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Darlene68 · 03-20-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I use it when he's at least 6 ft away from me, I don't use it closer than that, but now if he just sees it he stops barking. He's never acted like there is any pain involved. One time he did closed his eyes, and the way he did it reminded me of the face humans make when they hear fingernails over a blackboard.

That is what my bf's dog Shylah did the first time I used it, it looked like she winced, and she just stopped in her tracks. I felt bad for a moment, I was about 6 or 7 ft away. Whatever sound they hear it must really irritate them!

Darlene68 · 03-20-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

Daisy is the barker at our house. Ever since we got Pixie she barks for everything!! She freaks out when we leave, and if she wants a toy out of the basket instead of going and getting it she sits and barks at it!! ugh
My only concern is If you use this for the barker what happens to the dog that is not barking. I was gonna try it for Daisy but I didn't want it to bother Pixie if she isn't barking. So confusing.............

I'm not sure, you're suppose to point it at the one that is barking, I think if used properly this is something that shouldn't have to be used very often. Bailey really is terrible for barking in the car, it is non stop, but on the ride home today it was quiet except for a little whine or two, I called my bf who is out of town and told him about it, I was so impressed!

Darlene68 · 03-20-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm so glad it worked out for you and Bailey!

I still haven't bought this but I may wanna have it around. The only times Jackson barks bad is when someone knocks on the door or a stranger comes in the door. It'd be nice to have a tool to help me out so I can get to the pizza guy, etc, in peace. AND for when we visit over at my dads house making 3 dogs total and 2 cats and it can get a bit crazy over there.

My bf's 2 dogs are horrible for barking when someone comes to the door, it is so embarrassing because they won't stop, I'm hoping this does the trick, you can't beat the price if it works long term!

megansmomma · 03-20-2010, 06:42 PM

I am going to take your word for this and just bought one for mine. It should be here within the week. Gonna get my 9 volt so I am prepared when it arrives.

Darlene68 · 03-20-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am going to take your word for this and just bought one for mine. It should be here within the week. Gonna get my 9 volt so I am prepared when it arrives.

I had forgotten I ordered it, Saw that it was in my mailbox and went right to the store to buy a battery, I couldn't wait to try it out, and I had my fingers crossed that it would work! I hope it works for you!!

angeleyes · 03-20-2010, 11:23 PM

I bought a "barker breaker" for Belle (my Morkie) as she barks at everything and nothing. It didn't do much for her and our 11 year old Lab just looked at me like" you are really annoying me with that thing". I have been watching Dogs 101 on TV and Victoria Stillwell. I noticed that when a dog has a problem like this she takes the dog away from where is si barking from until it stops, then it can come back. Belle's favorite perch is the back of our recliner in front of the bay window. Our livingroom is on the 2nd floor so she has a good view of everything. I started picking her up when she starts barking and walking away with her. Sometimes I gate her in the kitchen. When she settles down, she can go back to the chair. It took about 2 days for her to realize that if she barked she didn't get to look out the window and she's been doing really well. Now I need to find a way to get her to stop jumping at the TV!

dianethomas · 03-22-2010, 06:09 AM

I got mine about a week ago, slipped the battery in, and prepared to be amazed.
But, for some reason my pooches were quiet for days. No unexpected outbursts, no prolonged barking at leaves blowing across the lawn, nothing...
Then company came over.
The first time I used it, I said, "Hush!" pointed it at them, and pressed the button just once. Cricket cowered and hushed. Zaccheus barked at it. I did it again. Again, Zacchie barked, but just once this time. I did it once more.
Silence.
Much praise.
Now, when I actually have to use it, (most of the time, I just have to show it to them) they are quiet after the first use.
Amazing.
Best $10 I ever spent.

Xenia · 03-26-2010, 05:47 AM

I think I'll have to invest in one of these! I just got two yorkies. One is a year old and the other is 3 and 1/2. The older one is the one that barks. Every little noise sets her off, a door opening, footsteps upstairs, etc... it's driving my family crazy. I hope this works for my dog. To clarify, if there is only one dog that barks, you have to make sure that you only point it at that dog right?

Sunnie · 03-26-2010, 06:09 AM

yeah, I got mine in the mail too and it is amazing. I have only used it one time and they all stop in thier tracks! I feel kind of bad because even the NON offender gets punished. Rainbow started shaking after I used it. Now I just have to show it to them as well and they are quiet.

Nancy1999 · 03-26-2010, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenia

I think I'll have to invest in one of these! I just got two yorkies. One is a year old and the other is 3 and 1/2. The older one is the one that barks. Every little noise sets her off, a door opening, footsteps upstairs, etc... it's driving my family crazy. I hope this works for my dog. To clarify, if there is only one dog that barks, you have to make sure that you only point it at that dog right?

Yes, and make sure you are 6 feet away. It sounds like the older dog has an anxiety problem as well, and it important to allow them to bark; it's just that after a certain amount of time they should stop barking after you tell them "quiet". So it's not the fact they bark, it's the fact that they don't stop when you say quiet that is the problem. Some trainers suggest that if a dog barks at noises at night, you are suppose to go around the house and check on things, and thank the dog and reassure him everything's ok. This seems to reduce the anxiety some dogs have. We did this with Joey and it does seem to work, now I can just tell him, "it's ok," and he doesn't feel the need to check out the house. The repeller works by getting them to pay attention to you, and you "quiet" command.

mommadog1 · 03-26-2010, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnie

yeah, I got mine in the mail too and it is amazing. I have only used it one time and they all stop in thier tracks! I feel kind of bad because even the NON offender gets punished. Rainbow started shaking after I used it. Now I just have to show it to them as well and they are quiet.

