Bigger problem....

[Lucky]

Hey guys, Lucky here.

Remember when I told you guys that my dog has a barking problem? Well it's even worse. I didn't mention this because I thought I could correct it. Aside from barking for what he wants, the BIGGER problem is that he barks at PEOPLE (with or without dogs) and DOGS. It's embarrassing. I'm trying to walk him and he goes out of control. Some guy or girl randomnly passes by and he starts barking, and he's also selective about it! He barks at grannies, too! I say "NO BARKING!" but it still hasn't computed in his head.

Does anyone have experience with this? It's horrible @_@

I thought about getting him a muzzle and introducing him to dogs and people at a Dog Park. I don't know...

PS: Barking for what he wants has been significantly rectified, though.

[TootiesMom]

OOOO If you ever find a solution, I need one too... Hope is a very sheltered pup.. she barks and runs anytime a stranger is even close!
My Tinker(7 yr old chi mix... she barks at EVERYTHING and is not very nice to anyone, and put her and Hope together and ooo my

[yorkiegirl83]

I think the reason that sometimes dogs bark at strangers is because they aren't socialized enough. Introducing your dog to a variety or different looking people, dogs, cats, areas.. will really help the dog cope with the situation.

Your yorkie could be barking out of frustration, fear, excitability.. many things. It will take a lot of work on your part.. but maybe try to get into a training class or work w/a trainer and see if that helps. Or you could look up training info on barking on the 'net and see if there seems to be anything that will work for your situation.

Maybe take your pup for a nice long walk, get him nice and tired, then take him to PetSmart or PetCo and see how he interacts w/the other people there and the other dogs.

Good luck w/it!

[Yorkieluv]

bump!

[JeanieK]

According to Cesear Milan, they are barking because they do not see you as being in control. You have to get to the root of the problem, and let him know that you are the pack leader.

I suggest getting Cesar's DVD.

[Punkin&Piper]

I agree follow Ceasar his technics work. My husband has followed his same beliefs for years.

[Lucky]

Hello all.

I didn't know I had so many replies. Apology for that..

As for being the pack leader, I understood this before I owned Nicolas. I'm very aware that I must establish myself as pack leader, but some dogs are.. you know, stubborn. It's a hard process, since you ALWAYS have be in control, and usually dogs try to take advantage of any opportune level.

Nicolas rarely barks for what he wants now. It's a firm rule in the house that if you bark, you get nothing just a firm, loud "no". But he still barks at other dogs and people. Honestly, people should NOT walk their dogs unleashed, no matter how loyal they are to you. That's not the point of leashing, imo, but to secure them from other dogs as well. This one time, Nicolas's incessant barking captured the attention of two Chihuahuas, and they came running towards my dog because their owner didn't have them leashed. I had to pick up Nicolas because the chihuahua was about to grip my dog with its bite.

Lately, he's been taking advantage of pissing in the house. He didn't used to do this, and we take him out regularly... 2 times a day at strict schedule. I'm guessing it's because he hasn't been fixed yet...

You can tell by how he "saves" his piss for another area to mark. I'm also guessing he doesn't thoroughly finish his piss since, at times, he has some left to dispose of in the house. Bah.

Honestly, I really do love the guy but I wish the prior owners understood that "barking" isnt some cute form of communication.... they literally awarded him with attention/treats/outside/playtime whenever he barked. It's not okay, seriously, and how could I tell them that their method of securing the dog was incorrect? What's done is done and now they've gave it to someone(me) because they don't have the time to take care of him anymore. It's frustrating to think about at times but I must now try and rectify it.

I think I'll attempt to view Ceasars video..

[drawlins27]

My Lily does this too. She will go up to one of my other yorkies or a person and start barking like crazy with these really high pitched barks. She does it when she wants attention or wants to play. Unfortunately it usually works and she gets attention. This makes it even harder to break her of the habit. I have tried saying No but she is only 3 months old and doesn't really know what that means yet.

I have recently starting using a plastic spray bottle with water in it. Whenever she starts her little barking tirades, I squirt her in the face with it just once and say No at the same time. It really seems to be working and is reducing the amount of barking that she does. Hope that helps you some.

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

i would like to know also..

[bdbmamaw]

Originally Posted by drawlins27

My Lily does this too. She will go up to one of my other yorkies or a person and start barking like crazy with these really high pitched barks. She does it when she wants attention or wants to play. Unfortunately it usually works and she gets attention. This makes it even harder to break her of the habit. I have tried saying No but she is only 3 months old and doesn't really know what that means yet.

I have recently starting using a plastic spray bottle with water in it. Whenever she starts her little barking tirades, I squirt her in the face with it just once and say No at the same time. It really seems to be working and is reducing the amount of barking that she does. Hope that helps you some.

