Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Hey ya'll.Just picked up a new pup. she's 9 weeks old and i'm in the process of crate training her. she spends the morning and afternoon in there and barks non-stop. I go home at lunch to let her out as well. wondering if anyone has advice aside from the usual (patience, toys, tiring her out...)I'm certain it'll stop, just curious if any of you have any tips.thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 leave tv/music on maybe.moe. used to do that but he grew out of it (for the most part) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinGarage Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ahh, puppy! let's see pictures! when i kennel my dog, i put a blanket over the kennel to make it more cozy for her,like a cave or den, but my dog never barks anyways. also, nevr go back in when they bark, even to yell at them, that just teaches them that if they bark, you come back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 c-towns. do that, doesn't work. even put the fan on for the "hum" but no good.Karin, tried the blanket, she chewed the shit out of it. I don't go back in the house.just gonna take time i'm guessing. there won't be pictures, i don't have a camera.keep it coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ...and thanks Jebus the neighbours are on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 there are the 3 evils too, the spray collar, shock collar and tone collar, i would never use the first two but the third isn't bad I've heard, never had to use it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Food Forum please.Oh... BARKING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Photogeek Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 A couple things that worked for us:- Kongs with treats stuffed inside keeps them occupied for a while- "scaring" your dog with a loud noise when they bark in the crate (seems a little cruel, but it can work...you have to be out of site though so they don't know its you- never open the crate door to let them out when they are barking...reward them by letting them out when they are quiet.I'm not sure if you are a new dog owner, but I found this book to be amazingly helpful: Good Owners, Great Dogs I know this may not benefit you because you are having problems when you leave, but we found bringing her crate into our bedroom at night to be close to us cut down on the nightime barking as well. Hopefully something will work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 A big thing with the crate training is to not use it as a punishment. They have to want to be in there, which they won't if they only get put in there when they're bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Photogeek Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 A big thing with the crate training is to not use it as a punishment. They have to want to be in there, which they won't if they only get put in there when they're bad.Yeah totally agree on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questcequecest? Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Food Forum please.Oh... BARKING.... glad i'm not the only one. don't BAKE your dog, Schwa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks folks C-towns: not gonna use those collars. maybe i'll try an alarm clock with the loud "tic toke" Photo: she doesn't bark at night but haven't been keeping her in the crate, only my bedroom. I think the crate at night is gonna have to start happening though to keep her thinking it's her home. with the door open, maybe. I've been doing 2 hour stints in the kennel when i'm home and she's totally good with it. let her out and she pees on cue...the barking is ONLY when i'm not there. I'm going to try waking up at 6 instead of 7 and give her a good old tiring walk i think...see if that works. "she'll grow out of it" seems to be my final answer here. thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Another good read, if you're interested, is "How to be your dog's best friend", especially if you're dealing with a larger breed. It contains a lot of insight into how your dog may be thinking. The Monks of New Skete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 maybe i'll try an alarm clock with the loud "tic toke"I'm going to try waking up at 6 instead of 7 and give her a good old tiring walk i think...see if that works.you have a clock bong?yer not getting up at 6 tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 gonna try. whisky Wednesday is upon us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinGarage Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 just give her some whisky in the kennel, that should quiet her up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinGarage Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 maybe i'll try an alarm clock with the loud "tic toke"I'm going to try waking up at 6 instead of 7 and give her a good old tiring walk i think...see if that works.you have a clock bong? :grin: :grin: :grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm gonna try the kong with peanut butter thing too, that'll keep her busy for a while and hopefully she'll forget she's supposed to be barking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Teach her sign language for 'be quiet' and then just do that when she's bein' yappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 don't make a big deal when you leave. say goodbye to her 10 minutes before you go, then ignore her. when you come in, don't make a big deal either - wait ten minutes, let her out and don't reward her if she barks / jumps up in that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 oh, and dogs get used to the kongs with treats inside. change it up day to day. and they love love love it if you freeze it. plus it takes longer for them to get it all out.yogourt with jam, frozen. peanut butter, frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thanks AD. I've been following your first piece of ADvice to a tee. I'll try freezing the kong treat too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 ADviceoh, well-played. i gotta copywrite that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwa. Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 you can have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 [color:purple]Yeah, you're welcome, Schwa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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