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

[Robert Hooper]

Hello:

We were taught at TSE that barking and growling are unacceptable behaviors, and, to some extent, I agree as far as it applies to my situation. If a supervisor decides to knock on my office door and is greeted by a growling German shepherd, it might be an interesting relationship from then forward. We were taught to use a high collar correction, which involves sliding the collar up behind the ears and tightening it with the live ring. I had to do this for the first time when Bailey growled at another student's dog. I felt pretty bad doing it, but my trainer insisted that this was okay. It really seems to work well. I have since had to do it several more times, as Bailey has a tendency to growl at people when they first enter the house. I have noticed a sharp decrease in said growling, and he hasn't barked in a long time. This was the way I was taught to deal with it--I guess it varies based on schools, preference, etc.

Robert Hooper
Hooper.90 at buckeyemail.osu.edu
The Ohio State University
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-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sean Robertson
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 3:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] and... how do you get your dogs to stop barking?

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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