The squirt bottle is working on Sammie too. She barks at dogs her size, but just loves bigger dogs. Go figure.... It may be because she's with a hugh standard poodle in her intermediate class and is getting use to the size. But the spray does seem to be breaking her of it....

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by drawlins27

My Lily does this too. She will go up to one of my other yorkies or a person and start barking like crazy with these really high pitched barks. She does it when she wants attention or wants to play. Unfortunately it usually works and she gets attention. This makes it even harder to break her of the habit. I have tried saying No but she is only 3 months old and doesn't really know what that means yet.

I have recently starting using a plastic spray bottle with water in it. Whenever she starts her little barking tirades, I squirt her in the face with it just once and say No at the same time. It really seems to be working and is reducing the amount of barking that she does. Hope that helps you some.

Pretty much what you said Drawlin. My yorkie just barks for attention, but is totally friendly if you get near him. Sigh, such is the life of a Yorkie owner.

Do you carry the spray bottle everywhere? I don't know..

[Repunzel]

Cesar, the Dog Whisperer, recommends you redirect his attention from whatever he's fixated on. You do this by tapping him on his hind leg closest to you and firmly tug on the leash away from the fixation, oh and making a sound that will help break his focus. I do the "tch" sound. My bigger dogs get fixated with other dogs in the neighborhood so I do that to keep her calm.

Good luck!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kNA8JbnKU94

[biewerlover]

Lately, he's been taking advantage of pissing in the house. He didn't used to do this, and we take him out regularly... 2 times a day at strict schedule. I'm guessing it's because he hasn't been fixed yet...

I'm confused..2xs a day? I don't think thats what you meant right? I don't think he is saving his pee for inside. Little dogs pee a lot, they have to learn to hold it longer. This is why I crate train my dogs. When I am at work my puppy is in his crate. He olds it from 8am until I come home for lunch at 1pm. He is slowly learning and training his bladder to hold it, just like a toddler must learn to hold it until he/she can get to a potty. At first they pee in their pants cuz they don't understand but eventually they learn. Same with pups (even some older dogs). It isn't realistic to expect a small toy breed to hold it like a Golden Retriever, but they can learn not to go every minute. When out on a walk my guy must lift his leg like 30 xs. 1/2 of the time nothing is even coming out anymore. When you take him out and he pees maybe stay out a bit longer and let him sniff around and see if he has to go more before you bring him in?

Kathy

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by biewerlover

Lately, he's been taking advantage of pissing in the house. He didn't used to do this, and we take him out regularly... 2 times a day at strict schedule. I'm guessing it's because he hasn't been fixed yet...

I'm confused..2xs a day? I don't think thats what you meant right? I don't think he is saving his pee for inside. Little dogs pee a lot, they have to learn to hold it longer. This is why I crate train my dogs. When I am at work my puppy is in his crate. He olds it from 8am until I come home for lunch at 1pm. He is slowly learning and training his bladder to hold it, just like a toddler must learn to hold it until he/she can get to a potty. At first they pee in their pants cuz they don't understand but eventually they learn. Same with pups (even some older dogs). It isn't realistic to expect a small toy breed to hold it like a Golden Retriever, but they can learn not to go every minute. When out on a walk my guy must lift his leg like 30 xs. 1/2 of the time nothing is even coming out anymore. When you take him out and he pees maybe stay out a bit longer and let him sniff around and see if he has to go more before you bring him in?

Kathy

Kathy, how else am I suppose to say it?

We take him out two times a day... like how someone brushes their teeth two to three times a day? Please try and clarify what you're asking here because I'm not really getting it.

Anyway, once again I do say what I mean. When I say my dog really holds in his piss, I really think so, because he saves his piss for another area. My dog is not one to take his leisure when going potty, once he goes outside he's immediately marking his territory and sniffing for another place to mark. Once you think he's done going potty (nothing coming out anymore), we or I take him back in and sometimes he ends up going potty somewhere in the house...

As of late, it's not happening as much as I witnessed before but it's just something to take notice of.....

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Repunzel

Cesar, the Dog Whisperer, recommends you redirect his attention from whatever he's fixated on. You do this by tapping him on his hind leg closest to you and firmly tug on the leash away from the fixation, oh and making a sound that will help break his focus. I do the "tch" sound. My bigger dogs get fixated with other dogs in the neighborhood so I do that to keep her calm.

Good luck!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=kNA8JbnKU94

I've watched some of his stuff on youtube and they're pretty simple and to the point. Thanks for your help! The tapping on the hind leg might work, since ONLY tugging on the leash doesn't really do much of anything.