My moms rescue Sammy isn't to terrible of a barker but when we went to a hotel for the first time with him be was barking at every sound but he lets off hints hes gonna bark either the ears go up or he squeaks first so when he would do that I all of a sudden would start singing made up songs to get his attention it worked but at the time we where hungry so I was singing about pasta salad lol I'm sure other people in the hotel thought I was crazy when they passed our room :D

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Lovetodream88,

No offense, I don't need to run to my vet every time my dog sneezes. I'm an EMT and know that lemon burns, know it won't cause your eye to fall out, know eyes don't grow back, and/or won't kill your dog. I also know how to hold my dog still enough to put saline solution in her eye. I've done it many times.

I've seen a lot of your posts here on YT and you seem to think you know it all. NO I'm NOT calling you a know-it-all. I'm just saying, you seem to think you know most everything. Just take a step back and know that not everyone does what you do, and don't make them feel bad for doing it a different. That's all. You may not use cologne, hairspray on yourself, non-tearless shampoo, etc. but others do. I use d@mn expensive salon human shampoo and conditioner called Kenra on Baby and her coat is silky, skin is fine and she smells beautimous!

Baby used to lick bitter apple right off everything I put it on. She loved the taste. She also loves the taste of lemon. Drinks my lemon water right of my dresser, too. Anyway, to deter the puppy chewing someone on YT suggested using Dove underarm deodorant to stop her from chewing wires. Luckily, that's what I use on myself. Worked like a charm.

Now, who's going to say I'm bad for using Dove? Or should I have let her gotten shocked and burned the house down? :rolleyes: Sometimes you gotta improvise!

I know I don't know it all but I have had lemon squirted in my eye before and it hurts and I would never want that to happen to my dog just because I was trying to squirt it in her mouth because she was doing what dogs do. I will admit if it was a tiny bottle and you were actually walking over to the dog opening there mouth and squirting it into mouth is different then sitting on the couch and squirting them hoping to hit there mouth. What I imagined was the second one not the first and I still don't know which one she was referring to but if it's the second one that can be painful to the dog if gotten in there eye. I imagine you are careful when bathing her and don't say to yourself I don't have to be careful because it's just shampoo and won't kill her. Anything you know can cause pain you should try to avoid because no one really knows how much pain it causes them because they can't tell us. I don't even let Callie put her head out the car window unless she has her goggle things on because I have a friend who is going blind and it's scary for him so I could not imagine something happening to a dog and making them go blind and not understand it. I try to prevent Callie from having any pain I can and squirting lemon water at her isn't the best way to do that.

Well I highly doubt she was getting it in her eyes.......... I read a few articles saying deodorant isn't toix to dogs just might make them thirsty but I'm sure you new it wasn't toxic before you used it. On a black cord it's also a great way to see if the deodorant goes on clear and won't leave marks on black or colored tank tops lol :D

:bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh::bleh: un frigging believable, oh where or where is that icon with the person banging their head on the desk. I know I could stay off this thread but I am evil and just can't help it:p

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I was just reading this thread and wondering if anyone ever used old fashioned training techniques! I know with small dogs many people don't think it necessary to train their pets but it really helps to have your dog know basic commands. Sit, stay, come, stop! There are so many "training experts" these days that have strayed far from the basic training every dog needs and that may even save a life.

Someone did mention distracting the barking pet and that is good. A dog that knows that the mom or dad is actually going to get up and correct the behavior is a dog that is going to listen the first time you say stop or no.

Do you ever go out in public and listen to parents telling their misbehaving kids to stop doing the behavior but not doing anything but threatening them? Those kids are not taught the basic respect or discipline every kid needs. Dogs are the same. They need to know certain words and how to understand what the owner is telling them. The word "no" means nothing if you are not teaching your pet what action should go with it. Just as a dog that is told to stay is not going to stay until her relates the word with an action.
Teresa Ford gave some very good advice on the training forum about barking a while ago. She knows what she is taking about. Here is the link: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...king-help.html

I'm sorry if someone already suggested this..but I use a coffee can with some coins in it. When they bark I shake the can. The sudden noise of the coins stops the barking.
Might wanna give it a try.

This is where I fall on the matter too....this can work for some very well. I don't feel comfortable w/ physical interventions (sprays, shocks, hitting, intimidating), but there are lots of other things to try, like the can/coin thing.

Yes, I just give it one shake, just to divert their attention. If they bark again then I shake it again.

Well squirting when just water is not as terrible as the other things you listed with it. We tried the can of coins when Callie was a puppy and it really scared her and now loud noises still scare her. A year ago I read in DogFancy how they are saying that using the can of coins and other loud noises to reprimand your dog has made many dogs become fearful of loud noises. Now not all but some and that is something to think about before decided on a loud noise to use to train by.

