note that I had to physically walk to the other side of the room (which was okay) but important to mention. Also as a Warning... pay attention to where all pets are at the time you use it. I noticed that my kitty who was across the room, also was 'notified' that no more barking was permitted.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

That is the one we have. I have only had to use it like 3 times. Zoey started going into a phase where she would bark constantly in the evening to dictate when she got attention and it got really bad. I used it a couple of times, following the directions explicitly and only pressing it and quickly releasing and worked fantastic. I used it one other time when she was hearing DH in the basement and would not stop barking for anything. I do not mind a little barking and agree it is natural and instinctual however, when she uses barking to lead me .... it has to be nipped in the butt. I am so thankful for its effectiveness and the limited number of times I have had to use it.

Note that I had to physically walk to the other side of the room (which was okay) but important to mention. Also as a Warning... pay attention to where all pets are at the time you use it. I noticed that my kitty who was across the room, also was 'notified' that no more barking was permitted.

Yes I agree, these are important considerations. I just want to thank you all for telling me about this.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

We got ours Saturday, first I want to say, that the directions give some pretty specific advice. Point the Dog Repeller directly at the dog from 5-6 feet away, and it's effective up to 20 feet. Give the verbal command, and press button for one or two seconds. Repeat steps until your dog responds. Do NOT use on your pet within a foot of you pet, in other words don't get up too close.

I use it as directed. And sometimes you have no choice but to use it when they are close to it, like when they are right on top of me or next to me. I ALWAYS give the "quiet" command before I ever use it.

But if you look at the ratings on this item it is almost split down the middle. I looked on other review sites about it besides amazon. So some dogs it works some it doesn't..

Last night Pennie started barking at 2 am wanting something from one of the other dogs. She does this A LOT.. I told her quiet, she ignores me. so I pointed it at her said quiet and clicked the button, she stopped for a few seconds, I praised her..then she did it again, and we did the whole thing over again about 3 times before she finally shut up..LOL.. she is cute but this bossy voice of hers is going to stop! especially at 2 am...

cute little brat

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

I use it as directed. And sometimes you have no choice but to use it when they are close to it, like when they are right on top of me or next to me. I ALWAYS give the "quiet" command before I ever use it.

But if you look at the ratings on this item it is almost split down the middle. I looked on other review sites about it besides amazon. So some dogs it works some it doesn't..

Last night Pennie started barking at 2 am wanting something from one of the other dogs. She does this A LOT.. I told her quiet, she ignores me. so I pointed it at her said quiet and clicked the button, she stopped for a few seconds, I praised her..then she did it again, and we did the whole thing over again about 3 times before she finally shut up..LOL.. she is cute but this bossy voice of hers is going to stop! especially at 2 am...

cute little brat

Well, we have to remember it's a training aid, not a magic box. I think we are all looking for a magic box, and it seems to have a little magic, but it's still a training aid. If not use properly, you could teach your dog to bark more, or get aggressive. I wouldn't use it if she were really close, I think you do have a choice, it's not convenient, but you might damage her ears, if you use it when she's too close, or she could learn to ignore it.

Same with the clicker training system, there's nothing magic about it, but if you can train a person to use it properly, it can be a wonderful aid in trick training.

[mommadog1]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Well, we have to remember it's a training aid, not a magic box. I think we are all looking for a magic box, and it seems to have a little magic, but it's still a training aid. If not use properly, you could teach your dog to bark more, or get aggressive. I wouldn't use it if she were really close, I think you do have a choice, it's not convenient, but you might damage her ears, if you use it when she's too close, or she could learn to ignore it.

Same with the clicker training system, there's nothing magic about it, but if you can train a person to use it properly, it can be a wonderful aid in trick training.

But I NEED a magic box...LOL

But yes you are right, it is indeed a training aid. I was just in the living room trying to get mine to stop. This time everyone quit barking (even my cocker..shrug) but Mindy I had to do it about 4 times before it worked. I guess sometimes we do just want that magic to happen

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by mommadog1

But I NEED a magic box...LOL

But yes you are right, it is indeed a training aid. I was just in the living room trying to get mine to stop. This time everyone quit barking (even my cocker..shrug) but Mindy I had to do it about 4 times before it worked. I guess sometimes we do just want that magic to happen

You are so right, me too! All I know is that it has a lot more magic, than my can of pennies. I had to repeat that sooooo many times.

[MauiGirl]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

We got ours Saturday, first I want to say, that the directions give some pretty specific advice. Point the Dog Repeller directly at the dog from 5-6 feet away, and it's effective up to 20 feet. Give the verbal command, and press button for one or two seconds. Repeat steps until your dog responds. Do NOT use on your pet within a foot of you pet, in other words don't get up too close.

