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Darlene68 · 06-23-2009, 05:03 AM

Bailey is only 10 weeks old but at 6 am this morning when I was up with him and had just put him back in his Xpen he started barking

He is quite loud for such a little squirt! I immediately got a can and put coins in it and when I shook it the little bugger barked even harder

I really wouldn't care if I didn't live in an apt building where the least amount of noise is complained about

Any other suggestions to cut down on barking? I'm worried that he will get worse..and of course louder!

Thanks for any suggestions everyone

chachi · 06-23-2009, 05:09 AM

Try squirting him with a water bottle and tell him no barking

Darlene68 · 06-23-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Try squirting him with a water bottle and tell him no barking

Thanks, I will try it and keep my fingers crossed!

Hollee · 06-23-2009, 08:54 AM

MAke sure you get him with a stream of water- not mist or he might like it

Buster Bailey · 06-23-2009, 09:07 AM

I don't like to do it, but I muzzle Buster & Bailey if they get out of control. You can buy little muzzles that fit them. We usually put them on just for a few minutes & they will calm down. Do not leave your little one unattended though if you muzzle him, so that may not be a solution for you. My brother recently got one of those ultrasonic indoor bark-stopper things...but I don't know much about them, just that they produce a high pitch sound when it registers a dog's bark that only a dog can hear. My brother said it works great (they have a little baby at home & had to keep the dogs quiet). Good luck!!

mscat · 06-23-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

Bailey is only 10 weeks old but at 6 am this morning when I was up with him and had just put him back in his Xpen he started barking

He is quite loud for such a little squirt! I immediately got a can and put coins in it and when I shook it the little bugger barked even harder

I really wouldn't care if I didn't live in an apt building where the least amount of noise is complained about

Any other suggestions to cut down on barking? I'm worried that he will get worse..and of course louder!

Thanks for any suggestions everyone

Anther thing to do is find out what the reason for the barking was is the first place! He was barking because he needed to go potty? was he hungry? bored? did not want to be placed in his pen? With my Suzi , she always barks for a reason. Not to just be noisy. If you tend to the needs of the pup , then I find that the dog calms down much faster then trying to stop the behavior in a negative way . I would also suggest using positive reinforcement . If you respond in a "excited" alarming way, then your pup is only going to become more alarmed and bark more. OR he is going to become very fearful.

mjharpst · 06-23-2009, 09:45 AM

My two are noisy as well, they bark to talk to me about what they need and they do it a lot when people are coming and going. We also live in an apartment complex so I can understand your situation.

With Roxie I didnt want her to be afraid of the water bottle because I use it when I brush her. I did this and it works if you have time. I put her in the other room in the xpen and then I walked around doing my normal stuff, as soon as she made a peep I came out and made a noise she stopped, I went back to doing my stuff, and she started again, I heard that first hint and corrected it again she stopped. It is all repetion and being consistent- that noise is not allowed.

The breed are known for barking and yet my two are very quiet for the breed they are more of a barker than other poochies.

ParrotLady · 06-23-2009, 09:50 AM

Penny barks at everything! When the air conditioner comes on, it clicks. When the air conditioner goes off, it clicks. When it clicks, Penny barks for about 2 minutes and it seems like 2 hours.

Penny barks at the squirrels, the birds, wasps, other dogs, any strange noise, bugs on the floor etc. We are fortunate that we do not live in an apartment.

Darlene68 · 06-23-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollee

MAke sure you get him with a stream of water- not mist or he might like it

Yup

You are right!

Darlene68 · 06-23-2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

Anther thing to do is find out what the reason for the barking was is the first place! He was barking because he needed to go potty? was he hungry? bored? did not want to be placed in his pen? With my Suzi , she always barks for a reason. Not to just be noisy. If you tend to the needs of the pup , then I find that the dog calms down much faster then trying to stop the behavior in a negative way . I would also suggest using positive reinforcement . If you respond in a "excited" alarming way, then your pup is only going to become more alarmed and bark more. OR he is going to become very fearful.

He just started barking at his toys when he plays with them, when he wants out of his pen, I think he just discovered he can be quite loud when he feels like it

yorkie mad · 06-23-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

Anther thing to do is find out what the reason for the barking was is the first place! He was barking because he needed to go potty? was he hungry? bored? did not want to be placed in his pen? With my Suzi , she always barks for a reason. Not to just be noisy. If you tend to the needs of the pup , then I find that the dog calms down much faster then trying to stop the behavior in a negative way . I would also suggest using positive reinforcement . If you respond in a "excited" alarming way, then your pup is only going to become more alarmed and bark more. OR he is going to become very fearful.

My thoughts exactly

hannahallen · 06-23-2009, 01:26 PM

I think what you said is right--he has just discovered "Hey! I can make noise, and it's fun!" When he gets a little older his barking will probably indicate that he needs something. I live in an apartment complex and everytime someone is in the hallway Cohen goes nuts. It's so embarrassing! But once when my dad was down here he said that he thinks it's great that Cohen does that because he is just being a watch dog! Guess you gotta take the bad with the good.

cynsir · 06-23-2009, 01:54 PM

My Max was really small, 2 lb 9 oz at 14 months, and he would bark to get the attention of the other dogs. But the cutest was when the dog food bowl or water bowl was empty, he would really let me have it. Standing on his back legs, just telling me off. He would also do that when he felt it was bedtime. He'd just come right up to me and let me know it was bedtime! I sure miss that.

