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

[Sean Robertson]

I do two things with Archie, I'll get hem to come to me. Then I'll have hem 
lay down and stay. Then if he keeps parking, I put hem on Leesh, And have 
hem lay by me. Kind of like time out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
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Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] and... how do you get your dogs to stop barking?


>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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