The device is not for punishment so you aren't punishing the dogs that are not barking. It is a training tool which does not hurt them in any way. So while you are teaching the "offender" it's not ok to bark (for no reason) the other ones are also learning what is not acceptable.

Nancy1999 · 03-26-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mommadog1

The device is not for punishment so you aren't punishing the dogs that are not barking. It is a training tool which does not hurt them in any way. So while you are teaching the "offender" it's not ok to bark (for no reason) the other ones are also learning what is not acceptable.

Anything that reduces the probability of a response (barking) is a punisher, and anything that increases the probability of a response is a reinforcer. All behavior is constantly being reinforced and punished, without us being aware of it. If you "give" or add something, it's said to be "positive", it you take something away, it's said to be "negative." The words punisher and reinforcer have no "value" other than the results they suggest. In the case of the barking repeller, it would be considered a positive punishment, because you are giving something that reduces a behavior. I think this is probably an aversive training technique meaning that the stimulus they receive is unpleasant. This does not mean it shouldn't be used, we often receive unpleasant stimulus in our environment to modify behavior. I think the Repeller is no more noxious than all the barking, and from the results I've seen, Joey seems happier and less agitated. I think cutting down on both our agitation seems worth it. If it caused him "pain" I wouldn't want to use it, but I think it just causes a noxious sound. What I'm suggesting is that we should not be afraid to use the term punishment, and appropriate punishment is part of training.

Gracie2006 · 03-26-2010, 11:06 AM

Something to be aware of, you may be conditioning your dog to fear the collar rather than not to bark at something. We tried one on my husband's dog and it just made him neurotic. He barks out of frustration, anxiety and fear of noises. He does not associate the bark with the collar. All he knows know is that when he hears a noise that collar will go off. We had to stop using it and are working on other methods.

Nancy1999 · 03-26-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gracie2006

Something to be aware of, you may be conditioning your dog to fear the collar rather than not to bark at something. We tried one on my husband's dog and it just made him neurotic. He barks out of frustration, anxiety and fear of noises. He does not associate the bark with the collar. All he knows know is that when he hears a noise that collar will go off. We had to stop using it and are working on other methods.

The Bark Repeller is not a collar, it actually looks like a TV remote, and other day, when the Repeller was in the other room and Joey started barking I picked up the TV remote, and pointed it at him, and said "quiet", he stopped barking.

Sunnie · 03-26-2010, 02:48 PM

I guess the term "punished" was not the right term to use. Regardless, my intention is not punishment, it is to control the barking. Nancy, you are right about the TV remote. I have only used the bark repeller 2 times now and pointing the TV remote at one of them now produces the same results.

03-20-2010, 06:42 PM	#109
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I am going to take your word for this and just bought one for mine. It should be here within the week. Gonna get my 9 volt so I am prepared when it arrives. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

03-20-2010, 11:23 PM	#111
angeleyes YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hugo, MN USA Posts: 325	barking at everything I bought a "barker breaker" for Belle (my Morkie) as she barks at everything and nothing. It didn't do much for her and our 11 year old Lab just looked at me like" you are really annoying me with that thing". I have been watching Dogs 101 on TV and Victoria Stillwell. I noticed that when a dog has a problem like this she takes the dog away from where is si barking from until it stops, then it can come back. Belle's favorite perch is the back of our recliner in front of the bay window. Our livingroom is on the 2nd floor so she has a good view of everything. I started picking her up when she starts barking and walking away with her. Sometimes I gate her in the kitchen. When she settles down, she can go back to the chair. It took about 2 days for her to realize that if she barked she didn't get to look out the window and she's been doing really well. Now I need to find a way to get her to stop jumping at the TV!

03-22-2010, 06:09 AM	#112
dianethomas YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Millington, TN USA Posts: 471	I got mine about a week ago, slipped the battery in, and prepared to be amazed. But, for some reason my pooches were quiet for days. No unexpected outbursts, no prolonged barking at leaves blowing across the lawn, nothing... Then company came over. The first time I used it, I said, "Hush!" pointed it at them, and pressed the button just once. Cricket cowered and hushed. Zaccheus barked at it. I did it again. Again, Zacchie barked, but just once this time. I did it once more. Silence. Much praise. Now, when I actually have to use it, (most of the time, I just have to show it to them) they are quiet after the first use. Amazing. Best $10 I ever spent. __________________ Cricket and Zaccheus' human

03-26-2010, 05:47 AM	#113
Xenia Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sugar Land, Texas, United States Posts: 14 Blog Entries: 2	Wow I think I'll have to invest in one of these! I just got two yorkies. One is a year old and the other is 3 and 1/2. The older one is the one that barks. Every little noise sets her off, a door opening, footsteps upstairs, etc... it's driving my family crazy. I hope this works for my dog. To clarify, if there is only one dog that barks, you have to make sure that you only point it at that dog right?

03-26-2010, 06:09 AM	#114
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	yeah, I got mine in the mail too and it is amazing. I have only used it one time and they all stop in thier tracks! I feel kind of bad because even the NON offender gets punished. Rainbow started shaking after I used it. Now I just have to show it to them as well and they are quiet. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

03-26-2010, 11:06 AM	#118
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Something to be aware of, you may be conditioning your dog to fear the collar rather than not to bark at something. We tried one on my husband's dog and it just made him neurotic. He barks out of frustration, anxiety and fear of noises. He does not associate the bark with the collar. All he knows know is that when he hears a noise that collar will go off. We had to stop using it and are working on other methods. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

03-26-2010, 02:48 PM	#120
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	I guess the term "punished" was not the right term to use. Regardless, my intention is not punishment, it is to control the barking. Nancy, you are right about the TV remote. I have only used the bark repeller 2 times now and pointing the TV remote at one of them now produces the same results. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)