Redskins Reparations Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Could someone please give me suggestions on how to keep my dogs from barking for hours on end when I leave them alone in the house? My wife recommended shock collars but their has to be a better way right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 http://www.ultimatebarkcontrol.com/?gclid=CPLDyaOmn6ICFRMNDQodGj2OxQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 How about: or some in their bowl :laugh::laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 TWA, do you have any experience with those products? One of my dogs has separation anxiety.. he barks like mad whenever anyone leaves with keys in their hands. He's good after we're gone, he doesn't tear anything up, he just drives me insane when we're leaving. He knows when my wife is leaving for 20 minutes before she goes, and he starts.. it's an annoying whine and anxiety at first (which I can deal with), and once she's putting her shoes on he's barking his damn head off. It's like this whenever anyone goes out. My wife doesn't want to use a shock collar, and we tried this collar that was too emit a high pitched sound to make him shut up when he started, but it didn't work at all. I am also curious if it does work on dogs zcross the street.. my neighbors have pomeranian that believe it or not is an outdoor dog..roams the neighborhood. At night it'll see a deer or a raccoon and yip it's damn head off for HOURS. I'd love to zap that thing. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeysc23 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 What we did for my gf's dogs is one of them is a constant yapper when you enter the house for about 3-7 mins. We got a spray bottle of water and she gets a squirt in the face when she barks. Simple and not painful method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 i've heard the spray bottle thing works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow24 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Static collar works for sure. Load up on batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popeman38 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If the issue is separation anxiety/anxiety of being alone, crate training will ease both your mind and your dog. We have a 12 lb rat terrier, and he is very anxious when left alone out of his crate. In his crate, he has a safe haven where he can relax and feel secure. We don't even have to latch the crate anymore, just close the door and cover with a blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 They make collars that instead of zapping, spray the dogs nose with water...i've used those before. That would probably be the quickest way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 TWA, do you have any experience with those products? No I do it the old fashioned way,positive reinforcement or the spray bottle/glass of water....Bruno runs from a drinking glass:ols: I know two people that have the DSP and like it,for it to work across the street you might need to move it closer...not sure of the range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If the issue is separation anxiety/anxiety of being alone, crate training will ease both your mind and your dog. We have a 12 lb rat terrier, and he is very anxious when left alone out of his crate. In his crate, he has a safe haven where he can relax and feel secure. We don't even have to latch the crate anymore, just close the door and cover with a blanket. Yeah, our other dog was crate trained and she's as calm as can be.. this one is almost 10, I doubt he'd take to it now ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Screen Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 cats > dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins Reparations Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 my neighbors have pomeranian Unfortunately that is the dog my wife has...try living with this ****o! I am going to try the water bottle method and I will get back to you all on the progress. What time frame should I expect for the dogs to be broke of this barking habit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 What time frame should I expect for the dogs to be broke of this barking habit? Depends on how much it likes it. Fairly soon(days) if you are diligent and it ain't a freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 the main thing to remember about dog training, is that you must curb bad behavior as it happens. Trying to discipline a dog after the fact does nothing but make the dog think you just hate them. There are several good ideas in the thread already about what to do when the dog barks and you are right there to spray water etc. however, if its barking when you are gone, not a lot you can do absent a bark collar. A crate may work, but many times that can make a dog bark more. Your dog is bored and lonely- so find somethings that keep it occupied such as a toy or bone. If you do go the bark collar route, follow directions for the one you buy and make sure to use it while you are there, so you know the dogs reaction and can deal with it. There are numerous types of bark collars, with several levels. My bark collar hasn't had a battery in years and just showing it to my pitbull makes her want to run and hide..lol anyway, this is one of the hardest things to train- when you are not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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