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

[Julie J.]

I ask for an incompatible behavior when the barking gets on my nerves.  
If he's barking at the front door I get him to come to me away from the 
door.  If I'm answering the door I will get him to down and stay.  He 
doesn't generally bark when lying down.  When he was younger and would 
bark at things when out on a walk, I'd turn a different direction and 
get his attention back on me.

It's also important to know why the dog is barking to determine if 
there's something bigger going on.   If the barks are accompanied by 
growling, showing of teeth or other posturing indicating aggression, you 
have a bigger issue.  I'd suggest consulting a local trainer to help you.

HTH
Julie


On 9/14/2011 6:30 AM, Jennifer Piening wrote:
> 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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