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Uncontrollable, embarrassing barking while out walking I am at my wit's end with Milo. He is a purebred, 1 1/2 y.o. yorkie and from a rescue, presumably from a family who just had a baby that Milo was not fond of. I've had him for about 3 months, and I can definitely see that part of him. For the most part, he's not unusual from what I've read. The "make or break" deal for me is the uncontrollable, barking bloody murder, when he is out for walks. He barks bloody murder at children, other dogs, birds, ANYTHING! I am mortified! There is no calming him down! I have tried to distract him, give him treats, but when he is in his "fit" he is full-head on attack mode! Any suggestions? If I cannot curb this behavior, he'll have to go! :(:(:(:( |
Please contact a trainer. Don't give up. Mine used to bark a lot out on walks but I trained him to heel and if I see him getting focused on something we walk the other way. Basic obedience class might work wonders. Hang in there! |
Keep working with him and get a trainer. Don't give up yet! |
Start with obedience/trick training in the house. Add in working outside in an area where there are no people or other dogs. Then slowly start working in closer proximity to barking triggers. Consistency and repetition are key. Do it daily. Also try taking him to a really crowded area. My boys are braver when there is only 1 - 2 people or dogs, but when they are in a crowd, tend to focus more on me. It's great training time for me. Do you have another dog? I have to work with my boys individually. When I start growing lax on individual walks, the boys start getting naughty when they are together, egging each other on. Check out some books from the library on dog training. Victoria Stilwell is a great source. Watch videos on YouTube. Here is one: |
Thank you!! Wow!!!! I'm so grateful for all of the suggestions! He is the cutest little thing…weighs only 6 lbs. but from his barking, you'd think he was a great dane!! I will try all of the suggestions! He's my only dog and my 10 year old loves him…and I've gotta admit, so do I!!! I just wish he'd chill out!! Lol! I will definitely try obedience training. It's my first dog, so I'm new to this too! |
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If you can give him activity in your home and yard, if you have one, to burn off some energy, then he won't be saving it all for walks. Lastly, and this is one of the hardest, try to maintain a calm and confident attitude when you walk him. If you walk out the door full of anxiety that he is going to be a disaster on his walk, he will feed off of that negative energy. When he goes off barking, stay cool and in control of yourself. I know it seems embarrassing, but really most people are understanding. If you were talking on your phone and letting your dog have 50 feet of leash while acting like a lunatic, then you would get the side eye. :D But if you have a short leash and appear to be trying to work with your dog, people will understand. |
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