[nagdu] and... how do you get your dogs to stop barking?

[Steven Johnson]

Hi Jennifer,
Being in charge is part of the solution and not letting the dog be in
charge.  How often do you do obedience with your dog?  This may be one of
the first places to start and then gradually build from there with using
reinforcing words like *quiet*, *shame*, etc. I also use the back command
when someone comes to the door, and my girl always stays back and is very
quiet.  You can definitely take control, just don't let the dog control you.

I am sure that our peers will have other valuable insights as well, and
always look forward to the responses.  The best of luck to you on this:)

Steve & Misha

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jennifer Piening
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 6:31 AM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] and... how do you get your dogs to stop barking?

Hi!  I'm trying to get my puppy to stop unwanted barking.  So I've been 
researching  and seeking and reading and trying to find the magical 
solution.  I can only find  suggestions from people  of the importance 
of getting a dog to stop barking, but have yet to find any concrete step 
by step ways in which to make the magic happen.  LOL  So please, would 
you give me some suggestions?  I'm trying to get my poodle puppy to stop 
barking inappropriately.  She will bark at people when they go to touch 
her without getting to know her first.  She will also bark when people 
come to the door.  She will also bark when somebody startles her.  When 
somebody is about to touch her, she lets out one or two barks, though 
sometimes they only have to get somewhat close to her.  Maybe I'm just 
sort of inept as I've never had the perfect pets or guide dogs like some 
of you on here do, but I'm hoping that with advice,  I can follow 
directtions and get her to mellow out and be a little more quiet.
      Thanks, take care, and I'm praying that all of the sick doggies 
get well soon.
      Jenny

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