What should I do approximately my dog?
has a barking problem. help!
Absolutely DO NOT get a shock collar, get one of those silent dog bark systems. They send a SAFE calming wave and they vend water proof ones too. They are very portable so you can even bring them on trips.
One of the best ways to get her to stop is by teaching her to speak.
When you do that, you control when she speaks.
It's nice for the dog to yap when someone is at the door. But, then you let the dog know "enough"- pick a word, and that means stop bark. Have them move away from the door.
If your lab is anything like mine, food will be a good training tool.
They sell different types of collars to lend a hand with this problem. Find a link below. Good Luck!!
http://www.amazon.com/tag/anti-barking%2...
Citronella anti bark collar When your dog barks, the collar sprays a light mist of citronella scent within front of his nose. Dogs don't like this. The hissing noise startles them and dogs give the impression of being to dislike the smell. Most dogs figure things out very quickly and stop bark. University studies have shown that citronella barking collars are twice as effective as shock collars. I in fact like the shock collars...its funny to watch..lmao
muzzle that beast's ***! (or mouth or both)
my different bulldog used to do this. same concept as with babies. let them bark for a while and eventually she will see shes not getting anywhere.
However, i live subsequent door to a black lab and the thing just barks and bark and barks 24/7. Hopefully you don't have neighbors!
Does your dog get any exercise? I would bet that whether you really tired that dog out each day - roller blading, a fast pace walk (an hour or more), a run. even a treadmill, perhaps the dog would not then be so wound up to be bark. It sounds like the dog has too much pent up energy. Good luck!
try a muzzle to put over his mouth...
or an electric collar,
but i prefer by far the first one!
its not right to put a dog in an electric collar!
How would you resembling it?
Sorry, Im very opinionated!
I will importantly recommend you getting in touch with a animal behaviorist/trainer. There could be a number of reason for the excessive barking, and I think a professional is needed to do an assessment.
Barking is a natural entry for dogs...they bark for attention, they bark because of fear, they yelp to signal strangers that they are here, they bark because they are bored...
If he barks during morning time at home whenever someone at the door, I will train him with a verbal command signalling him you are aware, consequently make him sit while you are opening the door. Enroll friends and neighbours to help you.unless you are living contained by an area with tons of door to door salesman :)
If he barks on everything he see, could be a lack of socializing problem. He is afraid. The only way to solve this is to taking him out to as several unfamiliar places as possible. Let's say if he bark at children, approach the children slowly with treats giving to him (but make sure you inform people you are socializing the dogs, they will understand), and if possible ask the children throw treats to him.This is not a few days will solve thing.it will nick time.
If he barks for attention at night, he is telling you he get what he wants and he does not see you as a pack leader. I will enrol in training lesson, re-establish your role as the pack leader...and when he barks at night, lately totally ignore him...if he jumps to bed and get crazy.give him a Stop signal and lock him outside the room. It will drive you nuts surrounded by the first few nights but eventually he will know he is not getting thing from you and he WILL stop.
Don't give up. All dogs can be re-trained. If you are experienced, you can do this on your own. But I reflect on professional help can give you constant feedback on whether you are progressing contained by the right direction.
All dogs are different in several ways. If you think its that serious then I think you should see a vet. Or present your dogs voice time to rest. Its probably just sore from the cold and dry weather
Answers: More details please. Is the dog inside or external. When does it bark and for how long at a time?
take it out for a walk everyday
go to the vet. worst thing could be that she is deaf and thats why she bark all the time.
You train it.
