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

[Tami Kinney]

Steve,

That's right! I forgot about the importance of specific commands and
reinforcing them. Especially with a young poodle! /lol/ 

So, "Good *quiet*!" Good *go behind me*! Etc. And with door barking,
too, figuring out how to make the alternative behavior you actually want
more rewarding than barking at the door. /lol/ So, lots and lots of
patience and creativity. Barking at the door, is, after all, about as
fun as it gets! /grin/

Tami

On Wed, 2011-09-14 at 06:40 -0500, Steven Johnson wrote: 
> 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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