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How do you stop a dog from barking constantly?

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I have a small dog that all he does is bark….it’s driving me crazy and it gets my huge dog barking too!! My work doesn’t bark unless someone is here….the tiny one barks just to hear himself, so it gets the huge one going.
He is crate trained already and will bark even while in there.


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9 Comments

teilsullivan  on November 16th, 2009

shock collar

redsgirl  on November 17th, 2009

This may sound terrible, but they sell shock collars or collars that will spray a lemon juice type of liquid in the dog’s face everytime it barks.

..::*Animal Lover*::..  on November 18th, 2009

Shock collar would do the little guy wonders.

Ffej5647  on November 19th, 2009

You can get a bark collar. Or a very good effective harmless way for some dogs is to just fill up a ****** bottle and whenever he/she barks spray him/her. It usuall works and after you spray him/her tell it NO!Hope this helps!!!!!

Princess Nikki  on November 20th, 2009

cage her for a while in a cage so she calms down

angel  on November 24th, 2009

dont do anything that u think can make the dog feel upset n rather try to understand what is the reason behind his constantly barking may be he needs ur attention or it can be anything else too .
gud luck take care

darryl mon  on November 25th, 2009

dogs bark if they are bored, to attract attention or due to separation anxiety.the best thing to do is keep him occuipied. catching frisbee,fetching balls etc.never heed him while he is barking,act like you don’t care.don’t give him attention or treats while he is barking.but when he stops barking give him treats and praise him for his behaviour.

hope this helps.

RYBUKIN  on November 28th, 2009

Give it a little zap with a shock collar…

Dog_trainer  on November 28th, 2009

Consider surgical debarking - it is much more humane than yelling at or hitting the dog for this natural behavior. Many small dogs like Min Pins, Yorkies, Chihuahuas and Jack Russells can be the yappiest dogs on the planet. Make sure he’s getting plenty of exercise to burn off all of that obnoxious energy - two thirty minute runs a day.

If you’re willing to do some work and are determined to train him, start by keeping him on a leash tied to your belt all the time. Teach him to sit and stay - at first when it’s quiet, then add distractions. Make him sit before he gets fed or petted. Take control.

If the doorbell rings, he should be allowed to bark for about fifteen seconds or as long as it takes you to get to the door. Pick a new command - a word that he’s not already immune to - like STOP! or ENOUGH! Every single bark after that command must be corrected.

Don’t hold him in your arms - that makes him feel like you’ve got his back and you approve. Put his little **** on the ground like a real dog. Make him sit and stay at the door - spinning around like a nut is not okay either. Small dogs are fragile, so rather than a leash tug, try a spray bottle of water in his face or a ****** of lemon juice in his mouth - find something he just hates. Use a correction word like “ATT!” and repeat your quiet command “STOP!” Ask you friends to come over and help you. They’ll probably be delighted to help - they probably **** it as much as you do. Practice for at least fifteen minutes straight, every day for a month or two. Even the most determined yapper will eventually give up. Invite people over more often, so you can practice teaching him how to behave.

If he barks in the crate, slap the top with the palm of your hand of shake the crate.

If he’s barking at people because he’s afraid, then get him out and socialize him with as many people as you can, so he will see that they are not a threat. Put him on a leash and start inviting a LOT more people to your home. The more he gets used to people coming in, the better he’ll be. Show him that you are secure and in control and he won’t feel so worried. Don’t worry about ruining him as a watchdog - he’ll still defend your property from anyone trying to break in.

If he’s barking inside when he sees people passing, then I’d cover your windows with opaque film so he can’t look out. If he’s barking outside, put up a solid fence instead of chain link so he can’t see as much.

If he’s barking at everyone he sees while you’re out walking, the you need to do some obedience training and get control of him.

Have you tried reading some good books like these?
Don’t Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar’s Way - Cesar Millan

Have you tried watching the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel? Cesar Millan is the best trainer I’ve ever seen on tv.

And next time, get a Italian Greyhound or a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!

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