Joey was barking Saturday, and didn't obey my verbal command, so from about 8 feet away, I pointed the Dog Repeller at him said "Quiet" and held for no more than one second, it was pretty much press down and immediately release, a light goes on to show you it is working. Joey stopped barking, and just looked at me, he didn't wince or act like he was in any type of pain, but he just looked at me like "What the heck?" I expected to use it again to give more details, but he hasn't been barking much since Saturday, and stops when I tell him "quiet", so I can't really test this thoroughly, he's never gone a whole day without barking. Lol, I need to call the cable guy. Anyway, I did want to remind others not to use it from too close a range. Do not let kids play with this either.

I'm so glad you had good results already. It almost seems too good to be true when it works this well, but my experience was the same. I don't over use it, but find it amazing when I do need it.

[Nancy1999]

OK, we've had it a week now and I've had to use it about 4 times. I think this is AMAZING! He stops barking immediately when I use it, and seems relaxed, instead of agitated like he does with coins in the can. We went on a walk today, and walked by a child, this normally sets Joey off. There was no barking. I was a little amazed, but then we went by a house with 3 dogs in the yard staring at Joey, and he didn't bark, I was shocked, he normally barks his head off, even if they don't bark. Then we went by several more houses with dogs that were all barking, Joey didn't bark back at any of them. You cannot understand how shocking this is for me. I didn't take the Bark Repeller on the walk, it's like he remembers the training from last week. I did praise him for not barking today. This thing is the greatest product ever, you have to be careful not to overuse it, and allow them to bark at certain things for a short time, but it seems like it has reduced his unwanted barking by 100% so far. I'm just so amazed. Thank you so much for telling me about this!

[jadabug]

I have been following this thread all week. I am going to try this product. My two go ballistic over doorbells on the tv or other dogs on tv and anyone coming to the door. I don't mind them barking to let us know someone is at the door but they get out of control. My only problem is my DH he likes to get them barking and does stuff to get it escalated. I may have to get a bark collar for him and use it on him when he gets them going and use the bark repel for them I am constantly telling him not to urge them to bark for no reason.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by jadabug

I have been following this thread all week. I am going to try this product. My two go ballistic over doorbells on the tv or other dogs on tv and anyone coming to the door. I don't mind them barking to let us know someone is at the door but they get out of control. My only problem is my DH he likes to get them barking and does stuff to get it escalated. I may have to get a bark collar for him and use it on him when he gets them going and use the bark repel for them I am constantly telling him not to urge them to bark for no reason.

Lol, I love the way you think! I don't know if you'll have much success, if he's urging them on. I think I'd buy a stun gun and use it on him! I haven't tested it with the doorbell yet, and I agree with the poster who allows them 30 seconds of barking after the doorbell rings. You want to use it very cautiously at first and exactly the right way. The first few times you use it will have the most impact, so if you screw up, or BF is egging them on, it might not work. When I use it, I always put my finger to my lips in a shushing fashion because Joey is so much better with hand signals than words. I want to be able to just do the shushing thing without the repeller.

[hugz4all4]

hmmm, interesting thread. I just tell my dogs, all 4 of them (toy poodle, yorkie mix, sheltie and beagle) a sharp NO, when they are barking more than I like and they stop. The only time they will continue for more than a few minutes and I have say NO more than once is when someone new enters the house and when the Amish go by the house with thier very loud horse and buggies, it drives them nuts.
I have never had to use anything else. I guess I must be lucky ... I would consider using one of those devices though if I had too, defintily a better alternative to a shock collar. I will let my neighbor know, they keep one on their outside dog all the time....

[dianethomas]

Wow! I just went over to amazon and bought mine. I have been wondering what I could do to stop mine from barking.
Once, we had a dalmation that didn't EVER bark until she was fully grown. We didn't know she COULD bark until then. My DH and I looked at each other in amazement.
Now, with two yorkies, the barking gets out of hand quickly.
We live in the forest with squirrels, birds, and such, and they bark almost non-stop. Zaccheus is usually the instigator.
I hope this will help tame the noise. I'll let you all know when I get it and test it out.

[chandracz]

well i just ordered this so let's hope it works!!!

[HallTx1203]

Ordered this also...Got mine a week ago but did not have a 9 volt battery...Got the battery...Have only had to use it 3 times...Amazing...Have not had to use it in 4 days........Best $10 I have ever spent...

[Rizzo's mom]

Thanks guys for the tip on this I am going to order ASAP. I have one yorkie Sydney Rose that is just OUT OF CONTROL! Great watch dog but she just goes overboard!
She jumps up on the bay window and I love for to watch outside but she goes off if there is so much of a tree leaf rustling..it is getting really old.

I will let you know and by the way where can I buy a stun gun for my hubby that is a great idea

Loree Syndey Rose Lacey Rose Foster mommy to Rocco
My sweet Rizzo RIP mommy misses you