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Yorkie barking at big dogs! Hi! This is my first time visiting this site and posting something. I am excited to hear the advice people will have for me! My yorkie Danny just turned 6 months old and has graduated puppy kindergarten, but he still barks like crazy at bigger dogs whenever he sees them (he was enrolled in a small puppy class and by the end of the 6 weeks he was FINALLY playing with the other dogs - at our 1st class he just about barked the whole hour at all the dogs!). We didn't get him until he was 14 weeks old and he is our only dog so I don't feel like he was ever "socialized" with big dogs during that critical window. Has anyone been able to overcome this problem? We were told to stay at a safe distance from big dogs and treat him when he looks at them and doesn't bark (and them gradually move closer to them). However, we live in a condo so it is hard not to see big dogs in the elevator without Danny freaking out! What should we do??? Any advice is welcome! We don't want our little boy to be insecure and scared. We tried to teach him "quiet" but he seems to get possessed when he gets into that mode. Thanks for any suggestions!!! |
I know it might seem kind of harsh, but any time Miles would do that when he was little, I would immediately say, "NO!" and clap my hands loudly to startle him. I live in an apartment, so I'm in the same boat with you...I did not want him to be barking all the time! Other than that, I was sure to socialize him really well. He literally went everywhere with me (that he was allowed to go). If we would see other dogs on a walk, I would hold him and kneel down with him so he could get used to the other dog, but without putting him in danger by letting him get too close. His behavior has improved 100%. In fact, I recieve compliments all the time about how quiet he is "for a little dog". Sometimes I can tell he's tempted to bark, but he'll just made these funny little noises under his breath. :) He definitely knows he's supposed to be quiet! |
I use a plastic bottle with coins in it when my dogs bark like crazy. Also a dog park would help socialize him. I have two senior girls, though, that I won't allow close to bigger dogs even if the larger dog is friendly. My girls are not friendly and might take a bite out of a leg. Who knows what might happen then.:( Typical Yorkie attitude....think they are bigger than what they are. Good luck. |
Agree with the coins in the can, or clapping loudly to distract them. It may sound harsh also but maybe when you're out on walks and you pass a big dog... bring a spray bottle with you and give a quick squirt in the face whenever he begins barking at a large dog. Don't let him see where the spray comes from though. Just do it quick. Most dogs do not like this! It will make him associate barking with the big dogs = water in the face (or wherever). Also, I would take him around more large dogs off-leash to let him get used to bigger dogs. Sometimes the leash causes tension. |
Coins in a can works great for around the house when he starts to bark. Now I just make a loud noise with my voice and he associates it with No. When we are out walking, he wants to go play with any size dog so he gets brought up on a short leash and he has to not stop and look or try to go to them. I took him to a doggie day care center when he was 4-6 months old to get him socialized. He is good with other dogs when off the leash, however with the leash on he can get scared and bark. |
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I immediately turn Rockie away from bigger dogs and say no When Rockie barks. |
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