I understand, I even understand using cans with pennies or a squirt bottle with water ONLY in it- I think if you really work on your dog you can train them the good ol fashion way. If it is a must you use something to help that is fine, but don't put something in there that could burn your pets eye's that's not right in my mind.

Just let it go- Don't feed the bears! You were stating your opinion. I honestly don't think you were out of line in anyway. I 100% agree with you on this one.

I am the same way with Peanut as you are with Callie! You do not need to explain yourself- If people do not understand why it is not RIGHT to squirt lemon water at their dog than that is on them. You said your point so if someone new came on and saw that idea they would see you expressing why it would be bad- Maybe they would think twice, and if they didnt- there is nothing you can do! :D

My yorkie loves to be squirted with a water bottle. He has no fear, this will never work for him. I've tried ;)

However, he isn't that bad of a boy. I tried the water bottle thing with him when he started lunging at the door if someone was at it.

I've taught him to sit back instead :)

Obedience training is not being mean, hitting or intimidating your dog. It is teaching it to understand and do the things you tell it to do. Dogs want to please their owners but need the necessary training to know how. Training does not involve any type of intimidation unless you consider treats and praise intimidation. It does require invested time and activity for the owner but the rewards are endless.

I use the shaker can (filled with pennies, nuts, bolts) anyhting that makes noise.

Here is what you will need:

* A clean can with lid in place; just open but don’t remove the lid all the way.

* Masking tape; or try to get a plastic dog food lid and find a can that fits.

* Anything that makes noise; coins, pennies, nuts and bolts or marbles.

* Just clean the can , fill with noise makers, fold down the lid, and tape or put on plastic lid.

The loud noise startles them, but it stops them from doing the unwanted deed. But it will not stop them from trying it again and again. Your pup will be frightened of the noise so be gentle. Just be stern and straight to the point. (Shake can, say “name”& No! ) If your pup is persistent and will not stop, another way to use the shaker can is with a gentle toss or roll (being sure not to hit the pup) toss or roll the can in the direction of the pup. Again this will startle them at first but it will work. This is a very affective way to train your pup and help with potty training as well. It will stop them in the act and give you time to rush them out doors to finish. Soon they will know what they can and cannot do and there will be no need for the can, they will Obey just your voice commands. Again, this also will take time and patience.

Just a little disclaimer on this. It can cause some dogs to fear loud noises it happened with Callie.

Sometimes what works for others doesn't for someone else. Sometimes things we try can do more harm than good. Each individual needs to take great care in the way they use the shaker can or any other suggestion.

Im sorry that you gal is afraid of load noises, that cant be easy for her. I have use the shaker can for years with four + dogs and my cat and none of them are scared of load noises.

Wow. Just wow. I was finally able to come back on to see if there were additional sugggestions. Five pages of back-and-forth, and not much else. Now, I'd be ever so grateful if we could get back on subject....
I appreciate the suggestions re: spraying water (I know, I know - without lemon), and the coins in a jar. These don't work for Rocco. My next step is to remove him and isolate him in the bathroom, as a trainer suggested. She said to use the "quiet" command, and give him 2 chances. 3rd time, very calmly put him in the bathroom and shut the door. Once he is quiet, let him out and reward him; repeat as necessary. I'll try this later this week when I can dedicate all of my attention to him. And no worries, there are no lemons in the bathroom that he can hurt himself with. ;)

My yorkie is not a barker but my cairn terrier is awful! Barks at anything and always has to get the last word in. Someone suggested putting her in the submissive position on her back. Seems to help but I've only tried it twice so far. When she was a puppy, this was suggested as a way to keep her from biting my daughter. And it worked!!

Well now, I had no idea all of this was going on. Did you get anything from all of this? I read the question in your org post and than gave my answer. When I came back is when I decided to actually read from the start.

Was an interesting read, never ever short on entertainment around here.:cool:

I hope that the isolation thing works for you. Anything is worth a try when our sanity is involved...I would also try some training with him as suggested before. Nipping the problem in the budd with a quick command will do wonders but you must be consistent with it.

Good Luck !

Have you gone to the "general training questions" section of YT? It has several threads on barking. Teresa Ford has already offered some really good training advice about barking. She has been training Yorkies for quite a while so I value her advice. (No lemon juice)

I was at my witts end with Trooper's non stop barking through the night and so I went out and bought this thinking that it probably wouldn't work for him (cause reviews show it only works on some dogs), but low and behold - he doesn't bark at all anymore!! It is a god send for us! PetSmart said that I could return it if I didn't think it was working so it was worth the money to try and thankfully it has! Worth a shot if you're as frustrated as we were...