Pam Campbell · 06-23-2009, 03:04 PM

Wow!!! He must be very vocal!! Little Miss Gracie has only barked a handful of times since we have had her-less than two weeks. We didn't think she even could bark at first!!!! isn't it funny how they are just like children-all so different!

Sunny Alex · 06-23-2009, 03:17 PM

I got Emily when she was twelve weeks old. The second night, at three o'clock in the morning, she started barking. I jumped out of bed, pulled on my robe, ran out to the kitchen, grabbed Emily and put on her leash, turned off the alarm system and ran outdoors with her. I just assumed she needed to go. She just stood there and looked at me. The next day I was outside fertilizing my garden and looked down and saw tire tracks. I live on a corner and apparently during the night someone had driven in from the side street, through my garden, and around my house out to the street in front. Pretty obviously, my twelve week old dog had more brains than I. It never occurred to me that Emily heard something outside. Since then, when she barks, I listen.

06-23-2009, 05:03 AM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Barking already, Help! Bailey is only 10 weeks old but at 6 am this morning when I was up with him and had just put him back in his Xpen he started barking He is quite loud for such a little squirt! I immediately got a can and put coins in it and when I shook it the little bugger barked even harder I really wouldn't care if I didn't live in an apt building where the least amount of noise is complained about Any other suggestions to cut down on barking? I'm worried that he will get worse..and of course louder! Thanks for any suggestions everyone __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

06-23-2009, 05:09 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Try squirting him with a water bottle and tell him no barking __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-23-2009, 08:54 AM	#4
Hollee ♥ Ella Belle ♥ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NM, United States Posts: 851	MAke sure you get him with a stream of water- not mist or he might like it __________________ Just me and Ella B

06-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#5
Buster Bailey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest MN Posts: 188	I don't like to do it, but I muzzle Buster & Bailey if they get out of control. You can buy little muzzles that fit them. We usually put them on just for a few minutes & they will calm down. Do not leave your little one unattended though if you muzzle him, so that may not be a solution for you. My brother recently got one of those ultrasonic indoor bark-stopper things...but I don't know much about them, just that they produce a high pitch sound when it registers a dog's bark that only a dog can hear. My brother said it works great (they have a little baby at home & had to keep the dogs quiet). Good luck!! __________________ Buster & Bailey's Mom

06-23-2009, 09:45 AM	#7
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Good luck- try this! My two are noisy as well, they bark to talk to me about what they need and they do it a lot when people are coming and going. We also live in an apartment complex so I can understand your situation. With Roxie I didnt want her to be afraid of the water bottle because I use it when I brush her. I did this and it works if you have time. I put her in the other room in the xpen and then I walked around doing my normal stuff, as soon as she made a peep I came out and made a noise she stopped, I went back to doing my stuff, and she started again, I heard that first hint and corrected it again she stopped. It is all repetion and being consistent- that noise is not allowed. The breed are known for barking and yet my two are very quiet for the breed they are more of a barker than other poochies. __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

06-23-2009, 09:50 AM	#8
ParrotLady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ross, TX Posts: 259	I can relate to the barking thing Penny barks at everything! When the air conditioner comes on, it clicks. When the air conditioner goes off, it clicks. When it clicks, Penny barks for about 2 minutes and it seems like 2 hours. Penny barks at the squirrels, the birds, wasps, other dogs, any strange noise, bugs on the floor etc. We are fortunate that we do not live in an apartment. __________________ Tracie and Penny http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com

06-23-2009, 01:26 PM	#12
hannahallen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond, KY, USA Posts: 163	I think what you said is right--he has just discovered "Hey! I can make noise, and it's fun!" When he gets a little older his barking will probably indicate that he needs something. I live in an apartment complex and everytime someone is in the hallway Cohen goes nuts. It's so embarrassing! But once when my dad was down here he said that he thinks it's great that Cohen does that because he is just being a watch dog! Guess you gotta take the bad with the good. __________________ Cohen is the cheese to my macaroni!

06-23-2009, 01:54 PM	#13
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	My Max was really small, 2 lb 9 oz at 14 months, and he would bark to get the attention of the other dogs. But the cutest was when the dog food bowl or water bowl was empty, he would really let me have it. Standing on his back legs, just telling me off. He would also do that when he felt it was bedtime. He'd just come right up to me and let me know it was bedtime! I sure miss that. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)

06-23-2009, 03:04 PM	#14
Pam Campbell Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kechi, Kansas Posts: 561	Wow!!! He must be very vocal!! Little Miss Gracie has only barked a handful of times since we have had her-less than two weeks. We didn't think she even could bark at first!!!! isn't it funny how they are just like children-all so different!

06-23-2009, 03:17 PM	#15
Sunny Alex Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monson, MA USA Posts: 105	I got Emily when she was twelve weeks old. The second night, at three o'clock in the morning, she started barking. I jumped out of bed, pulled on my robe, ran out to the kitchen, grabbed Emily and put on her leash, turned off the alarm system and ran outdoors with her. I just assumed she needed to go. She just stood there and looked at me. The next day I was outside fertilizing my garden and looked down and saw tire tracks. I live on a corner and apparently during the night someone had driven in from the side street, through my garden, and around my house out to the street in front. Pretty obviously, my twelve week old dog had more brains than I. It never occurred to me that Emily heard something outside. Since then, when she barks, I listen. Last edited by Sunny Alex; 06-23-2009 at 03:19 PM.