~ Barking Dogs.... ~

[spoon]

OK, it's candy time and ever damn time a kid rings my bell my older pup goes insane. I thought I had this issue under control, but this severe test has proven me wrong.

Outside of a shock collar or expensive trainers (both of which I just can't bring myself to do), I'm not sure what will work. My younger pup doesn't make a sound and learned this lesson really quick. However, the older dog just loves to go nuts and I've tried everything to Ceasar Milan techniques and other online tips.

Anyone out there have a great tip? I can put it to use tonight.

Thanks

[Sinestro]

Give the dog some chocolate.

[Sinestro]

If no one is home and someone rings the bell, does the older dog still go nuts?? Maybe they're just showing off in front of you.

[spoon]

oh trust me, the older one goes nuts.

[IMSlacker]

OK, it's candy time and ever damn time a kid rings my bell my older pup goes insane. I thought I had this issue under control, but this severe test has proven me wrong.

Outside of a shock collar or expensive trainers (both of which I just can't bring myself to do), I'm not sure what will work. My younger pup doesn't make a sound and learned this lesson really quick. However, the older dog just loves to go nuts and I've tried everything to Ceasar Milan techniques and other online tips.

Anyone out there have a great tip? I can put it to use tonight.

Thanks

We have the same problem. Unfortunately, I don't have any good tips for you. We just keep our dog penned up in the kitchen with some baby gates, and live with the barking until trick or treating us over.

[Jughead]

Spoon I wish I could give you an answer ...But I will tell you my older female Minn is a real yapper..The second one a year younger did not make a peep when someone knocked for the first few months.Now she is as bad if not worse than the older one...I was always afraid of those collars.. It really embarrasses me some times when friends come over...Hope someone can give you an Idea....My wife is putting them in the garage tonight but I'm always afraid they will get in to some poison or something that will make them sick...

[Sinestro]

Maybe the dogs have sensitive ears. Do pets stores sell anything in the form of earmuffs or earplugs?

[Bossanova]

Use your manly voice and tell him enough. I usually get within inches of a dogs face and hold their head. Let them know they are wrong. If the dog insists on challenging you, tap him on his snout while you demand its enough. Every time the dog does not bark you need to praise them. Let em know they did something correct. They will learn what roght and wrong rather quickly. Flat out yelling does not work.

[Contra]

Yeah I had both our dogs on the front stoop dressed up for the trick or treaters. The one was quiet but my beagle went nuts! So I had to put him inside.

[ahhdurr]

Yell "shut up" everytime the doorbell rings.

My dogs stink at keeping quiet if they think there's a knock. If the doorbell goes off, forget it.

[Sinestro]

Use your manly voice and tell him enough.

you're talking about spoon remember......:wink:

[spoon]

Use your manly voice and tell him enough. I usually get within inches of a dogs face and hold their head. Let them know they are wrong. If the dog insists on challenging you, tap him on his snout while you demand its enough. Every time the dog does not bark you need to praise them. Let em know they did something correct. They will learn what roght and wrong rather quickly. Flat out yelling does not work.

That's pretty much my norm and it's a no go (the cesear milan tech). Trust me, he knows he's wrong and hides/avoids me the whole time.

[Don Stugots]

The only thing I can think of is to take the time out to re-enforce the training. I had to do it with Vegas when we move to the new place.

[Bossanova]

That's pretty much my norm and it's a no go (the cesear milan tech). Trust me, he knows he's wrong and hides/avoids me the whole time.

Then simply beat the shit out of him. Kidding my friend, thats nuts. It works with almost every dog I work with. What breed is your dog

[Whiskeyportal]

I'm going to add this here since it seemed like the best thread to add to. I rescued a stray while back, she's a wiener dog crossed with what look to be a pit bull. Long story short- Everytime my neighbor and his family go outside Ellla runs over and barks. They have a big Rotty, great sweet dog, that protects her family and tries to roll my dog. I pulled mine off her last week and got bit several times by both dogs. My dog bit my neck and I was bleeding pretty bad. Needless to say, she got beat. Then a few days ago the same thing happened and my fiance got her and she tried to bite her. My chicks knocked up, and I seriously wanted to shoot the dog. I'm looking at underground fences and remote shock collars but I'm not sure about them. Have you guys had any luck with this stuff?

[Kris10]

Ugh, my dog barks at every dog it sees but she looks the other way with people.