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roosmom · 10-23-2007, 05:18 AM

Does anyone have any advice on stopping puppies from barking? So far Pumpkin only does it when she's playing with our other puppy, Roo. We've been telling her no and holding her snout closed but it's hard because we have to interupt play time and it doesn't seem to be working at all- plus I'm not sure that she knows what we're saying no to (i'm worried she'll think she's not allowed to play!). Any advice would be appreciated!

BellieBoo · 10-23-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roosmom

Does anyone have any advice on stopping puppies from barking? So far Pumpkin only does it when she's playing with our other puppy, Roo. We've been telling her no and holding her snout closed but it's hard because we have to interupt play time and it doesn't seem to be working at all- plus I'm not sure that she knows what we're saying no to (i'm worried she'll think she's not allowed to play!). Any advice would be appreciated!

try to anticipate the behavior and go "shhhhhhh" but quietly... def. don't do anything that Pumpkin might associate with barking (such as yelling or talking loud and stern) i know it gets frustrating, i had the same prob with Belle...but that's what has worked the best, i also tried putting pennies in an empty soda can and shaking it when she started barking, i know it has worked for other yorkies but it didn't for mine...
I know it's hard sometimes to anticipate the behavior, but when you yell or talk loudly your pup will think you're barking back at him... so it will only perpetuate the behavior... a doggie author was the one who suggested the shhhh thing, and Belle responds well to that...

hope this helps!!!

Yorkie Kisses

Nikki and Belle

Yorkiekids · 10-23-2007, 06:08 AM

I have to agree. Yelling only makes matters worse.

autumn star · 10-23-2007, 06:32 AM

Some one here at YT suggested using a soda can w/a couple of pennies in it. When they bark you tell them no and if they don't stop shake the can. It has worked wonders for Autumn. But if she is barking when she is playing w/your other dog that might just be her way of playing! Good luck.

myboy · 10-23-2007, 07:32 AM

Deiter is not a barker. I have told him no bark since we got him. But Cozmo is a barker, we have only had him now for 1 1/2 weeks will be 2 in Jan, I have been using a spay bottle on him and tell him no bark. This is working so far.
Good luck.

ldenise · 10-23-2007, 08:56 AM

barking is part of playing. i wouldn't stop mine from barking while playing.
i tried thinking of me or my kids playing and not talking or laughing while we have fun. it is a different situation than if they were at the window just doing nothing but barking. that play barking time was when i taught mine to "speak" or say "hi" on command. just a thought. I like to hear mine bark every now and again.

Mayas Mommy · 10-23-2007, 09:08 AM

... I have the same Problem with Maya ......

I will try some of the stuff you guys put on here !!!

10-23-2007, 05:18 AM	#1
roosmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 232	No barking!!! Does anyone have any advice on stopping puppies from barking? So far Pumpkin only does it when she's playing with our other puppy, Roo. We've been telling her no and holding her snout closed but it's hard because we have to interupt play time and it doesn't seem to be working at all- plus I'm not sure that she knows what we're saying no to (i'm worried she'll think she's not allowed to play!). Any advice would be appreciated!

10-23-2007, 06:08 AM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I have to agree. Yelling only makes matters worse. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-23-2007, 06:32 AM	#4
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	Some one here at YT suggested using a soda can w/a couple of pennies in it. When they bark you tell them no and if they don't stop shake the can. It has worked wonders for Autumn. But if she is barking when she is playing w/your other dog that might just be her way of playing! Good luck. __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

10-23-2007, 07:32 AM	#5
myboy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,416	Deiter is not a barker. I have told him no bark since we got him. But Cozmo is a barker, we have only had him now for 1 1/2 weeks will be 2 in Jan, I have been using a spay bottle on him and tell him no bark. This is working so far. Good luck. __________________ Deiter, Cozmo & Lynda Yorkie say I Love You with there tail. Deiter says Kalina

10-23-2007, 08:56 AM	#6
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	barking is part of playing. i wouldn't stop mine from barking while playing. i tried thinking of me or my kids playing and not talking or laughing while we have fun. it is a different situation than if they were at the window just doing nothing but barking. that play barking time was when i taught mine to "speak" or say "hi" on command. just a thought. I like to hear mine bark every now and again. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

10-23-2007, 09:08 AM	#7
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	... I have the same Problem with Maya ...... I will try some of the stuff you guys put on here !!! __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE