My Lucky has to go!!!

[wd6474]

Originally Posted by kalina82

i'm sorry, that's a crappy situation your in. why have you not tried the collar? at this point i'd be willing to try anything. i've used a citronella collar in the past on my toy poodle and it worked great.

i havn't used the collar because I thought it was mean to do that. I never had this problem until this new neighbor moved in. Most of the people around here have dogs, so they understand. When we are at home everything is fine I can correct him but when were gone for 10hours a day at work he is barking up a storm at anything that moves. I cant quit my job, im lucky to have one is this depression. I cant afford to move because its to hard to find a place that will let you have a dog. so I just need to fix the problem and fast to avoid the alternative. I almost didnt post because I knew people would think im a bad dog owner and blah blah... but im desperate for help!!!!!

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by wd6474

i havn't used the collar because I thought it was mean to do that. I never had this problem until this new neighbor moved in. Most of the people around here have dogs, so they understand. When we are at home everything is fine I can correct him but when were gone for 10hours a day at work he is barking up a storm at anything that moves. I cant quit my job, im lucky to have one is this depression. I cant afford to move because its to hard to find a place that will let you have a dog. so I just need to fix the problem and fast to avoid the alternative. I almost didnt post because I knew people would think im a bad dog owner and blah blah... but im desperate for help!!!!!

no one thinks your a bad dog owner. your looking for suggestions to help you keep your dog and no one can fault you for that.

since this is only going on when your not home i would try that birdhouse thing. this way you can turn it of when your are home so he can bark a little bit while playing or what not.

[chandracz]

wow i might have to try the birdhouse myself! i have a barker too!

[bdiresto]

a spray bottle with or without a little vinegar works great

[KarlaR]

Have you tried the collar that has a special calming effect? We are working with a trainer who suggests that we use that. also she explained that a dog who is frightened then barks gets a positive reaction from making the noise and that their are some techniques that can help.