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

[Sherry Gomes]

Barking can be very hard to break.  One thing that some people do with some
success is to take something like an empty soda can, partially fill it with
pennies or small rocks or something like that.  Tape the opening shut.  Then
when the dog barks, shake the can vigorously and say whatever word you want
the dog to associate with your command to be quiet.  of course, once the dog
is quiet, reward with praise and any other method you choose.  Personally, I
just yell and then try to redirect.  I'll distract my retired guide with
something, giving her kibble when I get her attention or giving her a toy.
You have to be careful it doesn't come across as a reward for barking
though.

Good luck.  Believe me, this one is pretty tough.  sometimes, me just
yelling, quiet and clapping my hands loudly gets her to stop.



-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Jennifer Piening
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 5:31 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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